EUROPE | RUSSIA | INDIA | CHINA | VIETNAM | CAMBODIA | EGYPT
CULINARY EXCELLENCEWe bring together the finest chefs, the
freshest ingredients sourced from local
farmers’ markets and other regional
suppliers and distinctive wines and
beers chosen by acclaimed sommeliers,
giving you a mouth-watering culinary
journey for all of the senses.
UNIWORLD CARESFrom supporting philanthropic efforts
worldwide to protecting the
destinations and inspiring cultures our
guests visit, our connection to the
world around us runs far deeper than
any river.
PERSONALISED EXPERIENCESOur innovative onshore programmes go
well beyond landmarks and group tours.
With personalised experiences tailored to
match both your interests and lifestyle,
you can choose excursions ranging from
guided bicycle rides to exclusive wine
tastings designed to immerse you in the
local cultures.
Uniworld’s six “Hallmarks of Distinction” set us apart from the competition and showcase our
dedication to delivering the highest standards of excellence in luxury river cruising.
UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE Thanks to decades of experience in
luxury travel, including with our sister
company, Red Carnation Hotels,
Uniworld sets the standard for
excellence in hospitality, culinary and
nautical practices in luxury river
cruising.
ONE-OF-A-KIND SHIPSEach exquisitely appointed Uniworld
ship is a work of art designed to be as
unique as our guests and as inspiring
as the destinations we visit.
A LEGACY OF SERVICEOur credo, “No request too large, no
detail too small,” comes to life in
every interaction we share with our
guests. We never tire of going above
and beyond to create extraordinary
experiences both onboard and
onshore.
What makes Uniworld so special?
To book or for more information contact your Travel Counsellor
U N I W O R L D B O U T I Q U E R I V E R C R U I S E SU l t i m a t e L u x u r y
31st October 2016
C A S T L E S A L O N G T H E R H I N EIncluding exclusive 3 day private Amsterdam tour
PLUS$100pp on board spending money
Free excursionsFree drinksAnd more
E X C L U S I V E
UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE
Thanks to decades of experience in luxury travel, including with our sister company, Red Carnation Hotels, Uniworld sets the standard for excellence in hospitality, culinary and nautical practices in luxury river cruising.
A LEGACY OF SERVICEOur doctrine, “No request too large, no detail too small,” comes to life in every interaction we share with our guests. We never tire of going above and beyond to create extraordinary experiences both onboard and onshore.
ONE-OF-A-KIND SHIPS
Each exquisitely appointed Uniworld ship is a work of art designed to be as unique as our guests and as inspiring as the destinations we visit.
UNIWORLD CARESFrom supporting philanthropic efforts worldwide to protecting the destinations and inspiring cultures our guests visit, our connection to the world around us runs far deeper than any river.
CULINARY EXCELLENCEWe bring together the finest chefs, the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers’ markets and other regional suppliers and distinctive wines and beers chosen by acclaimed sommeliers, giving you a mouth-watering culinary journey for all of the senses.
PERSONALISED EXPERIENCESOur innovative onshore programmes go well beyond landmarks and group tours. With personalised experiences tailored to match both your interests and lifestyle, you can choose excursions ranging from guided bicycle rides to exclusive wine tastings designed to immerse you in the local cultures.
Uniworld’s six “Hallmarks of Distinction” set us apart from the competition and showcase our dedication to delivering the highest standards of excellence in luxury river cruising.
ABTA No.Y6200
ABTA No.Y6200
EUROPE | RUSSIA | INDIA | CHINA | VIETNAM | CAMBODIA | EGYPT
0808 168 9110 | uniworld.com
Uniworld’s Hallmarks of Distinction
Saving is based on a per couple basis, requires a deposit at time of booking & expires 31 Jan 2016. Uniworld reserves the right to withdraw or change offers at any time. Full terms & conditions apply.
2016 Early Booking SavingsSave up to £1,200 per couple* | Offer expires 31 January 2016
UNRIVALLED EXPERTISE
Thanks to decades of experience in luxury travel, including with our sister company, Red Carnation Hotels, Uniworld sets the standard for excellence in hospitality, culinary and nautical practices in luxury river cruising.
A LEGACY OF SERVICEOur doctrine, “No request too large, no detail too small,” comes to life in every interaction we share with our guests. We never tire of going above and beyond to create extraordinary experiences both onboard and onshore.
ONE-OF-A-KIND SHIPS
Each exquisitely appointed Uniworld ship is a work of art designed to be as unique as our guests and as inspiring as the destinations we visit.
UNIWORLD CARESFrom supporting philanthropic efforts worldwide to protecting the destinations and inspiring cultures our guests visit, our connection to the world around us runs far deeper than any river.
CULINARY EXCELLENCEWe bring together the finest chefs, the freshest ingredients sourced from local farmers’ markets and other regional suppliers and distinctive wines and beers chosen by acclaimed sommeliers, giving you a mouth-watering culinary journey for all of the senses.
PERSONALISED EXPERIENCESOur innovative onshore programmes go well beyond landmarks and group tours. With personalised experiences tailored to match both your interests and lifestyle, you can choose excursions ranging from guided bicycle rides to exclusive wine tastings designed to immerse you in the local cultures.
Uniworld’s six “Hallmarks of Distinction” set us apart from the competition and showcase our dedication to delivering the highest standards of excellence in luxury river cruising.
ABTA No.Y6200
ABTA No.Y6200
EUROPE | RUSSIA | INDIA | CHINA | VIETNAM | CAMBODIA | EGYPT
0808 168 9110 | uniworld.com
Uniworld’s Hallmarks of Distinction
Saving is based on a per couple basis, requires a deposit at time of booking & expires 31 Jan 2016. Uniworld reserves the right to withdraw or change offers at any time. Full terms & conditions apply.
2016 Early Booking SavingsSave up to £1,200 per couple* | Offer expires 31 January 2016
ULTIMATE LUXURY RIVER CRUISE:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant River Empress
• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and mineral water
PRIVATE PRE-CRUISE TOUR
• 2-night 4* Accommodation including breakfast• 3 lunches at specially selected restaurants• Visit Zaante Schans, The Hague, Delft Pottery
Museum and Haarlem• Expert local guides• Return flights, overseas transfers and entrance fees
P R I VAT E T O U R
Enjoy a three day, Private Tour of Amsterdam, followed by a luxury 8 day river cruise along the enchanting Rhine River...
First, discover Amsterdam, an inspiring and compact city filled with prominent museums and hundreds of restaurants, bars and clubs.
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and almost a world of its own. Home to 174 different nationalities, Amsterdam is a true melting pot of cultures. The city centre with its famous canals breathes history and gives the city its character; the warehouses once used for trade have now been converted into apartments that mingle comfortably with international financial institutions nestled in 18th-century mansions.
The city will be your home from home as you are picked up from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 31st October 2016 for your three day exclusive Amsterdam tour, staying at a luxury 4* hotel in the heart of the city.
At the end of your tour you will be taken to the cruise port on 2nd November 2016 to begin your luxury river cruise along the Rhine.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE:
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners• Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture:
The Rhine River: Shaping European History from the Romans to the European Union”
• Captivating onboard local entertainment• $100 on board spending money• 6 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours”
options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
• 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites• Guided “Do as the Locals Do,” “Village Day,” and
“Gentle Walking” programmes• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio–headset
system on all shore excursions• Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
MONDAY 31.10.2016
DISCOVER AMSTERDAMYour guide will take you along Amsterdam’s best neighbourhoods. Discover the heart of the city in the Jordaan area, the most authentic neighbourhood of Amsterdam. Your guide will tell you about the Jordanese traditions, the turbulent past and its famous residents. During the tour we can enjoy a nice cup of coffee at one of the authentic cafés. Afterwards we continue to the Dam Square, where you can find the Royal Palace, New Church and the National Monument. By foot or by tram we will reach the beautiful flower market, where you will have some time to stroll around. A great walk to discover the true Amsterdam!
ZAANSE SCHANSThe Zaanse Schans is one of the highlights of the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam. Be part of a vibrant and stunning living and working community that dates back to the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s packed with wooden windmills, barns, houses and museums and built in the typically Dutch wooden architectural style, relocated here piece by piece since 1961. The Zaanse Schans will easily fill half a day–there is so much to see, taste, smell and experience! Take a walk through the stunning buildings and the unique peat meadow landscape. Come and watch traditional crafts such as clog-and cheese-making or visit the windmills and traditional buildings.
MORNING10h30 - 11h00 Arrival at Schiphol Airport and welcome by guide
11h30-11h50 Transfer to restaurant De Jonge Dikker
AFTERNOON12h00-13h00 Lunch at restaurant De Jonge Dikkert
13h00-13h30 Transfer to the Zaanse Schans
13h30-15h00 Visit the Zaanse Schans with professional guide
15h00-15h30 Transfer to Amsterdam and luggage drop-off at the hotel
15h45-18h00 City walking tour in Amsterdam with professional guide
Evening free time, dinner not included
P R I VAT E A M S T E R D A M T O U R - P R E - C R U I S E
TUESDAY 01.11.2016
THE HAGUEThe Hague is one of the most extraordinary cities in Holland. Not just because it is the headquarters of the government, but also because of its many monuments, historic districts and its location near the beautiful North Sea coastline. The Hague is also known as the ‘Royal City by the Sea’ and is called ‘the residence city’ because of the many members of the Dutch Royal Family who reside in its chic neighborhoods. Truly, you have not seen Holland until you have been to The Hague.
DELFT BLUE POTTERY MUSEUM
A visit to the beautiful city Delft, will take you to the Delft Pottery Museum. The museum has a huge collection of Delft Blue antiques, which gives you a glimpse of the history of Delft Blueware. Every 10 minutes there is a free guided tour. A professional guide will show you around the pottery and will explain everything about how Delftware is produced. At the end you have the opportunity to visit the showroom and shop where you will find a wide range of authentic Delftware, everything entirely hand-painted.
LUNCH AT RESTAURANT ‘T GOUDE HOOFT
Restaurant ‘t Goude Hooft is the oldest inn of The Hague and has been completely refurbished to one of the cosiest restaurants of The Hague. It is often known as the living room of The Hague.
MORNING09h00-10h15 Transfer fromAmsterdam to The Hague
10h15-11h45 Walking tour in The Hague
AFTERNOON12h00-13h30 Lunch at restaurant ‘t Goude Hooft
13h45-14h15 Transfer from The Hague to Delft
14h30-16h00 Visit Delft and the Delft Blue Pottery museum
16h00-17h00 Transfer from Delft to Amsterdam
Evening free time, dinner not included
WEDNESDAY 02.11.2016
DISCOVER HAARLEM
A city of remarkable history and culture, Haarlem is just a short hop from Amsterdam but packs a unique punch. With spectacular monuments dating back almost 800 years, such as the Amsterdamse Poort and Sint-Bavokerk, it’s no wonder that so many great artists of the Golden Age wanted to capture its beauty and atmosphere. Discover this beautiful city during an interesting walking tour with our professional guide.
FRANS HALS MUSEUMThe Frans Hals Museum boasts the largest collection of paintings by Frans Hals in the world.In addition to paintings by Hals, the museum houses work by his predecessors and his contemporaries. Furniture, ceramics, glass and silver are also on display. The earliest paintings date from the 16th century. They are primarily biblical depictions. Around 1590 Haarlem became the middle point of a new style, Mannerism. Typical of this style are masterfully painted figures in contorted poses.
LUNCH AT CAFÉBRINKMANLocated in the historic centre of Haarlem at the Grote Markt. This restaurant, established 1879 is famous for its hospitality and good food. Enjoy a delicious lunch in this historical building.
MORNING
09h00-09h45 Transfer to Haarlem
10h00-11h15 City walk in Haarlem with professional guide
11h15-12h15 Visit the Frans Hals museum
AFTERNOON
12h30-14h00 Lunch in Haarlem at Café Brinkman
14h00-14h45 Transfer to cruise terminal in Amsterdam
C A S T L E S A L O N G T H E R H I N E . . .
Cruise along the Rhine; Germany on one side, France on the other; and savour French joie de vivre and German Gemütlichkeit. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a wine making tradition that goes back to the Romans. Marvel at castles that were once mighty fortresses, now towering above the water as romantic ruins. Visit the fairytale cities of Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Colmar, Strasbourg, and Rudesheim, and taste delightful white wines in the villages where the grapes are grown.
WEDNESDAY 02.11.2016
AMSTERDAM
Arrive at ship
THURSDAY 03.11.2016
COLOGNE
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Cologne walking discovery
tour with Cologne Cathedral visit
Weave through the narrow Old Town streets of Cologne en route to the city’s imposing Gothic cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside this centuries-old pilgrimage site is a shrine believed to hold relics of the Magi—the Bible’s fabled Three Kings. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.
Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside the cathedral are not allowed, but individual visits are still welcomed.
Be inspired by the fairytale beauty and romantic spirit of the Castle-Laden, Vineyard-Rich Rhine
FRIDAY 04.11.2016
KOBLENZ, CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHINE RIVER, BOPPARD
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Koblenz walking discovery tour OR aerial cable car ride to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
After a morning of scenic cruising, head ashore for a walking discovery tour of Koblenz or an aerial tram ride up to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, which offers dazzling views of the Moselle and Rhine rivers.
Note: The aerial tram to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress is only available on tours that depart on or after April 3.
SATURDAY 05.11.2016
CRUISING THE ROMANTIC RHINE RIVER, RUDESHEIM
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Exclusive Castle Vollrads wine tasting and guided Boppard village stroll
Explore Rüdesheim and its famous Drosselgasse, a narrow lane lined with taverns and shops - before enjoying a wine tasting at the 14th-century Castle Vollrads. Return to the ship for a scenic cruise along the spectacular, UNESCO-protected Upper Middle Rhine—a 40-mile-long stretch of river lined with castles. End the day with a guided stroll around the wine village of Boppard.
TUESDAY 08.11.2016
BREISACH (KAYERSBERG AND RIQUEWIHR OR COLMAR)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Alsatian “Village Day” OR Colmar city tour
Venture ashore to the postcard-perfect wine villages of Kaysersberg and Riquewihr or for a city tour of Colmar’s enchanting historic centre. Whichever you choose, don’t miss an opportunity to taste a regional specialty, flammekueche, a delectable flatbread topped with bacon and onions. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner.
WEDNESDAY 09.11.2016
BASEL
Disembark
SUNDAY 06.11.2016
GERMERSHEIM (SPEYER)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Speyer walking discovery tour OR exclusive Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and tasting
The medieval town of Speyer has a compact historic centre boasting the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe, as well as the Continent’s oldest mikvah—a Jewish ritual bath. Alternatively, you can learn about unique wine vinegar aperitifs on an excursion to the Doktorenhof vinegar estate.
MONDAY 07.11.2016
KEHL (STRASBOURG)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Strasbourg by canal OR exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Strasbourg walking tour
The Alsatian town of Strasbourg boasts a UNESCO-designated city centre in which you’ll find a magnificent Gothic cathedral and charming half-timbered houses. See the sights on a delightful canal cruise through the picturesque Petite France district, or you can choose to take an Old Town walking tour that stops for pastries and coffee. Spend the afternoon at your leisure.
E X C L U S I V E FA R E F R O M
£ 2 6 9 9 P P *
*Price based on two people sharing a category 5 cabin, including flights from London Gatwick. Subject to availability and change. Alternative airports are available, please ask for details. Full operator terms and conditions apply.