An 8-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $2,199
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: Pay tribute to the queen of Europe’s great rivers, the enchanting Danube
German poet Friedrich Hölderlin called the Danube “a refreshing, melodious river, sometimes foaming with high spirits, at other times dreaming serenely.” For many centuries, this river has been a reflection of Europe’s history—an economic lifeline, a highway to conquest, and a source of inspiration for poets and musicians. Now it is your turn to be inspired. Waltz your way along the Danube, sailing from one captivating city to the next. Visit Budapest, the beautiful “Queen of the Danube.” Spend two glorious nights in breathtaking Vienna, the “Waltz Capital of the World.” Discover the charming villages of Dürnstein and Melk, located in Austria’s lush, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley. Experience delightful Salzburg, or quaint Steyr and Gmunden—the latter of which has a breathtaking Alpine backdrop—as well as colorful Passau, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ. Discover the many UNESCO World Heritage sites on this regal journey full of centuries of intriguing history. Along the way, delve into the tastes of the region, like the Wachau Valley’s world-famous Rieslings. Who will enjoy this cruise: Those longing to discover the best of Eastern and Western Old World Europe, and those who love history, food, wine, architecture, and music. Epicurean Adventurer Program Includes: Private wine tasting at Domäne Wachau in Dürnstein | Luscious Austrian dessert-making demonstration | Special wine and food pairing dinner
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Enchanting Danube River Cruise Package Includes:
Day 1 - Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 2 - Budapest
Featured Excursion: Choice of Budapest city tour OR Budapest walking discovery with Parliament visit
Savor the beauty of both Buda and Pest, which lie on opposite sides of the Danube, with a panoramic coach tour that shows all the key highlights of this gorgeous city. Or join a walking discovery that includes a visit to the Hungarian Parliament building and Market Hall, as well as a downtown stroll along Váci Utca, the main shopping street. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
Note: Parliament may be closed for official business without prior notice. Market Hall is closed on Sundays.
Day 3 - Cruising the Danube River, Vienna
Enjoy a day of leisure onboard your floating hotel as your ship winds its way up the enchanting Danube and meanders through a series of locks, through Slovakia, and under bridges en route to the imperial city of Vienna, where you will arrive in the early evening. (BB, L, D)
Day 4 - Vienna
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit OR “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” on an exclusive waltzing discovery of Viennese daily life
Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the stately Ringstrasse—the broad thoroughfare surrounded by the many imperial buildings and monuments that give Vienna its wedding cake appearance. After your panoramic drive through the city, you will start a walking tour through the Hofburg grounds that will culminate at the magnificent Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, said to be the most beautiful library room in the world. Or choose to “See Vienna as the Viennese Do” with an intimate walking tour of Vienna’s historic center, where you’ll travel by foot and subway with the locals. Along the way, enjoy a quintessentially Viennese experience—a stop in a traditional coffee house. It was in Vienna that the Turkish secret to coffee making first entered Europe in 1685. (BB, L, D)
Day 5 - Dürnstein, cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk
Featured Excursions: Doma¨ne Wachau private wine tasting and Melk Abbey tour
Awaken in the tiny Baroque village of Du¨rnstein and visit Doma¨ne Wachau for a tasting of the famous Wachau Valley Rieslings. This award-winning, quality-oriented cooperative is deeply rooted in the Wachau region, and its members cultivate about 30% of the entire Wachau vineyard area. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of this charming village on foot.
Then cruise the vineyard-rich, UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley—one of the most beautiful river valleys in Europe, where some of Austria’s finest white wines are produced. When you arrive in Melk, you will be able to see the 900-year-old abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. You will then enjoy a guided tour of this Benedictine abbey, a breathtaking masterpiece of Baroque art and architecture, whose famous library was an inspiration for The Name of the Rose. (BB, L, D)
Day 6 - Linz (Salzburg or Gmunden/Steyr)
Featured Excursion: Choice of full-day Salzburg OR three-quarter-day Steyr and Gmunden
Today’s adventure takes you to Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Medieval town core and musical heritage. During your guided walking tour, marvel at the city’s 15th-century cathedral; stroll its famous shopping street, Getreidegasse, where you can also pass by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s childhood home; and admire the Mirabellgarten, which was featured in the beloved film The Sound of Music. If you already discovered Salzburg in the past, perhaps during Mozart’s 250th celebration a few years ago, this time you can opt for a three-quarter-day visit to Gmunden and Steyr. Quaint Gmunden will delight you with its Alpine panorama, and Steyr has one of the best-preserved Old Towns in Austria. Its lovely historic center houses the famed Bummerlhaus (“plump little dog”)—one of the finest pieces of Gothic residential architecture in Central Europe. (BB, D)
Day 7 - Passau
Featured Excursions: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Passau’s historic wealth through trade is reflected in the beauty of its Medieval merchants’ houses. The city’s Italian Baroque buildings, erected after the big fire of 1662, match the historic town center with its winding little streets and narrow alleyways. These streets will lead us to St. Stephan’s Cathedral for an organ concert on Europe’s largest pipe organ. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays.
Day 8 - Depart Passau
Disembark the ship in Passau and transfer to the Munich airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in the golden city of Prague. (CB/BB)
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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
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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.

Category 1 - 5 Staterooms: 150 sq ft
Owner Suite: 1 (300 sq ft)
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Port Charges: 126.0000
Base category: Category 5
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Fran rated this tour a 5 on 5/11/2011 1:20:14 PM and says:
"Our trip on the River Beatrice was simply wonderful! 5 Star! We are looking forward to our next one. The Junior suite was simply grand and so spacious. Service, food, staff - all 5-star, everyone was so accommodating. We are true Uniworld fans. "
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