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Rhine Discovery 2012%lt;br%gt;Nuremberg to Basel

Rhine Discovery 2012
Nuremberg to Basel

Ship: Uniworld - Europe River Cruises
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
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Duration: 7 Nights
Ports: Nuremberg, Bamberg, Wurzburg, Miltenberg, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Basel
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Nuremberg
Airport gateway (Departure) : Basel

Itinerary

Rhine Discovery - Nuremberg to Basel
Day 1 -   Nuremberg (embark)
Day 2 -   Bamberg
Day 3 -   Wurzburg (Rothenburg)
Day 4 -   Wurzburg
Day 5 -   Miltenberg
Day 6 -   Nierstein (Heidelberg or Nierstein)
Day 7 -   Strasbourg
Day 8 -   Basel (disembark), transfer to the airport

 

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Cruise ship operating this itinerary:

River Countess

This itinerary also operates in reverse direction from Basel to Nuremberg on the following dates:

12 May 2012
27 July 2012
04 November 2012

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Nuremberg

Visitors to Nuremberg, a lively city with a medieval feel, will find evidence of its 950-year history at every turn. These legacies of the past also reveal much about the past and present of the German people. Here in Nuremberg, monuments to the city's inventiveness and its cultural self-confidence over many centuries stand in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a modern, dynamic urban centre.

Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Castle, City Wall, Zoo, Toy Museum, Verkehrs Museum, Old Quarter

Bamberg



Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest

Wurzburg

Surrounded by pleasant hillside vineyards Würzburg is both an old episcopal see and a vivacious modern university city. The great medieval fortress of Marienburg dominates the skyline, overlooking the beautiful Old Town with its architectural masterpieces from many different periods. Art, culture and the fine wines of Franconia are all important elements of the Würzburg lifestyle. This carefree city with its relaxed southern atmosphere is the perfect starting-place for a journey of discovery on the Romantic Route.

Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 90kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Fortress Marienberg, Town Hall

Miltenberg

Miltenberg, nestled tightly below wooded hills on a bend of the Main River, enjoys a wonderfully photogenic setting. Explore the "Pearl of the Main River" with your local guide. See the half timbered houses that give the town its fairy tale feel, along with the Crooked House and Royal Inn.

Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 85kms
Currency - Euro (EUR) 

Places of Interest

Heidelberg

Heidelberg is known for its famous castle, which overlooks the city's Old Town. A trip up to the castle affords a good view of the city and its photogenic bridge over the Neckar, whose form, with its multi-arch support structure, is reminiscent of a Roman aqueduct, and whose tower-flanked entrance was said to have inspired Walt Disney in his design of the Magic Kingdom. The Philosophenweg (Philosophers' Walk), across the river from the Old Town section, is another way to view the city and some of the older castles upriver.

Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 45kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Heidelberg Castle, Old Town, Museum of the Palatinate, Sculpture Park, Funicular Railway, Zoo, Philosopher's Walk

Strasbourg

The cosmopolitan, north-eastern city of Strasbourg is the intellectual, cultural and economic capital of Alsace. Stylish and atmospheric, it is the seat of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament. Situated just west of the Rhine, Strasbourg lies at the heart of the vital transport arteries that have linked northern and Central Europe with the Mediterranean since Roman times.

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
The Grande Ile, Cathedrale Notre Dame, European Parliament

Basel

Basel is by far the art and architecture capital of Switzerland. Its 40 museums, covering an area of almost 37 km2, can be easily reached on foot, mostly by strolling through romantic lanes and alleys in the Old Town. The finest and oldest art collection is housed in the Kunstmuseum Basel, as is “Schaulager” - a space for modern art - which was opened in 2003. The Fondation Beyeler, which is well worth a visit, is famous far beyond the limits of Basel - not only for the highly acclaimed special exhibitions, but also for the impressive building designed by architect Renzo Piano.


Country - Switzerland
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 6.5kms
Currency - Swiss Franc (CHF)

Places of Interest
Market Square, Town Hall, Basel Zoo, Cathedral, Fondation Beyeler Art Museum, Old Town

 

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Uniworld presents an unrivalled river cruise program with unique itineraries and superb five-star inclusions.

Travel onboard intimate, luxurious ships with a maximum of 134 guests - fewer guests than any other river cruise company in Europe.

With one highly trained staff member for every three guests and expert onboard hotel management, we are able to deliver a guest satisfaction rate of 98%.

Our outstanding meal program has been created by award-winning chefs who prepare a wonderful selection of dishes using fresh local produce available from the destinations of each itinerary.

Onshore, Uniworld ensures the best quality included excursions hosted by expert English-speaking local guides.


 

 

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These legendary rivers and waterways have shaped the history, culture and economy of Europe for thousands of years. Now they will help shape your holiday experience, giving you an intimate and up-close view at how life once was lived in Europe’s sophisticated cities and tiny villages. Travel through the heart of Europe and be prepared to be amazed as history unfolds before your eyes.

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