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 2 - Cologne
Depart: Wed 10 December 2025
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: Thu 11 December 2025/Depart: Thu 11 December 2025
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 - Cruising the romantic Rhine
Day 4 - Rudesheim
Arrive: Fri 12 December 2025/Depart: Fri 12 December 2025
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 4 - Mainz
Arrive: Fri 12 December 2025/Depart: Fri 12 December 2025
Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles.
Day 5 - Heidelberg
Arrive: Sat 13 December 2025/Depart: Sat 13 December 2025
Heidelberg is a town on the Neckar River in southwestern Germany. It’s known for venerable Heidelberg University, founded in the 14th century. Gothic Heiliggeistkirche church towers over the cafe-lined Marktplatz, a town square in the Altstadt (Old Town). The red-sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle, a noted example of Renaissance architecture, stand on Königstuhl hill.
Day 6 - Kehl
Arrive: Sun 14 December 2025/Depart: Sun 14 December 2025
The Alsatian town of Strasbourg boasts a UNESCO-designated city centre, a grand Gothic cathedral and half-timbered houses.
Day 7 - Basel
Arrive: Mon 15 December 2025
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.
Day 8 - Basel
Depart: Tue 16 December 2025
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
