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10 Night Remarkable Rhine and Historic Holland Cruise from Basel (Saxon)

Ship: River Empress
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Sailed:  Friday, May 31, 2024 from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Ended: Monday, Jun 10, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, May 31, 2024 departure of the River Empress. If Uniworld Boutique River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - May 31, 2024
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland      
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 - Saturday - Jun 1, 2024
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Basel (Saxon), Switzerland      
Ramble with your guide through the historic heart of Basel. Every historic square you see will hold a special charm.
Day 3 - Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg, France      
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.
Day 4 - Monday - Jun 3, 2024
Speyer, Germany
Speyer, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Mannheim, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Speyer, Germany      
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 an ancient center of learning and religion in Worms.
Day 5 - Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt, Germany      
Frankfurt is known as the "Mainhattan" of Europe, a financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers as well as traditional Old Town architecture.
Day 6 - Wednesday - Jun 5, 2024
Oberwesel, Germany, Germany
Oberwesel, Germany, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Bacharach, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Oberwesel, Germany, Germany      
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 "Let's Go" hike that will take you past the old town walls and up to a fortified 12th-century castle.
Day 7 - Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany      
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.
Day 8 - Friday - Jun 7, 2024
Arnhem, Netherlands
Arnhem, Netherlands      
Arnhem, almost completely destroyed in WWII, has blossomed into a burgeoning Dutch city, with several museums, shop-lined streets, and historic landmarks.
Day 9 - Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
Harlingen, Netherlands      
You'll spend your day exploring the coastal Dutch city of Harlingen.
Day 10 - Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands      
Enjoy the luxury of a full day in the "Venice of the North", starting with a "Morning with the Masters" tour of the Hermitage Amsterdam. Afterwards, explore the city on foot or via a canal cruise.
Day 11 - Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam, Netherlands      
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.