Rhine, Moselle & Belgium Grand Discovery (2025) (Brussels to Basel, 2025)

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Description

Summary

Starts
Brussels
Duration
15 days
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy

Description

Embark on a 15-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse culture, and delectable cuisine of Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of guided excursions and free time to explore on your own. From the bustling city of Brussels to the quaint town of Basel, you'll experience a variety of destinations, each with its own unique charm. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to visit historic sites, taste local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the local culture. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or simply looking for an adventure, this tour offers something for everyone.

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Included

14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant

S.S. Victoria

Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options

Free Wi-Fi

S.S. Victoria: Royal Suite ,Suite

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6 countries: Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg, France, and Switzerland

3 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment

Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)

Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour

Excursions included:

- Düsseldorf Tour and Altbier Tasting

- Cologne Walking Tour

- Kölsch Tasting

- Marksburg Castle

- Nights Out: Abbey Eberbach Wine Tasting

- Speyer Walking Tour with Local Treats

Additional excursions to choose from:

- Antwerp Walking Tour with Belgian Treats

- Let’s Go: Bike the Outskirts of Antwerp

- Maastricht Walking Tour

- Wine Tasting at Apostelhoeve

- Windmills and Monastic Beer

- Let’s Go: Biking Cuijk

- Cochem Walking Tour with Reichsburg Castle

- Let’s Go: Hiking the Suspension Bridge of Geierlay

- Trier Panoramic City Tour

- Luxembourg with WWII Cemetery

- Let's Go: Biking the Scenic Middle Moselle

- Bernkastel Village Walk with Riesling Tasting

- Rüdesheim Walk with Local Treats

- Rheinweinwelten Visit - The Best Rhine Rieslings

- Baden-Baden City Tour with Casino

- Strasbourg Walking Tour

- Basel Walking Tour with Local Treats

- Lucerne Walking Tour & Mt. Pilatus

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All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 14 dinners

Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions

Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners

Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water

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S.S. Victoria

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Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

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Destinations

photo of an aerial panoramic view of Bernkastel-Kues is a well-known winegrowing center on the Moselle, Germany.Bernkastel-Kues
Cochem
View of the Old Town of Basel with red stone Munster cathedral and the Rhine river, Switzerland.Basel
Photo of aerial view of the city ,Rheinturm and Media Harbour district in Dusseldorf city in Germany.Dusseldorf
Limburg - state in NetherlandsMaastricht
Photo of traditional half-timbered houses on picturesque canals in La Petite France in the medieval fairytale town of Strasbourg, France.Strasbourg
Antwerp - region in BelgiumAntwerp
Brussels, Grand Place in beautiful summer sunrise, BelgiumBrussels
Cologne Aerial view with trains move on a bridge over the Rhine River on which cargo barges and passenger ships ply. Majestic Cologne Cathedral in the background.Cologne
Trier - city in GermanyTrier
Photo of historical city of Speyer, Germany.Speyer

Map

Attractions

photo of Marres in Maastricht, the Netherlands.Marres
photo of VIEW OF Brauselay,Frankfurt Germany.Brauselay
Bundesbank-Bunker CochemBundesbank-Bunker Cochem
Trier Amphitheater, Gartenfeld, Mitte-Gartenfeld, Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanyTrier Amphitheater
MarksburgMarksburg
Cathedral of Speyer, Rheinland Pfalz, germanySpeyer Cathedral
Photo of Cologne Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral in Cologne, Germany.Cologne Cathedral
Cochem CastleCochem Castle
Mount Pilatus, Alpnach, Obwalden, SwitzerlandMount Pilatus
Photo of Pink flamingos in the water in the zoo of Basel, Switzerland.Zoo Basel
Grande-Île de StrasbourgGrande Île, Strasbourg
Schloss Koblenz, Altstadt, Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate, GermanySchloss Koblenz
Photo of entrance door to Antwerp Koningin Astridplein. Pelican and statue eagle in bronze above the towers, Belgium.Antwerp Zoo

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Brussels

  • Brussels - Arrival day
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Welcome to Brussels, the vibrant capital of Belgium. Upon arrival at Brussels Airport, you'll be greeted by a representative and transferred to your ship. Settle into your accommodation and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

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Day 2

Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Antwerp

  • Antwerp
  • Brussels
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  • Antwerp Zoo
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Today is dedicated to the culinary delights of Belgium. Choose between a walking tour of Antwerp, where you'll sample local treats, or a bike ride through the city's outskirts in search of delicious bites. Alternatively, you can opt for a cooking class to learn how to prepare traditional Belgian dishes.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Discovering Maastricht

  • Maastricht
  • Antwerp
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  • Marres
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Today, we cross into The Netherlands to visit Maastricht, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant lifestyle. Embark on a walking tour of the Old Town, where you'll see some of the city's 1,670 national heritage sites. Alternatively, you can opt for a wine tasting at the local vineyard, Apostelhoeve.

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Day 4

Day 4 – Day 4: Experiencing Dutch Country Life

  • Maastricht
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Step into the Dutch countryside with a visit to a historic grain windmill. Choose between a tour of the windmills and a tasting of monastic beer, or a bike ride through the charming town of Cuijk.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Touring Düsseldorf

  • Dusseldorf
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Today, we explore the vibrant city of Düsseldorf. Join a local guide for a walking tour of the city, followed by a tasting of Altbier, a traditional German beer. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure, perhaps exploring the city's renowned art scene or its bustling shopping districts.

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Day 6

Day 6 – Day 6: Exploring Cologne

  • Cologne
  • Dusseldorf
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  • Cologne Cathedral
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Today, we journey to the historic city of Cologne. Join a walking tour of the Old Town, where you'll see the city's medieval gates and the old city hall with its stunning Renaissance façade. After the tour, enjoy a tasting of Kölsch, a traditional Cologne beer.

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Day 7

Day 7 – Day 7: Visiting Cochem

  • Cochem
  • Cologne
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  • Bundesbank-Bunker Cochem
  • Cochem Castle
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Today, we visit the picturesque town of Cochem, known for its colorful buildings and the dramatic Reichsburg Cochem castle. Choose between a walking tour of the town and a visit to the castle, or a hike to the Geierlay suspension bridge, one of the most beautiful viewing points in Germany.

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Day 8

Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Trier and Luxembourg

  • Trier
  • Cochem
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  • Trier Amphitheater
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Today, we visit Trier, Germany's oldest city, known for its Roman heritage and Gallic charm. Alternatively, you can choose to visit the neighboring country of Luxembourg, where you'll visit the Luxembourg American War Cemetery and Memorial, the final resting place of General George S. Patton.

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Day 9

Day 9 – Day 9: Visiting Bernkastel-Kues

  • Bernkastel-Kues
  • Trier
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  • Brauselay
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Today, we visit the romantic town of Bernkastel-Kues, nestled in the Moselle Valley. Explore the town's scenic streets, taverns, and vineyards, and enjoy a tasting of the region's exceptional Rieslings. Don't miss the Graach Gate, the town's last remaining gate, now a museum of local history.

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Day 10

Day 10 – Day 10: Exploring Koblenz and Marksburg Castle

Day 10: Exploring Koblenz and Marksburg Castle

  • Marksburg
  • Schloss Koblenz
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Today, we visit the historic town of Koblenz, where you'll sail past the iconic Deutsches Eck, the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. We'll also visit the medieval Marksburg Castle, one of the few castles on the Middle Rhine that has never been destroyed.

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Day 11

Day 11 – Day 11: Visiting Rüdesheim and Abbey Eberbach

Day 11: Visiting Rüdesheim and Abbey Eberbach

Today, we visit the charming town of Rüdesheim, known for its beauty and its entertaining alley of shops and wine bars, the Drosselgasse. We'll also visit the historic Abbey Eberbach for a wine tasting. Alternatively, you can choose to explore Rüdesheim on foot, sampling local treats, or visit Rheinweinwelten for a tasting of the best Rhine Rieslings.

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Day 12

Day 12 – Day 12: Exploring Speyer

  • Speyer
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  • Speyer Cathedral
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Today, we visit the city of Speyer, known for its Romanesque cathedral, the largest of its kind in the world. Join a walking tour of the city, followed by a tasting of local treats. The city is also located near the Pfalz wine route, where many of Germany's best wine grapes are cultivated.

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Day 13

Day 13 – Day 13: Visiting Strasbourg and Baden-Baden

  • Strasbourg
  • Speyer
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  • Grande Île, Strasbourg
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Today, we visit the quaint city of Strasbourg, known for its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, and irresistible pastry shops. Join a walking tour of the city, or alternatively, join us on a day trip to the blissful spa town of Baden-Baden.

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Day 14

Day 14 – Day 14: Exploring Basel and Mount Pilatus

  • Basel
  • Strasbourg
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  • Mount Pilatus
  • Zoo Basel
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Today, we visit the Swiss city of Basel, a cultural hub known for its blend of history and modernity. Join a walking tour of the city, or alternatively, dive deeper into Switzerland with a visit to Mount Pilatus, a mountain overlooking Lucerne in Central Switzerland.

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Day 15

Day 15 – Day 15: Departure from Basel

  • Basel - Departure day
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Your European adventure comes to an end today. After breakfast, you'll disembark the ship and be transferred to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg for your flight home. Safe travels!

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