Nuremberg to Basel - 9 days
CRUISE HIGHLISTS INCLUDE:
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning
- All meals onboard
- Complimentary fine wine during dinner, bottled water in your stateroom, and 24-hour specialty coffee
- 7 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Complimentary use of bicycles
- Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
- Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
- Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
ITINERARY
- DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Nuremberg Departing Flight
- DAY 2: Nuremberg (embark)
Arrive in Nuremberg where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D) - DAY 3: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Awake in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg in the morning. Endowed with one of Europe’s largest intact Old Town centers, you will see the imperial cathedral, the four-winged New Residence, the Town Hall lapped by the River Regnitz and the fisherman’s village, “Little Venice,” on your walking tour. During the afternoon, enjoy the lush scenery of the meandering Main River as you sail to Würzburg. (BB, L, D) - DAY 4: Würzburg
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz and wine tasting
Visit Germany’s immaculate example of baroque architecture, the stunning Würzburg Residenz, dating back to 1744 and another breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent baroque palace with its magnificent gardens, is one of the largest and most beautiful in Germany. It was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects and painters, including Tiepolo, sculptors and stucco-workers. Your tour will be capped off with a tasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historical Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D) - DAY 5: Miltenberg, Aschaffenburg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour and Aschaffenburg Old Town stroll
Miltenberg, nestled tightly below wooded hills on a bend of the Main River, enjoys a wonderfully photogenic setting. Explore the “Pearl of the Main River” with your local guide. See the half-timbered houses that give the town its fairy tale feel, along with the Crooked House and the famous Royal Inn which has been preparing meals without interruption since the 15th century. Relax this afternoon as we cruise the peaceful Main River before docking right in the heart of Aschaffenburg. King Ludwig I called it his “Bavarian Nice” due to its Mediterranean flair. The imposing landmark, the mighty castle “Schloss Johannisburg” and the “Pompeiianum” – a Roman villa rebuilt on plans discovered in Pompeii – are only two of the many examples of the long and rich history of this town which we will discover during our guided Old Town stroll. (BB, L, D) - DAY 6: Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald Heights
Irresistible Optional Tour: Dinner, wine and entertainment at a local restaurant in Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns of the Rhine Valley. Board a mini-train for the short trip to the Niederwald Gondola. During the ride and once on top, you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rüdesheim, the vineyards of the Rheingau and the Niederwald monument, a symbol of German unity, perched on top of the heights. (BB, L, D) - DAY 7: Speyer (Heidelberg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university and forever immortalized by Sigmund Romberg’s operetta The Student Prince, is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your tour of Heidelberg takes you to the romantic ruins of the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. (BB, D) - DAY 8: Strasbourg
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise
Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, the Alsatian town of Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads of Europe.” It is home to a magnificent gothic cathedral, beautiful half-timbered houses and also the seat of the European Parliament. See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise. You’ll also see Petite France, the picturesque old quarter that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale with its timberland houses adorned with flower boxes. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) - DAY 9: Basel (disembark), transfer to airport Return Flight
Disembark the ship and transfer to Basel airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in lovely Lucerne.
2009 Cruises
| Departs On | Price | Ship Name |
| May 5, 2009 | $2,599 | River Countess |
| May 12, 2009* | $2,599 | River Countess |
| July 20, 2009 | $2,399 | River Countess |
| July 27, 2009* | $2,399 | River Countess |
| October 4, 2009 | $2,499 | River Countess |
| October 11, 2009* | $2,499 | River Countess |
| November 1, 2009 | $2,099 | River Countess |
| November 8, 2009* | $2,099 | River Countess |
*On these dates cruise operates from Basel to Nuremberg.
Prices: Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a stateroom or hotel room. Cruise/tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies, and exchange rates as of June 15, 2008. Should the total cruise/tour price increase by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their cruise within 7 days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your cruise/tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges, or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. Air-inclusive pricing is provided from NYC, CHI, and LAX only. Other gateway cities are available at additional costs. Please ask your Reservations Consultant at the time of booking for details. A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement. Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least $200 per person is required at the time of reservation. Final payment is due at least 90 days prior to departure. Reservations will be cancelled if final payment is not received in a timely manner.
