Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport where a Uniworld representative will meet you. If you've booked an arrival transfer, they'll take you directly to your hotel. This is your chance to settle in and get your bearings after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- The Ceausescu Mansion - a Dictator's private home (€60)
- Snagov Palace with Vlad the Impaler's tomb (€80)
- Bucharest Foodie Tour (€110)
- Day 2
Bucharest
This day is yours to explore Bucharest on your own schedule. The capital moves at its own pace, so take time to walk around, check out neighborhoods, and get a feel for Romania's largest city without any structured activities.
Optional Activities
- The Ceausescu Mansion - a Dictator's private home (€60 EUR)
- Snagov Palace with Vlad the Impaler's tomb (€80 EUR)
- Bucharest Foodie Tour (€110 EUR)
- Day 3
Bucharest to Giurgiu
A panoramic city tour shows you Bucharest's mix of Communist-era buildings, 19th-century French-influenced architecture, and older medieval structures. You'll visit the People's Palace during the tour, then travel by motorcoach to Giurgiu where your river ship is docked and waiting.
Included Activities
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
Landmarks People's Palace - Day 4
Ruse
The ship pulls into Ruse, Bulgaria's main Danube port, nicknamed 'Little Vienna' for its elegant 19th-century mansions. You can choose between a tour exploring medieval Veliko Tarnovo and the village of Arbanassi with an authentic Bulgarian lunch, or walk through Ruse with visits to Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries.
Optional Activities
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch
- Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Ivanovo Monastery Basarbovo Monastery 
- Day 5
Vidin
You dock in Vidin, a medieval port town on the Danube. The day gives you options: either see the striking Belogradchik rock formations, or head to a local winery for a tasting experience.
Optional Activities
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks Baba Vida Belogradchik Rock Formations 
- Day 6
Iron Gates - Donji Milanovac - Golubac
Today involves cruising through the Iron Gates gorges where dramatic cliffs rise up as the Danube cuts through. A stop includes a Paleolithic site and the well-preserved 14th-century Golubac Castle. You can either explore the archaeological park and fortress, or take a scenic hike to a viewpoint.
Optional Activities
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let's Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
Landmarks Iron Gates Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park Golubac Castle Trajan's Plaque - Day 7
Belgrade
Belgrade awaits, one of Europe's oldest cities where ancient history and modern energy blend together. During the evening, there's a concert at Kalemegdan Fortress. Earlier, choose between a city tour visiting the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace, or rent bikes for a local tour.
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Kalemegdan Fortress Concert
Optional Activities
- Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace
- Let's Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour
- Skardarlija Bohemian Street & Truffle Tasting (€110 EUR)
Landmarks Kalemegdan Fortress 
- Day 8
Ilok - Aljmas
Croatia arrives as the ship docks in Vukovar where the Danube meets the Vuka River. This resilient country is known for countryside, folk traditions, and rustic food. Pick between a walking tour with home-hosted lunch and museum visit, or a panoramic tour that includes lunch at a family restaurant and a manor visit.
Optional Activities
- Osijek Walking Tour, Home-Hosted Lunch, and Vučedol Museum
- Osijek Panoramic Tour, Family Restaurant Lunch, and Eltz Manor
Landmarks Vučedol Museum 
- Day 9
Budapest
Budapest comes into view with Buda and Pest facing each other across the Danube, each with its own character. Explore this dynamic city through a local's perspective on foot, cover more ground with a panoramic tour, or discover the city's underground history.
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Underground Budapest
- Day 10
Budapest
Take a leisurely day in Budapest exploring the city at a relaxed pace. One highlight is a visit to the Unicum Distillery where you'll learn about this traditional Hungarian spirit and how it's made.
Included Activities
- Unicum Distillery Visit
- Day 11
Budapest
Budapest reveals itself as a blend of East and West, medieval and modern. Buda sits in the hills while Pest spreads across the flatlands, separated by the Danube. Either take a panoramic motorcoach tour with a Parliament visit, or walk through the city to find landmarks locals actually love.
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
- Jewish Budapest (€100 EUR)
Landmarks Hungarian Parliament Building - Day 12
Danube River to Vienna
The ship heads toward Vienna as you relax onboard. Spend time on the Sun Deck soaking in the riverside scenery and enjoying the cruise's amenities. Later, settle in for a private Johann Strauss concert in the evening.
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Private Johann Strauss Experience
- Day 13
Vienna
Vienna's imperial history and culture are on the agenda. Choose between touring the Hofburg Palace to experience imperial grandeur, or diving into an interactive multimedia experience about Mozart's life and compositions.
Optional Activities
- Imperial City Highlights with Hofburg Palace Visit
- Mythos Mozart & Imperial City Highlights
- Vienna Culinary Walking Tour (€70 EUR)
Landmarks Hofburg Palace - Day 14
Wachau Valley - Weissenkirchen - Melk
Wake up to the Wachau Valley, one of Europe's most beautiful river landscapes. Start with a vineyard hike, then either explore Weissenkirchen village with a local guide and wine tasting, or visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey with its ornate baroque library.
Included Activities
- Let's Go: Vineyard Hike
Optional Activities
- Weissenkirchen Village Walk with Wine Tasting
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
Landmarks Melk Abbey Weissenkirchen - Day 15
Passau
The ship passes through the Schlögener Schlinge, a famous hairpin turn in the Danube, before arriving in Passau where three rivers meet. Explore the baroque cathedral and medieval character. Choose between a walking tour or a bike ride along the Inn River.
Optional Activities
- Passau Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Bicycle Ride along the Inn River
- Taste of Bavaria (€60 EUR)
Landmarks Passau Cathedral - Day 16
Regensburg
Regensburg, Bavaria's first capital, earned UNESCO World Heritage status for its 600 years as a Free Imperial City. The medieval center coexists with a vibrant modern city. Either walk through it yourself or visit a farm learning about hops and beer production.
Optional Activities
- Regensburg Walking Tour
- "From Hops Field to Beer Stein" Farm Visit
Landmarks Regensburg - Day 17
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is famous for gingerbread and pocket watches, and the city's medieval character is unmistakable. Pick between touring a secret Nazi art bunker hidden underground, or taking a guided tour with a local expert visiting key World War II sites including the Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
Optional Activities
- Nuremberg City Tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center Visit
- Nuremberg City Walk & Art Bunker Visit
Landmarks Nazi Party Rally Grounds - Day 18
Bamberg
Bamberg is a well-preserved medieval town offering authentic glimpses into that era. Like Rome, it sits on seven hills with churches on each. Walk through the city or head into the Franconian countryside for a rural experience including a tractor ride.
Optional Activities
- Bamberg Walking Tour
- Franconian Village Day
Landmarks Bamberg 
- Day 19
Würzburg - Rothenburg
Docking in Würzburg opens access to the fairytale town of Rothenburg. You can tour the extraordinary Würzburg Residence, one of Europe's most opulent baroque palaces with its court gardens, or experience a traditional wine cellar in Würzburg itself.
Included Activities
- Fairytale Rothenburg
Optional Activities
- Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens
- Würzburg Wine Cellar
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg - Day 20
Wertheim
Wertheim offers a chance to meet one of Germany's best pretzel makers and the owner of a historic wine estate. If that doesn't appeal, a scenic hike through the countryside is available instead.
Optional Activities
- Wertheim Walk with Local Treats
- Let's Go: Wertheim Hike
Landmarks Wertheim - Day 21
Frankfurt - Heidelberg
Choose between Frankfurt, called 'Mainhattan' for its bankers and skyscrapers mixed with traditional Old Town architecture, or head to romantic Heidelberg to see its Renaissance castle.
Optional Activities
- Frankfurt Walking Tour with Local Treats
- Heidelberg Castle Visit
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 22
Rüdesheim
Germany's Rheingau region appears two ways. Either ride a mini-train for views of Rüdesheim, or explore an atmospheric medieval monastery and taste its regional Rieslings. The town's Drosselgasse is a narrow avenue packed with shops and wine bars. Later, cruise past the spectacular Middle Rhine Valley scenery.
Optional Activities
- The Rüdesheim Mini-Train
- Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery Tour with Riesling Tasting
Landmarks Abbey Eberbach - Day 23
Cologne
Cologne's charming Old Town still has three medieval gates standing. The old city hall features a striking Renaissance facade, and narrow alleyways with historic houses wind throughout. You'll have ample free time to wander on your own.
Included Activities
- Cologne Walking Tour
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 24
Amsterdam
After leaving the ship in Amsterdam, you'll head to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol if you arranged a departure transfer. From there, you can catch your flight home or continue exploring the city depending on your plans.
