aItinerary
Budapest to Amsterdam (see below for Amsterdam - Budapest)
DAY 1:
Budapest (embark)
Arrive at Budapest Airport where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 2:
Budapest
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour
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 3:
Danube Cruising
Enjoy a day of leisure on the ship as we make our way to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes.” (BB, L, D)
DAY 4:
Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Schönbrunn Palace, and/or enjoy an evening of Mozart and Strauss
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 5:
Scenic Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey visit
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 6:
Passau
Featured Excursion: Walking Tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Irresistible Optional Tour: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum or go cycling along the Inn River
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 7:
Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
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 8:
Nuremberg, Cruising the Main-Danube Canal
Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
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 9:
Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
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 10:
Würzburg
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz and wine tasting
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 11:
Wertheim, Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Wertheim and Miltenberg walking tour
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 12:
Miltenberg (Heidelberg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg
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 13:
Rüdesheim, Cruising the Romantic Rhine
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald
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 14:
Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
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 15:
Amsterdam (disembark),
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam.
Departures
Departure Date
Departing From
Cruise
From†
Ship Name
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
Prices Include:Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last day in a double cabin with shower and toilets, welcome drink, wine with dinner, entertainment, 13 shore excursions fully hosted by English speaking guides, and the assistance of our hostess on board.
Prices Do Not Include: Additional drinks, insurance nor gratuities.
For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
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