travel & tours
16 to 23 Dec 2025 | 8 days. 7 nights
Explore some of Europe’s most charming towns and savour tantaslizing once-a-year treats including gingerbread and warm spiced wine on this magical Rhine Holiday Markets, Christmas Cruise
Itinerary
Tue 16 Dec: Cologne. Cologne Bonn Airport. Transfer to the S.S. Antoinette and enjoy your first night onboard. A guided visit to some of the most popular sites of Cologne.
Wed 17 Dec: Cologne. Meander through the cobbled lanes of the Old Town to Domplatte, Cologne Cathedral and the Christmas Market. Find a comfortable seat in the lounge or on the sundeck as we cruise
Thu 18 to Mon 22 Dec: Koblenz – cruising the Rhine River the famous intersection of the Rhine and the Moselle. Here, you’ll find the enchanting town of Koblenz – enjoy exploring the Christmas Market which spills from square to square.
Dating back to Roman times, Rüdesheim is famous for its beauty and the Rüdesheim – Mainz entertaining alley of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse. A choice of sightseeing is available to you.
A choice of tour: choose to venture into Baden-Baden famous for its hot Gemershein (Baden-Baden) springs, spas and unspoiled nature, or visit the Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate for a special visit.
Historic Kehl (Strasbourg) will win your heart with its cobbled lanes, half- timbered homes and impossible to resist pastries. A choice of tour is available to you.
Warm your hands on a mug of hot-mulled wine as you browse Basel’s Christmas Market with more than 150 stands. Here you’ll find locally made craft items, unique ornaments and delicious baked goods.
Wed 23 Dec: Basel Farewell new-found friends.
Transfer to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport.
Tour Price
ENJOY THE UNIWORLD DIFFERENCE
7-night all inclusive luxury river cruise sailing on the S.S.Antoinette in a lavishly appointed riverview room with handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, European duvets and a menu of pillow options
6-days of included excursions – all fully hosted by English-speaking local guides. You will visit 3-countries – France, Germany and Switzerland as you cruise from Cologne to Basel and 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Prepare to be treated to world-class cuisine made from the finest and freshest ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit.
20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including the Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners. Unlimited beverages including fine wine, beer, spirits, tea, coffee, soft drinks and mineral water.
Gratuities are included for all ship crew
Included wifi whilst cruising
Scheduled group airport transfers are included on day 1 & day 8
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Onboard local entertainment
COLOGNE TO BASEL: S.S. ANTOINETTE
Per person twin share Classic $4,999
Single cabin $8,899*
French Balcony $6,399 $11,299*
Deluxe Balcony $7,799 $13,799*
Prices per person in Australian Dollars, cruise only. Information, inclusions and prices are subject to change. * 50% off the single supplement is available to the first 5 guests – does not include suites. Confirmations are subject to cabin availability at time of booking.
Visit uniworld.com/au for terms-and-conditions and the latest information and pricing.
Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December.
