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Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland

From £2,149 pp

Explore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of The Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. Dive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine. Delve into the region’s world-renowned museums in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Cologne, Basel and Arnhem. Along the way, indulge in Central Europe’s delicious cuisine—Dutch cheese and fries, Alsatian choux-croute, Swiss-style sausages, Kölsch beer, unique wine vinegar aperitifs and Germany’s famous white wines. Oh, and did we mention the scenery? Standing on the top deck of your ship, watching the ever-changing landscape turn increasingly dramatic, you’ll understand why people have been raving about the Rhine River Valley for centuries – and there’s definitely no cause to stop.

What’s Included:

  • An all-inclusive, boutique 10 night cruise in a riverview stateroom on River Empress
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
  • Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water
  • 10 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Go Active,” “Do as the Locals Do” and “Gentle Walking” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
  • All gratuities onboard and ashore
  • Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Transfers to and from the ship
  • Flights or Eurostar rail from the UK

Optional ‘Masterpiece Excursions’ are available at an additional cost

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Day 1 - Amsterdam (Embark)

Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and be transferred to your ship. You will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Dinner

Day 2 - Amsterdam, Zaadam

Enjoy the luxury of a full day in the “Venice of the North,” starting with a morning at the Fabrique des Lumières. Afterwards, explore the city on foot or via a canal cruise.

This evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Featured Excursion

Fabrique des Lumières

Choice of

Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Visit to the Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum

Day 2 - Amsterdam, Zaadam

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 - Harlingen

The only seaport left in Friesland, Harlingen is a bustling fishing center and the launch point for ferries to local islands. A quaint town, its canals are filled with sailboats and lined by traditional Dutch houses and historic buildings. Harlingen’s beaches are an excellent place to relax and breathe in the salted air of the Wadden Sea.

Featured Excursion

Village Day: Harlingden

Day 3 - Harlingen

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Arnhem

Arnhem, almost completely destroyed in WWII, has blossomed into a burgeoning Dutch city, with several museums, shop-lined streets and historic landmarks.

Featured Excursions.  Choice of:

Visit of Palace Het Loo’

Let’s Go: Arnhem Airborne Cycle Route

Day 4 - Arnhem

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Cologne

You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture will want to stroll through the Old Town, featuring 12 stunning Romanesque churches. Guests interested in the city’s Jewish past are welcome to explore the centuries-old mikveh and Cologne’s Jewish quarter.

Featured Excursion. Choice of:

Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit

Visit Cologne’s Jewish Quarter

Day 5 - Cologne

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Oberwesel

Bacharach is an ancient village that appears straight out of the pages of a storybook. Enjoy a guided stroll through town and taste some locally grown Rieslings, a specialty of the region. Alternatively, join a “Go Active” hike that will take you past the old town walls and up to a fortified 12th-century castle.

Featured Excursions.  Choice of:

Let’s Go: Castle Stahleck Hike

Bacharach with Riesling Tasting

Day 6 - Oberwesel

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Frankfurt

Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe, a financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers as well as traditional Old Town architecture.

Featured Excursions.  Choice of:

Frankfurt Walking Tour with Local Treats

Frankfurt’s Jewish History

Day 7 - Frankfurt

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 - Speyer (Mannheim)

Expect the unexpected in Speyer, where ancient treasures harmoniously coexist with modern-day innovation. Explore the baroque palace of Mannheim, visit a a vinegar estate for a tour and tasting, or join our “Jewish Heritage” excursion to ancient centers of learning and religion.

Featured Excursions.  Choice of:

Speyer Walking Tour with Local Treats

Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting

Speyer and the ShUM

Day 8 - Speyer (Mannheim)

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9 - Strasbourg

See Strasbourg on foot with an insightful local expert, where this historic town with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests and impossible-to-resist pastry shops will win your heart. Or take an in-depth look at the city’s rich Jewish history, which dates back an astonishing 2,000 years.

This evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Featured Excursions.  Choice of:

Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk

Alsace’s Jewish Past

Day 9 - Strasbourg

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10 - Basel

Ramble with your guide through the historic heart of Basel. Every historic square you see will hold a special charm.

Featured Excursions

Nights Out: Feldschlösschen Brewery Visit and Beer Tasting

Choice of:

Basel Walking Tour with Local Treats

Let’s Go: Basel by Bike

Awareness Walking Tour

Day 10 - Basel

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11- Basel (Disembark)

Disembark the ship and be transferred to Basel airport for your flight home.  Alternatively extend your stay in Switzerland with a 2 night stay in Interlaken.

Breakfast

Interlaken

Enjoy a luxury stay in Interlaken amid the mountains of the Bernese Alps. One of Switzerland’s most beloved mountain getaways, Interlaken is always a good choice. Extend your Rhine River voyage here for three days to experience the best this enchanting city has to offer, with an expert local host to guide your way.

  • 2 nights at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel (or similar)
  • Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes, and porterage
  • Interlaken Vicinity Walk
  • Jungfraujoch (“the top of Europe”) visit
  • Bern City Visit to the Parliament House
  • English-speaking expert
  • All transfers

The cosmopolitan style of River Empress, with its rich jewel tones and vibrant atmosphere, is certain to captivate you. Whether you’re dining in the ship’s sleek restaurant—reminiscent of a New York jazz and supper club—or relaxing over a cup of tea on the Sun Deck as you gaze out at the 360-degree view, there is no better or more relaxing way to travel through the scenic heartland of Europe.

Carrying no more than 130 passengers, this intimate ship is a wonderful place to savor the scenery, dine on exquisite cuisine, and relax with friends over drinks in the Salon Bar and other richly appointed public areas.

The signature touches for which Uniworld has become known-inspiring original hand-selected art, classic furnishings, old world antiques, marble, and clever use of mirrors can be found in the various public areas along with different hues of green, brown, beige, and gold adorning the walls and floors throughout.

Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens and a menu of pillow choices.

Uniworld River Empress Lobby
  • 61 lavishly decorated outside staterooms many with French Balconies
  • 4 individually decorated suites with French Balcony
  • Sun deck with panoramic views
  • Lounge with full-service bar and dance floor
  • Salon Sky Lounge
  • Captain’s Lounge & Library
  • Elegant Le Bordelais Restaurant
  • Fitness center & Serenity River Spa
  • Free Internet and Wi-Fi
  • Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
  • Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
  • 24-hour reception service
  • Elevator
  • Boutique*
  • Guest laundry & ironing room

World Class Staterooms

After one night in your magnificent riverview stateroom, you’ll understand why sailing with Uniworld is truly the best way to see the world. Rated Top Cabins by Zagat Survey®, your elegantly appointed boutique stateroom comes standard with Uniworld – as does the ever-changing breathtaking river scenery.

All Staterooms Feature

  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England beds
  • 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets
  • Marble bathrooms with Asprey, Hermes or L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products
  • Individual climate control
  • Telephone, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily
  • Infotainment center with flat-screen TV and complimentary movie and entertainment options
  • Generous built-in closets
  • Plush Christy towels
  • Backlit magnifying mirror
  • Cosy waffle bathrobes & slippers
  • Towel warmers

Suite

214 ft² –  Rhine (Upper) Deck

  • French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors)
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets,
  • Hair dryer, safe, direct-dial telephone, individual climate-controlled thermostat,
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment centre
  • Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence and Hermes bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers
  • Daily fruit & cookie plate, and an evening amuse-bouche
  • Bottle of wine upon arrival
  • Morning coffee, tea & continental breakfast
  • In-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack
  • Fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; free laundry service
French Balcony Stateroom

151 ft² – Rhine (Upper) Deck

  • French Balconies (floor to ceiling sliding glass doors)
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets,
  • Hair dryer, safe, direct-dial telephone, individual climate-controlled thermostat,
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment centre
  • Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers

Deluxe Staterooms

151 ft² – Danube (Middle) Deck

  • Panoramic picture window (does not open)
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets,
  • Hair dryer, safe, direct-dial telephone, individual climate-controlled thermostat,
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment centre
  • Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers
Uniworld - River Empress - Deluxe Stateroom
Uniworld - River Empress - Classic Stateroom
Classic Staterooms

 151ft² – Moselle (Lower) Deck

  • High level window (does not open)
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets,
  • Hair dryer, safe, direct-dial telephone, individual climate-controlled thermostat,
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment centre
  • Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers
DepartShipEmbarkFrom  
Aug 26 RRiver EmpressAmsterdam£4799Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck151 ft², Fixed Windows£4799  
DeluxeMiddle Deck151 ft², Panoramic Windows£5399  
French BalconyUpper Deck151 ft², French BalconySold  
SuiteUpper Deck214 ft², French BalconySold  
Sep 5 RRiver EmpressBasel£3199SAVE £1500Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck151 ft², Fixed Windows£3199 Was £4699  
DeluxeMiddle Deck151 ft², Panoramic Windows£3799 Was £5299  
French BalconyUpper Deck151 ft², French BalconySold  
SuiteUpper Deck214 ft², French BalconySold  
Sep 15 RRiver EmpressAmsterdam£3499SAVE £1500Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck151 ft², Fixed Windows£3499 Was £4999  
DeluxeMiddle Deck151 ft², Panoramic Windows£4099 Was £5599  
French BalconyUpper Deck151 ft², French Balcony£4699 Was £6199  
SuiteUpper Deck214 ft², French BalconySold  
Sep 25River EmpressBasel£3199SAVE £1500Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck151 ft², Fixed Windows£3199 Was £4699  
DeluxeMiddle Deck151 ft², Panoramic Windows£3799 Was £5299  
French BalconyUpper Deck151 ft², French BalconySold  
SuiteUpper Deck214 ft², French Balcony£6599 Was £8099  
Oct 5River EmpressAmsterdam£3199SAVE £1500Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck151 ft², Fixed Windows£3199 Was £4699  
DeluxeMiddle Deck151 ft², Panoramic Windows£3799 Was £5299  
French BalconyUpper Deck151 ft², French BalconySold  
SuiteUpper Deck214 ft², French BalconySold  
Oct 15 RRiver EmpressBasel£2149SAVE 50%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck151 ft², Fixed Windows£2149 Was £4299  
DeluxeMiddle Deck151 ft², Panoramic Windows£2449 Was £4899  
French BalconyUpper Deck151 ft², French Balcony£2749 Was £5499  
SuiteUpper Deck214 ft², French Balcony£3849 Was £7699  
Oct 25 RRiver EmpressAmsterdam£2899SAVE £1200Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck151 ft², Fixed Windows£2899 Was £4099  
DeluxeMiddle Deck151 ft², Panoramic Windows£3499 Was £4699  
French BalconyUpper Deck151 ft², French Balcony£4099 Was £5299  
SuiteUpper Deck214 ft², French Balcony£6299 Was £7499  
DepartShipEmbarkFrom  
Apr 27 RSS AntoinetteAmsterdam£4049SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4049 Was £4499  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5129 Was £5699  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6749 Was £7499  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
May 7 RSS AntoinetteBasel£4049SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4049 Was £4499  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5129 Was £5699  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6749 Was £7499  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside Balcony£8639 Was £9599  
May 17 RSS AntoinetteAmsterdam£4049SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4049 Was £4499  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5129 Was £5699  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6749 Was £7499  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
May 27 RSS AntoinetteBasel£4049 Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4049 Was £4499  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5129 Was £5699  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6749 Was £7499  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
Jun 6 RSS AntoinetteAmsterdam£4049SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4049 Was £4499  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5129 Was £5699  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6749 Was £7499  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
Jun 16 RSS AntoinetteBasel£4049SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4049 Was £4499  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5129 Was £5699  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6749 Was £7499  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
Sep 18SS AntoinetteAmsterdam£4139SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4139 Was £4599  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4949 Was £5499  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5219 Was £5799  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6929 Was £7699  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
Sep 28SS AntoinetteBasel£4139SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4139 Was £4599  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4949 Was £5499  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5219 Was £5799  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6929 Was £7699  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
Oct 8 RSS AntoinetteAmsterdam£4139SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4139 Was £4599  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4949 Was £5499  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5219 Was £5799  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6929 Was £7699  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  
Oct 18 RSS AntoinetteBasel£4049SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£4049 Was £4499  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£5129 Was £5699  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6749 Was £7499  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside Balcony£8639 Was £9599  
Oct 28 RSS AntoinetteAmsterdam£3689SAVE 10%Cabin Upgrades
ClassicLower Deck163 ft², Fixed Windows£3689 Was £4099  
French BalconyMiddle Deck196 ft², French Balcony£4409 Was £4899  
Deluxe BalconyUpper Deck196 ft², Outside Balcony£4769 Was £5299  
SuiteUpper Deck294 ft², Outside Balcony£6389 Was £7099  
Grand SuiteUpper Deck391 ft², Outside BalconySold  

R Jewish Heritage Cruise: This program aallows you to dive into Central Europe’s enduring Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more.
F Signature Lecture Series – Art & Culture on the Rhine: Join us onboard for a pair of lectures by guest speaker John Paul Thornton. This two-part series covers the history and folklore of the Rhine, with one of the two courses emphasizing the impact of Jewish art and culture throughout the centuries.


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