Castles along the Rhine & Amsterdam
10 Days | Basel to Amsterdam
2028 | Find inspiration in the romantic, soul-stirring beauty of the fabled Rhine—now with two nights in Amsterdam!
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Dutch & Flemish Treasures
8 Days | Amsterdam to Antwerp
- 8 Days
- 2 Countries
- UNESCO
The best of Belgium and the Netherlands are yours to discover.
A real taste of life in the low countries awaits on this cultural exploration. Dive into Dutch nautical heritage with a visit to the Maritime Museum and a Zuiderzee sailing aboard a traditional wooden boat. Admire classic architecture as you float along the canals. See working windmills in action, and warm your spirits with a gin tasting. Allow yourself to be inspired by the same peaceful beauty that inspires artists today as much as it did in centuries past. This is a voyage for curious travelers looking to explore the little-known treasures of northwestern Europe.
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LEGEND
- UNESCO
- Motorcoach
- Embark/Disembark
This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your official Schedule at a Glance will be delivered with your cruise e-documents 21-30 days prior to embarkation.
Itinerary & Excursions
Select Cruise Direction
The embarkation location changes by cruise date. Please refer to the Dates & Pricing tab or your cruise ticket for specific departure details.
- Amsterdam to Antwerp
- Antwerp to Amsterdam
Day 1
Amsterdam (Embark)
Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Note: For Arrival, Departure and Transfer details, please visit Uniworld.com/transfers. For Port Location details, please visit Uniworld.com/ports.
Day 2
Amsterdam
The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam, has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Maritime Museum & Canal Cruise
Rickshaw Ride & Canal Cruise
Day 3
Kampen
An emblem of the former Hanseatic League—a confederation of merchant towns that dominated Northern European trade and formed a significant line of defense against pirates—Kampen wears its history proudly. As a result, the streets of this small-but-mighty town are filled with elegant buildings and well-preserved monuments.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Kampen Walking Tour
Let’s Go: Biking Kampen
Sail the Zuiderzee
Day 4
Utrecht, Rotterdam
Begin your day in Utrecht, a beautiful, uncrowded city that provides an excellent example of classic Dutch city architecture and culture.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic sailing to Rotterdam, sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse” for its dazzling modern skyline. Take it all in from the viewing deck of the iconic Euromast tower during a Nights Out experience.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Nights Out: Rotterdam Euromast
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Walking Tour & Library Visit
Utrecht Underground
Day 5
Rotterdam, Dordrecht
Enjoy a day of South Holland delights, with opportunities to explore Dordrecht (the oldest town in Holland), the UNESCO-designated windmills of Kinderdijk, or the Schoonhoven countryside.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Kinderdijk Windmills
At one time 10,000 windmills operated in the Netherlands, pumping water away from low-lying lands (much...
Read More
Kinderdijk Windmills
At one time 10,000 windmills operated in the Netherlands, pumping water away from low-lying lands (much of the country is below sea level) and creating what are known as polders—arable land reclaimed from the water. Though the mighty windmill has been replaced by newer technology, you can see how effective the system was in Kinderdijk, where a group of 19 windmills erected in the 18th century still function. Most are ground-sail windmills (meaning their sails nearly touch the ground as they whirl) and each one was carefully situated to make sure one did not block another’s wind. Each windmill moves the water a little farther, pumping it from field to canal, from canal to river. Climb the steep stairs of a mill and look out over the quiet fields that would be underwater were it not for the ingenuity of the Dutch. (Of course, you can simply admire it from the outside. But if you do that, you won’t see how the mill keeper’s family lived.) These mills are kept in working order partly as a backup in case modern technology fails, and they were used as recently as WWII, when there was no fuel to keep newer pumping stations working.
Note: If docking in Kinderdijk is not possible, the excursion will be arranged by motorcoach from Rotterdam.
Let’s Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills
Set out on an invigorating bike ride through quintessential Dutch scenery. Pedal through the...
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Let’s Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills
Set out on an invigorating bike ride through quintessential Dutch scenery. Pedal through the countryside to pass the windmills of Groot-Ammers and Streefkerk.
Dordrecht Walk with House of van Gijn & Gin Tasting
Rewind through the centuries on a guided visit to the medieval city of Dordrecht. As a highlight of your ...
Read More
Dordrecht Walk with House of van Gijn & Gin Tasting
Rewind through the centuries on a guided visit to the medieval city of Dordrecht. As a highlight of your tour today, you’ll stop at the House of van Gijn, the opulent estate of a wealthy 19th century collector. Now a museum, the House of van Gijn is filled with beautifully preserved interiors, art, and artifacts. After, you’ll be treated to a tasting at Rutte Distillery, a family-run producer of premium Dutch gin and other spirits since 1872, to learn about the ingredients and techniques that go into making Holland’s finest gins.
Dordrecht Art Walk
Day 6
Willemstad
One of the fantastic star-forts of the Netherlands, Willemstad is a fortress town neatly structured in the shape of a seven-pointed star. The surprisingly whimsical nature of this defensive strategy is perhaps a perfect metaphor for the atmosphere of Willemstad itself—for despite its history as a fortress, Willemstad has a remarkably idyllic, small-town charm.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Willemstad Walking Tour
Let’s Go: Biking to Fort Sabina
Breda Discovery Tour with Castle Gardens
Day 7
Antwerp
It may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art, Belgian beer, waffles, pralines and fries, chocolate, and more.
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Antwerp’s Hidden Gems
The Royal Museum of Fine Arts
Day 8
Antwerp (Disembark)
Disembark the ship in Antwerp. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Brussels International Airport for your flight home.
Featured Excursions do not require booking. Excursions that are listed as "Choose between..." must be booked onboard however there is no additional cost. Please refer to the excursion details below to view purchasing options for our Masterpiece Collection excursions where applicable. Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
Day 1
Antwerp (Embark)
Arrive at Brussels International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Note: For Arrival, Departure and Transfer details, please visit Uniworld.com/transfers. For Port Location details, please visit Uniworld.com/ports.
Day 2
Antwerp
It may be the diamond capital of the world, but Antwerp is also known for a number of other sought-after cultural gems, including Golden Age art, Belgian beer, waffles, pralines and fries, chocolate, and more.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Antwerp’s Hidden Gems
The Royal Museum of Fine Arts
Day 3
Willemstad
One of the fantastic star-forts of the Netherlands, Willemstad is a fortress town neatly structured in the shape of a seven-pointed star. The surprisingly whimsical nature of this defensive strategy is perhaps a perfect metaphor for the atmosphere of Willemstad itself—for despite its history as a fortress, Willemstad has a remarkably idyllic, small-town charm.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Willemstad Walking Tour
Let’s Go: Biking to Fort Sabina
Breda Discovery Tour with Castle Gardens
Day 4
Dordrecht, Rotterdam
Enjoy a day of South Holland delights, beginning with two ways to explore Dordrecht, the oldest town in Holland. In the afternoon, marvel at the UNESCO-designated windmills of Kinderdijk or the Schoonhoven countryside.
We’ll dock for the evening in Rotterdam, sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse” for its dazzling modern skyline. Take it all in from the viewing deck of the iconic Euromast tower during a Nights Out experience.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Nights Out: Rotterdam Euromast
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Kinderdijk Windmills
At one time 10,000 windmills operated in the Netherlands, pumping water away from low-lying lands (much...
Read More
Kinderdijk Windmills
At one time 10,000 windmills operated in the Netherlands, pumping water away from low-lying lands (much of the country is below sea level) and creating what are known as polders—arable land reclaimed from the water. Though the mighty windmill has been replaced by newer technology, you can see how effective the system was in Kinderdijk, where a group of 19 windmills erected in the 18th century still function. Most are ground-sail windmills (meaning their sails nearly touch the ground as they whirl) and each one was carefully situated to make sure one did not block another’s wind. Each windmill moves the water a little farther, pumping it from field to canal, from canal to river. Climb the steep stairs of a mill and look out over the quiet fields that would be underwater were it not for the ingenuity of the Dutch. (Of course, you can simply admire it from the outside. But if you do that, you won’t see how the mill keeper’s family lived.) These mills are kept in working order partly as a backup in case modern technology fails, and they were used as recently as WWII, when there was no fuel to keep newer pumping stations working.
Note: If docking in Kinderdijk is not possible, the excursion will be arranged by motorcoach from Rotterdam.
Let’s Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills
Set out on an invigorating bike ride through quintessential Dutch scenery. Pedal through the...
Read More
Let’s Go: Biking the Dams and Windmills
Set out on an invigorating bike ride through quintessential Dutch scenery. Pedal through the countryside to pass the windmills of Groot-Ammers and Streefkerk.
Dordrecht Walk with House of van Gijn & Gin Tasting
Rewind through the centuries on a guided visit to the medieval city of Dordrecht. As a highlight of your ...
Read More
Dordrecht Walk with House of van Gijn & Gin Tasting
Rewind through the centuries on a guided visit to the medieval city of Dordrecht. As a highlight of your tour today, you’ll stop at the House of van Gijn, the opulent estate of a wealthy 19th century collector. Now a museum, the House of van Gijn is filled with beautifully preserved interiors, art, and artifacts. After, you’ll be treated to a tasting at Rutte Distillery, a family-run producer of premium Dutch gin and other spirits since 1872, to learn about the ingredients and techniques that go into making Holland’s finest gins.
Dordrecht Art Walk
Day 5
Utrecht
Utrecht is a beautiful, uncrowded city that provides an excellent example of classic Dutch city architecture and culture.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Walking Tour & Library Visit
Utrecht Underground
Day 6
Kampen
An emblem of the former Hanseatic League—a confederation of merchant towns that dominated Northern European trade and formed a significant line of defense against pirates—Kampen wears its history proudly. As a result, the streets of this small-but-mighty town are filled with elegant buildings and well-preserved monuments.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Kampen Walking Tour
Let’s Go: Biking Kampen
Sail the Zuiderzee
Day 7
Amsterdam
The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam, has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture.
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time.
Maritime Museum & Canal Cruise
Rickshaw Ride & Canal Cruise
Day 8
Amsterdam (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.
Featured Excursions do not require booking. Excursions that are listed as "Choose between..." must be booked onboard however there is no additional cost. Please refer to the excursion details below to view purchasing options for our Masterpiece Collection excursions where applicable. Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
What's Included
Dining
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
Excursions
- 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Brompton G-Line Bicycles and Nordic Walking sticks available for independent exploration
Accommodations
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the S.S. Clara
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Wi-Fi
Experiences
- 2 countries: Belgium, the Netherlands
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
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