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Make new discoveries together onboard a 2016 Uniworld river cruise in Europe, setting a course for history, culture and fun for the whole family. Uniworld's multi-generational journeys provide unforgettable and in-depth experiences for people of all ages, and are an exceptional way to introduce young travelers to Europe’s most spectacular destinations. Make some memories your family will cherish for years to come. Kids ages 4-18 cruise for half-price on select family itineraries and departures, too!*

• Your family deserves the best, so travel with Uniworld, voted #1 in the “World’s Best River Cruising for Families” category by readers of Travel + Leisure.
• Venture beyond the ordinary with a Uniworld family river cruise. Simply step aboard, unpack once and embark on an unforgettable European journey.
• Every Uniworld Generations cruise is meticulously planned to keep young travelers engaged, with plenty of free time for adults to relax and recharge.
• Culinary adventures are for kids, too! Uniworld provides hands-on experiences such as baking strudel, making mini pizzas, and even foraging for mussels.

2016 Uniworld Family Program Features

Uniworld specializes in personalized travel, and that goes for younger guests as well. Since no two kids are alike, Uniworld offers a full range of enticing onshore excursions and onboard activities - some geared for children and others tailored for tweens and teens.**

Arts & Crafts

• Theresienthal Glass Manufactory Visit
• Glassblowing and Venetian Mask-Making Workshop
• Making Advent Calendars and Gingerbread Houses

Curious Minds

• Christmas with Dinosaurs
• Vintage Transportation Collection at Germany's Speyer Technik Museum
• Lipizzaner Stallions at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna

Go Active!

• Scenic Biking and Hiking with a Local Guide
• Gondola-Rowing and Kayaking Around the Venetian Lagoon
• White Water Rafting on the "Black Pearl", the River Ilz
• Segway Ride in Vienna's Prater Park

Thrill Seekers!

• Franconian Amusement Park
• Cable Car Ride High Over the Vineyards of Rudesheim
• Giant Ferris Wheel Ride in Vienna
• Gladiator School While in Rome

Aspiring Foodies

• Culinary Treasure Hunt in Heidelberg
• Harvest Mussels in Chioggia
• Hands-On Pasta Workshop in Bologna
• Germany's Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate

Mysterious Stuff

• Medieval Crime and Justice Museum in Rothenburg
• Germany's Marksburg Castle
• Spooky Venice Ghost Walk
• Interactive Spy Games at the "Hospital in the Rock" in Budapest

Choose Your Own Adventure!

Uniworld’s unique family program is available on nine European itineraries in 2016:

• Castles Along the Rhine
  SS Antoinette, River Empress
  8 Days from Basel to Amsterdam

• Delightful Danube & Prague
  River Princess
  10 Days from Budapest to Prague

• Rhine Discovery & Prague
  River Ambassador
  10 Days from Prague to Basel

• Danube Discovery & Prague
  River Ambassador
  10 Days from Vienna to Prague

• Grand European Discovery
  River Ambassador
  15 Days from Basel to Vienna

• Gems of Northern Italy
  River Countess
  10 Days from Milan to Venice

• Splendors of Italy
  River Countess
  15 Days from Milan to Rome

• Classic Christmas Markets
  River Duchess
  8 Days from Nuremberg to Frankfurt

• Paris & Normandy
  River Baroness
  8 Days from Paris to Paris

*Children must be between the ages of 4 and 18, and be accompanied by an adult to qualify for the 50% off savings. 50% savings offer is off cruise-only price and is valid for new bookings on select family itineraries and departure dates as noted only. Offer is combinable with past guest savings only. Offer is applicable for category 1-5 staterooms. Offer is not applicable to suites. Offer is subject to availability and is capacity controlled. Other restrictions may apply. Uniworld reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

**Activities vary based on cruise itinerary and date. Please call for more details.