Central and Western Europe are real-life fairy-tale locations, with quaint villages, Medieval buildings, a maze of cobbled streets, and ancient castles that overlook it all. Possibly the best way to soak up the region’s romantic atmosphere is by cruising its beautiful rivers.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises operates along some of the world's most iconic waterways. Here's what you can expect from some of its most popular European itineraries – including 10% savings* when you book and pay before 31 October 2018, and a chance to win a R750 luxury snack box!
The Rhine is arguably one of the most romantic rivers in Europe. Starting as an icy stream high up in the Swiss Alps, it winds its way approximately 1,320 kilometres through Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France and the Netherlands, emptying into the North Sea.
No other river boasts more castles than the Rhine, and the river has long been a source of inspiration for poets, composers and artists, including Beethoven and Byron. The upper half of the Middle Rhine is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with more than 40 castles and fortresses from the Middle Ages and many wine-villages.
Take in the most romantic views on Uniworld’s eight-day Castles along the Rhine itinerary. Travelling from Amsterdam to Basel, Switzerland (or vice-versa), experience the beauty of Germany on one side and France on the other from the S.S. Antoinette. Sample wines from the Alsace vineyards, which have clung to the hillside since Roman times. Other must-dos are Marksburg Castle, the only castle on the Rhine that has never been destroyed, and a walking tour through Cologne, the largest and oldest city of the Rhineland and a historian and art lover's dream, with more than 30 museums and more art galleries than you could count.
Choose Uniworld’s 11-day Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland voyage if you are craving a more in-depth experience. This itinerary winds its way through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland. Spend a morning with the masters at the Amsterdam Hermitage, see the famous windmills, delve into WWII history at Arnhem and feast on decadent pastries in Strasbourg. Don't miss the town of Bacharach in Germany. Its cobbled streets, half-timbered-houses and flowers trailing out of flower pots are straight out of the pages of a storybook.
The Danube’s claim to fame is that it flows through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world. Making its way through central and eastern Europe, the Danube is sometimes referred to as the River of Kings, as it was the preferred route of travel by rulers in ancient times.
The river was also the northern frontier for much of the Roman Empire and has seen centuries of changing history, culture, art, literature.
Live your best royal life on Uniworld’s eight-day Enchanting Danube Cruise from Budapest to Passau. The history, culture, art, music and literature, not to mention the food, is astounding. Enjoy the city of Budapest as it is lit up with hundreds of lights; learn the history of Bratislava, once hidden behind The Iron Curtain, and listen to the sounds of Beethoven and Mozart in Vienna. Exclusive to Uniworld passengers, enjoy a private early morning viewing of the acclaimed art collection of the Kunstkammer Vienna.
Not as well-known as the Rhine and Danube, the Moselle River is a tributary of the Rhine that flows through France, Luxembourg and one of Germany’s most beautiful river valleys.
Uniworld’s 10-day Magnificent Moselle & Rhine gives food and wine connoisseurs ample opportunity to sample the region’s famed Riesling wine and visit the beer halls and chocolatiers. Don’t miss the art-nouveau architecture in Traben-Trarbach and the medieval market square in Bernkastel-Kues. Another must-see is the Graach Gate, the last remaining town gate of Bernkastel-Kues, dating back to the 1300s.
There is not much more romantic, soul-stirring and inspiring than cruising on Europe’s most beautiful rivers. Make your dream a reality with Uniworld’s 10% early booking savings offer* on its best-selling European cruises when you book and pay before 31 October 2018. Additional Terms and Conditions apply. Contact your nearest Sure Travel Agency to enquire or book, or call 0861 47 48 49.
Enter to win a R750 luxury snack box from Uniworld Boutique River Cruises!
Luxury Snack Box includes: a bottle of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc and La Motte Millennium, macadamia nuts, sliced beef biltong and beef droe wors, Sally Williams nougat, caramelised peanuts and chocolate truffles! Items are subject to change without notice.
1. Read our blog "Fairy-tale cruises in Central and Western Europe".
2. Tell us which European river you would most like to sail on, and why. Put your answer in the comments section of Sure Travel's Facebook competition post.
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That's it! Contest ends 21 October at 23h59. Winner will be announced 22 October 2018 on social media.
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