Day 1 - Wednesday - Jul 24, 2024
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Arrive at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 - Thursday - Jul 25, 2024
Breisach is often referred to as the gateway to the Black Forest, which you will venture into on today's excursion.
Day 3 - Friday - Jul 26, 2024
Strasbourg is invariably described as quaint, with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests, and impossible-to-resist pastry shops. While we're docked here today, make sure to get out and explore this charming town-but you won't want to miss our day trip to the blissful spa town of Baden-Baden.
Day 4 - Saturday - Jul 27, 2024
Your day in Mainz includes a visit to one of Germany's most stunning locales: Heidelberg.
Day 5 - Sunday - Jul 28, 2024
The perfect German town calls for a day full of quintessential German experiences. Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its charming squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, impressive castles, and one of Germany's oldest inns.
Day 6 - Monday - Jul 29, 2024
The opulent Wurzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a true sense of the region's history through the European Renaissance. It even contains the world's largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo. Visit the Residence and its carefully restored gardens or get outdoors and enjoy a scenic hike around Festung Marienberg, a prominent landmark that was previously home to a long line of prince-bishops.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Jul 30, 2024
Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany's most attractive settlements, with its picturesque architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed by rolling hills.
Day 8 - Wednesday - Jul 31, 2024
Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through your journey! Take this time to head out and explore Nuremberg on your own. Your cruise manager will be full of suggestions on how to make the most out of this marvelous city.
Day 9 - Thursday - Aug 1, 2024
The archetypal medieval German city, Nuremberg was once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, housing many German kings in the Kaiserburg castle complex. Later, this city became the host of the annual Nazi party rallies. When the end of WWII left Nuremberg almost completely leveled, it was chosen to be the site of the war crimes tribunal-the Nuremberg Trials. Now, most of the city has been restored, including the old castle.
Day 10 - Friday - Aug 2, 2024
The nearly 2,000-year-old history of Regensburg begins with a Roman fort in 90 AD, from which Regensburg grew into the large and prosperous trade center that it became in the last few centuries of the Medieval period. This long history has been excellently preserved through Regensburg's iconic architecture-particularly its many Gothic and Romanesque churches and patrician houses.
Day 11 - Saturday - Aug 3, 2024
Nestled between Regensburg and Passau sits a town surrounded by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, Deggendorf. Journey deep into the alluring Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany's first national park, and discover outdoor leisure at its best.
Day 12 - Sunday - Aug 4, 2024
A new day brings new experiences in the "City of Three Rivers", Passau, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers join together, at one time bringing an influx of wealth and culture into the region.
Day 13 - Monday - Aug 5, 2024
Start your day in the heart of the Danube's Wachau Valley, strolling through the idyllic wine village of Weissenkirchen while sampling mouth-watering apricot treats. Named for its white church that dominates the landscape, the city is flanked by vineyard-lined hills, historic houses, and beautiful courtyards. The Melk Abbey is a Baroque monastery and sits atop a rocky formation overlooking the Danube.
Day 14 - Tuesday - Aug 6, 2024
On this day, explore the "City of Waltzes" and dive into its vast artistic legacy. The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents, and expansive art collections.
Day 15 - Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Vienna International Airport for your flight home.
