A 15-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $4,849
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: Experience the true jewels of European history, culture, art, and architecture
Embark on a history-steeped, perfectly paced European journey that takes you through four countries—Hungary, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands—along three great rivers—the Danube, Main, and Rhine—and to countless UNESCO World Heritage sites. From stunning Budapest to music-rich Vienna to the soaring spires of Cologne Cathedral—you will encounter the many incomparable sights of Europe. Sail through Austria’s lush Wachau Valley and taste the famous wines of the region. Cruise through the 106-mile-long Main-Danube Canal, en route from the enchanting Danube to the meandering Main River. Travel the Rhine, where you will see fairytale castles and hear about the river’s legends. Step back in time as you walk through Medieval cities like Regensburg, Nuremberg, and Bamberg. Savor all the majestic beauty and mystique as you discover the many jewels of Europe. Who will enjoy this cruise: Architecture fans will be enthralled by a grand collection of Medieval, Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance buildings. Art lovers can choose an art historian-led tour of Vienna, including its world-renowned picture gallery, the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Photographers can capture an endless parade of scenic beauty. Epicurean Adventurer Program Includes: Würzburg wine tasting | Topfenstrudel-baking demonstration and tasting | Special wine and food pairing dinner To order books related to this itinerary, please click here. |
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European Jewels River Cruise Package Includes:
Day 1 - Amsterdam
Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 2 - Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour with Cologne Cathedral visit
Visit Cologne’s beloved Gothic Cathedral—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Gala)
Note: No tours are allowed inside the Cathedral on Sundays or Catholic holidays.
Day 3 - Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument
In the morning, cruise the UNESCO World Heritage- designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Then take a scenic gondola ride above the vineyards of Rüdesheim to the
Niederwald Monument. (BB, L, D)
Day 4 - Offenbach (Heidelberg or Aschaffenburg)
Featured Excursion: Choice of full-day Heidelberg OR half-day Aschaffenburg
Visit Heidelberg, home to the most beautiful Renaissance castle ruins
in Europe. Or choose a walking tour of Aschaffenburg and visit
Pompeianum, King Ludwig I of Bavaria’s perfect replica of a Roman
villa, located on the grounds of Castle Johannisburg. (BB, L, D)
Note: Lunch is not included with Heidelberg tour.
Day 5 - Cruising the Main River, Wertheim
Featured Excursion: Wertheim walking tour
Spend the morning meandering up the Main to Medieval Wertheim, where your guided stroll will introduce you to the
town's castle and half-timbered houses, along with the laid-back life of a
German small town. (BB, L, D)
Day 6 - Cruising the Main River, Würzburg
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit and wine tasting
Enjoy more scenic sailing in the morning before arriving in Würzburg. Then visit the magnificent Würzburg Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. End the tour
with a tasting of Franconian wines in the historic Residenz cellar.
(BB, L, D)
Day 7 - Cruising the Main River
Enjoy an entire day at leisure aboard your floating luxury hotel, which provides the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the splendid scenery that lines the tranquil Main River. (BB, L, D)
Day 8 - Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg city tour
Wander through the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg. Like Rome, the city was built on seven hills—but in Bamberg a church sits atop each hill. (BB, L, D)
Day 9 - Nuremberg, cruising the Main-Danube Canal
Featured Excursions: Choice of Nuremberg panoramic city tour OR Nuremberg WWII historical tour with Documentation Center
Explore Nuremberg, an archetypal Medieval German city, and learn
about its WWII history during your panoramic city tour. Or turn back the
pages of history with a tour of the city’s most important WWII sites,
including the enormous Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
You’ll also visit the Nuremberg Trials Memoriam including Courtroom
600. In the afternoon, sail through the three highest locks of the impressive Main-Danube Canal. (BB, L, D)
Note: Courtroom 600 is an active court. Visitors will only be permitted to see the courtroom during trial breaks.
Day 10 - Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Discover one of Germany’s unspoiled Medieval gems and marvel at the
architectural treasures of Old Town, including the 12th-century Stone
Bridge. (BB, L, D)
Day 11 - Passau, cruising the Danube River
Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and organ concert
Explore charming Old Town Passau on foot and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral for an organ recital. Then enjoy scenic cruising along the delightful Danube. (BB, L, D)
Note: Concert not available before May 2, after October 31, or on Sundays.
Day 12 - Melk, cruising the Wachau Valley, Vienna
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
Start your morning with a tour
of Melk’s 900-year-old Benedictine abbey, a masterpiece of Baroque art and
architecture that is situated high atop the Danube. Then revel in the awesome beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Wachau Valley as your ship cruises toward Vienna. (BB, L, D)
Day 13 - Vienna
Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour and National Library visit OR exclusive “Vienna, City of Arts” tour
Capture Vienna’s imperial history during a tour that takes you along
the stately Ringstrasse, and then visit the beautiful Austrian National
Library. Or opt to explore “Vienna, City of Arts”; stand in awe at the
Belvedere and enjoy an exclusive art historian-guided tour of the
Museum of Fine Arts. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the Library.
Day 14 - Budapest
Featured Excursion: Choice of Budapest city tour OR Budapest walking discovery with Parliament visit
Savor the beauty of Buda and Pest on opposite sides of the Danube with
a panoramic coach tour that shows all the key highlights of this
gorgeous city. Or join a Parliament tour that includes a short city
stroll and a visit to the Hungarian Parliament building. (BB, L, D)
Note: Parliament may be closed for official business without prior notice.
Day 15 - Depart Budapest
Transfer to Budapest Ferihegy International Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in beautiful Budapest. (CB/BB)
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5/20/2012 - 6/4/2012 |
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Facilities onboard River Empress:
Facilities onboard River Queen:
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Category 1 - 5 Staterooms: approximately 214 sq ft
Suite: approximately 214 sq ft
Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom: approximately 151 sq ft
Suite: approximately 215 sq ft
Port Charges: 252.0000
Base category: Category 5
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