--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 5df2764c-3f04-4e64-927c-9a3a3607333b slug: 2306446 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Uniworld River Cruises ship: River Duchess departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Basel disembarkation_port: Cologne starting_price_usd: 4899.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T11:07:27Z --- # Rhine Holiday Markets - Basel to Cologne > Uniworld River Cruises · River Duchess · Dec 9 – 16   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Uniworld River Cruises | | **Ship** | River Duchess | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Basel | | **Disembarkation Port** | Cologne | | **Starting Price** | 4,899 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Basel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works. ### Day 2: Basel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works. ### Day 3: Kehl **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Alsatian town of Strasbourg boasts a UNESCO-designated city centre, a grand Gothic cathedral and half-timbered houses. ### Day 4: Mannheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Stroll through Speyer’s charming Old Town to the city’s grand cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ### Day 5: Mainz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of his original bibles. ### Day 5: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present. ### Day 6: Cruising the romantic Rhine **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Koblenz **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin cōnfluentēs, meaning " confluence" ### Day 7: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture can stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral. ### Day 8: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture can stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $4,899 | | Balcony | $7,099 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Classic** (Code: C) Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heat... ## Ship Information ### River Duchess The 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 130 | | Crew | 42 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 361.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 65 | ## Ports of Call ### Basel *Coordinates: 47.5596, 7.58061* Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works. ### Kehl *Coordinates: 48.5725, 7.81327* The Alsatian town of Strasbourg boasts a UNESCO-designated city centre, a grand Gothic cathedral and half-timbered houses. ### Mannheim *Coordinates: 49.4847, 8.47672* Stroll through Speyer’s charming Old Town to the city’s grand cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ### Mainz *Coordinates: 49.9951, 8.24725* Mainz is a German city on the Rhine River. It’s known for its old town, with half-timbered houses and medieval market squares. In the center, the Marktbrunnen is a Renaissance fountain with red columns. Nearby, a distinctive octagonal tower tops the Romanesque Mainz Cathedral, built of deep red sandstone. The Gutenberg Museum honors the inventor of the printing press with exhibits, including 2 of... ### Rudesheim *Coordinates: 49.979, 7.92637* Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient tim... ### Cruising the romantic Rhine ### Koblenz *Coordinates: 50.3567, 7.59948* Koblenz, spelled Coblenz before 1926, is a German city on the banks of the Rhine and of the Moselle, a multi-nation tributary. Koblenz was established as a Roman military post by Drusus around 8 B.C. Its name originates from the Latin cōnfluentēs, meaning " confluence" ### Cologne *Coordinates: 50.9407, 6.95991* You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture can stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2306446 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2306446 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2306446.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2306446/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/uniworld-river-cruises/river-duchess/other/69501.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 11:07:27 UTC