Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll land at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you if you've booked their arrival transfer. They'll take you to your hotel so you can settle in and get oriented.
- Day 2
Bucharest
This is your day to explore Bucharest at your own pace. The city's center has plenty to see, from its broad avenues to local neighborhoods, and you can wander around however you like without a structured itinerary.
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 - Giurgiu
Morning brings a panoramic city tour of Bucharest, which includes the People's Palace with its communist-era architecture and design. After that you'll board a motorcoach heading to Giurgiu where your ship is waiting to depart.
Included Activities
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
Landmarks People's Palace - Day 4
Ruse
The ship arrives in Ruse, Bulgaria, a former trading hub with elegant 19th-century buildings earning it the nickname 'Little Vienna'. You can choose between a visit to Veliko Tarnovo with an authentic Bulgarian meal, or walking through Ruse and seeing the Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries.
Optional Activities
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch
- Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries
Landmarks Ivanovo Monasteries Basarbovo Monastery - Day 5
Vidin
Today docks at Vidin, a medieval river town where Baba Vida fortress dominates the landscape. You'll pick between seeing the dramatic Belogradchik rock formations or heading to a local winery for a tasting.
Optional Activities
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations 
- Day 6
Cruising the Iron Gates - Donji Milanovac - Golubac
The Danube narrows here as you cruise through the Iron Gates gorges, one of the river's most dramatic sections. You'll visit a Paleolithic archaeological site and see Golubac Castle, a 14th-century fortress, from the water. Trajan's Plaque, an ancient Roman carving on the rock face, is visible from the ship. Choose between exploring the archaeological park and castle grounds or hiking up to the Kovilovo Viewpoint.
Optional Activities
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let's Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Lepenski Vir Archaeological Site Golubac Castle Trajan's Plaque 
- Day 7
Belgrade
Belgrade appears before you, Serbia's capital with 7,000 years of history and a contemporary energy throughout. An evening concert at Kalemegdan Fortress is included. During the day you can either take a city tour visiting the Royal Palace grounds or bike around on an 'I Bike Belgrade' 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
You've reached Croatia, docking at Vukovar where the Danube and Vuka rivers meet. The countryside here shows Croatian folk traditions and rural character. Pick between a walking tour of nearby Osijek with home-hosted lunch and a museum visit, or a panoramic tour with a family restaurant meal and a trip to Eltz Manor.
Optional Activities
- Osijek Walking Tour, Home-Hosted Lunch, and Vuçedol Museum
- Osijek Panoramic Tour, Family Restaurant Lunch, and Eltz Manor
Landmarks Vuçedol Museum - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest arrives with Buda on one side of the Danube and Pest on the other, each district having its own feel. You can walk through with a local guide, take a panoramic tour with a synagogue visit, or learn about the city's communist history on a specialized tour.
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Underground Budapest
- Day 10
Budapest
While other travelers depart, you're staying longer in Budapest for another relaxed day in the city. A visit to the Unicum Distillery is on the schedule where you'll learn about this traditional Hungarian herbal liqueur and how it's made.
Included Activities
- Unicum Distillery Visit
- Day 11
Budapest - Esztergom
Another Budapest day gives you options to explore further. Take a panoramic tour that includes Castle Hill and its views, or dive into Jewish Budapest's history and cultural sites with a focused cultural walk.
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Castle Hill
- Jewish Budapest
- Day 12
Vienna
Vienna comes into view, the former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire with grand architecture and world-class museums throughout. You can either see Klimt's famous paintings at the Belvedere or explore Jewish Vienna's cultural heritage sites.
Optional Activities
- Klimt at the Belvedere
- Jewish Vienna
- House of Strauss (€90 EUR)
- Schönbrunn Palace (€90 EUR)
- Vienna Culinary Walking Tour (€70 EUR)
Landmarks Belvedere Palace - Day 13
Dürnstein
Dürnstein sits along the Danube with narrow cobblestone streets and local shops to browse. Choose between learning from the region's only saffron grower in the Wachau Valley with a tasting, or taking a tour that includes regional food samples.
Optional Activities
- Dürnstein Village and Saffron Talk
- Picture-Perfect Dürnstein with Local Treats
- Day 14
Linz
Linz, Austria's third-largest city, is known for its Linzer torte pastry and contemporary arts scene. Either explore with a local expert and visit a countryside farm family, or tour the Mauthausen Concentration Camp to understand this significant historical site.
Optional Activities
- Linz Town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit
- Mauthausen Concentration Camp
- The Taste of Salzburg (€165 EUR)
- Day 15
Engelhartszell - Passau
Early morning brings the ship through the Schlögener Schlinge, a hairpin loop where the Danube doubles back on itself. You arrive in Passau, Germany, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers converge. Bavarian river biking is included. Choose between visiting local homes, exploring a fairytale forest, meeting residents, or hiking the Ilz River path.
Included Activities
- Let's Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking
Optional Activities
- Home Hosted Visit
- Fairytale Forest Adventure
- Meet the Locals
- Ilz River Hike
- Passau Through the Lens (€60 EUR)
Landmarks Schlögener Schlinge 
- Day 16
Regensburg
Regensburg, Bavaria's first capital, earned UNESCO recognition for its preserved medieval architecture from 600 years as a Free Imperial City. Modern life sits alongside these historic buildings throughout the town center. An evening choir performance at Regensburg Cathedral is included. Pick between a walking tour or exploring Jewish Regensburg's history.
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Regensburg Cathedral Choir
Optional Activities
- Regensburg Walking Tour
- Jewish Regensburg
- Bavarian History & Beer (€65 EUR)
Landmarks Regensburg Cathedral 
- Day 17
Regensburg - Prague
You'll disembark early and transfer by motorcoach to Prague, leaving the Danube behind. The Czech Republic's capital, known as the city of a hundred spires, comes into view as you drive north toward this historic destination.
Optional Activities
- Nové Mesto Food Tour (€90 EUR)
- Day 18
Prague
Prague unfolds before you with a thousand years of architecture preserved from Gothic to postmodern styles. Artists, writers, and composers have long been drawn here, and the city still carries that creative energy. Choose between exploring the Old Town and Charles Bridge, or discovering the Old Jewish Quarter's rich history.
Optional Activities
- Prague Old Town & Charles Bridge Tour
- Prague's Old Jewish Quarter
- Terezin & Concentration Camp (€80 EUR)
Landmarks Charles Bridge Old Town Square - Day 19
Prague
After your river journey through the Danube and time in Prague, sampling regional food and seeing historic sites, you'll transfer to Prague Václav Havel Airport for your flight home. The Uniworld experience concludes, though the memories will stick with you.
