Uniworld Cruise
Budapest to Amsterdam - European Jewels
Follow in the footsteps of the adventures of days gone by as you embark on a history-steeped European journey taking you through four countries and along three great rivers where you’ll experience the jewels of Europe. From the stunning exotic beauty of Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to music-rich Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the soaring spires of Cologne’s Cathedral – there are incomparable sights on this trip you won’t want to miss. As you sail along the Rhine, you’ll find yourself transfixed like artists, composers and poets of the past, as you see fairytale castles and sloping vineyards, and hear the legends surrounding the river throughout your trip. You’ll cruise through the spectacular 106-mile Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel, en route to the beautiful Danube. Sail through Austria’s lush vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, and all along the way, you’ll discover the diverse cultural heritage and rich history of three great rivers, the Rhine, the Main and the Danube.
Who will enjoy this cruise: History buffs, architectural fans, budding photographers, and lovers of wine. Those looking for a bit of whimsy will be tickled by the fairytale villages, Hungarian folklore, and the world’s largest collection of mechanical musical instruments in Rüdesheim.
Included Features
- 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom on River Princess
- All meals onboard the ship
- 13 shore excursions with all English-speaking guides
- Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
- Exciting onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
Included Highlights
- Budapest City Tour
- Vienna City Tour
- Melk Abbey Visit
- Walking Tour & St. Stephan’s Organ Concert
- Regensburg Walking Tour
- Nuremberg City Tour
- Bamberg Walking Tour
- Würzburg Residenz & Wine Tasting
- Wertheim and Miltenberg Walking Tour
- Cologne Walking Tour with Cathedral
The Ship
136 Passenger River Princess
Itinerary
Day 1 Depart Home Gateway City to Budapest
Day 2 Arrive Budapest
Arrive at the Budapest airport and be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will escort you to the ship.
Day 3 Budapest
Budapest is a vibrant mix of East and West, and medieval and modern. Made up of two parts—Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands—it is divided by the Danube and is an architectural dream. Your city tour features the famous Chain Bridge, the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion, and UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district.
Day 4 Cruising the Danube
Enjoy a day of leisure on the ship as we make our way to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes.”
Day 5 Vienna
During your panoramic overview of Austria’s capital city, travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding buildings give off a distinctive imperial air. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married. And then stroll pass Figaro House another former Mozart home before enjoying some free time.
Day 6 Cruising the Wachau Valley and Melk
Depart Vienna on a scenic cruise through the lush vineyard-rich Wachau Valley on your way to Melk, site of the 900-year-old abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. Your guided tour of the abbey will reveal a splendid example of Baroque art and architecture.
Day 7 Passau
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital. *Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays.
Day 8 Regensburg
An unspoiled gem, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remnants. On your tour, you’ll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century, and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge, spanning the Danube, bringing commerce to the city.
Day 9 Nuremberg
Today’s tour takes you though Nuremberg, an archetypal German Medieval city enriched by defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. As we leave Nuremberg and head toward Bamberg, you’ll learn about the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel which allows ships to sail from Amsterdam to the Black Sea.
Day 10 Bamberg
Stroll through Bamberg with your guide Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consisting of a rare collection of more than 1000 buildings that have been extensively preserved in their original historical form.
Day 11 Würzburg
You’ll visit Germany’s most pristine example of Baroque architecture, the great Würzburg Residenz, dating from 1744. Your tour will be capped off with a winetasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the Residenz cellar.
Day 12 Wertheim and Miltenberg
Our morning walking tour of Wertheim introduces us to a local tradition, glass blowing, on our visit to the glass museum. During the afternoon, cruise the meandering Main River before exploring quaint Miltenberg with your local guide. See the half-timbered houses that give the town its fairytale feel, along with the Crooked House and the famous Royal Inn.
Day 13 Miltenberg (Heidelberg
Heidelberg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour of Heidelberg takes you to the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town.
Day 14 Rüdesheim and Cruising Rhine
Depart the ship and board a mini-train for the trip to Siegfried’s Museum, where one of the world’s best collections of mechanical musical instruments is housed. During the afternoon, we’ll cruise the Rhine to Cologne.
Day 15 Cologne
Today’s walking tour takes you through the narrow streets of Old Town, passing by tiny squares and little churches as you make your way to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral—from every angle, it is a work of art.
Day 16 Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Amsterdam for your flight home.
Cost of This Trip
14 Night trip
The least expensive cabin costs:
$233 per person per night in low season and
$312 pp pn in high season
The most expensive stateroom costs:
$387 pp pn in low season and
$466 pp pn in high season
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