Have yourself a merry cruise

The 8-day Rhine Holiday Markets travels from Basel to Cologne, pictured.

The 8-day Rhine Holiday Markets travels from Basel to Cologne, pictured.

Published Feb 17, 2014

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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises invites you to discover the timeless traditions and breathtaking pageantry of a European holiday over the festive season. And with special pay in full offers and early payment discounts couples can save up to R20 000 if they book and pay before 31 March 2014.

Walking through Europe's great holiday markets, you'll discover the origin of many of the most beloved Christmas traditions. Smell the inviting aromas of roasted chestnuts, sugared almonds and gingerbread that saturate the air.

Browse through the rows of wooden stands filled to the brim with hand-blown glass ornaments, wooden toys, and nutcrackers of all different sizes. Each city that you visit offers its own unique take on the joyful customs of the Christmas season.

Sip warm mulled wine as you stroll through Nuremberg's Christkindelmarkt or indulge in traditional Normandy pancakes and steaming cider in Les Andelys. Explore the way the Europeans have been celebrating the yuletide season for centuries with a superb Uniworld Boutique River Cruise this December.

The 8-day Classic Christmas Markets travels from Nuremburg to Frankfurt (and vice versa) on the River Queen is priced from R31 540 per person sharing. This includes transfers, all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard, unlimited beverages onboard, all tipping and gratuities both onshore and onboard, seven excursions, local onboard entertainment and a signature lecture on Christmas Traditions in Germany. This cruise also features a special multi-generational family friendly programme for one departure on 14 December.

The 8-day Rhine Holiday Markets travels from Basel to Cologne (and vice versa) on the SS Antoinette is priced from R32 410 per person sharing. This includes transfers, all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard, unlimited beverages onboard, all tipping and gratuities both onshore and onboard, seven excursions, local onboard entertainment and a signature lecture on European Christmas Traditions.

The 8-day Danube Holiday Markets travels from Budapest to Passau (and vice versa) on the River Beatrice is priced from R31 540 per person sharing. This includes transfers, all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard, unlimited beverages onboard, all tipping and gratuities both onshore and onboard, nine excursions, local onboard entertainment and a signature lecture on The Sound of Christmas Music.

The 8-day European Holiday Markets travels from Nuremberg to Vienna (and vice versa) on the River Empress is priced from R32 640 per person sharing. This includes transfers, all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard, unlimited beverages onboard, all tipping and gratuities both onshore and onboard, nine excursions, local onboard entertainment and a signature lecture on The Sound of Christmas Music.

The 8-day Parisian Winter Holiday showcases Paris and the cities along the Seine on the River Baroness is priced from R29 340 per person sharing . This includes transfers, all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard, unlimited beverages onboard, all tipping and gratuities both onshore and onboard, ten excursions, local onboard entertainment and a signature lecture on France's Urban Planning in the City of Light.

The 11-day Enchanting Christmas & New Years Cruise travels from Passau to Budapest on the River Beatrice is priced from R47 600 per person sharing. This includes transfers, all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard, unlimited beverages onboard, all tipping and gratuities both onshore and onboard, 17 excursions, local onboard entertainment and a signature lecture on The Sound of Christmas Music.

The 13-day Grand Christmas & New Year's Cruise travels from Nuremberg to Budapest on the River Empress is priced from R57 540 per person sharing. This includes transfers, all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard, unlimited beverages onboard, all tipping and gratuities both onshore and onboard, 13 excursions, local onboard entertainment and a signature lecture on The Worldly Pleasures of Baroque Art and Architecture.

The above pricing include port charges, upgrade fee and the pay-in-full discount.

For more information or to book call your ASATA travel agent or Uniworld on (011) 280 8400 or visit www.uniworldcruises.co.za

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