Springtime Along the Rhine - 8 Days
PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2009 to SAVE NZ$1,500 per couple (NZ$750 per person) off cruise rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms. SAVE NZ$1,000 per couple (NZ$500 per person) on category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.
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BOOK and DEPOSIT on or before November 30, 2009 to SAVE NZ$500 per couple (NZ$250 per person) off cruise rates.
Celebrate spring along the Rhine with the perfect blend of nature, art, and history
This perfectly paced trip provides ample daytime sailing down the romantic Rhine and through the complex network of canals that crisscross the Netherlands. Discover the springtime highlights of this beautiful country and enjoy four guided visits to the Netherlands' and Germany's top museums.
Stroll through the fragrant floral landscape of the Keukenhof Gardens, which showcases more than seven million flowers. Cruise through the canals of Amsterdam on a guided tour of the city. Walk through the very house where Anne Frank wrote her diary and feel her presence as you admire the original diary on display. Marvel at the huge collection of Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rodin works at the Kröller-Müller Museum. Trace the history of printing at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, and learn about the archaeological legacy of Cologne, which spans a period from prehistoric times to the early Middle Ages, at the outstanding Roman-Germanic Museum.
Join Uniworld on its newest itinerary, and celebrate the best of this region's nature, art, and history during the peaceful time of spring.
Who will enjoy this cruise: Art lovers will find beauty in the world-class museums; gardeners will relish a visit to the world's largest flower garden and surrounding countryside; and history buffs can trace the events of the region's past with guided tours of treasured artifacts.
Amsterdam to Frankfurt
- Day 1 - Amsterdam (embark)
- Day 2 - Amsterdam
- Day 3 - Amsterdam, Volendam
- Day 4 - Arnhem
- Day 5 - Cologne
- Day 6 - Cruising the romantic Rhine, Mainz
- Day 7 - Frankfurt
- Day 8 - Frankfurt (disembark), transfer to the airport
Departure Dates:
March 28, April 11
Frankfurt to Amsterdam
- Day 1 - Frankfurt (embark)
- Day 2 - Frankfurt
- Day 3 - Mainz, cruising the romantic Rhine, Cologne
- Day 4 - Cologne
- Day 5 - Arnhem
- Day 6 - Volendam, Amsterdam
- Day 7 - Amsterdam
- Day 8 - Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to the airport
Departure Dates:
April 4, 18
| Departure Dates | Price Per Person Twin Share | Single Supplement Option† |
| 28 Mar | NZ$2575 | NZ$1450 |
| 04 Apr* | NZ$2750 | NZ$1450 |
| 11 Apr | NZ$2899 | NZ$1450 |
| 18 Apr* | NZ$3075 | NZ$1450 |
* On these dates cruise operates from Frankfurt to Amsterdam. Port Charges additional - NZ$159. - Prices shown above include cruise in Cat. 5, Moselle Deck.
† Single supplement subject to limited availability. Upgrades as per pricing below, suite upgrade for singles price on application.
- Airfare is not included in these prices. All cruise information and pricing is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking. Please contact your local travel agent for the latest deals.
To upgrade to a higher category, add the following per-person Twin Share price:
| Category 4 | NZ$275 |
| Category 3 | NZ$675 |
| Category 2 | NZ$999 |
| Category 1 | NZ$1,325 |
| Suite | NZ$2,250 |
Package Includes:
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning River Empress
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
- 6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
- Complimentary use of bicycles
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Signature lecture: "The Rhine, River of Culture & Trade"
- Captain's Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
