Boutique river cruising gets even better this year, with the introduction of The Monarch Collection and The Connoisseur Collection from Uniworld. Both new themed cruising programs fall within Uniworld’s European portfolio, with all-inclusive experiences that mean all you need to do is unpack and enjoy the adventure.
If European royalty and culture fascinate you, The Monarch Collection’s European Jewels and Enchanting Danube are perfect choices. Enjoy an on-board piano concert featuring compositions by Liszt, themed tours, a private tour of the Royal Lipizzaner Stallions and Spanish Riding School in Vienna and a cocktail reception at Artstetten Castle in Austria with Princess Anita von Hohenberg.
Choices among The Connoisseur Collection include Paris & Normandy; Burgundy & Provence; Bordeaux; Vineyards & Chateaux; and two combination cruises, A Portrait of Majestic France and Grand France. Select, cruise-specific experiences include an on-board chocolate tasting and wine pairing, cooking demonstrations, a tea party at the Institut Paul Bocuse, a Cognac tasting at the Rémy Martin Estate, truffle hunting at a truffle farm and a visit to an apple farm for an apple, cheese, cider and Calvados tastings.
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