Tour Ultimate European Journey (2025) (Bucharest To Amsterdam, 20

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients 24 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 22 dinners 2 Captain’s Welcome and 2 Captain’s Farewell Receptions 2 Welcome and 2 Farewell Gala Dinners Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water

Accommodation

21-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the imperial River Princess or stunning River Duchess 2 nights in Bucharest at The Marmorosch Bucharest hotel (or similar) with breakfast 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

Transport

River Duchess or River Princess

Others

8 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, the Netherlands 9 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: - Bucharest Communist Tour with People’s Palace - Nights Out: Serbian History with Private Concert - Unicum Distillery Visit - Nights Out: Private House of Strauss Visit & Concert - Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike - Fairytale Rothenburg - Cologne Walking Tour Additional excursions to choose from: - Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch - Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries - Belogradchik Red Rock Valley - Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting - Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle - Let’s Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike - Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace - Let’s Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour - Vučedol Culture Museum and Lunch at a Family Restaurant - Osijek Walking Tour and Home-Hosted Lunch with Eltz Manor Visit - Budapest Communist Tour - Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit - Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit - Budapest Walk with Local Treats - Imperial City Highlights with Hofburg Palace Visit - Mythos Mozart & Imperial City Highlights - Weissenkirchen Village Walk with Wine Tasting - Melk Abbey with Library Visit - Passau Walking Tour - Let’s Go: Bicycle Ride along the Inn River - Regensburg Walking Tour - “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit - Nuremberg City Tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center Visit - Nuremberg City Walk & Art Bunker Visit - Bamberg Walking Tour - Franconian Village Day - Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens - Würzburg Wine Cellar - Wertheim Walk with Local Treats - Let’s Go: Wertheim Bicycle Tour - Heidelberg Castle Visit - Heidelberg School Visit - Frankfurt Walking Tour with Local Treats - The Rüdesheim Mini-Train - Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery Tour with Riesling Tasting

Guide

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

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Day 1 Day 1: Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Bucharest

Arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. If your cruise/tour 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 hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Bucharest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Bucharest

Get to know the bustling heart of Romania’s capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
Day 3 Day 3: Bucharest, Transfer To Giurgiu (Embark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bucharest, Transfer To Giurgiu (Embark)

Bucharest is a fascinating combination of Communist grandiosity, elegant French-influenced 19th-century buildings and surprising survivors dating from the 1500s. Today in Bucharest you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People’s Palace. Later, you’ll travel via motorcoach to Giurgiu, where your ship awaits.

Excursions included:
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People’s Palace
Day 4 Day 4: Ruse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ruse

Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch
- Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries
Day 5 Day 5: Vidin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Vidin

Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests. It’s your base for an unusual excursion today—a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Or you can indulge in a tasting at a local winery.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
Day 6 Day 6: Cruising The Iron Gates, Donji Milanovac, Golubac
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cruising The Iron Gates, Donji Milanovac, Golubac

Today’s main attraction will be the spectacular scenery along the Danube, as you cruise a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. Later, head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress. All along the way, history lines the banks of the river. Keep an eye out for Trajan’s Plaque, which the ancient Romans erected to commemorate the road they anchored in the steep cliffs above the water, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let’s Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
Day 7 Day 7: Belgrade
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Belgrade

Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe’s oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city’s vibrant modern-day present.

Excursions included:
- Nights Out: Serbian History with Private Concert

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace
- Let’s Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour
Day 8 Day 8: Vukovar, Batina, Mohács
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vukovar, Batina, Mohács

Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple, delicious local rustic food. You’ll dock in Vukovar, Croatia’s biggest port, at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka rivers.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Vučedol Culture Museum and Lunch at a Family Restaurant
- Osijek Walking Tour and Home-Hosted Lunch with Eltz Manor Visit
Day 9 Day 9: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Budapest

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic and multifaceted city with your choice of excursions—you can see it from a local’s perspective on our walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary’s capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
Day 10 Day 10: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Budapest

Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through your marvelous holiday. Enjoy a day of leisure exploring beautiful and historic Budapest.

Excursions included:
- Unicum Distillery Visit
Day 11 Day 11: Budapest
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Budapest

Called the “Queen of the Danube,” in part because of the way the city hugs the banks of the river, Budapest is an enchanting city that vibrantly mixes East and West, medieval and modern. Made up of two parts— Buda (the hills) and Pest (the flatlands)—and divided by the Danube, Hungary’s capital presents an array of architectural styles that reveal its long and varied history. You’ll have two enticing ways to experience the city—a panoramic guided tour aboard a motorcoach with a visit to the Parliament, or discover the Budapest that locals love on a special walking tour of the city’s most important landmarks.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
Day 12 Day 12: Cruising The Danube River, Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Cruising The Danube River, Vienna

Today is your day to relax onboard, enjoying the luxuries of your river cruise ship while soaking in the spectacular scenery all around you as your ship heads for Vienna. Come up to the Sun Deck to admire the city’s landmarks strung along the riverbanks. This evening enjoy a night out with a private Johann Strauss experience.

Excursions included:
- Nights Out: Private House of Strauss Visit & Concert
Day 13 Day 13: Vienna
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Vienna

Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Embark on a tour of the city’s imperial highlights and a visit to Hofburg Palace or a visit to an interactive multimedia experience featuring the work of Mozart.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Imperial City Highlights with Hofburg Palace Visit
- Mythos Mozart & Imperial City Highlights
Day 14 Day 14: Cruising The Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen (Melk)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Cruising The Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen (Melk)

Awaken to the spectacular scenery of the Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful stretches of river landscape in all of Europe. Named for its white church, Weissenkirchen may very well be the prettiest village in the Wachau Valley. A local expert will show you around and introduce you to some regional delicacies, including a wine tasting. Prefer to go for baroque? Visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinarily opulent library. Later, you can stretch your legs with a vineyard hike.

Excursions included:
- Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Weissenkirchen Village Walk with Wine Tasting
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
Day 15 Day 15: Passau
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Passau

Just before reaching Passau, the ship will pass through the famous Schlögener Schlinge—a “gooseneck” or hairpin turn in the Danube. Located at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn, and Ilz— Passau is well known for its ornate baroque cathedral. Today, the city is unusually well preserved, having been spared the brunt of Allied bombing during WWII, as you’ll see on your walking tour.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Passau Walking Tour
- Let’s Go: Bicycle Ride along the Inn River
Day 16 Day 16: Regensburg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Regensburg

Bavaria’s first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free Imperial City, a fact recognized by UNESCO in 2006. Today, you’ll discover how the beautifully preserved medieval city coexists with a vibrant modern urban center.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Regensburg Walking Tour
- “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit
Day 17 Day 17: Nuremberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 17: Nuremberg

Arrive in the archetypal medieval German city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg is justifiably famous for its gingerbread and pocket watches, and it was also the site of some key moments in 20th-century history. You’ll choose between two memorable ways of exploring this exceptional city. You can join a tour of a secret Nazi art bunker hidden underground, or you can accompany a local expert to the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Nazi Party Rally Grounds—the actual site of the Nazi Party rallies.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Nuremberg City Tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center Visit
- Nuremberg City Walk & Art Bunker Visit
Day 18 Day 18: Bamberg
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 18: Bamberg

Your floating boutique hotel takes you to Bamberg today, a well-preserved town that offers a fascinating glimpse of medieval times. Explore the city on foot or opt to head deeper into the Franconian countryside to experience an authentic slice of rural life—including a tractor ride. Like Rome, the city is built on seven hills—but in Bamberg, a church tops each one.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Bamberg Walking Tour
- Franconian Village Day
Day 19 Day 19: Würzburg (Rothenburg)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 19: Würzburg (Rothenburg)

Your ship will dock in the charming Franconian town of Würzburg, where you can visit the extraordinary Würzburg Residence, one of the most opulent baroque palaces in Europe.

Excursions included:
- Fairytale Rothenburg

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens
- Würzburg Wine Cellar
Day 20 Day 20: Wertheim
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 20: Wertheim

After today, you may never eat a pretzel again without thinking of the town of Wertheim. You’ll meet one of Germany’s best pretzel makers, as well as the owner of a historic wine estate. If you’re more in the mood for a scenic bike ride, you are welcome to do that as well.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Wertheim Walk with Local Treats
- Let’s Go: Wertheim Bicycle Tour
Day 21 Day 21: Frankfurt (Heidelberg)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 21: Frankfurt (Heidelberg)

Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe due to its profusion of bankers and soaring skyscrapers, which coexist with the city’s traditional Old Town architecture. Choose a brief tour that gives you an overview of this major European financial and trade center. Alternatively, visit romantic Heidelberg and its Renaissance castle.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Heidelberg Castle Visit
- Heidelberg School Visit
- Frankfurt Walking Tour with Local Treats
Day 22 Day 22: Rüdesheim
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 22: Rüdesheim

Experience Germany’s fabled Rheingau in one of two ways today. Take in spectacular views of the region from the Rüdesheim mini-train, or venture within an atmospheric medieval monastery and taste the Rieslings made on site. The town is best known for its narrow avenue of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse. Experience the most spectacular scenery on the Rhine later in the afternoon as you cruise past the famous Middle Rhine Valley.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- The Rüdesheim Mini-Train
- Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery Tour with Riesling Tasting
Day 23 Day 23: Cologne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 23: Cologne

Enjoy a delightful tour of Cologne’s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its stunning Renaissance façade. Wander through the historical center and take in its charming atmosphere and narrow alleyways flanked by old houses. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll also have ample free time to explore the city on your own.

Excursions included:
- Cologne Walking Tour
Day 24 Day 24: Amsterdam (Disembark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 24: Amsterdam (Disembark)

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home.

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate European Journey (2025) (Bucharest To Amsterdam, 20

Day 1: Bucharest

Day 2: Bucharest

Day 3: Bucharest, Transfer To Giurgiu (Embark)

Day 4: Ruse

Day 5: Vidin

Day 6: Cruising The Iron Gates, Donji Milanovac, Golubac

Day 7: Belgrade

Day 8: Vukovar, Batina, Mohács

Day 9: Budapest

Day 10: Budapest

Day 11: Budapest

Day 12: Cruising The Danube River, Vienna

Day 13: Vienna

Day 14: Cruising The Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen (Melk)

Day 15: Passau

Day 16: Regensburg

Day 17: Nuremberg

Day 18: Bamberg

Day 19: Würzburg (Rothenburg)

Day 20: Wertheim

Day 21: Frankfurt (Heidelberg)

Day 22: Rüdesheim

Day 23: Cologne

Day 24: Amsterdam (Disembark)

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