Danube Holiday Markets (Budapest to Passau)
A 9-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $1,899
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| Tour Length: | 9 Days | |
| Countries Visited: | Austria, Central Europe, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia | |
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Cities Visited: Four countries-Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany-await your arrival for one unique, festive party after another. From the large Christmas Markets of Vienna to the more intimate Christmas Markets of Bratislava, Passau, and Salzburg-each combines timeless traditions with elegant pageantry. |
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• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
• 7 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
• Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• Captivating onboard local entertainment
• Signature lecture: “The Sound of Christmas Music”
• An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
• All transfers on arrival and departure days (Please see transfer guidelines in the Terms and Conditions)
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the majestic River Beatrice
• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
• 7 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
• Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• Captivating onboard local entertainment
• Signature lecture: “The Sound of Christmas Music”
• An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
• All transfers on arrival and departure days (Please see transfer guidelines in the Terms and Conditions)
Day 2: Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 3: Budapest
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour and Christmas Market
Explore Budapest, an enchanting city often referred to as the “Queen of the Danube.” Made up of two parts-Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands-the city is divided by the Danube. It's an architectural dream, which you'll discover on your city tour. You'll visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Castle Hill district, you'll see dramatic vistas from the 19th-century Fisherman's Bastion, and you'll cross the famous Chain Bridge, an early 19th-century bridge that was the first to connect Buda with Pest. And in the center of it all is the Christmas Market, where you'll get to shop for traditional Hungarian wares and delightful treats like apricot brandy and cinnamon-spiced gingerbread. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Day 4: Bratislava
Featured Excursion: Bratislava city tour and Christmas Market
The heart and soul of Slovakia, Bratislava is full of surprises, many of which you'll discover on your city tour. While Bratislava's very first Christmas Market was only established in 1993, the Slovakians have quickly embraced the holiday traditions of their Austrian and Hungarian neighbors with stalls filled with folk handicrafts from the region. (BB, L, D)
Day 5: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour with Christmas Market, and Mozart and Strauss concert
This regal city becomes even more dazzling during the holidays. It's a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems, many of which you will see during your panoramic city tour of Vienna. You'll travel the stately Ringstrasse and see St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782. Afterward, you'll walk with your tour guides to two Christmas Markets. Austria's most famous Christmas Market, with over 140 wooden huts, is set in front of City Hall. Macaroons with nutmeg and rum balls are treats you won't want to miss. You'll also visit a smaller but no less charming Christmas Market at Freyung Square, which has taken place every winter since 1772. Later in the evening, you'll celebrate the spirit of Mozart's musical genius in one of Vienna's well-known concert halls. (BB, L, D)
Day 6: Krems, cruising the scenic Wachau Valley
Featured Excursion: Benedictine Göttweig Abbey with organ recital
You'll visit the beautiful Göttweig Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has a spectacular location on a prominent hill on the eastern edge of the world famous Wachau Valley. While at the abbey, you'll be treated to a special organ recital. After lunch, depart Krems and enjoy a scenic cruise through the heart of the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley with its abruptly rising hills, nestling Baroque villages, and ancient monuments. (BB, L, D) Note: Organ concert may take place in different location if the Göttweig Abbey visit falls on a Catholic holiday.
Day 7: Linz (Salzburg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Salzburg with walking tour
Become acquainted with magical Salzburg on your walking tour of the Old Town and its magnificent cathedral, which was inspired by St. Peter's Cathedral at the Vatican. In the afternoon, visit Salzburg's Christmas Market, located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and around the venerable cathedral. (BB, D)
Day 8: Passau
Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour, Christmas Market, and gingerbread-making and floral-decorating demonstrations
Your guided walk starts in the Medieval section of Passau and takes you past St. Stephan's Cathedral, the New Residence,and Town Hall, to the confluence of the three rivers that converge in Passau. At Passau's Christmas Market, set against the glorious backdrop of St. Stephan's Cathedral, you'll find unique crafts including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. And as an added treat, you'll see both a gingerbread-making and a floral-decorating demonstration. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Day 9: Depart Passau
Disembark the ship in Passau and transfer to the airport in Munich for your flight home, or extend your stay in the beautiful city of Munich.
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River Beatrice
2010 Cruise Critic's Editor's Pick for Best New River Ship.
River Beatrice features French balconies in 80% of her staterooms, more Junior Suites than any comparable ship, and the magnificent Owner’s Suite. Entered service in 2009; 410’ x 37.5’; 80 staterooms; 160-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 7-night cruises through Germany, Austria, and Hungary on the Enchanting Danube.
It’s only befitting that Europe’s enchanting Danube with her glorious
international jewels—Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” Vienna, the
“City of Waltzes,” and Bratislava, the “Coronation City of
Kings,”—welcomes another jewel to her sparkling collection – this time
in the way of Uniworld’s new, ultra-luxurious River Beatrice.
River Beatrice
began her inaugural season in March 2009 along the Enchanting Danube,
and evokes the essence of this inspirational region being she possess
grace, refinement, and is simply the most deluxe and comfortable ship
to ever sail any European river.
Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image
Category 1 - 5 Cabin
Category 1 - 5 Staterooms: 150 sq ft
- Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom and suites: have made-to-order English Savoir beds, draped in fine linens. Those on the Rhine and Danube decks have French balconies
- Stateroom and suite amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryers, safe individual thermostat for air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and a well appointed bathroom stocked with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
Owner Suite
Owner Suite: 1 (300 sq ft)
- Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom and suites: have made-to-order English Savoir beds, draped in fine linens. Those on the Rhine and Danube decks have French balconies
- Stateroom and suite amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryers, safe individual thermostat for air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and a well appointed bathroom stocked with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
- All suites have additional amenities with Butler service, including: packing and unpacking assistance, free laundry, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate, slippers, flat-screen TVs with private DVD, coffee machine, refrigerator, shoe shine service, bottle of wine upon arrival, and a special evening of dinner in the captain's lounge
- The owner's suite offers extra benefits: entertainment system, three flat-screen TVs with satellite, and paintings by English artist Paul Maze. The bathroom has a separate rain shower and tub, a secluded toilet and bidet area, and towl warmer
- Beautiful panoramic main lounge with full-service bar; Captain's lounge with full bar; elegant restaurant; sun deck with 3 sun tents; and chess and shuffleboard; fitness room; massage room; gift boutique; guest laundry; and elevator
- 2 complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bars, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- 24-hour reception service
- Wireless Internet access in public areas
Suite
Suite: (225 sq ft)
- Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom and suites: have made-to-order English Savoir beds, draped in fine linens. Those on the Rhine and Danube decks have French balconies
- Stateroom and suite amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryers, safe individual thermostat for air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and a well appointed bathroom stocked with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
- All suites have additional amenities with Butler service, including: packing and unpacking assistance, free laundry, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate, slippers, flat-screen TVs with private DVD, coffee machine, refrigerator, shoe shine service, bottle of wine upon arrival, and a special evening of dinner in the captain's lounge
Ship Facts:
- Inagurated: 2009
- Length: 410 ft (125 m)
- Width: 37.5 ft (11.40 m)
- Decks: 3
- Staterooms: 80
- Passenger Capacity: 160
- Voltage: 220v
- Onboard Currency: Euro
Ship Amenities:
Facilities onboard the majestic River Beatrice:
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have made-to-order English Savoirrâ„ beds, draped in fine linens. Those on the Rhine and Danube decks have French balconies
Stateroom and suite amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heating, direct dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and well appointed bathroom stocked with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
- All suites have additional amenities with special Butler service, including: packing and unpacking assistance, free laundry service, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate, slippers, flat-screen TVs with private DVD, coffee machine, refrigerator, shoe shine service, bottle of wine upon arrival, and a special evening of dinner in the captain's lounge
- Cabin Size: Standard Cat. 1 - 5 approximately 150 sq. ft.
Suites: 15 (14 Suites + 1 Owner's Suite)
Suite Size: Suites approximately 225 sq. ft., Owner's Suite approximately 300 sq. ft.
Please note, in the Owner's Suite (# 400), and the two other Junior Suites (# 402 and # 405) beds cannot be separated.
Window Size: Danube and Rhine Deck (includes French balconies) = 5.25 ft. (1.6 m) x 1.3 ft. (0.40 m.); Moselle Deck (Cat. 4 - 5) = 6.5 ft. (2 m.) x 5.9 ft. (1.8 m.); Danube Deck (Cat. 2 - 3) = 6.5 ft. (2 m.) x 5.9 ft (1.8 m.); Rhine Deck (Cat. 1) = 6.5 ft. (2 m.) x 5.9 ft. (1.8 m.)
- The owner's suite offers extra benefits: entertainment system, three flat-screen TVs with satellite, and paintings by English artist Paul Maze. The bathroom has a separate rain shower and tub, a secluded toilet and bidet area, and towel warmer
- Beautiful panoramic main lounge with full-service bar; Captain's lounge with full bar; elegant restaurant; sun deck with 3 sun tents, and chess and shuffleboard; fitness room; massage room; gift boutique; guest laundry; and elevator
- 2 complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bars, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- 24-hour reception service
- Wireless Internet access in public areas
- Gym on-board
- Laundry Service Available
- Open Seating at the Restaurant
- Library
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Pay in full at time of booking by April 30, 2010 to SAVE up to $900 per couple ($450 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)
Danube Holiday Markets (2010)
Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)
European Holiday Markets (2010)
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Pay in full at time of booking by April 30, 2010 to SAVE up to $600 per couple ($300 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.
This offer is available on the following itineraries:
Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)
Danube Holiday Markets (2010)
Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)
European Holiday Markets (2010)
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Offer is available on the Paris & Normandy cruise as well as Castles Along the Rhine itinerary.
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