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Budapest to Amsterdam (see below for Amsterdam - Budapest)
| DAY 1: |
Depart Home Gateway City to Budapest |
| DAY 2: |
Budapest (embark) |
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Arrive at Budapest Airport where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D) |
| DAY 3: |
Budapest |
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Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour |
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The “Queen of the Danube” city tour features the famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the stunning Parliament Building and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner) |
| DAY 4: |
Danube Cruising |
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Enjoy a day of leisure on the ship as we make our way to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes.” (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 5: |
Vienna |
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Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Schönbrunn Palace, and/or enjoy an evening of Mozart and Strauss |
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During your panoramic overview of Austria’s capital city, travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding buildings evoke a distinctive imperial air. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 6: |
Scenic Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk |
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Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey visit |
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Depart Vienna on a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO?World Heritage Site, en route to Melk. When you arrive at Melk, you’ll be greeted by the 900-year-old abbey high atop the cliffs of the Danube. Your tour of the abbey will reveal beautiful baroque art and architecture. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 7: |
Passau |
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Featured Excursion: Walking Tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert |
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Irresistible Optional Tour: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum or go cycling along the Inn River |
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Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the Old Town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital. (BB, L, D) Note: Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays. The Bavarian Heritage Village Tour may be replaced with alternate tour in early spring or late autumn. |
| DAY 8: |
Regensburg |
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Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour |
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Your walking tour of Regensburg explores the architectural treasures of Old Town. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 9: |
Nuremberg, Cruising the Main-Danube Canal |
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Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour |
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Today’s tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and guarded by its impressive castle. In the afternoon, sail the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 10: |
Bamberg |
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Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour |
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Stroll through the World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide, and see the unique town hall, the imperial Cathedral, and the fisherman’s village known as “Little Venice.” (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 11: |
Würzburg |
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Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz and wine tasting |
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You’ll visit Germany’s great Würzburg Residenz, a baroque palace declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll end the tour with a tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz Wine Cellar. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 12: |
Wertheim, Miltenberg |
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Featured Excursion: Wertheim and Miltenberg walking tour |
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Charming Wertheim sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Join your guide on a tour of this medieval gem. During the afternoon, cruise to Miltenberg, a fairy tale town with a Crooked House and a famous Royal Inn. (BB, L, D) |
| DAY 13: |
Miltenberg (Heidelberg) |
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Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg |
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Heidelberg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour takes you to the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. (BB, D) |
| DAY 14: |
Rüdesheim, Cruising the Romantic Rhine |
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Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald |
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You’ll take a gondola to the Niederwald Monument where you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rüdesheim and the vineyards of the Rheingau. During the afternoon, you’ll cruise by the scenic highlights of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) |
| DAY 15: |
Cologne |
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Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit |
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Our walking tour takes you to the beloved landmark Cologne Cathedral—from every angle a masterwork of gothic art, which took over 600 years to be finished. (BB, L, D) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible. |
| DAY 16: |
Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to airport |
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Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam. |
Amsterdam to Budapest
| DAY 1: |
Depart Home Gateway City to Amsterdam |
| DAY 2: |
Amsterdam (embark) |
| DAY 3: |
Cologne |
| DAY 4: |
Cruising the Romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim |
| DAY 5: |
Rüdesheim (Heidelberg) |
| DAY 6: |
Miltenberg, Wertheim |
| DAY 7: |
Würzburg |
| DAY 8: |
Würzburg |
| DAY 9: |
Bamberg |
| DAY 10: |
Nuremberg, Cruising the Main-Danube Canal |
| DAY 11: |
Regensburg |
| DAY 12: |
Passau |
| DAY 13: |
Melk, Scenic Cruising the Wachau Valley, Vienna |
| DAY 14: |
Vienna |
| DAY 15: |
Budapest |
| DAY 16: |
Budapest (disembark), transfer to airport |
Departures
| Departure Date |
Departing From |
Cruise
From† |
Ship Name |
| Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 |
Budapest |
$5,099 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 |
Amsterdam |
$5,099 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Sep 26, 2009 |
Budapest |
$4,999 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Oct 10, 2009 |
Amsterdam |
$4,699 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 |
Budapest |
$4,299 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Apr 24, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,199 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, May 8, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,699 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, May 22, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,699 |
River Empress |
| Sunday, May 23, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,699 |
River Queen |
| Saturday, Jun 5, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,699 |
River Empress |
| Sunday, Jun 6, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,699 |
River Queen |
| Saturday, Jun 19, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,699 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Jul 3, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,599 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Jul 17, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,599 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Jul 31, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,599 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,599 |
River Queen |
| Saturday, Aug 14, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,599 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,599 |
River Queen |
| Saturday, Aug 28, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,899 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Sep 11, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,999 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Sep 25, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,699 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Oct 9, 2010 |
Amsterdam |
$4,699 |
River Empress |
| Saturday, Oct 23, 2010 |
Budapest |
$4,199 |
River Empress |
Prices exclude additional port charges of $196 and a cruise fuel surcharge, and are per person, cruise-only, based on double occupancy. Other restrictions may apply. Click here for more information.
To upgrade to a higher category, add per person the following prices below:
| Category 4 |
$275 |
| Category 3 |
$825 |
| Category 2 |
$1,025 |
| Category |
$1,375 |
| Suite |
$2,375 |
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