ULTIMATE EUROPEAN JOURNEY

• Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• 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.

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• Enjoy the luxury of a full day in the “Venice of the North,” starting with a delightful tour of the Straat Museum.
• Afterwards, explore the city’s canals by boat.

Choose between:

• STRAAT Museum & Canal Cruise OR Refugee Canal Cruise

• Enjoy a delightful tour of Cologne’s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its stunning Renaissance façade.
• Wander through the historical center and take in its charming atmosphere and narrow alleyways flanked by old houses.
• No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll also have ample free time to explore the city on your own.

Featured Excursion:

• Cologne Walking Tour

• Experience the most spectacular scenery on the Rhine this morning as you cruise past the famous Middle Rhine Valley.
• Later, experience Germany’s fabled Rheingau in one of two ways today.
• Take in spectacular views of the region’s famous vineyards from the perspective of an aerial cable car, or venture within an atmospheric medieval monastery and taste the Rieslings made on site.
• Like many cities along the Rhine, Rüdesheim has a lengthy history that stretches back to Roman times.
• These days, the town is best known for its narrow avenue of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse and its impressive Niederwald Monument.

Choose between:

• Rüdesheim Wine Village and Panoramas of Niederwald Monument (mid May through October) OR Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery Tour with Riesling Tasting

• Vibrant Frankfurt, often referred to as the “Mainhattan” of Europe, boasts world-class museums, soaring skyscrapers, cozy wine taverns and lovely parks.
• Choose a brief tour that gives you an overview of this major European financial and trade center.
• Alternatively, visit romantic Heidelberg and its Renaissance castle.

Choose between:

• Heidelberg Castle Visit OR Heidelberg School Visit OR Frankfurt Walking Tour with Local Treats

• After today, you may never eat a pretzel again without thinking of the town of Wertheim.
• You’ll meet one of Germany’s best pretzel makers, as well as the owner of a historic wine estate.
• If you’re more in the mood for a scenic bike ride, you are welcome to do that instead.

Choose between:

• Wertheim Walk with Local Treats OR Let’s Go: Wertheim Bicycle Tour

• Your ship will dock in the charming Franconian town of Würzburg, where you can visit the extraordinary Würzburg Residence, one of the most opulent baroque palaces in Europe.

Featured Excursion:

• Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens

• Step into a fairytale version of the Middle Ages in Rothenburg and visit a medieval castle that’s been described as a miniature Versailles.
• Spend a relaxing day onboard as your ship wends its way along the Main River between Würzburg and Bamberg.
• It’s something of a truism to say that this route takes you from wine to beer, and you’ll see the transition as you sail past the vineyard-covered slopes around Würzburg toward Bavaria’s famous beer-brewing center, Bamberg.
• Along the way, you’ll pass delightful little villages and romantic castle ruins, drift under lovely old bridges, and have plenty of time to observe the fascinating variety of vessels plying the river, from heavily loaded barges to jaunty little pleasure craft.

Featured Excursion:

• Fairytale Rothenburg

Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):

• Active Rothenburg Walk the Ramparts

• Your floating boutique hotel takes you to Bamberg today, a well-preserved town that offers a fascinating glimpse of medieval times.
• Explore the city on foot or opt to head deeper into the Franconian countryside to experience an authentic slice of rural life—including a tractor ride.
• You’ll spend the rest of the day on the peaceful Main River, cruising past quiet Franconian hamlets and picturesque countryside. It’s the perfect time to indulge in the many comforts of your luxury ship while watching some of Europe’s loveliest scenery glide by.

Choose between:

• Bamberg Walking Tour OR Franconian Village Day

Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):

• Bamberg Beer Experience

• Head up to the top deck or find a seat with a good view—you won’t want to miss seeing the ship navigate its way through a marvel of modern engineering, the Main-Danube Canal.
• Arrive in the archetypal medieval German city of Nuremberg.
• You’ll choose between two memorable ways of exploring this exceptional city.
• You can join a tour of a secret Nazi art bunker hidden underground, or you can accompany a local expert to the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Nazi Party Rally Grounds—the actual site of the Nazi Party rallies.

Choose between:

• Nuremberg City Walk & Art Bunker Visit OR Nuremberg City Tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center Visits

• Bavaria’s first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free Imperial City, a fact recognized by UNESCO in 2006.
• Today, you’ll discover how the beautifully preserved medieval city coexists with a vibrant modern urban center.

Choose between:

• Regensburg Walking Tour OR “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit

• Located at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn, and Ilz— Passau is well known for its ornate baroque cathedral.
• Today, the city is unusually well preserved, having been spared the brunt of Allied bombing during WWII, as you’ll see on your walking tour.

Choose between:

• Passau Walking Tour OR Let’s Go: Bicycle Ride along the Inn River

• Named for its white church, Weissenkirchen may very well be the prettiest village in the Wachau Valley.
• A local expert will show you around and introduce you to some regional delicacies, including a wine tasting.
• Prefer to go for baroque? Visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinarily opulent library. Later, you can stretch your legs with a vineyard hike.

Featured Excursion:

• Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike

Choose between:

• Melk Abbey with Library Visits OR Weissenkirchen Village with Wine Tasting

Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):

• Private Mozart and Strauss Concert

• Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries).
• Begin your day at the Vienna Art History Museum, then embark on a tour of the city’s imperial highlights.
• A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Featured Excursion:

• “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum
• Vienna – Imperial City Highlights

Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):

• Schönbrunn Palace

• Called the “Queen of the Danube,” in part because of the way the city hugs the banks of the river, Budapest is an enchanting city that vibrantly mixes East and West, medieval and modern.
• Made up of two parts— Buda (the hills) and Pest (the flatlands)—and divided by the Danube, Hungary’s capital presents an array of architectural styles that reveal its long and varied history.
• You’ll have two enticing ways to experience the city—a panoramic guided tour aboard a motorcoach with a visit to the Parliament, or discover the Budapest that locals love on a special walking tour of the city’s most important landmarks.

Choose between:

• Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit OR Budapest Walk with Local Treats.

Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):

• Jewish Budapest

• Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through your marvelous holiday.
• Enjoy a day of leisure exploring beautiful and historic Budapest.

Featured Excursion:

• Unicum Distillery Visit

• Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure.
• Explore this dynamic and multifaceted city with your choice of excursions—you can see it from a local’s perspective on our walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour.
• In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Choose between:

• Budapest Communist Tour OR Budapest panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit

• Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple, delicious local rustic food.

Choose between:

• Vučedol Culture Museum and Lunch at a Family Restaurant OR Vučedol Culture Museum and Home Hosted Lunch

• Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe’s oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city’s vibrant modern-day present.

Featured Excursion:

• Nights Out: Serbian National Museum & Concert

Choose between:

• Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace OR Let’s Go: “I Bike Belgrade” Tour

• Head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress.
• All along the way, history lines the banks of the river.
• Keep an eye out for Trajan’s Plaque, which the ancient Romans erected to commemorate the road they anchored in the steep cliffs above the water, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks.

Featured Excursion:

• Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle

• Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests.
• It’s your base for an unusual excursion today—a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Or you can indulge in a tasting at a local winery.

Choose between:

• Belogradchik Red Rock Valley OR Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting

• Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
• In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Choose between:

• Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch OR Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries

• This morning, you’ll disembark the ship in Giurgiu and drive through the countryside to Bucharest, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People’s Palace.
• Tonight, you’ll relax in the comfort of a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, Romania’s capital and its cultural and economic center.

Featured Excursion:

• Bucharest Communist Tour with People’s Palace

• Get to know the bustling heart of Romania’s capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.

Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):

• The Ceausescu Mansion – A Dictator’s Private Home
• Snagov Palace with Vlad the Impaler’s Tomb

• Check out of your hotel this morning.
•  If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport for your flight home.