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The World’s BEST RIVER CRUISE LINE Uniworld elevates all-inclusive river cruising to an entirely new level. As we see it, our guests deserve the absolute best of everything and the difference is truly in the details. Everything we do is focused on a singular goal: to give you the unique and unforgettable experience you seek, with the personalised industry-leading service you deserve. When dining onboard, you’ll be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit. Our included excursions are curated exclusively for Uniworld guests, and are your gateway to immersing yourself in the authentic culture, sights and cuisine of the places you’ll visit. From creating one- of-a-kind ships that provide the perfect setting for your voyage, where everything is included, to ensuring that every detail of your time with us is flawlessly executed, we strive to go above and beyond to deliver a truly exceptional travel experience. 2
The BEST EARLY BOOKING OFFER At Uniworld, we want to give you something to look forward to in 2021. We are thrilled to announce the incredible savings you can make when booking any of our 2021 itineraries! Whether you are a first time cruiser or a proud member of our River Heritage Club, we cannot wait to welcome you on board the world's best luxury river cruise line in 2021 and beyond. SAVE UP TO 10% SAVE UP TO 10% ON 2021 ON ALL EXOTICS CRUISES EUROPE ITINERARIES 8 day cruise itineraries starting from Vietnam, India, China & Egypt an incredible €2,519 per person. 13 day cruise tours start from an Book by 31st July 2020. incredible €3,059 per person. Book by 31st July, 2020. See pages 12–27 for more information. See pages 28–35 for more information. 3
Suite - S.S. Joie de Vivre The World’s MOST AWARDED luxury river cruise line While each of our ships are unique, what our guests most delight in is one constant— the spirit of hospitality with which they are welcomed onboard, from the time we welcome them at the airport until they disembark with memories of a lifetime. Wolfgang's Lounge – S.S. Beatrice We are proud that so many customers return to travel with us after their first experience. Uniworld is proud to be considered a leader in luxury river cruising. Here is a sampling of some of our prestigious awards and accolades. We want to make it as easy as possible for our TRAVEL AWARDS 2019 customers to give us their honest feedback, and this is why at Uniworld we have partnered with Feefo, an independent review platform. We are proud to garnish an astounding AVERAGE CUSTOMER RATING of 4.8/5 Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Best River Cruise Line from over 10,000 uncurated, unedited and individual reviews, all of which are independently managed and approved by Feefo. For more information visit feefo.com. 4
Every Luxury Included ALL SCHEDULED AIRPORT TRANSFERS Truly effortless travel from the start to end of your journey. UNLIMITED CHOICE OF PREMIUM SPIRITS AND WINES^ Including beers, soft drinks, bottled water, cocktails, teas and coffee. ALL GRATUITIES ONBOARD AND ONSHORE So you don’t have to worry. YOUR CHOICE OF CAREFULLY CURATED EXCURSIONS Daily, exclusive and intimate with options for every traveller. AN ARTISTIC APPROACH TO FINE DINING Luxurious five-star cuisine made with the finest local ingredients. ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT AND ENRICHMENT Performed by local dance performers, musicians & lecturers. SHIPWIDE INTERNET AND WI-FI ACCESS Stay connected with family & friends back home. IN-SUITE BUTLER SERVICE+ Trained to the same standard as Buckingham Palace. ^ For full details of beverage package please visit uniworld.com + Butler service not available in Russia, Egypt, India and Asia. Suite amenities vary by ship. Soleil Deck – S.S. Bon Voyage 5
Bea Tollman's Cheesecake Unlimited beverages including premium wines Award winning, destination inspired cuisine The World’s BEST FOOD & BEVERAGE Enjoy an unrivalled taste of your destinations When dining onboard, you’ll be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit. From farm to table Farm-to-table isn’t just a trendy culinary buzzword around here. It’s a governing philosophy and commitment to serving you the very best local dishes created by our master chefs. When in Italy, dinner may consist of Prosciutto di Parma pizza and Osso Buco Milanese, prepared to your liking, with meats and vegetables sourced from just miles away. After a day immersed in Indian culture, your taste buds may do some immersing of their own with Gajar Shorba and Tandoori Chicken Tikka for lunch. Live brilliantly. Dine locally. That’s our story and we’re sticking to it. Creative culinary options For those interested in healthier dining options, our Travelling Lite menu features all of the flavour of our traditional menu, but with fewer calories. We also offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan 6
Five-star, farm-to-table cuisine options, prepared just for you. If you have a specific meal preference, just ask. Our chefs will be happy to accommodate. Chaîne des Rôtisseurs We take enormous pride in the onboard dining experience crafted by our Uniworld Culinary Director – a member of the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs culinary guild, an international gastronomic society founded in Paris in 1950. Chaîne Professionals Plaques are proudly displayed as a seal of approval for the outstanding quality of food and service on 11 of our ships. Premium Beverages Extra dirty Grey Goose martini with locally harvested olives? It’s all yours. As is everything else you can think of. With our ultra-inclusive amenities you can enjoy unlimited beverages onboard, including many premium spirits, such as: Grey Goose, Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker and 1800. 7
Private Mozart & Strauss concert in a Viennese palace Unforgettable Excursions UNIQUE WITH UNIWORLD Every Uniworld cruise is meticulously crafted to be an experience you won’t find anywhere else, filled with moments that are each more breathtaking than the last. We’ve gone the extra mile to ensure our included and optional excursions immerse you in the authentic culture, sights and cuisine of the places you’ll visit. Included Excursions You’ll have several options of included excursions each day, so you can explore exactly how you’d like. The choice is yours. Active Excursions For something faster paced then the normal excursions, why not give our active excursions a go. From guided cycle rides and kayaking to golfing experiences, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 8
Delight in a Morning with the Masters experience with early access to the Art History Museum in Vienna Explore on our complimentary bikes Enjoy a private after-hours tour of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice Once in a lifetime moments Throughout our itineraries there are some excursions that will leave an affect on you the rest of your life. From visiting a museum without the crowds to an after-hours tour of St. Marks Basilica or a private Mozart and Strauss concert in a Viennese palace, these included, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are arranged exclusively for Uniworld guests. Curated Services* Guests looking to treat themselves and their loved ones to a private, extraordinary experience can arrange a Curated Service. These experiences can be booked onboard, are often accompanied with a private car and/or guide, are fully customisable, and provide guests with an opportunity to create an exceptionally special moment just for them. Masterpiece Collection* Tasting cheese with a cheese affineur in Rüdesheim or cruising through the streets of Bordeaux in a retro sidecar–if going above and beyond is what you’re after, you’ll be sure to enjoy our selection of Masterpiece Collection optional experiences. *Available at an extra cost 9
Suite - S.S. Maria Theresa Grand Suite - S.S. Maria Theresa Salon Champagne - S.S. Bon Voyage Unique one-of-a-kind SHIP DESIGNS Each of our 19 uniquely designed river ships have been designed with their destination at heart. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is modelled after our sister company, the five-star Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Our ships are known for their destination-inspired interior décor, gracious service and carefully selected amenities—all of which provide an intimate, elegant and relaxed experience. No detail is too small Each ship is inspired by the very rivers upon which they cruise. With distinctive themes, colour palettes, custom-made fabrics, personally selected original artwork, sumptuous furnishings and antiques, each element, down to the smallest detail, has been thoughtfully considered and flawlessly rendered. 10
La Cave Des Vins - S.S. Bon Voyage Innovation & Excellence Our ships seamlessly blend old-world elegance with the latest technological innovations and ultra-luxurious amenities. Under the guidance and vision of the Tollmans—a family synonymous with hospitality and innovation—we boldly invest in new ships that continue to elevate not only the Uniworld experience, but the luxury river cruise standard as a whole. Your brand new Super Ships SAILING IN 2020 AND BEYOND 2020 will see the introduction of three brand new Super Ships to the Uniworld fleet. The Mekong Jewel, Vietnam, S.S. São Gabriel, Portugal and S.S. Sphinx, Egypt and a total design transformation of the current River Countess to emerge as the S.S. La Venezia. 11
8 Days UNIQUELY UNIWORLD VENICE & THE GEMS OF • Accompany the S.S. La Venezia’s chef on his early morning shopping NORTHERN ITALY trip to the famous Rialto Market. • As the only ship docked in Burano overnight, you’ll enjoy even more time to explore this colourful and enchanting island. S.S. LA VENEZIA €2,639 • Enjoy an exclusive after hours From: per person^ visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, where you can experience this incredible building without the crowds. • Generations Program: “Best trip I’ve ever taken! I felt pampered from the time Create memories with an itinerary I got on the ship until I got off! The excursions were ideally suited for members of multiple generations to experience outstanding and the guides were excellent.” together, with excursions designed – Trusted Guest to immerse your family in Venice’s unique culture and history. NEWLY TRANSFORMED SUPER SHIP PROUDLY INTRODUCING THE S.S. La Venezia 14 SEE PAGE 11 FOR MORE INFORMATION 12 Venice, Italy
Italy DAY 1: VENICE (EMBARK) Featured Excursions: Choice of private On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred pasta making and Italian lunch in Bologna or Ferrera - Renaissance, elegance and Italian CRUISE SNAPSHOT to the ship. lifestyle town walk. DAY 2: VENICE DAY 5: PORTO VIRO * CHIOGGIA 7 Nights Cruising (RIVA SETTE MARTIRI) BURANO With your early morning arrival at Today, you’ll admire the greatest sites 19 Five-Star, Destination Doge’s Palace, you’ll be able to of charming and coastal Chioggia. Inspired Meals using Locally marvel at the estate in total peace. Enjoy a stop at the local and lively market. Sourced Ingredients - Wander through a Venetian Including 1 Welcome Dinner neighbourhood and experience daily life Featured Excursion: Chioggia market visit and 1 Farewell Dinner in a typical Venetian residential quarter. and evening stroll of Burano. Later in the evening, cap the day off with 14 Culturally Enriching DAY 6: BURANO (TORCELLO, Excursions Included a private once-in-a-lifetime experience at an after-hours lighting ceremony inside MAZZORBO AND BURANO) 1 Private Experience St. Mark’s Basilica without the crowds. VENICE (SAN BASILIO) Spend the day exploring the northern lagoon of Venice and three of its captivating 3 UNESCO Heritage Sites Featured Excursions: A morning walk in Venice with Doge’s Palace visit and private islands. Explore a Basilica with an art CRUISE START DATES after-hours visit of St. Mark’s Basilica. historian in Torcello. Stroll through Burano’s rainbow of colourful homes and visit a DAY 3: VENICE (SAN BASILIO) lace-making atelier. CHIOGGIA* PORTO VIRO Venice to Venice POLESELLA Featured Excursions: Full-day Magic Island S.S. La Venezia Choose between a tour to Padua, a medieval —hidden treasures of the lagoon. MAR 28 JUL 04, 11, city, home to Italy’s second oldest APR 04, 11, 18, 25 university or admire magnificent views as DAY 7: VENICE (SAN BASILIO) 18, 25 AUG 22, 29 As your water taxi glides past narrow side MAY 02, 09, 16, SEP 05, 12, you sail the Lagoon to Chioggia and explore 23, 30 19, 26 the authentic fishing town and its beaches canals and the Canal Grande, you’ll arrive in JUN 06, 13, OCT 03, 10, 17 on a “Let’s Go” bicycle tour. style to the Rialto Bridge and Fondaco dei 20, 27 Tedeschi. The iconic stone arch bridge sits Featured Excursions: Choice of Padua at the narrowest point of the Grand Canal Walking Tour* with Drink like an Italian or and holds numerous shops and restaurants. Venice Walking Tour and later choose from Today, you’ll also be able to enjoy a tour of Early Booking Offer BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND Po Delta Sailing, "Let's Go" Biking Chioggia the Accademia Gallery with an art-historian guide or embark on a “Do As the Locals Do” SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES with Ca'zen Visit and Tasting or Bragozzo Ride with Ca'zen Visit and Tasting. walking tour. STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER PER SAILING Lunch not included with Padua excursion. * Featured Excursions: Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Venice walking tour or Rialto DAY 4: POLESELLA (BOLOGNA OR walking tour with Casanova. FERRARA) PORTO VIRO SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 Room type was from now from Explore Italy’s culinary capital Bologna on DAY 8: VENICE (SAN BASILIO) a full-day tour packed with a private pasta Classic €2,909 €2,639 (DISEMBARK) making workshop and lunch or explore Disembark the ship and you will be Deluxe €3,409 €3,089 Ferrara on a halfday tour. transferred to Venice Marco Polo SUMMER 2021 International Airport for your Room type was from now from flight home. Classic €3,209 €2,899 *We are obliged to comply with Italian Maritime Deluxe €3,709 €3,359 Authorities who require that the ship is only CRUISE & RAIL - NEW FOR 2021 manned by crew during the Adriatic Sea passage. Therefore, our guests must disembark the ship and River Heritage Club Members receive an partake in the featured excursions. additional €175 per person off this sailing. Golden Eagle Luxury Trains is renowned for operating some of the world’s most ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. luxurious and pioneering journeys. Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, Join our 12 day Venice Cruise with a train all-inclusive drinks on board, gratuities, intimate journey through the Swiss Alps in 2021 excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard entertainment. (visit Uniworld.com for more details). For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 13
8 Days UNIQUELY UNIWORLD THE DOURO RIVER VALLEY • Marvel at the Douro River Valley below on a Curated Service scenic helicopter ride or bike along the Douro River to the Atlantic Ocean. • Take in the scenic delights as you S.S. SÃO GABRIEL €3,419 sail from Vila Nova da Gaia to the From: per person ^ mouth of the Douro River and back. • Visit the factory of the world’s largest cork producer, Amorim Cork, on a Masterpiece Collection tour. “First cruise ever and loved it. Will definitely cruise again. Very organised with tours that were informative and interesting. The ship was well run with great facilities.” – Sandra NEW SUPER SHIP PROUDLY INTRODUCING THE S.S. São Gabriel SEE PAGE 11 FOR MORE INFORMATION 14 14 Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal & Spain DAY 1: PORTO (EMBARK) DAY 5: VEGA DE TERRON On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred (SALAMANCA) BARCA D’ALVA Today, you can visit the historic university CRUISE SNAPSHOT to the ship. town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”— famous for its sand-coloured buildings DAY 2: PORTO ENTREÉ OS RIOS and abundance of churches. Feel the 7 Nights Cruising Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), centuries fall away as your ship winds Porto gave its name to the nation’s most its way through the pristine, dramatic 20 Five-Star, Destination famous export, Port wine, and to the UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Inspired Meals using Locally nation itself. Today, choose between two Douro River Valley. Sourced Ingredients - distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Including 1 Welcome Dinner Porto. Featured Excursion: Salamanca, the Golden and 1 Farewell Dinner City, and Spain’s oldest university. Featured Excursions: Choice of Porto tour 11 Culturally Enriching or “Do as the Locals Do” Porto walking DAY 6: BARCA D'ALVA (CASTELO Excursions Included tour. RODRIGO) RÉGUA Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites DAY 3: RÉGUA PINHÃO both the name of a hilltop castle as well Today is all about wine, which has been as the village that surrounds it. The view CRUISE START DATES cultivated in the Douro River Valley since from the top is incredible and the village ancient Roman times. Get a crash course is a charming place to ramble, relax and on the history of Port during your visit to replenish. Or if you wish, you can also the Douro Museum. lace up your hiking boots and unleash Porto to Porto your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close S.S. São Gabriel Featured Excursions: Douro Museum and gander at some prehistoric carvings at an MAR 21, 28 AUG 01, 08, 15, lunch at a local quinta. archaeological park. APR 04, 11, 18, 25 22, 29 MAY 02, 09, 16, 23 SEP 05, 12, 19, 26 Your Call: Take to the skies this afternoon Featured Excursions: Choice of Castelo JUN 06, 13, 20, 27 OCT 03, 10, 17, on a “Curated Service” helicopter flight Rodrigo, or Archaeological Park of the Côa JUL 04, 11, 18, 25 24, 31 NOV 07, 14 over the Douro River Valley, with a landing Valley. and lunch at a local quinta. DAY 7: PORTO (GUIMARÃES) DAY 4: PINHÃO VEGA DE TERRÓN Explore Guimarães, the town where Early Booking Offer Head ashore for a choice of excursions, Portugal was born. Its well-preserved BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES including a tasting at a prestigious port architecture and stylish young residents wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine make it a pleasure to visit. STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER tasting at a local quinta. PER SAILING Featured Excursions: Choice of Guimarães Featured Excursions: Choice of Quinta do city tour or Ribiera Walking Tour. Seixo guided tour with tasting or vineyard hike and tasting at a local quinta. DAY 8: PORTO (DISEMBARK) SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 Disembark the ship and you will be Room type was from now from transferred to Porto Airport for your Classic €3,779 €3,419 flight home. Deluxe €3,979 €3,599 SUMMER 2021 Room type was from now from Classic €4,179 €3,779 Deluxe €4,379 €3,959 River Heritage Club Members receive an additional €100 per person off this sailing. ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, all-inclusive drinks on board, gratuities, intimate excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard entertainment. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 15
8 Days UNIQUELY UNIWORLD ENCHANTING DANUBE • Discover the spice as pure as gold at a saffron workshop. • Delight in a Morning with the Masters at Vienna’s world class Art History Museum for a S.S. MARIA THERESA From: €2,599 per person^ tour led by an art historian. • Savour a Bavarian country cooking class as part of an optional Masterpiece Collection excursion. "Uniworld's S.S. Maria Theresa was pure luxury in everything including the ship's layout and decor, food and beverages, local excursions and amazing staff." – Trusted Customer Budapest, Hungary 16
Central Europe DAY 1: BUDAPEST (EMBARK) DAY 6: LINZ (SALZBURG OR LINZ) On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a CRUISE SNAPSHOT winter wonderland; Linz may be best known DAY 2: BUDAPEST for its famous Linzer torte, but it’s also a Budapest is an enchanting city that presents hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local 7 Nights Cruising a vibrant mix of medieval and modern. expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austria’s third-largest city, Linz 20 Five-Star, Destination Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest boasts a long history of trading and textile Inspired Meals using Locally panoramic highlights with Opera House manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps Sourced Ingredients - best known for its electronic arts and annual Including 1 Welcome Dinner visit or Budapest walk with local treats. festival. and 1 Farewell Dinner DAY 3: BRATISLAVA VIENNA 19 Culturally Enriching Your ship sets sail from Bratislava later Featured Excursions: Choice of full day Excursions Included this morning and heads for Vienna today. Salzburg with Sound of Music, or Linz You may relax onboard all day, perhaps town and country: Linzertorte and cider 1 Private Experience enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck and taking farm visit. in the scenery as the ship wends its way along the Danube Bend. When you arrive in Vienna, DAY 7: PASSAU 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites you’ll cap off your day with an exclusive Passau is a crossroads in more ways than CRUISE START DATES concert of Mozart and Strauss at a stunning one, as three rivers meet here and three Viennese palace. nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its Featured Excursions: Bratislava walking main claim to fame—Europe’s largest pipe Budapest to Passau to organ—or “Let’s Go” with an invigorating tour with UFO visit or "Let's Go" hike Passau Budapest riverside hike or bike ride. to the Castle of Bratislava, and Private S.S. Maria Theresa S.S. Maria Theresa Mozart and Strauss concert. MAR 21 MAR 14, 28 Featured Excursions: Choice of Passau walking tour with St. Stephen’s organ APR 04, 18 APR 11, 25 DAY 4: VIENNA concert* or “Let’s Go” bicycle ride along MAY 16, 30 MAY 09, 23 Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for the Inn River or “Let’s Go” hike along the JUN 13, 27 JUN 20 its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). JUL 11, 25 JUL 04, 18, Ilz River. Experience the “City of Waltzes” with your AUG 08, 22 AUG 01, 15, 29 choice of tours, as well as an expertly-led tour SEP 05, 19 SEP 12, 26 *St. Stephen's organ concert is only available May 1-October 31, excluding Sundays and Catholic OCT 03, 17, 31 OCT 10, 24 of an extraordinary collection of art at the holidays. renowned Vienna Art History Museum. Featured Excursions: “Morning with DAY 8: PASSAU (DISEMBARK) the Masters” at Vienna Art History Disembark the ship and you will be Early Booking Offer museum and choice of Vienna - Imperial transferred to Munich Airport for your returning flight home. BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND city highlights or Vienna's music and SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES composers. STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER PER SAILING DAY 5: DÜRNSTEIN MELK Dürnstein is one of our favourite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops and Room type was from now from maybe hike up to a ruined castle (with an Classic €2,879 €2,599 intriguing tale all its own). You can also opt for a tasting or learn all about the world’s French Balcony €3,779 €3,419 costliest spice from the Wachau Valley’s only ALTERNATIVE DANUBE SUMMER 2021 saffron grower. Later, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary baroque- ITINERARIES AVAILABLE: Room type was from now from style library. You have two ports of call in Classic €3,779 €3,419 the incredibly scenic valley, Dürnstein and 10 day Authentic Danube & Prague French Balcony €4,679 €4,229 Melk, and an assortment of delightful ways to explore this lovely region. 8 day Delightful Danube River Heritage Club Members receive an Plus itineraries combining the Danube additional €125 per person off this sailing. Featured Excursions: Choice of Dürnstein & the Rhine wine estate visit with tasting or Dürnstein ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. village and saffron workshop, and Melk 16 day European Jewels Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, Abbey with library visit. all-inclusive drinks onboard, gratuities, intimate 15 day Rhine, Main & Danube excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard entertainment. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 17
8 Days UNIQUELY UNIWORLD CASTLES ALONG THE RHINE • Embark on an invigorating Let’s Go hike from Rüdesheim to Assmanshausen, which includes a scenic gondola ride to the top of Niederwald Heights. S.S. ANTOINETTE, • Enjoy a unique experience as part RIVER QUEEN OR From: €2,599 per person^ of our Masterpiece Collection; a gourmet vinegar cooking class. RIVER EMPRESS “We loved everything... the ship, the food, the excursions. The staff members were attentive and caring. We can’t wait to go on Uniworld again.” – Kay Braubach, Germany 18
Central Europe DAY 1: BASEL (EMBARK) DAY 5: RÜDESHEIM BOPPARD On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld Experience Germany’s fabled Rhine River CRUISE SNAPSHOT representative and transferred to the ship. in one of two ways—an exclusive tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads DAY 2: BASEL BREISACH or take the long way shoreward from the 7 Nights Cruising Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian Germania monument with a hike. 19 Five-Star, Destination wine road and your launching point for one Inspired Meals using Locally Featured Excursions: Choice of Castle Sourced Ingredients - of two excursions along the celebrated Including 1 Welcome Dinner Route des Vins, which hugs the foothills of Vollrads wine tasting or Rüdesheim wine and 1 Farewell Dinner the Vosges mountain range. You can visit village and panoramas of Niederwald Monument, and choice of Boppard village 14 Culturally Enriching Kaysersberg and Riquewihr, two of the most Excursions Included picturesque villages in the region, or take a stroll or "Let's Go" Rhine hiking. tour of Freiburg city. 1 Private Experience DAY 6: BOPPARD KOBLENZ Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with Featured Excursions: Choice of Alsatian a colourful past and eclectic architecture, 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites villages or Freiburg city tour. and enjoy a visit to the stunningly medieval CRUISE START DATES Marksburg Castle. As you come upon DAY 3: KEHL (STRASBOURG) picture-perfect Koblenz, you’ll sail past See Strasbourg on foot with an insightful Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its local expert, where this historic town with Basel to Amsterdam historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I. Amsterdam to Basel its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Antoinette, giant stork nests and impossible-to-resist River Queen^ and River Queen^ and Featured Excursions: “Let’s Go” bike the pastry shops will win your heart. Kehl, River Empress* River Empress* castles, and choice of Koblenz walking tour directly across the river from Strasbourg, MAR 28 MAR 21 or Marksburg Castle visit. APR 11, 25^* APR 04, 18^ will be your ship’s base while you explore MAY 09, 23^* MAY 02^, 16^, 30^ the Alsatian capital. Experience its historic JUN 06^*, 20 JUN 13, 19*, 27 DAY 7: COLOGNE* JUL 4, 18 JUL 03*, 11, 17*, 25 core as the locals do, with an exclusive History buffs will enjoy an expertly-led tour AUG 01, 15, 29 AUG 08, 20*, 22 tasting. If you’re feeling adventurous, take SEP 12, 26 SEP 03*, 05, 19 through Cologne’s Old Town, where three OCT 10, 24 OCT 03, 17, 31 advantage of Uniworld’s bicycles or Nordic medieval gates remain standing, as does walking sticks and explore the banks of the old city hall with its renaissance façade. the river. Wander through the city’s historical centre and take in its charming atmosphere, Early Booking Offer Featured Excursions: Strasbourg panoramic narrow alleyways flanked by old houses BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND tour with cathedral and Old Town walk or and countless breweries. No matter how SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES Alsatian House with tasting. you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER also have ample free time to explore on PER SAILING DAY 4: MANNHEIM (SPEYER) your own. Speyer—“spire” in English—is well SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 named, since the four red towers of the Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour. Room type was from now from Romanesque Cathedral dominate the Old Classic €2,879 €2,599 Town. DAY 8: AMSTERDAM (DISEMBARK) French Balcony €3,879 €3,499 Disembark the ship and you will be transferred to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport SUMMER 2021 Featured Excursions: Choice of Baroque Room type was from now from Palace of Mannheim or private for your flight home. Alternatively, you may Classic €3,679 €3,329 Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and continue your adventure with our optional postcruise Amsterdam extension. French Balcony €4,679 €4,229 tasting. Your Call: Today, you’ll have the choice ALTERNATIVE RHINE ITINERARIES AVAILABLE: River Heritage Club Members receive an of two “Masterpiece Collection” additional €125 per person off this sailing. 8 day Classic Germany & Amsterdam experiences—a gourmet vinegar cooking 11 day Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. class in a 300-year-old farmhouse or a 12 day Rhine, Moselle & Blissful Baden-Baden Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, half-day excursion to romantic Heidelberg. all-inclusive drinks onboard, gratuities, intimate Plus including The Rhine excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard 8 day Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time entertainment. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 19
10 Days HIGHLIGHTS OF UNIQUELY UNIWORLD • Marvel at Bucharest’s grand EASTERN EUROPE People’s Palace, the second largest building in the world. • Embark on a tour of Ceaușescu’s Palace, the former dictator’s private mansion on a Masterpiece Collection tour. S.S. BEATRICE OR €3,419 • Visit Serbia’s breathtaking From: per person^ RIVER DUCHESS Djerdap Gorge and its famed archaeological site. “The itinerary was great. The S S Beatrice is beautiful. Loved the artwork and décor.” – Matthew Budapest, Hungary 20
Central Europe DAY 1: BUDAPEST (EMBARK) Later, you’ll head to a local’s home to bake CRUISE SNAPSHOT On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld a traditional Bulgarian dish called Banitsa. representative and transferred to the ship. Featured Excursion: Choice of Belogradchik DAY 2: BUDAPEST Red Rock Valley or Banitza home baking Located on opposite sides of the Danube, experience. 7 Nights Cruising Buda and Pest each has its own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic DAY 7: ROUSSE and multifaceted city with your choice of Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Rousse 2 Nights Touring excursions—you can see it from a local’s is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its perspective on our walking tour, cover elegant 19th-century mansions and public 22 Five-Star, Destination more ground with a panoramic tour or buildings. Inspired Meals using Locally “Let’s Go” with a guided bike ride. Sourced Ingredients - Vibrant Budapest, Hungary’s capital, Featured Excursions: Choice of Veliko Including 1 Welcome Dinner offers an enchanting combination of Tarnovo and Arbanassi with authentic and 1 Farewell Dinner East and West. Bulgarian lunch or Rousse walking tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo monasteries. 13 Culturally Enriching Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest Excursions Included Communist Tour or Budapest Panoramic DAY 8: ROUSSE GIURGIU Highlights with Synagogue Visit. (DISEMBARK) BUCHAREST 2 UNESCO Heritage Sites This morning, you’ll disembark the ship in DAY 3: MOHÁCS BATINA (OSIJEK) Giurgiu and drive through the countryside VUKOVAR to Bucharest, where you’ll enjoy a Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, panoramic city tour or walking tour in the which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful old Lipscani district. Tonight, you’ll relax in the comfort of a luxury hotel located CRUISE START DATES countryside and thriving folk traditions, as in the heart of the city, Romania’s capital well as simple, delicious local rustic food. and its cultural and economic centre. Budapest to Budapest to Bucharest Bucharest Featured Excursions: Choice of Vucedol Featured Excursions: Choice of Bucharest S.S Beatrice River Duchess Culture Museum and lunch at a family panoramic highlights tour with People's MAR 31 MAY 14 winery or home-hosted lunch with Palace or Bucharest Communist Tour. APR 14, JUN 27 Karanac Craft Museum Visit. MAY 26 AUG 10 DAY 9: BUCHAREST AUG 18 SEP 23 DAY 4: BELGRADE OCT 07 On today’s agenda—a guided tour of Bucharest to Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, the infamous Ceaușescu Mansion. Budapest Bucharest to is one of Europe’s oldest cities, dating back Venture to the opulent former residence S.S Beatrice Budapest some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous of Romania’s former leader Nicolae APR 05, 19 River Duchess history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed Ceaușescu, where you’ll have a guided MAY 31 MAY 19 with the city’s vibrant modern-day present. tour. It’s been a quarter of a century since AUG 23 JUL 02 deposed Romanian president Ceaușescu AUG 15 Featured Excursions: Choice of Belgrade and his wife Elena were executed by a SEP 28 city tour with visit to the Royal Grounds firing squad on Christmas Day in 1989, of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace or but now you can roam the opulent “Let’s Go” “I Bike Belgrade” tour. 80-room residence where the couple once Early Booking Offer DAY 5: GOLUBAC DONJI lived, situated on 3.5 acres of grounds BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES in one of Bucharest’s most desirable MILANOVAC neighbourhoods. Head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER and an extraordinarily well-preserved Featured Excursion: Ceaușescu’s Palace, PER SAILING medieval fortress. All along the way, the dictator’s private mansion. history lines the banks of the river. SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 Keep an eye out for Trajan’s Plaque, Your Call: Today you will experience a which the ancient Romans erected to Room type was from now from very special “Masterpiece Collection” commemorate the road they anchored Classic €3,779 €3,419 excursion. Travel to the Sinaia Mountain in the steep cliffs above the water, and Resort and Peles Castle where you’ll French Balcony €4,879 €4,399 Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch and and attacked successively by the Serbs, Romanian sparkling wine at Azuga Rhine SUMMER 2021 Magyars and Turks. Cellars. Room type was from now from Featured Excursion: Lepenski Vir Classic €4,079 €3,689 DAY 10: BUCHAREST (DEPART) archaeological park and Golubac Castle. Deluxe €5,179 €4,679 Check out of your hotel this morning and you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri DAY 6: VIDIN River Heritage Club Members receive an Coandă International Airport for your Vidin is a port town on the Danube that additional €175 per person off this sailing. flight home. once played an important role in medieval ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, Baba Vida attests. It’s your base for an all-inclusive drinks onboard, gratuities, intimate unusual excursion today—a visit to the excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. entertainment. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 21
8 Days UNIQUELY UNIWORLD BURGUNDY & PROVENCE • Connoisseur Collection: Enjoy a culinary-focused French cruise that will take you to truffle farms, quaint villages and other culinary hot spots, including a tasting of premium S.S. CATHERINE From: €2,599 per person^ Valrhona French chocolate and wine. • Delight in a Masterpiece Collection tasting of delectable wines at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. “It was indeed the all-encompassing experience of the trip that made • Embark on a Let’s Go hike through it so special... it was seeing, smelling, tasting, talking with the locals, Hermitage Vineyards with a wine tasting. interacting with the Uniworld team and my fellow passengers, learning all the facts that the tour guides shared, enjoying the amenities the ship itself offered.” – Lynn Provence, France 22
France DAY 1: AVIGNON (EMBARK) DAY 5: TOURNON (TAIN- On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. L’HERMITAGE) If you love fine wine, you’ll love the twin CRUISE SNAPSHOT villages of Tournon and Tainl’Hermitage. DAY 2: TARASCON (ARLES) Tournon may be a small town, but stirring Explore a sun-drenched Provençal town events took place here: A castle was 7 Nights Cruising today with an allure all its own. Known raised on the hilltop in the 10th century to for its remarkable Roman ruins, Arles so protect the region, and new fortifications inspired Van Gogh that he painted some were added over the centuries, including 19 Five-Star, Destination 200 paintings there. Arles has existed two “new” towers built to defend Inspired Meals using Locally since the sixth century BC, when the against Protestant attacks in the 16th Sourced Ingredients - ancient Greeks founded it and named it century. You’ll see the handsome houses Including 1 Welcome Dinner Theline. It was here that the Romans built constructed by wealthy merchants and and 1 Farewell Dinner their first bridge across the Rhône River, garrison officers when you walk through the creating a vital overland route between Rue de Doux area, and you’ll pass the 14th- 12 Culturally Enriching Italy and Spain. century church and the oldest secondary Excursions Included school in France. Featured Excursion: Arles walking tour. Featured Excursions: Choice of Tournon 4 UNESCO Heritage Sites DAY 3: AVIGNON and Tain-l’Hermitage twin villages stroll The walled city of Avignon is one of the with wine tasting or “Let’s Go” Hermitage CRUISE START DATES most fascinating towns in southern vineyards hike with wine tasting. France, with a host of historic gems to explore—including the fortress residence Connoisseur Collection Highlight: of rebellious popes who broke from Rome “Connoisseur Collection” guests will be Avignon to Lyon Lyon to Avignon and once lived and ruled here. You’ll see treated to a Valrhona chocolate and wine- S.S. Catherine S.S. Catherine the Palace of the Popes and much more pairing onboard. today, and also have a chance to kayak MAR 28 MAR 21 under a 2,000-year-old Roman aqueduct. DAY 6: LYON APR 11, 25 APR 04, 18 As the epicentre of French gastronomy, MAY 09, 23 MAY 02, 16, 30 Featured Excursions: Choice of Avignon Lyon is a city of tantalizing contrasts. JUN 06, 20 JUN 13, 27 walking tour with Palace of the Popes or There’s much to explore here, from the JUL 04, 18 JUL 11, 25 Pont du Gard Roman Aquaduct visit or work of culinary visionaries to silk weavers’ AUG 01, 15, 29 AUG 08, 22 “Let’s Go” kayak ride on the Gardon River*. secret passageways. After your choice of SEP 12, 26 SEP 05, 19 excursions, embrace the locals’ favourite OCT 10, 24 OCT 03, 31 *The kayak ride on the Gardon River is only available mode of transportation with a bike ride for May through September departure dates. —a great way to see the sights. Your Call: Today we have two “Masterpiece Featured Excursions: Choice of Lyon Collection” excursions to take advantage Early Booking Offer capital gastronomy tour or “Let’s Go” Lyon of—a cooking lesson at a stunning hotel or a regional wine tasting at Châteauneuf- peninsula bike tour or Silk weavers walking BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES tour. du-Pape. Explore: If you’re up for exploring on your STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER DAY 4: VIVIERS PER SAILING own, we suggest a bike tour with a stop at An enchanting village where time seems the splendid Parc de la Tête d’or. to have stopped centuries ago, Viviers has a long and storied past that goes back SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 DAY 7: MÂCON (BEAUNE)** more than 1,600 years—and a splendid Room type was from now from The pace of life is decidedly more relaxed architectural heritage to match. At one in Burgundy, where endless rows of grapes Classic €2,879 €2,599 time,Viviers was divided along religious hang heavy on the vine. The capital of the French Balcony €3,979 €3,599 lines—the clergy lived in the upper part region’s wine trade, Beaune, is renowned of the town, the laity in the lower part. for its history, beauty and highly prized SUMMER 2021 Your exploration of the town will take you wine, as well as its medieval-era hospital Room type was from now from through both parts, as you begin at the —the Hospices de Beaune. crest and make your way to the riverbank. Classic €3,979 €3,599 Featured Excursions: Choice of Burgundy French Balcony €5,079 €4,589 Featured Excursion: Intimate Viviers landscapes, Beaune and the Hospices or “Village Day.” Mâcon walking tour. River Heritage Club Members receive an Connoisseur Collection Highlight: DAY 8: LYON (DISEMBARK) additional €125 per person off this sailing. “Connoisseur Collection” cruisers will Disembark the ship and transfer to airport delight in a truffle hunting experience, with a ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. for your flight home. Alternatively, you can Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, tour of the village of Grignan. continue your adventure with an extension all-inclusive drinks onboard, gratuities, intimate to Paris. excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard entertainment. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 23
8 Days UNIQUELY UNIWORLD BRILLIANT BORDEAUX • Connoisseur Collection: Enjoy a culinary- focused French cruise that will take you on a Bordeaux walking tour with complimentary caviar tasting, to Remy Martin for Cognac samples and more. S.S. BON VOYAGE From: €2,519 per person^ • Delight in a Masterpiece Collection cooking lesson and lunch at Château Ambe Tour Pouret. • Meditate at sunrise on Europe’s highest “The ship was so beautiful and well kept. The different excursions offered, sand dune, Dune du Pilat, as part of a that were included or additional, were wonderful! The guides were so Masterpiece Collection excursion. knowledgeable and kind. The room amenities were outstanding and the services provided onboard made the adjustment so easy!” – Ashley Bordeaux, France 24
France DAY 1: BORDEAUX (EMBARK) DAY 5: LIBOURNE (SAINT-ÉMILION) On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. The medieval town of Saint-Émilion is an ideal place to linger. Wander its cobblestone CRUISE SNAPSHOT lanes lined with wine shops and bakeries, DAY 2: BLAYE, BOURG SUR GIRONDE and stop to admire the amazing rock-hewn The Route de la Corniche Fleurie…could church that extends beneath the city’s 7 Nights Cruising this be the most beautiful road you’ve streets. Another treasure awaiting you ever travelled? Find out today on the underground? A wine tasting in the cellars of 19 Five-Star, Destination drive to Blaye Fortress, passing through a Grand Cru estate. With Libourne as your Inspired Meals using Locally one impossibly picturesque hamlet after base, travel to nearby breathtaking Saint- Sourced Ingredients - another. Once you arrive, you’ll find your Émilion and immerse yourself more deeply in Including 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner centre with a unique and expertly-led yoga the region’s history and wine culture. session in the heart of this historic fortress, 14 Culturally Enriching a UNESCO-designated citadel that once Featured Excursion: Saint-Émilion walking Excursions Included protected Bordeaux from attacks by sea. tour with wine tasting. Featured Excursions: Choice of panoramas DAY 6: LIBOURNE BORDEAUX 2 Private Experience of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye France’s rich agricultural tradition is the Fortress or “Let’s Go” yoga in the historic heart and soul of the region’s exquisite 3 UNESCO Heritage Sites heart of Blaye Fortress, and Bourg sur cuisine—and what better way to get a taste Gironde walking tour. for the freshest vegetables, cheeses, breads and fruits than with a visit to Libourne’s DAY 3: CUSSAC FORT MÉDOC, PAUILLAC LA FAYETTE lively farmers’ market? CRUISE START DATES The legendary Médoc region abounds with Featured Excursion: Libourne “Village Day” prestigious wine châteaux in a dizzying with farmers’ market. Bordeaux to Bordeaux array of architectural styles, as well as S.S. Bon Voyage miles of grapevines stretching to infinity. DAY 7: BORDEAUX MAR 21, 28 JULY 04, 11, Take a scenic drive through the storied Discover Bordeaux’s many charms today, APR 04, 11, 18, 25 Médoc wine routeé, followed by a wine either on foot with a local expert or on 18, 25 AUG 01, 08, 15, tasting at a beautiful wine estate. two wheels. The locals’ preferred way to MAY 02, 09, 22, 29 23, 30 SEP 05, 12, Enjoy the waters of the Garonne River navigate the city’s charming back streets. JUNE 06, 13, 19, 26 and the Gironde Estuary before heading You have a wonderful selection of active OCT 03, 10, 17, 20, 27 to the pretty town of Pauillac, gateway to opportunities to see this magnificent 24, 31 the storied Médoc wine route, the Atlantic UNESCO World Heritage Site. coast and remnants of the Atlantic Wall erected during WWII. Featured Excursions: Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Bordeaux walking tour or Early Booking Offer Featured Excursion: Choice of fresh “Let’s Go” bike Bordeaux’ backstreets, and Médoc oysters tasting or Châteaux route Cité du Vin Museum visit. BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND with private wine tasting or Bunker SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES Archaeology tour. Your Call: Choose to participate in an STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER PER SAILING optional “Masterpiece Collection” hike up DAY 4: CADILLAC, LIBOURNE the Dune du Pilat, Europe’s highest sand The French phrase “la douceur de vivre” is dune. As the sun rise, take in the energy; an accurate description for your time in feel on top of the world, while embracing SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 Cadillac, known for its deliciously flavored the views over the massive pine forest, Room type was from now from dessert wines. Visit Château Royal de the Atlantic Ocean, the Arcachon Bay Classic €2,779 €2,519 Cazeneuve site of Henry the 4th and Queen and beyond. Deluxe Balcony €3,279 €2,969 Margot tempestuous love. Meet the owner around a glass of Sauternes in the DAY 8: BORDEAUX (DISEMBARK) SUMMER 2021 reception hall. Disembark the ship and transfer to airport Room type was from now from for your flight home. Classic €3,479 €3,149 Featured Excursions: Choice of Sauternes Deluxe Balcony €3,979 €3,599 vineyard visit with private wine tasting at Château de Cazeneuve or the colourful River Heritage Club Members receive an additional life of Toulouse Lautrec at Château de €125 per person off this sailing. Malromé. ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, all-inclusive drinks onboard, gratuities, intimate excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard entertainment. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 25
8 Days UNIQUELY UNIWORLD PARIS & NORMANDY • Tee off at one of France’s most outstanding courses, Golf d’Étretat, on a Let’s Go experience. • Revel in a Masterpiece S.S. JOIE DE VIVRE From: €2,879 per person ^ Collection evening at the sensational Moulin Rouge. • Behold a wreath-laying ceremony on Omaha Beach. “The ship is beautiful. The cabins are very comfortable and the multiple dining venues were phenomenal. The accessibility of the ports was awesome.” – Teresa Paris, France 26
France DAY 1: PARIS (EMBARK) DAY 5: ROUEN (NORMANDY On arrival you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. BEACHES) There are moments when we travel that CRUISE SNAPSHOT move us on an otherworldly level— DAY 2: LA ROCHE-GUYON VERNON experiences that stir a profound emotional (GIVERNY)* connection. The Normandy beaches 7 Nights Cruising Today is a celebration of northern France’s certainly have that effect. On your full-day natural beauty, with an excursion to a outing, you’ll visit Normandy’s beaches, 19 Five-Star, Destination including Utah Beach and Sainte Mère Inspired Meals using Locally splendid château and gardens situated in Eglise, with a choice to venture to either Sourced Ingredients - an equally grand setting, plus a chance to Including 1 Welcome Dinner the American, British and Australian or immerse yourself in the very landscapes that and 1 Farewell Dinner Canadian beaches. After, you’ll go to the inspired Impressionist master Claude Monet. American cemetery and partake in a private 16 Culturally Enriching Visit the hilltop Château de La Roche-Guyon, ceremony at Omaha Beach memorial — Excursions Included surrounded by beautiful gardens and offering a sentimental remembrance of Operation sweeping views over the Seine. Later, you can Overlord. visit the home and gardens of Claude Monet. 1 Private Experience Or take in the beautiful French countryside in Featured Excursion: Normandy Beaches a more invigorating way, with a guided bike with American, British/Australian and 3 UNESCO Heritage Sites ride from Vernon to Giverny*. Canadian Beaches visits. * Giverny will be closed during March and November CRUISE START DATES DAY 6: MANTES-LA-JOLIE cruise departure dates. An alternative will be offered. (VERSAILLES) How did France’s rulers live over the Featured Excursions: Choice of Château centuries? Step into the private rooms of the Paris to Paris La-Roche Guyon or “Let’s Go” hike on Palace of Versailles, the lavish palace built by S.S. Joie de Vivre the crests trail, and choice of Monet’s the Sun King, to find out. Gardens* at Giverny or “Let’s Go” bike MAR 21, 28 JUL 04, 11, 18, 25 ride from Vernon to Giverny. APR 4, 11, 18, 25 AUG 01, 08, 15, Featured Excursions: Choice of Versailles MAY 02, 09, 16, 22, 29 Palace secret apartments or Versailles 23, 30 SEP 05, 19, 26 DAY 3: ROUEN Gardens and Queen’s Hamlet. JUN 06, 13, 20, 27 OCT 03, 10, 17, 24 Walk in the footsteps of greatness in Normandy’s medieval capital, a city Explore: “Let’s Go” with your well-being with a historic quarter that remains coach on a scenic bike ride along the Seine amazingly intact. From the cathedral River to Le Butte Verte Parc, known as one Early Booking Offer Monet painted dozens of times to the of the city’s most lush green spaces. cross marking the spot where Joan of BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND Arc was martyred, Rouen is a treasure DAY 7: PARIS SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES Whether you’re a first-time visitor to the STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER trove for the culturally curious. The roll PER SAILING call of famous people who lived or died “City of Light” or you’ve been here many in Rouen is long and varied—Richard the times before, there’s something for everyone Lionheart, Joan of Arc, Gustave Flaubert today in Paris. Enjoy a panoramic overview of the city, join a local expert for a walk through SPRING/AUTUMN 2021 and Claude Monet are among them. two much-loved neighbourhoods, or pedal Room type was from now from your way along the left bank, a fresh and fun Classic €3,179 €2,879 Featured Excursion: Rouen walking tour, the way to take in the sights. French Balcony €4,179 €3,779 dukes of Normandy’s capital. Featured Excursions: Choice of Paris city SUMMER 2021 DAY 4: CAUDEBEC-EN-CAUX Room type was from now from tour or “Do as the Locals Do” Île de la Cité Caudebec-en-Caux, a lovely little town on the and Latin Quarter or Heart of Paris Seine Classic €4,179 €3,779 right bank of the Seine Estuary, is your base river cruise or “Let’s Go” Seine riverbanks French Balcony €5,179 €4,679 for one of two very different excursions. You bike ride. could drive through the beautiful Calvados countryside to Honfleur, a delightful seaside DAY 8: PARIS (DISEMBARK) River Heritage Club Members receive an additional harbour and city of painters, or head to the €100 per person off this sailing. Disembark the ship and transfer to airport windy cliffs of Étretat for a game of golf. for your flight home. ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. Prices are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, all-inclusive drinks onboard, gratuities, intimate Featured Excursions: Choice of Honfleur excursions exclusive to Uniworld, and all onboard walking tour or “Let’s Go” Golfing in entertainment. Étretat. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 27
13 Days TIMELESS WONDERS OF UNIQUELY UNIWORLD • Experience the splendour of the VIETNAM, CAMBODIA delightfully intimate, brand new, all-suite Mekong Jewel, the newest and most luxurious ship on the river. AND THE MEKONG • Explore the beguiling ancient temples of Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world. • Cap your trip with three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf MEKONG JEWEL €3,059 and Resort Spa, located near the From: per person^ famed temple complex of Angkor Wat. • Indulge in a lavish dinner with an Aspara dance show, a “Loved that we got to see places that not traditional Khmer dance form. tons of other tourists got to.” – Lisa • Witness daily life along the Mekong from a traditional sampan. NEW SUPER SHIP LAUNCHED IN 2020. PROUDLY INTRODUCING THE Mekong Jewel SEE PAGE 11 FOR MORE INFORMATION Angkor Thom, Cambodia 28 Grand Suite - Mekong Jewel Outdoor bar - Mekong Jewel Alfresco dining - Mekong Jewel
Exotics DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY founded in this area of Vietnam plus visit to the Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport where local home of a retired VC General. Featured Excursions: South gate of Angkor Thom, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and Bayon and Ta Prohm and Apsara show and dinner. transferred to the Park Hyatt Saigon. Featured Excursion: Daily life on the great delta. DAY 13: SIEM REAP (DEPART) Your Call: Tonight, consider popping out to DAY 7: PHNOM PENH Today, you’ll discover the Check out of your luxury hotel and head to Siem explore the lively Ben Thanh Night Market or thriving and exotic capital of the Kingdom of Reap-Angkor International Airport for your flight one of the city’s quintessential evening cafés Cambodia, Phnom Penh. It stands at the juncture home. Alternatively, you can continue your —either choice would mark a splendid start to of three captivating rivers and is divided into adventure with an extension to Bangkok or Hanoi your adventure. three districts, the picturesque French colonial & Ha Long bay. area, a handsome residential district and a rapidly DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY changing Old Town. Experience how ancient history melds with the boisterous present in Vietnam’s largest city, Featured Excursion: Cambodia’s capital—Phnom where skyscrapers tower over ancient temples Penh. and motorbikes putter along picturesque alleys. Featured Excursion: Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City. DAY 8: PHNOM PENH CRUISING THE MEKONG RIVER CRUISE/TOUR SNAPSHOT Today’s featured excursion may be the most Not to Miss Moment: This evening, join us onboard profound and memorable experience of your the Saigon Princess for dinner and a dance entire journey. You’ll learn about the infamous 7 Nights Cruising performance with beautiful views of Ho Chi Minh Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and visit a City at night. former school turned prison that is now a genocide museum. 5 Nights Touring DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY MY THO (EMBARK) Featured Excursion: The Killing Fields—tragedy 29 Five-Star, Destination Today’s featured excursion provides a fascinating and reconciliation in Cambodia. Inspired Meals using Locally glimpse of the Viet Cong’s vast network of Sourced Ingredients - incredibly narrow tunnels dating back to the DAY 9: ANGKOR BAN WAT HANCHEY Including 1 Welcome Dinner Vietnam War. Following lunch, you’ll be taken to the If yesterday was an exploration of Cambodia’s Mekong Jewel. dark past, today is a celebration of the country’s and 1 Farewell Dinner bright future. You’ll meet young children at a Featured Excursion: Vestiges of war—Cú Chi local school and friendly villagers in their homes, 13 Culturally Enriching Tunnels. and have a rare opportunity to receive an Excursions Included unforgettable water blessing from local Not to Miss Moment: The Cú Chi Tunnels explore Buddhist monks. 2 UNESCO Heritage Site an intriguing aspect of Vietnam’s long struggle to free itself from Western control. The Viet Minh Featured Excursion: Cambodia’s vibrant began the series of tunnels and shelters in 1945 cultural life. to protect themselves from French air raids and Early Booking Offer they were later expanded for many miles by the Viet Cong, who turned them into underground DAY 10: KAMPONG CHAM (DISEMBARK) SIEM REAP BOOK BY 31 JULY 2020 AND chambers, complete with boobytrapped tunnels. You’ll disembark in the morning and transfer via SAVE UP TO 10% ON ALL DATES executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway STRICTLY LIMITED NUMBER DAY 4: BEN TRE (TIEN LOI ISLAND) to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site. PER SAILING VINH LONG Today, you’ll witness the hustle and bustle of Delta Featured Excursions: City tour & Artisan visit River life as the local traders take their produce to market. After breakfast, you’ll board a traditional by remork. CRUISE/TOUR START DATES sampan and explore the narrow canals and Stunning Accommodation: Cap your trip with backwaters of this famed region. The untouched three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf island of Tien Loi awaits on a unique excursion and Resort Spa, minutes away from the famed Ho Chi Minh City created exclusively for Uniworld guests, where temple complex of Angkor Wat. to Siem Reap you can see how local farmers make rooster cages, Mekong Jewel decorate bonsais in their yards and more. DAY 11: SIEM REAP Today is a bucket list moment kind of day as you JAN 1, 7*, 15, 21* OCT 28* Featured Excursion: Village life on the Mekong. explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a FEB 4*, 12, 18*, 26 NOV 5, 11* gigantic religious complex that is now a UNESCO MAR 4*, 12, 18* DEC 3, 9*, 17 DAY 5: SA DEC GIENG ISLAND World Heritage Site. SEP 16*, 24, 30* CRUISING THE MEKONG RIVER Following breakfast, continue your journey via Featured Excursion: Angkor Wat Temple. sampan, where you’ll observe the daily routines 2021 of the villagers in Sa Dec. Visit a colourful temple, Not to Miss Moment: The largest religious Room type was from now from the home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le and then venture monument in the world, Angkor Wat is the single to Gieng Island, where you’ll experience how a local most recognizable landmark in Cambodia. It is Suite €3,379 €3,059 family makes incense sticks and the conical hat. breathtaking in both size and scope, boasting the Grand Suite €5,379 €4,859 longest continuous basrelief in the world. Although Featured Excursion: Sampans and colonial Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, romance. its importance is so immeasurable, several other River Heritage Club Members receive an additional conservation organizations have been enlisted to €275 per person off this sailing. DAY 6: HONG NGU (LONG KHANH A VILLAGE) help ensure its protection. PHNOM PENH Visit the local island village of Hong Ngu, a major DAY 12: SIEM REAP producer of the traditional Khmer scarves and Today you will enter the spectacular remnants located not far from the Vietnam-Cambodia of Angkor Thom, the royal city. Built during the ^ Prices based on 2 guests sharing Stateroom. Prices border. Since they’re woven in many homes heyday of the Khmer dynasty in the 12th century, are Ultra all-inclusive and include transfers, Hotel around the village, you’ll have the opportunity this extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist accommodation, all-inclusive drinks onboard, to see the process firsthand. You’ll also stop monuments was once lost to the world for many gratuities, intimate excursions exclusive to Uniworld, at a local temple dedicated to a unique religion years, hidden under dense jungle vines. and all onboard entertainment. For the latest pricing information please call 01 902 6732, visit Uniworld.com or contact your preferred travel agent 29
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