Rhine Holiday Markets - Cologne to Basel
Date
2026-11-25
Duration
7 nights
Departure Port
Cologne
Germany
Arrival Port
Basel
Switzerland
Rating
Luxury
Theme
Christmas Markets
Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. Antoinette
Super Ship
Launched
2011
Refitted
—
Tonnage
—
Passengers
152
Cabins
76
Crew
59
Length
443 m
Width
11 m
Speed
10 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Cologne
Cologne's twin-spired Gothic cathedral, six hundred years in the building and still the city's defining monument, is the inevitable starting point — but this ancient Rhine city rewards exploration well beyond its iconic silhouette. The Romano-Germanic Museum reveals the city's Roman foundations, while the Chocolate Museum on the riverbank offers a distinctly sweeter history lesson. Cologne's famed Kölsch beer culture thrives in the old town's traditional brew-houses, where one round follows another in centuries-old wooden halls. The city is welcoming year-round, though the legendary Christmas markets (November–December) attract visitors from across Europe.
Day 3
Day 3
Koblenz
Koblenz stands at the Deutsches Eck — the German Corner — where the Moselle river pours into the Rhine in a confluence so geographically commanding that the Romans built a fortress here in 9 BC. The result is a city of exceptional Rhine Gorge scenery, with the formidable Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe's largest, crowning the opposite bank and reachable by gondola for panoramas that stretch across three river valleys. A Rhine wine tasting at one of the city's historic Weinstuben, followed by a stroll through the Altstadt's baroque squares, is the definitive Koblenz afternoon. The finest weather arrives April through October, with the Rhine in Flames fireworks festival in August being particularly spectacular.
Day 4
Day 4
Mainz
Mainz is where the modern world was printed into existence: Johannes Gutenberg's invention of movable-type printing around 1440 transformed this ancient Rhine city into the birthplace of the information age, a legacy honoured at the extraordinary Gutenberg Museum, home to one of the surviving original Bibles. The Romanesque cathedral of St. Martin, built over a millennium from the year 975, anchors a charming old town of wine taverns and market squares where Rhenish Rieslings flow freely. Visit between spring and autumn for the famous Mainz Wine Market held beside the Rhine. A day-cruise port with surprising cultural depth.
Day 5
Day 5
Mannheim
The port of Mannheim is a vibrant hub located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, celebrated for its rich history and stunning architecture. Must-do experiences include savoring local dishes like Mannheimer Maultaschen and exploring nearby attractions such as Heidelberg and Bernkastel. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor activities.
Day 6
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is one of Europe's great border cities, its Franco-German soul etched into every half-timbered façade of the UNESCO-listed Grande Île and every turret of the soaring rose-sandstone cathedral that reigned as the world's tallest building for over two centuries. As the seat of the European Parliament and home to the European Court of Human Rights, this sophisticated Alsatian capital savors outstanding Riesling and choucroute garnie with equal Continental pride. The city dazzles year-round, though December's legendary Christmas market — among the oldest in Europe — transforms its medieval squares into an enchanted winter spectacle.
Day 7
Day 7
Basel
Basel, where Switzerland, France, and Germany converge at the Rhine's northward bend, hosts a concentration of world-class art institutions that rivals any city its size on earth — the Kunstmuseum alone, the world's oldest public art collection, could occupy days, and Art Basel each June draws every name that matters in the contemporary art world to this compact, elegant city. The Rhine itself is the city's great social artery: in summer, locals jump in with waterproof bags and float downstream, a tradition as charming as any museum. Spring through autumn is ideal for outdoor exploration; Paris is just three hours by TGV and Strasbourg a mere twenty minutes by train.
Day 1
Cologne
Cologne's twin-spired Gothic cathedral, six hundred years in the building and still the city's defining monument, is the inevitable starting point — but this ancient Rhine city rewards exploration well beyond its iconic silhouette. The Romano-Germanic Museum reveals the city's Roman foundations, while the Chocolate Museum on the riverbank offers a distinctly sweeter history lesson. Cologne's famed Kölsch beer culture thrives in the old town's traditional brew-houses, where one round follows another in centuries-old wooden halls. The city is welcoming year-round, though the legendary Christmas markets (November–December) attract visitors from across Europe.
Day 3
Koblenz
Koblenz stands at the Deutsches Eck — the German Corner — where the Moselle river pours into the Rhine in a confluence so geographically commanding that the Romans built a fortress here in 9 BC. The result is a city of exceptional Rhine Gorge scenery, with the formidable Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, one of Europe's largest, crowning the opposite bank and reachable by gondola for panoramas that stretch across three river valleys. A Rhine wine tasting at one of the city's historic Weinstuben, followed by a stroll through the Altstadt's baroque squares, is the definitive Koblenz afternoon. The finest weather arrives April through October, with the Rhine in Flames fireworks festival in August being particularly spectacular.
Day 4
Mainz
Mainz is where the modern world was printed into existence: Johannes Gutenberg's invention of movable-type printing around 1440 transformed this ancient Rhine city into the birthplace of the information age, a legacy honoured at the extraordinary Gutenberg Museum, home to one of the surviving original Bibles. The Romanesque cathedral of St. Martin, built over a millennium from the year 975, anchors a charming old town of wine taverns and market squares where Rhenish Rieslings flow freely. Visit between spring and autumn for the famous Mainz Wine Market held beside the Rhine. A day-cruise port with surprising cultural depth.
Day 5
Mannheim
The port of Mannheim is a vibrant hub located at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers, celebrated for its rich history and stunning architecture. Must-do experiences include savoring local dishes like Mannheimer Maultaschen and exploring nearby attractions such as Heidelberg and Bernkastel. The best season to visit is during the summer months, when the city comes alive with festivals and outdoor activities.
Day 6
Strasbourg
Strasbourg is one of Europe's great border cities, its Franco-German soul etched into every half-timbered façade of the UNESCO-listed Grande Île and every turret of the soaring rose-sandstone cathedral that reigned as the world's tallest building for over two centuries. As the seat of the European Parliament and home to the European Court of Human Rights, this sophisticated Alsatian capital savors outstanding Riesling and choucroute garnie with equal Continental pride. The city dazzles year-round, though December's legendary Christmas market — among the oldest in Europe — transforms its medieval squares into an enchanted winter spectacle.
Day 7
Basel
Basel, where Switzerland, France, and Germany converge at the Rhine's northward bend, hosts a concentration of world-class art institutions that rivals any city its size on earth — the Kunstmuseum alone, the world's oldest public art collection, could occupy days, and Art Basel each June draws every name that matters in the contemporary art world to this compact, elegant city. The Rhine itself is the city's great social artery: in summer, locals jump in with waterproof bags and float downstream, a tradition as charming as any museum. Spring through autumn is ideal for outdoor exploration; Paris is just three hours by TGV and Strasbourg a mere twenty minutes by train.
Cabin Categories
Grand Suite
Suite
391 m²Max 2
GS
Luxurious riverview royal suite (391 sq ft - 36.3 sq m) with open-air balcony, and a spacious living room
Handcrafted Savoir of England beds, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-control thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre
Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence and Hermes bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers, separate rain shower and tub, and a secluded toilet and bidet area
Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; iPod dock; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; free laundry service; and a special dinner in L'Orangerie Sky Lounge.
DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsButler ServiceTV+11
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Royal Suite
Suite
294 m²Max 2
RS
Luxurious riverview royal suite (391 sq ft - 36.3 sq m) with open-air balcony, and a spacious living room.
Handcrafted Savoir of England beds, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-control thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre.
Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence and Hermes bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers, separate rain shower and tub, and a secluded toilet and bidet area.
Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; iPod dock; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; free laundry service; and a special dinner in L'Orangerie Sky Lounge.
DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsButler ServiceTV+11
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Suite
Suite
391 m²Max 2
S
Luxurious riverview suite (294 sq ft - 27.3 sq m) with open-air balcony
Handcrafted Savoir of England beds, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre
Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence and Hermes bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers
Additional amenities and services, including: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; iPod dock; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; free laundry service; and a special dinner in L'Orangerie Sky Lounge.
DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsButler ServiceTV+11
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Balcony Cabin
Balcony
123
Luxurious riverview stateroom with a French balcony.
Handcrafted Savoir of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, and bottled water.
Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers.
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Deluxe Balcony
Balcony
196 m²Max 2
DB
Luxurious riverview stateroom (196 sq ft - 18.2 sq m) with open-air balcony
Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite, individual thermostat and bottled water
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes and slippers
DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+5
US$7,799 /person+ US$0 taxes & fees
French Balcony
Balcony
196 m²Max 2
FB
Luxurious riverview stateroom (196 sq ft - 18.2 sq m) with a French balcony
Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers.
DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+6
US$6,749 /person+ US$0 taxes & fees
Classic
Outside
163 m²Max 2
C
Luxurious riverview stateroom (163 sq ft - 15 sq m)
Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers.
DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+6
US$5,649 /person+ US$0 taxes & fees
Outside Cabin
Outside
45
Luxurious riverview stateroom (163 sq ft - 15 sq m).
Handcrafted Savoir of England bed, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water.
Marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers.
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