An 8-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $2,149
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: Discover a multitude of architectural gems, UNESCO World Heritage sites, breathtaking countryside, and culinary delights Relax as you sail the majestic Danube on an unforgettable journey from Vienna to Nuremberg. Celebrate the astounding beauty and variety of architectural styles to be found in just one region—and often in a single building. Discover the imposing 900-year-old Baroque Melk Abbey; the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley; and Old Town Regensburg, the largest intact Medieval town in Europe. Waltz through imperial Vienna, home to some of Europe’s finest music, art, and architecture. Explore Passau with its Italian-Baroque flair, and delight in a cathedral organ concert. Walk through the Medieval walled town of Nuremberg, where you will encounter fascinating fortifications. And take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest before visiting Theresienthal, one of the world’s leading handmade crystal glass manufacturers. At the start and end of your journey, take advantage of “Choice Is Yours” excursions that let you “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” on an intimate tour of Viennese daily life or take a WWII historical tour in Nuremberg. Along the way, savor the flavors of the region, from Vienna’s pastries and distinctive coffee to the delicate, apricot-scented wines of the Wachau Valley. Who will enjoy this cruise: Connoisseurs of wine and great food. Music lovers, art aficionados, nature lovers, and history buffs will all find something splendid along the Danube.To order books related to this itinerary, please click here. |
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Danube Discovery River Cruise Package Includes:
Day 1 - Nuremberg
Arrive at the Nuremberg airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 2 - Roth (Nuremberg), cruising the Main-Danube Canal
Featured Excursions: Choice of Nuremberg city tour OR visit Nuremberg WWII historical tour with Documentation Center visit
Nuremberg is an archetypal Medieval German
city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings.
Birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and famous for its pocket watches, the
city also held the astounding War Crimes Trials after WWII. Discover Nuremberg's most celebrated sights during a panoramic tour. Or turn back the pages
of history with a guided tour of the city’s most important WWII sites,
including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds,
the actual site of the Nazi party rallies and home to the permanent
exhibition “Fascination and Terror.” You’ll also visit the newly opened
Nuremberg Trials Memoriam which includes Courtroom 600, venue of the
Nuremberg Trials that were so instrumental in forging our current
ideals of international criminal law. In the afternoon, enjoy cruising the most scenic parts of the Main-Danube Canal, a marvel
of modern engineering. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.
Day 3 - Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Regensburg, one of the finest Medieval towns in Europe, captures 2,000
years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the
12th-century Stone Bridge and the towering Gothic cathedral. Your
walking tour takes you past the architectural treasures of Old Town as
well as the Cathedral of St. Peter, which boasts magnificent 14th-century
stained glass windows. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant
mix of art and culture in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)
Day 4 - Deggendorf (Theresienthal), Passau
Featured Excursion: Exclusive Bavarian Forest horse-drawn carriage ride and Theresienthal visit
After enjoying an exclusive scenic horse-drawn carriage ride through an
authentic village in the Bavarian Forest and enjoying homebaked bread
fresh from the oven, you will head for the world-famous glass
manufacturer, Theresienthal. Here you will experience the fine art of
crystal glassmaking firsthand during a workshop where you will learn
all the various steps involved, as well as the extraordinary history of
Theresienthal, once the purveyor of the finest crystal to the royal
houses of Europe and the Russian czars. Spend your afternoon taking a
scenic stroll or bike ride along the Danube and through the small town
of Deggendorf. (BB, L, D)
Day 5 - Passau
Featured Excursions: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on top of
quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town on
your guided walking tour. Then visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to
Europe’s largest pipe organ, to hear a magnificent organ recital. (BB,
L, D)
Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, 2012, or on Sundays.
Day 6 - Melk, cruising the Wachau Valley
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
Today you’ll tour Melk’s 900-year-old
Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture
situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The views from the
terrace are spectacular, but the splendid frescos, marble, and gilded
plaster work of its interior will be the true highlight of your visit.
Then cruise the scenic, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a UNESCO
World Heritage cultural landscape and one of the most
beautiful river valleys in Europe. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Day 7 - Vienna
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit OR exclusive “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” on a waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life
There can be no exploration of the Danube without a visit to Vienna,
a city both steeped in history and on the cusp of current
trends. Your panoramic city tour showcases all the imperial Habsburg
grandeur of the stately Ringstrasse, taking you past the Rathaus (City
Hall), Parliament, the Hofburg (Imperial Palace), and the State Opera,
among other sights. Leaving the motorcoach, you will start a walking
tour through the Hofburg grounds, culminating at the magnificent
Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, which is said to
be the most beautiful library room in the world. For a more intimate
look at this stunning city, “See Vienna as the Viennese Do,” walking and
riding the subway to discover the daily life of the Viennese in the
historic town center. Top off your tour with a stop at a traditional
Viennese coffee house. (BB, L, D)
Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.
Day 8 - Depart Vienna
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in exquisite Vienna. (CB/BB)
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Approximately 151 sq ft
Riverview Staterooms have wide picture windows, two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed, ample closet space, private bathroom with shower, as well as a sitting area with vanity, drawer space, and seating. All staterooms have their own thermostat controlled air-conditioning, telephone, flat-screen television, private safe, plush linens and towels, comfy bathrobes, and hair dryer.
Approximately 214 sq ft
Suites have floor-to-ceiling picture windows, two twin beds that convert to a queen-sized bed, ample closet space, private bathroom with shower, as well as a living area with vanity, drawer space, and sofa. All staterooms have their own thermostat controlled air-conditioning, telephone, flat-screen television, private safe, plush linens and towels, comfy bathrobes, and hair dryer.
Approximately 151 sq ft
Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the Rhine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
Suite: approximately 214 sq ft
Port Charges: 126.0000
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