Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll land at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and meet your Uniworld representative if you've booked the arrival transfer. From there, they'll take you directly to the ship so you can settle in and start your trip.
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
Landmarks Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 
- Day 2
Budapest
Budapest calls for exploration, so you have options. Take a motorcoach tour with a stop at Parliament if you want the guided experience, or walk around on your own to find local spots that catch your interest. The city splits across the Danube with distinct character on each side.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
Landmarks Hungarian Parliament Building - Day 3
Budapest to Vienna
The ship heads toward Vienna while you relax on deck. Watch the river landscape unfold from the Sun Deck as landmarks pass by. This evening brings a private Johann Strauss performance onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Private Johann Strauss Experience
- Day 4
Vienna
Vienna has so much to offer. You can visit Hofburg Palace for the imperial history or dive into Mozart's life with an interactive multimedia experience. Either way, you'll see why this city matters for art and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Imperial City Highlights with Hofburg Palace Visit
- Mythos Mozart & Imperial City Highlights
Landmarks Hofburg Palace - Day 5
Wachau Valley - Weissenkirchen / Melk
The Wachau Valley appears in morning views, and you choose your path. Head to Weissenkirchen for wine tasting in a gorgeous village, or tour Melk Abbey's 900-year history and opulent library. Optional vineyard hikes happen later if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Let's Go: Vineyard Hike
Optional Activities
- Weissenkirchen Village Walk with Wine Tasting
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
Landmarks Melk Abbey - Day 6
Passau
After the ship navigates the famous hairpin turn at Schlögener Schlinge, you arrive in Passau where three rivers meet. Walk through this well-preserved baroque city or bike along the Inn River for a different perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Passau Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Bicycle Ride along the Inn River
Landmarks Passau Cathedral 
- Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg shows you Bavaria's medieval side. This UNESCO-recognized city was a Free Imperial City for 600 years and balances old architecture with modern life. Choose a walking tour or visit a farm to learn about regional beer traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Regensburg Walking Tour
- "From Hops Field to Beer Stein" Farm Visit
- Day 8
Nuremberg
Nuremberg has stories to tell. You can explore an underground Nazi art bunker or take a guided WWII tour of sites like the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. The city's also known for gingerbread and pocket watches if you want lighter shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 9
Bamberg
Bamberg's medieval layout sits on seven hills like Rome, each with a church on top. Walk through town yourself or head into the Franconian countryside for a tractor ride and rural experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bamberg Walking Tour
- Franconian Village Day
- Day 10
Würzburg - Rothenburg
Würzburg offers the opulent Würzburg Residence, one of Europe's most impressive baroque palaces, or you can explore wine cellars instead. The included Rothenburg excursion lets you see that storybook medieval town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Fairytale Rothenburg
Optional Activities
- Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens
- Würzburg Wine Cellar
Landmarks Würzburg Residence Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Day 11
Wertheim
In Wertheim, meet a renowned pretzel maker and a historic wine estate owner to learn local traditions. If you'd rather be active, a scenic hike works as an alternative.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Wertheim Walk with Local Treats
- Let's Go: Wertheim Hike
- Day 12
Frankfurt - Heidelberg
Frankfurt earned the nickname 'Mainhattan' for its mix of banker buildings and skyscrapers alongside traditional Old Town. Take a city tour or venture out to Heidelberg to see its Renaissance castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Heidelberg Castle Visit
- Frankfurt Walking Tour with Local Treats
Landmarks Heidelberg Castle - Day 13
Rüdesheim
The Rheingau region unfolds through a mini-train ride with views, or explore a medieval monastery to taste local Rieslings. Later, the ship cruises the Middle Rhine Valley. The town's Drosselgasse has shops and wine bars to check out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- The Rüdesheim Mini-Train
- Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery Tour with Riesling Tasting
Landmarks Abbey Eberbach - Day 14
Cologne
Cologne's Old Town tour covers the three medieval gates and Renaissance city hall. Wander the narrow alleyways to absorb the historical atmosphere, then explore on your own for whatever catches your eye.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cologne Walking Tour
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral 
- Day 15
Amsterdam
After disembarking in Amsterdam, your Uniworld transfer will pick you up and drive you to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. If you've arranged this service, it's all coordinated so you can head straight to departures.
Landmarks Amsterdam Airport Schiphol 
