Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you. From there, you get transferred to the ship if your package includes the group transfer or if you've arranged a private one beforehand.
Landmarks Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest's waiting for you with guided tour options covering both the Buda and Pest sides of the Danube. One of Europe's largest Christmas Markets is here, and it's been running as a tradition for around a thousand years, so there's plenty to see and do.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest City Tour with Christmas Market
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
Landmarks Budapest Christmas Market - Day 3
Danube River to Bratislava
Your ship heads down the Danube to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital. A local expert shares the city's history with you, and then you'll check out the Christmas Market. This market is relatively newer, starting back in 1993, and you get an included evening visit to wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Bratislava Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Bratislava Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Life beyond the Iron Curtain
Landmarks Bratislava Christmas Market 
- Day 4
Vienna
Vienna's art, architecture, and classical music heritage are on the agenda. You get VIP access to an impressive art collection, and you'll choose between two included excursions. If you're interested, Schönbrunn Palace and the House of Strauss are available for extra fees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- "Morning with the Masters" at the Vienna Art History Museum & Christmas Markets
- "Taste of Christmas" Vienna Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace with Christmas Market
- House of Strauss
Landmarks Vienna Art History Museum 
- Day 5
Krems - Melk
This thousand-year-old town and its surrounding UNESCO World Heritage valley become your focus for the day. The Melk Village Stroll is included, and then you pick either a Dürnstein village trip with wine tasting and an organ concert, or you head to Krems instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Melk Village Stroll
Optional Activities
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
- Krems Town Visit
Landmarks Melk Dürnstein Krems 
- Day 6
Linz to Salzburg
Your ship docks at Linz, a modern city with history running through it on the Danube. From there you travel to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace in an alpine region. You'll choose between a full-day walking tour with the Christmas Market or a Linz experience that includes time at a cider farm.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-Day Salzburg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Linz Town & Country: Cider Farm Visit and Christmas Markets
Landmarks Salzburg Christmas Market Salzburg Cathedral 
- Day 7
Passau
Passau is where you stop next, a city where three rivers meet near three countries' borders. After a guided walk through town, you'll visit the Christmas Market on the cathedral square, which has over 70 stalls selling miniature houses, blown-glass ornaments, and sweets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passau Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Bavarian Winter Walk
Landmarks Passau Christmas Market Passau Cathedral 
- Day 8
Passau
You disembark the ship in Passau and prepare for your journey home. If your cruise includes group departure transfer or you've booked a private transfer, you'll head to Munich Airport for your flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Munich Airport 
