Day 1: Geneva

Arrive at Geneva Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the Hotel d’Angleterre. Elegantly poised at the edge of Lake Geneva with magnificent views of the famous Jet d’Eau and Mont Blanc, the beautiful Hotel d’Angleterre effortlessly combines British charm with the finest Swiss hospitality. Tonight, toast the start of your journey with your fellow guests at our Welcome Dinner.

Day 2: Geneva

After enjoying a relaxed start to your morning, discover the best of Geneva on a short walking tour featuring the Floral Clock and the grand Reformation Monument. Personalize your day with a relaxing cruise across Lake Geneva or a visit to the Red Cross Museum. The evening beckons with an elegant meal at Michelin-starred La Chaumière.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Geneva City Tour
– Geneva Red Cross Museum Visit
– Lake Geneva Cruise

Day 3: Geneva, Gruyères & Zermatt

Savour gourmet delicacies beginning with a tour and tasting at famed chocolatier Maison Cailler and, in Gruyères, enjoy a sumptuous lunch of fondue. Continue your journey along the Swiss Riviera to the charming town of Montreux, drinking in the grandeur of the snow-capped French Alps and the Lavaux vineyards, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. En route to Zermatt, take in dramatic views of the Rhone valley, passing ancient forts and medieval castles.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Visit
– Gruyeres Cheese Fondue Lunch
– Montreux Orientation

Day 4: Zermatt

Ascend Gornergrat Mountain on Europe’s highest open-air cogwheel railway. Bask in the dramatic scenery from larch and pine forests to colourful Alpine meadows. Cross dramatic bridges and plunge through tunnels emerging into panoramic views of mountain lakes. The summit finds you standing in awe of the Matterhorn.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Cogwheel Train to Gornergrat Summit

Day 5: Zermatt & Saint Moritz

Take a breathtaking journey through the Swiss Alps to Saint Moritz aboard the Glacier Express. Sit back in your panoramic seat and enjoy a lunch prepared on board, soaking up sensational views from your scenic carriage.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Glacier Express Scenic Train

Day 6: Saint Moritz

The dramatic peaks and sprawling meadows of St. Moritz come to life when you join a local wildlife expert on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for insights into the resident wildlife of St. Moritz. Alternatively, embark on a gentle mountain hike with a Swiss Mountain Guide who will acquaint you with the area’s picturesque landscape and history.

Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
– St. Moritz Scenic Hike
– St. Moritz Wildlife Talk

Day 7: Saint Moritz, Vaduz & Lucerne

Ascend the Julier Pass alongside placid mountain lakes through fresh mountain air to the hidden treasure of Engadine Valley. In this tucked away valley dotted with flowers and distant ibexes, you’ll arrive at the picturesque Liechtenstein countryside. As a final treat, the evening finds you on a private, after-hours tour of Lucerne’s Rosengart Collection.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Visit Liechtenstein
– After-hours Private Tour of the Rosengart Collection in Lucerne

Day 8: Lucerne

At the Swiss Transportation Museum, learn about the future of sustainable travel in this engaging MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. As evening sets in, cruise on Lake Lucerne to Stans, where a futuristic cable car will carry you up Mount Stanserhorn for a sumptuous meal with a view.

Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
– Visit the Lion Monument
– Transport Museum Sustainability Tour

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Lake Lucerne Cruise with Mount Stanserhorn Celebration Dinner

Day 9: Lucerne & Zurich

After breakfast at your hotel, we depart for Zürich for a full day at leisure in Switzerland’s largest city. For your final stay, check into The Dolder Grand. Perched like a castle on the hill above Zürich, this hotel offers a quiet, relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy its many bar and restaurant venues, excellent spa, or nature trails. And with its own funicular, private cars, and shuttle services, it’s as convenient a location for exploration as any in the city centre. Tonight, dine on traditional Swiss fare at an elegant local restaurant.

Day 10: Zurich & Basel (Embark)

Transfer to Basel, where your Floating Boutique Hotel TM awaits. After settling in onboard, say a fond farewell to Switzerland as we begin our cruise of the Rhine River.

Day 11: Basel, Breisach

Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road and your launching point for an excursion along the celebrated Route des Vins, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountain range.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Alsatian Villages

Note: Lunch today will be on your own.

Day 12: Strasbourg

See Strasbourg on foot with an insightful local expert, where this historic town with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests, and impossible-to-resist pastry shops will win your heart. Kehl, directly across the river from Strasbourg, will be your ship’s base while you explore the Alsatian capital. If you’re feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld’s bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk

Day 13: Mannheim

The Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany is known for its idyllic natural environment, rural charm, and expansive vineyards. Forge an authentic connection to this beloved area on one of two unique experiences, led by locals with unique passions. For your first option: meet an estate turning Palatinate winegrowing tradition on its head—where the vineyards don’t produce grapes for wine, but for specialty vinegar aperitifs. At the other, visit a mill-turned-collector’s museum, where you’ll find a fascinating collection of items from around the world and a gorgeous garden.

Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
– Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting (Please note: In the event that this tour falls on a Sunday, when the estate is closed, an alternative tour will be offered instead)
– Secret Garden & Collections

Day 14: Rüdesheim

Experience Germany’s fabled Rhine River in the town of Rüdesheim. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Nights Out: Marksburg Castle Visit
– Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting
– Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike

Day 15: Braubach, Koblenz & Cologne

Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colourful past and eclectic architecture. As you come upon picture-perfect Koblenz, you’ll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I.

Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
– Koblenz Walking Tour
– Let’s Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine

Day 16: Cologne

History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologne’s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance façade. Wander through the city’s historical centre and take in its charming atmosphere, narrow alleyways flanked by old houses, and countless breweries. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll also have ample free time to explore on your own.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Cologne Walking Tour

Day 17: Arnhem (Disembark), Amsterdam

Enjoy a delicious, final breakfast onboard today before we transfer you and your luggage seamlessly to the hotel in Amsterdam.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Amsterdam Canal Cruise

Day 18: Amsterdam

The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial centre for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture.

Featured excursions included in your journey:
– Private Diamond Experience at HOUSE of GASSAN

Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
– Fabrique des Lumières
– Respect in the Red Light District

Day 19: Amsterdam

Check out of the hotel. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.

• All meals during your cruise, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• Daily breakfast during your land tour, with additional meals included on select days and at least one acclaimed dining experience
• 18 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 12 dinners
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions during your cruise
• Unlimited beverages during your cruise including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

• 15 days of included experiences
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system
• Use of Brompton G-Line Bicycles and Nordic Walking sticks during your cruise

• 2-night stay in Geneva at the Hotel d’Angleterre (or similar)
• 2-night stay in Zermatt at the Mont Cervin Palace (or similar)
• 2-night stay in Saint Moritz at the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski (or similar)
• 2-night stay in Lucerne at the Mandarin Oriental Palace (or similar)
• 1-night stay in Zürich at The Dolder Grand hotel (or similar)
• 2-nights in Amsterdam at Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park or Pestana Amsterdam Riverside (or similar)
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the S.S. Elisabeth
• Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise ship have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
• Free Wi-Fi during the cruise, at hotels, and on select coaches

• 5 countries: France, Germany, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Switzerland
• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager during the cruise
• Services of a Luxury Gold Travel Concierge during the land tour. From securing exclusive reservations to expertly guiding you through each destination, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your trip is tailored to your tastes and preferences
• Unparalleled comfort aboard “Business Class” coaches for your land tour. Custom fitted with fewer seats per vehicle, these coaches afford ample legroom, reclining seats, and panoramic windows for enjoying the impressive views
• In-room porterage included at all hotels
• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise Manager) are included during the cruise
• Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences
• Captivating onboard local entertainment and enrichment opportunities

• All fares are per guest in euro 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 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
• Subject to availability
• T&C’s apply