A brand new Uniworld itinerary is set to sail down the heart of Germany in 2017 along the gorgeous Rhine and Main rivers, and it comes with Jewish twist.
New for 2017, the 10-day all-inclusive “Rhine-Main Discovery & Munich” cruise and tour from Munich to Cologne (or vice versa) promises to be unlike any other cruise around.
With a special focus on the rich Jewish history in this part of Germany, Uniworld, the boutique river cruise line, will be taking its guests on a luxurious cruise that’s as educational as it is beautiful, insightful as it is charming.
Sailing past fabled castles, quaint river-side towns and splendid vistas, the comprehensive Jewish Heritage program offered onboard allows guests to pick and choose from an extensive list of Jewish-focused excursions, informative lectures, and guided programs – how exciting!
If you’re not feeling the buzz already, here are six reasons why you should be excited about Uniworld’s new 10-day Rhine-Main Discovery and Munich cruise.
1. You’ll learn all about Germany’s Jewish history
During the Rhine-Main Discovery & Munich cruise, you’ll have tons of opportunities to explore Germany’s rich Jewish history for yourself through the onboard and onshore Jewish Heritage program.
For example, you can walk through the Frankfurt ghetto, which was one of the earliest and largest Jewish ghettos in Germany in modern times; or go on a city tour in Munich and explore the city’s rich Jewish history with the help of an experienced and knowledgeable English-speaking guide.
You’ll also be able to take a trip to the harrowing Dachau concentration camp – the first ever Nazi concentration camp in Germany; and visit Nuremberg’s Documentation Centre and Courtroom 600, which was where the famed Nuremberg trials took place between 1945 and 1949.
2. You’ll tick off four UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Germany has its fair share of UNESCO World Heritage Sites (41 at last count), and it would take much longer than 10 days to see them all.
However, the Rhine-Main Discovery and Munich cruise does an excellent job at introducing you to four of them, including the opulent Wurzburg Residence, which houses the largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo; and the Gothic Cologne Cathedral which dates back to 1248 AD.
3. You can save $$$ with Uniworld’s Fly Free deals
You can fly to the start of your cruise ex Australia with either Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific or Qatar Airways from just $899 in Economy Class, or from just $4,299 in Business Class (with Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Swissair or China Southern Airlines) when you book a 2017 Uniworld European all-inclusive river cruise of 7-12 days.
Alternatively, you can Fly Free in Economy Class, or from just $3,999 in Business Class when you book a 2017 Uniworld European all-inclusive river cruise of 13 days or more.
These offers are valid until 31 October 2016.
4. You’ll be wined and dined in true class
Sampling some of the region’s best wine, beer, and world-class gourmet cuisine on the Rhine-Main Discovery & Munich cruise is all part of the Uniworld experience.
You can sip on delicious Franconian wine whilst overlooking Bavaria’s stunning vistas and fairy-tale like castles. You can enjoy a nice whiskey on the rocks whilst being entertained by the excellent onboard local entertainment. Or you can savour the flavours of a hearty brew or two at a Kölsch beer tasting in Cologne.
Whatever your tipple, you’ll always be able to return to the ship and tuck into some amazing food onboard that uses only the finest and freshest of ingredients, all prepared by skilled chefs.
On a Uniworld cruise, everything you will, and can experience onboard is included in the cost of your trip – including all meals and beverages, such as fine wine, beer, spirits and speciality coffee and tea.
And don’t worry: you’ll be able to walk off those extra calories at the end of the cruise in Cologne on a visit to the oldest Jewish community in Europe north of the Alps.
5. You can get active and outdoors
In addition to the options included in the Jewish Heritage program, there are also other activities that allow you to explore Germany’s beautiful outdoors.
Uniworld’s “Go Active” activities include cycling along the Main and Regnitz, a mountain hike around Marksburg Castle, and a guided cycling tour through the romantic Tauber Valley.
If you’d prefer a more sedate stroll, amble through quaint Wertheim and reflect on commemorative reminders of Jewish victims from the Nazi regime.
In any case, there are over 20 different activities and tours to choose from on the 10-day Rhine-Main Discovery & Munich cruise spread out over eight days, ensuring that each day is interesting and insightful.
6. You’ll sleep in luxurious comfort and style
Finally, when it comes to comfort, you won’t have any complaints on the Rhine-Main Discovery & Munich cruise.
Beds are hand-crafted by Savoir and prepared with the highest quality linens; Italian marble-lined bathrooms are stocked with L’Occitane and Hermès bath and body products; and staterooms are stylishly decorated and made to the same exacting standards as a five-star hotel room.
In sum: you’ll definitely get a good nights sleep!
So are you excited about the 10-day Rhine-Main Discovery & Munich yet?
Contact Uniworld on 1300 780 231 or visit uniworld.com today and secure yourself a spot on this truly unique cruise.
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