The Waterways of Europe
River cruising is a wonderful story of discovery--complete with easygoing comfort and convenience. You'll uncover treasures you find straight out of history books and fairytales--charming squares, magnificent cathedrals, bustling marketplaces--often just a stroll away from the ship.
There is no waiting in long lines to get on or off the ship, and there are always amazing things to see--scenic vineyards, historic castles, or countless UNESCO World Heritage Sites--from the comfort of your stateroom.
There are many ways to travel through Europe, but none compare to the intimate, stylish, and sophisticated experience of a river cruise.
Your Ship
Uniworld owns and operates nine boutique hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of no more than 134 guests.
Old world elegance is effortlessly blended with modern amenities, so you always travel in style and comfort. An inviting lounge offers you a place to gather with friends for cocktails while the evening's entertainment provides a soothing backdrop. A cozy library is the perfect haven for intimate conversation or reading a book, and the sundeck gives you an opportunity to unwind from a memorable day of sightseeing. Of course, you'll always be able to enjoy the views as the expansive panoramic windows throughout the ship create a floating showcase for the ever-changing scenery. With extra conveniences--a fitness center, a boutique for gifts and sundries, a 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, an onboard massage therapist, and a beauty salon--you'll feel right at home.
The Art of Dining Well
A truly extraordinary dining experience comes down to a few special ingredients. Uniworld's food is a delicious fusion of style, unique culinary creations, and taste inspired by the regions of your itinerary.
Menus are planned by our international chefs, all of whom hail from renowned places such as London's five-star Le Meridien Picadilly and Relais & Chateaux Hotels.
Menu selections change every night, and are designed for the appropriate season and region. All meals are prepared fresh daily using only the finest and freshest ingrdients, which are often brought onboard from your ports of call.
You'll also be treated to a variety of different dining experiences, including both Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners.
Our Excursions
Experience each destination's true essence with our complimentary excursions. Fully hosted by experienced, English-speaking local guides and your Uniworld Cruise Manager--the best in the industry--your excursions will give you an insider's view of the history, culture, and people of the places you visit. With the state-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset, your sightseeing experience will be further enhanced with real-time, audible commentary, even if you aren't standing right next to your guide.
Wouldn't it be exciting to meet a descendent of the royal Hapsburgs while at a specially hosted reception at Artstett Castle?
Or to indulge in France's famous Cote du Rhone wines while in the twin cities of Tain L'Hermitage and Touron?
You can do this and so much more!
We've even designed a new Epicurean Adventurer program for food and wine connoisseurs on select itineraries.
We provide complimentary bicycles on all of our ships in case you would like to venture off on your own to take in the beauty of the countryside.
Russia & Ukraine: Discover why the road best traveled is a river.
River cruising is a wonderful story of discovery--complete with easygoing comfort and convenience. You'll uncover treasures you find straight out of history books and fairytales--charming squares, magnificent cathedrals, bustling marketplaces--often just a stroll away from the ship.
There is no waiting in long lines to get on or off the ship, and there are always amazing things to see--spectacular cities, pastoral landscapes, or historic landmarks--right from your stateroom.
There are many ways to travel through Russia and Ukraine, but none compares to the warm ambience of a river cruise.
Come discover why the road best traveled is a river.
Relax as you unpack only once, and prepare to enjoy the ever-changing scenery from anywhere on the ship--whether it's on the sun deck, in the restaurant, or in your stateroom. You'll feel at home as our attentive, English-speaking staff members share their own stories of life along the rivers.
The beauty of the passing riverbank towns and villages provides you with the perfect backdrop for enjoying your meals. A single open seating allows you to vary your perspective on the scenery and meet more fellow guests. A cuisine specially tailored to reflect the destinations you visit is served by a gracious and accommodating staff.
For decades, Uniworld has been passionate about providing guests with the most pleasurable vacation experience in the world. Join us on an all-inclusive river cruise to this exciting part of the world.
For decades, Uniworld has been passionate about providing guests with the most pleasurable vacation experience in the world. Join us on an all-inclusive river cruise to this exciting part of the world.
Our Excursions
Glide along the timeless rivers of Russia and Ukraine while indulging your passion for the world's finest art, for timeless and awe-inspiring architecture, and for places where history has made headlines for decades.
With complimentary shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides, you'll experience each destination's true essence.
- Follow Peter the Great's path and sail from Moscow to St. Petersburg, experiencing these legendary cities rich in culture, traditions, and royal history.
- Explore Ukraine, the Black Sea, and Istanbul--the center of many great empires. Walk Istanbul's streets, where crusaders once marched, and admire the breathtaking Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia.
- Visit Kiev, with its sophisticated elegance, and stand at Livadia Palace, where the historic Yalta conference was held after WWII.
Uncover monumental wonders and hidden treasures along the legendary rivers and waterways that have shaped the history, culture, and economy of these countries for thousands of years.
China & The Yangtze River
From walking through the Forbidden City to marveling at the mysteries of Tibet and cruising the Yangtze in grand style, your expertly planned itinerary will allow you to experience the Eastern wonders you've always dreamed of--and uncover hidden treasures you couldn't possibly have imagined.
- Explore legendary sites like China's ancient capital, X'ian, and its current capital, Beijing
- Soak up the energy of Shanghai and Hong Kong, vibrant cities that blend East and West and old and new.
- Spend time in Suzhou, known for its heavenly gardens, and Guilin, known for its spectacular mountains.
- Journey to far-flung Mongolia and Siberia on the legendary Mongolian/Siberian Express.
- Travel along the Yangtze with its Three Gorges perpetually enveloped in mist and clouds.
No matter which itinerary you choose, you'll get an insider's view of the history, the culture, and the people of the places you visit.
Your Ship
Sail on the most luxurious ships on the Yangtze with Uniworld's partner, Victoria Cruises.
All standard staterooms boast private balconies and a bathroom with both bathtub and shower. If you would like even more space, try a junior suite with a private sitting area, or stay in the ultra-luxurious Shangri-la Suite with exclusive sitting and dining areas and even larger private balconies.
Take pleasure in all the wonderful onboard amenities. Pamper yourself in the beauty salon and mini spa. Visit the Yangtze Lounge for intriguing cultural presentations and traditional fashion shows. Or shop for pearls and other treasures in the gift shop.
Take pleasure in all the wonderful onboard amenities. Pamper yourself in the beauty salon and mini spa. Visit the Yangtze Lounge for intriguing cultural presentations and traditional fashion shows. Or shop for pearls and other treasures in the gift shop.
The Art of Dining Well
To fully experience a culture is to partake in its culinary delights, and with Uniworld you will have lots of opportunities to do so.
Savor a traditional Peking Duck dinner in Beijing. Delight in a tasty dumpling dinner in X'ian, and take in an enlightening cultural show while relishing a Tang Dynasty dinner. Sampling the culinary specialties of the many memorable destinations on your itinerary will give you a taste of this ancient culture and their customs.
While onboard your cruise ship, talented chefs use the finest ingredients to create tantalizing menus, featuring both traditional Chinese specialties and classic Western favorites. You'll dine surrounded by the beauty of an ever-changing scenic backdrop, constantly catered to by a knowledgeable and friendly staff, and should have any special dietary requirements, they will endeavor to accommodate your requests.
Egypt & The Nile
A Nile River cruise: offers a whole new perspective on Egypt. Traveling onboard a Uniworld ship lets you experience the heart and soul of this amazing country, as many of Egypt’s cities and towns developed along the Nile. The Nile has long been a reflection of Egypt’s history and destiny—an economic lifeline, a great highway to conquest, and a source of inspiration throughout the centuries—and now it’s your turn to be inspired at every turn by its powerful myths, ancient history, and spiritual wonders. From grand colonnaded temples to bustling marketplaces to rural villages where life exists much as it did thousands of years ago, a cruise along the Nile is like watching 5,000 years of culture unfold before your eyes.
Your Ship
The newest addition to Uniworld’s family of boutique hotel-style ships is the beautifully appointed River Tosca. Old world elegance and sophistication blend in perfect harmony with modern amenities and comforts, so you will feel totally at home as you sail from one exciting and historic Egyptian site to the next. The ship has been decorated by the renowned interior design team responsible for furnishing the prestigious, award-winning Red Carnation Boutique Hotel Collection, one of Uniworld’s sister companies. The team employs the same thoughtful signature touches from the Red Carnation Hotels whenever decorating Uniworld’s ships, so you can expect the finest décor and furnishings to be used.
This custom-designed ship offers enhanced views and ample conviviality. The inviting lobby is elegantly adorned with marble floors and rich, warm wood paneling. A cozy library provides the perfect setting for conversing with friends about the awe-inspiring sites you’ve seen or simply perusing one of the many interesting Egyptian books on display. The fitness center gives you the opportunity to reenergize after a day of sightseeing. And the lounge with a full-service bar offers a place to gather with friends for cocktails or to enjoy some of the captivating onboard entertainment, such as a Galabeya party or Nubian music.
Of course, relaxing on the River Tosca’s sun deck—complete with a swimming pool and cozy cabanas—offers you the ideal vantage point to see old-world villages surrounded by luxuriant palm groves, fertile plantations, romantic desert hills, lush oases, and ancient colonnaded temples.
Dining Along the RiverMorning, noon, and night, you will discover a parade of culinary delights inspired by the region. Our chefs are trained in both Western and Eastern cooking methods, so they can provide guests with a wide range of taste and style sensations.
Our Excursions
Fully hosted by experienced, English-speaking local guides and your Uniworld Cruise and Tour Managers--voted the best in the industry--your excursions will give you an insider's view of the history, culture, and people of the places you visit.
- From the impressive temple complex of Karnak to the Temple of Hatshepsut and the fabled Valley of the Kings, you'll encounter amazing sights every step of your journey.
- Explore the bustling city of Cairo with its famed Egyptian Museum, home to the remains of King Tut.
- Marvel at the mighty pyramids of Giza and gaze into the face of ancient Egypt, the Sphinx.
- Explore the 2,000-year-old, beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God.
- Cruise on Lake Nasser for an exclusive jo
- Discover Luxor, built on the site of ancient Thebes.
- urney to Abu Simbel, one of the world's most magnificent temples.
- Experience the glory of the world's oldest civilization and uncover the goddesses and dynasties, the conquerors and mysterious forces that have shaped Egypt's past and continue to influence its future.
From the bustling cities to the rural villages where life exists as it did thousands of years ago, a cruise along the Nile is like watching 5,000 years of culture unfold before your eyes.
