Experience the Grand Rivers and Waterways of Europe on a Fabulous River Cruise

River and small-ship cruising is booming in popularity as an all-inclusive way to discover the heart of Europe and the rest of the world. In fact, river cruising grew more than 50 percent last year over the previous year. We highly recommend the Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection. They are a luxury line that consistently receives high scores in traveler surveys. Below is information on one of the popular European itineraries they offer for 2009.

Legendary Rhine and Moselle / Amsterdam to Basel / Visit France, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands / 14 days / River Queen / April - November 2009 dates.

Travel through five amazing countries along the legendary Rhine and vineyard-rich Moselle.

Starting off in vibrant, canal-lined Amsterdam, you'll traipse south on the path of historic legends and sail the fabled Rhine River Valley. Cruise past some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, where fairytale castles and historic sites greet you at every turn. Sail the meandering and romantic Moselle River, the Rhine's breathtaking tributary. Be enchanted by scenery of sylvan woods, ancient Roman ruins, medieval villages, and vineyards where vines cling bravely to spectacularly steep slopes. Indulge in the Moselle's distinguished vintages of full-bodied Rieslings as you pay homage to one of Europe's most charming river valleys, the Moselle. Travel through five amazing countries-all rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And all along the way, savor the excellent wines and distinctive local cuisine, sampling the best these regions have to offer!

Connoisseurs of food and wine will savor hearty meals, delicate pastries, fine chocolates, and full-bodied Rieslings. Art aficionados and nature lovers will treasure an abundance of museums, castles, architecture, and spectacular natural scenery.

Cruise Highlights - A river view stateroom on the Regal Queen; all meals onboard; complimentary fine wine during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; 24-hour specialty coffee; 11 shore excursions hosted by English-speaking guides; Quietvox portable audio; complimentary use of bicycles; onboard entertainment and lectures; Epicurean Adventurer Program; Captain's Welcome & Farewell Dinners; all transfers on arrival and departure days.

Cruise Itinerary - Amsterdam to Basel - 14 days DAY 1:	Depart Home Gateway City to Amsterdam
DAY 2:	Amsterdam (embark)
	Arrive in Amsterdam where you'll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3:	Amsterdam
	Featured Excursion: Amsterdam city tour and Rijksmuseum
	Your panoramic Amsterdam tour takes you through the canal-lined streets to view Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Museum Square. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, which holds the most important collection of Dutch paintings in the world, including Rembrandt's Night Watch. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4:	Cologne
	Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
	Start right at the pier for a guided walking tour of Cologne, the art capital of the Rhine. Old Town's narrow streets lead to the cathedral, the city's most famous landmark and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit inside features the Shrine of the Three Magi and the beautiful glass windows that survived WWII. (BB, L, D) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside the cathedral will not be possible.
DAY 5:	Koblenz
	Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
	Irresistible Optional Tour: Enjoy a visit to Marksburg Castle with wine tasting
	Arrive in Koblenz, situated on the beautiful corner at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Your guided walking tour will highlight the appeal of Koblenz - its romantic narrow streets and historical squares, the picturesque alleyways and fountains in the old quarter and the 12th-century churches of St. Florin and Our Lady. (BB, L, D)

DAY 6:	Cochem
	Featured Excursion: Visit to Reichsburg Castle and wine tasting hosted by the village vintners at their private estates
	Cochem is an architectural gem typical of the Moselle region. Your guide takes you through Cochem's narrow alleys with its lovingly restored half-timbered houses, and also up to gothic Reichsburg Castle. To top it off, we take you to local vintners who proudly present their treasures at a their private wine estates. (BB, L, D)

DAY 7:	Trier
	Featured Excursion: Trier panoramic city tour
	Trier is the site of one of the oldest Roman outposts along the Moselle and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A panoramic view from Petrisberg Mountain is the perfect introduction to your guided tour. You'll drive by the ruins of the Roman Imperial Baths, and visit Constantine's throne room. See the well-preserved fortified Roman gate called Porta Nigra. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8:	Wasserbillig (Luxembourg), Trier
	Featured Excursion: Luxembourg and World War II Cemetery. Free time in Trier.
	Our Excursion starts with a panoramic drive to the independent sovereign state of Luxembourg. Your guided tour includes Our Lady Cathedral, the Archduke's Place and a visit to a World War II cemetery, the resting place of General Patton. (BB, L, D)
DAY 9:	Bernkastel
	Featured Excursion: Walking tour and wine experience
	Your day in Bernkastel-with more than 500 years of wine-making history-includes a tour of Old Town, where you'll see many of the famous half-timbered houses, the Slate Tower and the Market Square-one of the most picturesque in Germany. Cap the morning off with a wine tasting of the area's fine Rieslings. Sit back and enjoy the vistas of the meandering Moselle while cruising in the afternoon. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10:	Scenic Cruising Moselle and Romantic Rhine, R�desheim
	Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald Monument
	Irresistible Optional Tour: R�desheim evening with dinner and entertainment
	In the morning as you sail to R�desheim, you'll enter the most beautiful section of the Rhine River Valley, the scenic 40 miles of the Middle Rhine Valley, a classified UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its vine-filled slopes, its 40 or so castles strung like pearls along the river banks, and the famous Lorelei Rock, this is the perfect example of the romantic Rhine. While in R�desheim, a celebrated wine town, you'll enjoy a gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument, commemorating the unification of Germany (BB, L, D)
DAY 11:	Speyer
	Featured Excursion: Speyer walking tour
	Irresistible Optional Tour: Half-day tour of Heidelberg with lunch
	Enjoy a walking tour to the Old Town and the grand Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the final resting place of German emperors. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12:	Strasbourg
	Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise
	Irresistible Optional Tour: Hot air balloon ride, or Haute K�nigsburg Castle
	See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries-on a canal cruise. In addition to viewing the town's covered bridges and medieval watchtowers, you'll see Petite France, a picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
DAY 13:	Breisach (Colmar), Basel
	Featured Excursion: Half-day tour of Colmar
	Colmar is so quaint you may feel you're on a film set. Follow your guide through its cobblestone streets, which are lined with brightly colored half-timbered houses, and see the well-preserved canal quarter, known as Petite Venice. (BB, L, D)
DAY 14:	Basel (disembark), transfer to airport
	Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Basel for your flight home, or extend your stay to Lucerne!

Pre and post-cruise extensions (hotels and excursions) in Bruges, the "Venice of the North," and on the lush shores of Lake Lucerne are available.

If you're among the many travelers thirsting for new travel experiences, then I encourage you to consider a river cruise. Early booking discounts are available for those who act quickly. Contact pat@incrediblejourney.net to make your fabulous European river cruise reservation today.