16 days with Uniworld

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Discounts are offered on dates in red. Click FastDeal # for Complete Pricing FastDeal # Departs US or Canada Starting Price * Inc Air Starting Price * No Air #T28935 Nov 5, '10 Call $3,999 Discounts are offered on dates in red. Click FastDeal # for Complete Pricing DAY 1: Depart home gateway city to Basel DAY 2: Basel (embark) Arrive at Basel Airport where you’ll be transferred to the ship. (D) DAY 3: Strasbourg, Speyer Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise You’ll wake up in the beautiful port of the Alsatian town of Strasbourg. Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads of Europe.” It is home to a magnificent, single-spired Gothic cathedral, Notre Dame, and beautiful half-timbered houses; it is also the seat of the European Parliament. See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise that passes Petite France, the picturesque old quarter with its timber-frame houses adorned with flower boxes. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner) DAY 4: Speyer (Heidelberg), Rüdesheim Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg From the port of Speyer, you’ll take a motorcoach to Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved Medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany’s Castle Road. Heidelberg is home to Germany’s oldest university and is forever immortalized by Sigmund Romberg’s operetta, The Student Prince. Your tour takes you past the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle, where you’ll be guided through the castle’s courtyard. You will also get to see the world’s largest wine barrel. Continue your tour in downtown Heidelberg and through Old Town where you’ll see the town’s late-Gothic church. You’ll have some free time to wander along one of Germany’s longest pedestrian streets, enjoy bustling squares lined with cafés, or simply take in the serene atmosphere of this truly charming town. (BB, D) DAY 5: Rüdesheim Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to the scenic Niederwald Heights Rüdesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns along the Rhine and its history dates back to Roman times, as do most of the cities along the Rhine. The town is famous for, among other things, its long avenue of shops and wine bars—known as the Drosselgasse—as well as the Niederwald Monument commemorating the unification of Germany. As an added treat today, you’ll board a mini-train for the short trip to the Niederwald Gondola. The adventure takes off the moment your gondola rises up the hillside. During the ride and once at the top, you will be mesmerized by the fairytale views that appear on all sides, including Rüdesheim, the vineyards of the Rheingau, and the Niederwald Monument. Perched at the top of the Niederwald heights, the monument can be seen by all who pass through this section of the beautiful Rhine Valley. (BB, L, D) DAY 6: Miltenberg Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour Relax onboard during the morning as your ship travels the tranquil waters of the meandering Main River through a series of locks and past quiet Franconian hamlets. Arrive in charming and romantic Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main River.” The town is protected by its old walls and two gates—one facing east, and another facing west. While on your walking tour, you’ll discover why this Medieval town seems to leap from the pages of a German fairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, gabled houses; the Crooked House; and the Royal Inn, which has been a working hotel since the 17th century. (BB, L, D) DAY 7: Würzburg Motorcoach Wine Tasting Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit and winetasting Visit Würzburg Residenz, an immaculate example of Baroque architecture and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This grand palace was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects, sculptors, stucco-workers, and painters. Particularly noteworthy is Tiepolo’s ceiling fresco—the largest in the world. Enjoy the magnificent garden, one of the most expansive and beautiful in Europe. Your tour will be capped off with a private winetasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historic Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D) DAY 8: Bamberg Motorcoach Welcome Dinner Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour Awaken in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, located on the Regnitz River near its confluence with the Main. Bamberg has one of Europe’s largest intact Old Town centers, and like Rome, the city is built on seven hills—only here, a church tops each hill. Your walking tour takes you past the imperial cathedral, the four-winged New Residence, the Town Hall lapped by the Regnitz River, and Little Venice, an area of colorful fishermen’s houses from the 19th century. During the afternoon, you’ll cruise the peaceful, meandering Main River. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner) DAY 9: Nuremberg DAY 10: Nuremberg Farewell Featured Excursion: Half day Nuremberg city tour After cruising parts of the impressive Main-Danube Canal, visit Nuremberg, an archetypal German Medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and famous for its pocket watches, the city also held the astounding War Crimes Trials after WWII. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring its walled Old Town on foot. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) DAY 11: Regensburg Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour Regensburg, one of the finest Medieval towns in Europe, captures 2,000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century Stone Bridge and the towering Gothic cathedral. Your walking tour takes you past the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter with its magnificent 14th-century stained glass windows. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D) DAY 12: Deggendorf (Theresienthal), Passau Featured Excursion: Bavarian forest horse-drawn carriage ride, and visit to a glass museum and workshop in Theresienthal After taking a scenic drive through the Nature Reserve of the Bavarian Forest, marvel at the amazing glass collection exhibited in the Theresienthal Glass Museum. Experience the art of glass-making firsthand during a visit to a nearby glass workshop, and follow the glass from the oven to the cooling station while learning about the extraordinary history of Theresienthal. Cap the day off with a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest. (BB, L, D) DAY 13: Passau Music Concert Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian-style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town on your guided walking tour. Visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, where you’ll hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB, L, D) Note: Concert not available before 5/2, after 10/31, or on Sundays. DAY 14: Melk, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey Cruise the scenic, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe. Then tour Melk’s 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube.The views from the terrace are spectacular, but the splendid frescos, marble, and gilded plasterwork of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) DAY 15: Vienna Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour There can be no exploration of the Danube without a visit to Vienna, which is a city both steeped in history and on the cusp of current trends. Your panoramic city tour takes you along the stately Ringstrasse showcasing imperial Habsburg grandeur, past the Rathaus (City Hall), Parliament, the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), and the State Opera, among other sights. Leaving the motorcoach, you’ll start a walking tour through the Hofburg grounds, culminating at magnificent St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Visit the Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, said to be the most beautiful library room in the world. (BB, L, D) Note: On Mondays, the Mozart House will be visited instead of the library. DAY 16: Vienna (disembark) Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your flight home.

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Travel along three majestic rivers, the Rhine, Main and Danube, where you’ll be inspired at every turn. Discover the diverse cultural heritage, Medieval towns and grand cities that have developed with the help of these historically significant rivers. Touch history in Switzerland, France, Germany and Austria. You’ll see the sights from the ship and motorcoaches, as well as canal barges and a gondola! Experience recent history first-hand visiting the World War II sight in Nuremberg. Hear the world’s finest classical music in the city where much of it started – Vienna. Visit towns untouched by time and right out of the pages of a fairytale such as Miltenberg, with its crooked streets and leaning houses, and Strasbourg’s Petite France. Discover, explore and be amazed.  14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning River Countess All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas 12 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions Complimentary use of bicycles Captivating onboard local entertainment Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program 2 Signature lectures 2 Captain's Welcome & 2 Captain's Farewell Dinners An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff All transfers on arrival and departure days

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Basel City Walk Canal Cruise Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument Miltenberg Walking Tour Wurzburg Residenz & Wine Tasting Bamberg Walking Tour Nuremberg City Tour Old Town Walking Tour Passau Walking Tour and St. Stephan's Organ Concert

1-800-510-4002	Accommodations on this Tour	1-800-510-4002
Category 5 Moselle Deck on the River Countess

1-800-510-4002	Notes	1-800-510-4002
Prices exclude additional port charges of $196. Optional excursions are available. A limited number of singles may be available in certain categories on certain vessels for an additional supplement. Cabin upgrades are available. Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

1-800-510-4002	Terms and Conditions	1-800-510-4002
For terms and conditions of this Uniworld tour, please click here. * The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.