Name: Castles along the Rhine - Arnhem to Basel Cruise
Brand: Uniworld River Cruises
Price: 5,599 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Day 1 - Arnhem

Arrive: Sun 04 October 2026 / Depart: Sun 04 October 2026

Arnhem is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.

Day 2 - Cologne

Arrive: Mon 05 October 2026 / Depart: Mon 05 October 2026

You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture can stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral.

Day 3 - Koblenz

Arrive: Tue 06 October 2026 / Depart: Tue 06 October 2026

Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin c?nfluent?s, meaning " confluence"

Day 3 - Boppard

Arrive: Tue 06 October 2026

Boppard, formerly also spelled Boppart, is a town and municipality in the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, lying in the Rhine Gorge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town is also a state-recognized tourism resort and is a winegrowing centre.

Day 4 - Boppard

Depart: Wed 07 October 2026

Day 4 - Rudesheim

Arrive: Wed 07 October 2026 / Depart: Wed 07 October 2026

Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present.

Day 5 - Germesheim

Arrive: Thu 08 October 2026 / Depart: Thu 08 October 2026

Germersheim is a town in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate, of around 20,000 inhabitants. It is also the seat of the Germersheim district. The neighboring towns and cities are Speyer, Landau, Philippsburg, Karlsruhe and Wörth.

Day 6 - Kehl

Arrive: Fri 09 October 2026 / Depart: Fri 09 October 2026

The Alsatian town of Strasbourg boasts a UNESCO-designated city centre, a grand Gothic cathedral and half-timbered houses.

Day 7 - Breisach

Arrive: Sat 10 October 2026 / Depart: Sat 10 October 2026

Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road.

Day 8 - Basel

Arrive: Sun 11 October 2026 / Depart: Sun 11 October 2026

Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works.

S.S. Elisabeth From Uniworld River Cruises

Joining our fleet in 2025, the S.S. Elisabeth, sister ship to the S.S. Victoria, exudes contemporary style with luxe velvet and marble accents, while original artwork adds a touch of Uniworld’s signature boutique style. The S.S. Elisabeth has the largest suites on the rivers of Europe, boasting two Royal Suites that offer an incredible 506 square feet each. Guests can even reserve the adjoining standard Suite next door to create a 759 square foot suite with two bedrooms connected by a separate living room. All the Suites and Signature French Balconies offer abundant space—much higher than standard—with ultra-comfortable, water-facing beds dressed in Uniworld’s fine custom linens. The rest of the ship is equally stunning, featuring a relaxing pool, gym, and massage room. Guests can dine at their choice of three venues: a main dining room, a private venue for smaller groups, and even a sundeck bar.

Ship Cabins

French Balcony

Luxurious riverview stateroom (188 sq ft - 17.5 sq m) King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship

Signature French Balcony

Luxurious riverview stateroom (253 sq ft - 23.5 sq m). *Please note that stateroom 202 is 237 sq ft (22 sq m), 16 sq ft smaller than the other Signature French Balcony staterooms King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship