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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Apr 4, 2025
Day 1
Bucharest, Romania
Arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If your cruise/tour 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 hotel.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Apr 5, 2025
Day 2
Bucharest, Romania
Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
Day 3
Bucharest, Romania
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 3 - Sunday - Apr 6, 2025
Day 3
Cruise Begins
Giurgiu, Romania
Bucharest is a fascinating combination of Communist grandiosity, elegant French-influenced 19th-century buildings, and surprising survivors dating from the 1500s. Today in Bucharest, you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People's Palace. Later, you'll travel via motorcoach to Giurgiu, where your ship awaits. ... Read More
Monday - Apr 7, 2025
Day 4
Rousse, Bulgaria
Bulgaria's foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called "Little Vienna" for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
Tuesday - Apr 8, 2025
Day 5
Vidin, Bulgaria
Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests. It's your base for an unusual excursion today-a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Or, you can indulge in a tasting at a local winery.
Wednesday - Apr 9, 2025
Day 6
Iron Gates
Donji Milanovac, Serbia
Golubac Fortress, Serbia
Today's main attraction will be the spectacular scenery along the Danube, as you cruise a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. Later, head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress. All along the way, history lines the banks of the river. Keep an eye out for Trajan's Plaque, carved by the ancient Romans, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks. ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
Day 7
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe's oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city's vibrant modern-day present.
Friday - Apr 11, 2025
Day 8
Vukovar, Croatia
Batina, Croatia
Mohacs, Hungary
Croatia, an ancient country which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple, delicious local rustic food. You'll dock in Vukovar, Croatia's biggest port, at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka rivers. ... Read More
Saturday - Apr 12, 2025
Day 9
Budapest, Hungary
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, the formerly separate cities of Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic and multifaceted city with your choice of excursions-you can see it from a local's perspective on our walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary's capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West. ... Read More
Sunday - Apr 13, 2025
Day 10
Budapest, Hungary
Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through your marvelous holiday. Enjoy a day of leisure exploring beautiful and historic Budapest.
Monday - Apr 14, 2025
Day 11
Budapest, Hungary
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Explore this dynamic and multi-faceted city with your choice of excursions-you can see it from a local's perspective on a walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Or, choose our Jewish Heritage excursion offering you a detailed introduction to Jewish Budapest. ... Read More
Tuesday - Apr 15, 2025
Day 12
Vienna, Austria
The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to this day, the political and cultural center of Austria. Klimt painted here; Beethoven and Mozart composed here; Freud developed his theories here. It's a treasure trove of splendid architecture, astonishing art collections, and inviting cafes-and today it is yours to explore. A city tour will show you the architectural highlights of the Austrian capital as well as the legendary Belvedere Palace. Or, indulge your passion for fine art and fine food with a fascinating and memorable panoramic tour. Or, explore Jewish Vienna via our Jewish Heritage excursion. ... Read More
Wednesday - Apr 16, 2025
Day 13
Krems, Austria
You'll want to find a comfortable seat in the lounge or on the Sun Deck this afternoon as your ship cruises through the Wachau Valley. Over the eons, the Danube cut a gorge through the foothills of the Bohemian mountains, resulting in a 19-mile (30-kilometer) stretch of beautiful riverine scenery. Castle ruins dominate hilltops; Baroque church towers appear on the riverbanks, marking historic villages and splendid abbeys; and apricot orchards and vineyards cling to the rocky slopes. Some of Austria's finest white wines are produced from grapes ripening on the dry-stone terraces above the river, where grapes have been grown for 2,000 years. Your ship will dock in Krems, midway through this glorious landscape. ... Read More
Thursday - Apr 17, 2025
Day 14
Engelhartszell, Austria
Passau, Germany
Your ship cruises through a scenic highlight of the Danube early this morning, the Schlogener Schlinge-a hairpin loop in the Danube that was once very hazardous for ships and is now a lovely, serene stretch of water-and leaves Austria behind today. Your first German port of call is Passau, where three rivers meet-the Inn, the Ilz, and the Danube-and three nations almost meet: Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame, Europe's largest pipe organ, or join an invigorating riverside bike ride. ... Read More
Friday - Apr 18, 2025
Day 15
Regensburg, Germany
Bavaria's first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free Imperial City, a fact recognized by UNESCO in 2006. Today, you'll discover how the beautifully preserved medieval city coexists with a vibrant modern urban center.
Saturday - Apr 19, 2025
Day 16
Nuremberg, Germany
Onboard, come out on deck or find a window seat where you can watch the ship navigate a series of locks as it travels across the "continental divide" and through one of the modern world's greatest feats of engineering-the Main-Danube Canal. This evening, you'll have the opportunity to join a special Nights Out private tour of the Faber-Castell factory near Nuremberg. ... Read More
Sunday - Apr 20, 2025
Day 17
Nuremberg, Germany
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 17 - Sunday - Apr 20, 2025
Day 17
Bus Travel
Prague, Czech Republic
Disembark the ship early and set your sights on the "city of a hundred spires" as you transfer to Prague via motorcoach.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Apr 21, 2025
Day 18
Prague, Czech Republic
A magnet for generations of artists, writers, scientists and composers, Prague is famous for its dynamic energy and elegant ambiance (and the beers here are pretty amazing too). A thousand years of architecture, from ornate Gothic to fanciful postmodern, has been beautifully preserved here.
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Apr 22, 2025
Day 19
Prague, Czech Republic
You've experienced the best of the Danube River and Prague, sampling myriad culinary delights and exploring fascinating stops along the way. Now your journey comes to a close. If your cruise/tour includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport for your flight home. Your Uniworld adventure may be over, but we know you'll enjoy the memories you've made for years to come. ... Read More
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