8 days tour

Enchanting Danube (2025) (Passau To Budapest, 2025)

Enchanting Danube (2025) (Passau To Budapest, 2025)

This tour includes:

Transport

S.S. Maria Theresa

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners Captainโ€™s Welcome and Farewell Receptions Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the majestic S.S. Maria Theresa Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options Free Wi-Fi

Others

4 countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines) Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment Excursions included: - ARS Electronica Museum & Cider Farm - Melk Abbey & Gardens - Icons of Dรผrnstein - โ€œMorning with the Mastersโ€ at the Vienna Art History Museum - Vienna - Imperial City Highlights - Nights Out: Private Mozart and Strauss Concert Additional excursions to choose from: - Passau Three Rivers - Letโ€™s Go: Hike along the Ilz River - Ilz River Splash - Treasure Hunt Trek - Full-Day in Salzburg with Sound of Music - Linz town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit - Melk Abbey with Library Visit - Letโ€™s Go: Biking the Wachau - Dรผrnstein Wine Estate Visit with Tasting - Dรผrnstein Village and Saffron Talk - Magical History Tour - Schรถnbrunn Royal Experience - Bratislava - Small but Precious Walking Tour - Letโ€™s Go: Hike to Bratislava Castle - Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Franz Liszt Academy Visit - Budapest Walk with Local Treats

Guide

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Enchanting Danube (2025) (Passau To Budapest, 2025)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Passau (Embark)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Passau (Embark)

      Arrive at Munich Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Passau
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Passau

      Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one, as three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fameโ€”Europeโ€™s largest pipe organโ€”or โ€œLetโ€™s Goโ€ with an invigorating riverside hike.

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Passau Three Rivers
      - Letโ€™s Go: Hike along the Ilz River
      - Ilz River Splash
      - Treasure Hunt Trek
  • Day 3 Day 3: Linz (Salzburg)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Linz (Salzburg)

      Mozartโ€™s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Linz may be best known for its famous Linzer torte, but itโ€™s also a hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austriaโ€™s third-largest city, Linz boasts a long history of trading and textile manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps best known for its electronic arts and annual festival.

      Excursions included:
      - ARS Electronica Museum & Cider Farm

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Full-Day in Salzburg with Sound of Music
      - Linz town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit
  • Day 4 Day 4: Melk, Dรผrnstein
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Melk, Dรผrnstein

      This morning, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary baroque-style library. Later, you will head to Dรผrnstein, one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops, and maybe hike up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own). You can also opt for a tasting or learn all about the worldโ€™s costliest spice from the Wachau Valleyโ€™s only saffron grower. You have two ports of call in the incredibly scenic valley, Dรผrnstein and Melk, and an assortment of delightful ways to explore this lovely region.

      Excursions included:
      - Melk Abbey & Gardens
      - Icons of Dรผrnstein

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Melk Abbey with Library Visit
      - Letโ€™s Go: Biking the Wachau
      - Dรผrnstein Wine Estate Visit with Tasting
      - Dรผrnstein Village and Saffron Talk
  • Day 5 Day 5: Vienna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Vienna

      Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Experience the โ€œCity of Waltzesโ€ with a highlight tour of the city, as well as an expertly led tour of an extraordinary collection of art at the renowned Vienna Art History Museum.

      Excursions included:
      - โ€œMorning with the Mastersโ€ at the Vienna Art History Museum
      - Vienna - Imperial City Highlights
      - Nights Out: Private Mozart and Strauss Concert

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Magical History Tour
      - Schรถnbrunn Royal Experience
  • Day 6 Day 6: Vienna, Bratislava
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Vienna, Bratislava

      Your ship sets sail from Vienna and heads for Bratislava today. You may relax onboard all day, perhaps enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck and taking in the scenery as the ship wends its way along the Austrian Danube toward Bratislava. Although itโ€™s not a large city, Bratislava has played a leading role in the politics and culture of the region for many centuries, and it is well worth a visit. If you opt for the walking tour today, you may choose to leave the ship by bus in Vienna and start your excursion early. This would give you time for lunch on your own in town, as well as some additional free time to enjoy Bratislava after your tour ends.

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Bratislava - Small but Precious Walking Tour
      - Letโ€™s Go: Hike to Bratislava Castle
  • Day 7 Day 7: Budapest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Budapest

      Budapest is an enchanting city that presents a vibrant mix of medieval and modern.

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Franz Liszt Academy Visit
      - Budapest Walk with Local Treats
  • Day 8 Day 8: Budapest (Disembark)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Budapest (Disembark)

      Disembark the ship and transfer to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Budapest.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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