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7 Night Castles along the Rhine Cruise from Basel (Saxon)

Ship: River Empress
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Sailed:  Monday, Jul 1, 2024 from Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
Ended: Monday, Jul 8, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Jul 1, 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 - Monday - Jul 1, 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 - Tuesday - Jul 2, 2024
Breisach, Germany
Breisach, Germany      
Breisach is your gateway to the Alsace Wine Road, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountain range.
Day 3 - Wednesday - Jul 3, 2024
Kehl, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Strasbourg, France      
Bus Travel      
Kehl, Germany      
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. Kehl, directly across the river from Strasbourg, will be your ship's base while you explore the Alsatian capital. If you're feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld's bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river.
Day 4 - Thursday - Jul 4, 2024
Mannheim, Germany
Mannheim, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Speyer, Germany      
Bus Travel      
Mannheim, Germany      
Speyer-"spire" in English-is well named, since the four red towers of the Romanesque cathedral dominate the Old Town.
Day 5 - Friday - Jul 5, 2024
Rudesheim, Germany
Rudesheim, Germany      
Boppard, Germany      
Experience Germany's fabled Rhine River in the towns of Rudesheim and Boppard. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads, take a stroll through beautiful Boppard, or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine.
Day 6 - Saturday - Jul 6, 2024
Boppard, Germany
Boppard, Germany      
Koblenz, Germany      
Get to know Boppard, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture, and enjoy a visit to the stunningly medieval Marksburg Castle. As you come upon picture-perfect Koblenz, you'll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Day 7 - Sunday - Jul 7, 2024
Cologne, Germany
Cologne, Germany      
History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologne's Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance facade. Wander through the city's historical center and take in its charming atmosphere, narrow alleyways flanked by old houses, and countless breweries. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you'll also have ample free time to explore on your own.
Day 8 - Monday - Jul 8, 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. Alternatively, you may continue your adventure with an optional post-cruise Amsterdam extension.