Rachel Shoemaker
Louisa White Travel LLC
Castles along the Rhine
Aug 28, 2025 to Sep 4, 2025
Basel, Switzerland to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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What's included in this trip:
- Accommodations in a double or single occupancy room
- Triple occupancy is NOT available on this ship
- Travel insurance
- Airfare
- Souvenirs and items of a personal nature
- Meals, activities, and experiences not outlined in the itinerary
How to book:
- Select the stateroom type you want.
- Submit your passenger information form and credit card authorization through the Book Now link.
- Both travelers must fill this out separately before the room can be booked.
- Once both travelers have submitted your form, I will put your room on hold. If there are any price changes, I will let you know before making your deposit.
- Final payment will be due April 29th 2025.
Itinerary:
INCLUDED IN YOUR 3-DAY STAY:
- 2 nights at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel (or similar)
- Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Amsterdam canals and famous Rijksmuseum
- English-speaking expert
- All transfers
Lake Lucerne Pre-Cruise Extension - SOLD OUT Bespoke private extension available.
Your Castles along the Rhine cruise will give you a brief and charming sample of Swiss culture with a stop in Basel—extend your time in Switzerland before or after your cruise with 2 nights in the pretty lake town of Lucerne to immerse yourself in the center of Swiss life.
See day to day details under 'Extra Options' below
INCLUDED IN YOUR 3-DAY STAY:
- 2 nights at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne (or similar)
- Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Lucerne City Walk with Boat Ride
- English-speaking expert
- All transfers
Cancellation policy:
We hope nothing will come between you and your Uniworld vacation. Should you need to cancel your booking or any portion of it, your cancellation must be received in writing. It will be effective on the date of receipt. These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that might be levied by your travel agent. There is no refund for unused services or for unused portions of the trip.
If you purchased a travel protection plan from Uniworld, you are eligible for a refund of your plan cost during the free look period, which is 10 days from the time you purchase the plan, provided: you are within 10 days of plan purchase, you have not started your trip, and you have not filed a claim. For complete details and descriptions of Uniworld travel protection plans please visit Travel Protection on Uniworld.com.
**Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise, or land, element purchased from Uniworld. Port charges are refunded if cancellation is received prior to departure.
NO-SHOWS are subject to 100% penalty, applicable to bookings for all sailing regions.
If air is cancelled one hundred and nineteen (119) days prior to departure or less, the full price of your air is non-refundable. Please see Air Cancellations for details.
Available Packages
Grande Suite - Limited Availability Remaining
Available until
April 29, 2025
- available
$11,999.00
Deposit: $1,200.00 per person
- All fares are per guest in US dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted.
- Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
- Single Supplement applies for single accommodation.
- Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors.
- The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
- Prices include additional port charges of $230 per person.
Suite - Limited Availability Remaining
Available until
April 29, 2025
- available
Starting At: $8,429.00
Deposit: $843.00 per person
- All fares are per guest in US dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted.
- Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
- Single Supplement applies for single accommodation.
- Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors.
- The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
- Prices include additional port charges of $230 per person.
Deluxe Balcony
Available until
April 29, 2025
- available
Starting At: $6,125.00
Deposit: $613.00 per person
- All fares are per guest in US dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted.
- Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
- Single Supplement applies for single accommodation.
- Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors.
- The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
- Prices include additional port charges of $230 per person.
French Balcony
Available until
April 29, 2025
- available
Starting At: $5,729.00
Deposit: $573.00 per person
- All fares are per guest in US dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted.
- Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
- Single Supplement applies for single accommodation.
- Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors.
- The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
- Prices include additional port charges of $230 per person.
Classic - Limited Availbility Remaining
Available until
April 29, 2025
- available
Starting At: $4,625.00
Deposit: $463.00 per person
Note: Windows in these staterooms are situated at the water line
- All fares are per guest in US dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted.
- Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed.
- Single Supplement applies for single accommodation.
- Itineraries, hotels, and vessels may change, and substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water level fluctuations and other uncontrollable factors.
- The order of sightseeing and docking ports are subject to change according to port authority assignments.
- Prices include additional port charges of $230 per person.
Extra Options
Lake Lucerne Pre-Cruise Extension - SOLD OUT
Unavailable as of
November 12, 2024
$1,799.00
Deposit: $179.90
Your Castles along the Rhine cruise will give you a brief and charming sample of Swiss culture with a stop in Basel—extend your time in Switzerland before or after your cruise with 2 nights in the pretty lake town of Lucerne to immerse yourself in the center of Swiss life.
Pricing is per person based on double occupancy. For solo guests, there is a single supplement from $899.
INCLUDED IN YOUR 3-DAY STAY:
- 2 nights at the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Lucerne (or similar)
- Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Lucerne City Walk with Boat Ride
- English-speaking expert
- All transfers
Day 1: Lake Lucerne
After arriving at the Zurich Airport and clearing customs, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel. There you will check in, drop off your bags, and, if you wish, go out and explore the city on your own. Your Uniworld local host can offer suggestions for your leisure time.
Day 2: Lake Lucerne
FEATURED EXCURSION: Lucerne City walk with boat ride
Meet your local guide for a stroll through the picturesque—and perfectly preserved—Old Town. Bloom-filled flower boxes line both Chapel Bridge, with its iconic medieval tower, and Mill Bridge, which spans the Reuss River just before it empties into the lake. Wine Market Square, with its frescoed palace façades and central fountain, the town hall, and the medieval ramparts—nine of its original towers remain—make up the heart of the district. A bit farther afield you’ll find the Lion Monument, which commemorates the hundreds of Swiss Guards who died in 1792 defending Louis XVI during the French Revolution.
See Lucerne from a completely different point of view as you cross Lake Lucerne by boat; a scenic one-hour ride between your hotel in the mountains and the city. Picturesque onion-domed churches and historic palaces cast their reflection on the water while the snow-capped Alps tower in the distance. It’s an idyllic scene.
For those who love embracing nature—and really, who doesn’t? —the Swiss mountains are beyond compare. Breathtaking views, walking paths, charming flowers and greenery in the warmer months and snow in the wintertime are par for the course, but each mountain has its own special qualities as well. The Stanserhorn is no exception. Peaking at 6,227 ft above sea level, the Stanserhorn offers a gorgeous trip up the mountain via an energy efficient funicular railway that dates back to 1893. The historic path climbs midway up the mountain, and from there we’ll hop on a Cabrio—the world’s first open-air cable car—to soar all the way to the top of the mountain.
Sustainability has been top-of-mind in preserving this beautiful slice of nature. The energy used here is 100% Swiss water power and the drinking water is collected from rainfall, treated to perfect quality by UV filtration. While out and about here, you may catch one of the Stanserhorn Rangers, who are eager to share their knowledge on the flora and fauna of the alps.
This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience supports Global Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, and Global Goal 15: Life on Land.
Day 3: Lake Lucerne
Today after breakfast, you will be transferred to the ship to begin your journey.
Amsterdam Post-Cruise Extension
Available until
April 29, 2025
- available
$999.00
Deposit: $99.90
End your trip with a three-day adventure in the Netherlands’ beloved capital city. Explore amazing Amsterdam and discover its legacy of history, art and architecture.
Pricing is per person based on double occupancy. For solo guests, there is a single supplement from $379.
INCLUDED IN YOUR 3-DAY STAY:
- 2 nights at the Hilton Amsterdam Hotel (or similar)
- Breakfast daily and all service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Amsterdam canals and famous Rijksmuseum
- English-speaking expert
- All transfers
Day 1: Amsterdam
FEATURED EXCURSION: The Famous Rijksmuseum & Amsterdam Canal Cruise
Start your morning with a tour of the Rijksmuseum. You’ll walk to the famous museum, where an expert guide will help you navigate the largest and most renowned collection of Dutch and Flemish art and artifacts in the world, now arranged to reveal the history of Dutch art. After your guided tour, you’ll have some time to explore the museum on your own.
Additionally, your tour manager will provide a canal cruise ticket for you to use at your own leisure. Amsterdam is called the Venice of the North for a reason: canals crisscross the heart of the old city, and bridges link approximately 90 islands. As the principal city in a newly independent Holland, Amsterdam was a boom town in the early 17th century, rapidly outgrowing its medieval walls. The city’s fathers responded by demolishing most of the old city and building anew, creating Europe’s first planned city. That “new” district is now 400 years old, and as you glide along the main canals, you’ll pass stately merchants’ houses-built centuries ago. But the canals are not merely scenic; they are essential thoroughfares—people take water buses to work and live in houseboats along the banks—so a canal cruise gives you a look at the busy modern city too.
Day 2: Amsterdam
How do you choose among Amsterdam’s sights and delights? You could ramble through the Jordaan district, not far from the Anne Frank house. It has always attracted artists—Rembrandt himself is buried at the West Church here. Today you’ll find charming and unique little shops, just like in the nearby Nine Streets neighborhood. Enjoy the street performers on Leidseplein Square or check out the huge and lively Albert Cuyp Market, home to a vast array of international foodstuffs. Visit the unique former Jewish Quarter where the Portuguese synagogue seems virtually untouched since the 17th century. Next door is the former Ashkenazi synagogue complex. Nowadays, it hosts the biggest Jewish Historical Museum outside Israel. Call upon your guide’s deep local knowledge for recommendations; they will be happy to suggest sights and destinations that will delight you.
Day 3: Amsterdam
You have sampled culinary delights and experienced the best that Amsterdam has to offer. Now it’s time to check out of the hotel and be transferred to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your trip home. Your Uniworld adventure may be over, but we know you’ll enjoy the memories you’ve made for years to come.