GRAND CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S
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Description
Overview
Celebrate the holidays and welcome the New Year in incredible style across 3 countries.
You’ll sail through Germany, Austria, and Hungary along the shimmering Danube and past incredible sights on this unique itinerary. Explore charming old-world villages and Gothic cathedrals and escape the hurry and hassle of the holidays as you relax onboard a luxurious ship and cruise through the ravishing landscapes of the Danube.
Celebrate Christmas Eve in medieval Regensburg and ring in the New Year in Vienna. Shop the stalls of the Nuremberg Christmas Market, famous for its gingerbread. Wander through locations from The Sound of Music in beautiful Salzburg and then warm up with rum-laced coffee.
The mighty Danube takes you through three nations decked in all their holiday finery at this most delightful time of year.
Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Included/Excluded
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
- 9 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of Nordic walking sticks
- 12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the majestic S.S. Beatrice
- 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 option
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
- 3 countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary
- 6 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
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture
Itinerary
Day 1: Nuremberg (Embark)
- Arrive at Nuremberg Airport.
- If your cruise 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 ship.
Note: For Arrival, Departure and Transfer details, please visit Uniworld.com/transfers. For Port Location details, please visit Uniworld.com/ports.
Day 2: Nuremberg
- You could not ask for a more perfect place to begin a celebration of the holiday season than Nuremberg.
- The historic Old Town is an archetypal German medieval city and is home to a world-renowned gingerbread called lebkuchen.
Featured Excursion:
- Nuremberg City Tour with Christmas Market
Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):
- Nuremberg WWII Historical Tour
Day 3: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Regensburg
- Spend a leisurely day onboard as you cruise along a marvel of modern engineering, the 106-mile-long Main-Danube Canal.
- Tonight, celebrate Christmas Eve in the enchanting town of Regensburg, known for its stunningly preserved medieval quarter.
Day 4: Regensburg
- The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms and captivating architectural style.
- Check out the best and brightest cultural sights and plunge into the town’s ancient past.
Featured Excursion:
- Regensburg Walking Tour
Day 5: Cruising The Danube River, Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
- Take some time today to explore the beautifully expansive and heavily wooded Bavarian Forest.
- As the largest continuous forested region in Europe, there’s plenty to uncover—like unspoiled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and idyllic atmosphere.
Featured Excursion:
- Bavarian Forest Adventure
Day 6: Cruising The Danube River, Passau
- Located at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is a lovely place to take a stroll with a local expert who will regale you with stories about the town’s colorful (and ancient) past.
Featured Excursion:
- Passau Walking Tour
Day 7: Linz (Salzburg)
- Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland.
- You definitely chose the perfect time of year to explore this refined and much-loved city.
- If you’re a fan of “The Sound of Music,” all the better—you will recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town.
Choose between:
- Full-Day Salzburg OR Linz Walking Tour with Linzertorte
Day 8: Cruising The Wachau Valley, Dürnstein
- After a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, we’ll reach the village of Dürnstein.
- Walk along the cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and maybe take a quick jaunt up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own).
Featured Excursion:
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
- Private Visit to Stetteldorf Castle
Day 9: Vienna
- Vienna is a city steeped in history, music, and elegant architecture.
- Mozart, Austria’s most famous citizen, was at the height of his creative powers when he lived here, writing perhaps his best-known works, including “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Don Giovanni,” and “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.”
Featured Excursion:
- “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum
- Private Mozart and Strauss Concert
Choose between:
- Vienna – Imperial City Highlights OR Vienna’s Historic Trails and Local Treats
Day 10: Vienna
- Begin the day with a visit to a palace that pays tribute to the taste and wealth of the Habsburg emperors, spend some time exploring Vienna on your own, and then ring in the New Year in style.
Featured Excursion:
- Schönbrunn Palace with Puppet Theatre
Day 11: Vienna, Cruising The Danube River
- After enjoying some extra free time to explore Vienna on your own, relax onboard as the ship cruises to Budapest.
- You have the morning at leisure. You could relax onboard or ramble through glorious Vienna.
This evening, celebrate the new year with a festive Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner, and join us in the lounge after for a night of music and dancing.
Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):
- New Year’s Concert at Gartenpalais Liechtenstein
Day 12: Budapest
- Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure.
- You’ll get a taste of this dynamic capital with a city tour that will show you all the highlights.
Featured Excursion:
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit
Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):
- Hungarian Wines
Day 13: Budapest (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 the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home.
Price
PRICE IS SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
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Remarks
The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
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