Ultimate European Journey
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Discover the best of Europe on one grand journey from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
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Discover the best of Europe on one grand journey from the North Sea to the Black Sea.
Prepare for the cruise of a lifetime as you travel the length of Europe through eight nations, exploring wonders of the Old World and the New, the East and the West.
Sail the romantic Rhine, the serene Main and the captivating Danube, witnessing dazzling natural beauty and incomparable architectural feats. Visit no fewer than five capital cities (Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest) and a dozen towns and villages, with time to explore each. Enjoy numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the castle-dotted Upper Middle Rhine Valley and the magnificent Cologne Cathedral.
From Amsterdam to Bucharest, you’ll visit the best of Europe with its spectacular architecture and stunning history on this truly remarkable journey.
Package Inclusions:
Your Exclusive Uniworld Fly, Cruise & Stay package includes:
- Return economy class flights from Sydney to Bucharest, returning from Amsterdam
- 2 nights accommodation in Bucharest including breakfast
- 21 night Uniworld River Cruise on the stunning S.S. Beatrice from Giurgiu to Amsterdam
- 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 options
- Included dining & beverages
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 24 breakfasts, 19 lunches, and 22 dinners
- 2 Captain’s Welcome and 2 Captain's Farewell receptions
- 2 Welcome and 2 Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks & mineral water - Included excursions
- 21 days of excursions (as per itinerary), all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Let's Go” and “Village Day” programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks - Included experiences
- 8 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, the Netherlands
- 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days^
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Cultural enrichment, including Signature Lectures - Free Wi-Fi onboard
- 2 night accommodation in Amsterdam including breakfast
Highlights: Visit 8 countries | 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites | Bucharest | Ruse| Vidin | Iron Gates 83-mile-long scenic gorges | Golubac | Belgrade | Batina | Budapest | Vienna | Weissenkirchen | Passau | Regensburg | Nuremberg | Bamberg | Würzburg (Rothenburg) | Werthem | Frankfurt (Heidelberg) | Rüdesheim | Amsterdam
Featured Excursions:
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace : Discover Bucharest and visit colossal People's Palace
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle : One of the largest and most significant prehistoric archeological sites from the Stone Age and visit one ot he best preserved medieval fortresses in Europe - Golubac Castle.
- Serbian National Museum & Concert : Join Uniworld a private after-hours visit to the National Museum of Serbia. After exploring the museum, sit for a special quartet performance.
- Unicum Distillery Visit : Learn more about Doctor Zwack and the Unicum brand and take a sip of history on this exclusive distillery tour. This experience is truly one of a kind and sure to delight the mind as well as the palate.
- Let's Go: Vineyard Hike : Join a group on a hike up through the vineyards and enjoy expansive views over the river valley.
- Fairytale Rothenburg or Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens
- Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery Tour with Riesling Tasting
- Cologne Walking Tour - Discover the largest city on the Rhine.
- Amsterdam Refugee Canal Cruise : listen to story from refugee guide that highlight the remarkable contribution of immigrants to Amsterdam over the centuries and more!
Masterpiece Collection (Optional Experience) :
- Jewish Budapest
- Schönbrunn Palace After Hour Visit
- Polders and Windmills
Upgrade Options
Want to make your trip even more enjoyable?Deluxe Room package from $15,899 per person
French Balcony package from $17,799 per person
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French Balcony package from $17,799 per person
Looking for business class?
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Itinerary
Day 1-26
14 JUL 2025 Sydney to Bucharest, RomaniaYour magical trip starts when you arrive in Bucharest, head to your luxury accommodation and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
15 JUL 2025 Bucharest, Romania
Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
16 JUL 2025 Bucharest, transfer to Giurgiu (Embark)
Bucharest is a fascinating combination of Communist grandiosity, elegant French-influenced 19th-century buildings and surprising survivors dating from the 1500s. Today in Bucharest you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People’s Palace. Later, you'll travel via motorcoach to Giurgiu, where your ship awaits.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
17 JUL 2025 Ruse, Bulgaria
Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
18 JUL 2025 Vidin, Bulgaria
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.
19 JUL 2025 Cruising the Iron Gates, Donji Milanovac, Golubac , Serbia
Today’s main attraction will be the spectacular scenery along the Danube, as you cruise a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. Later, 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.
Unwind onboard as you cruise the breathtaking Iron Gates, an 83-mile-long (134-kilometer-long) stretch of scenic gorges that were cut through the Carpathian and Balkan mountains over eons by the Danube River. These gorges, which act as a natural border between Serbia and Romania, are among the most dramatic and beautiful sights in all of Europe. This was one of the swiftest and most dangerous stretches of the river before two dams were built: Iron Gate I and Iron Gate II. Construction on the dams began in 1964 and took 20 years to complete; they have dramatically altered the area’s landscape, raising the water level by 114 feet (35 meters) and drowning several islands and villages.
Nights Out: Serbian National Museum & Concert
21 JUL 2025 Vukovar, Batina, Mohács , Croatia
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. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary’s capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Unicum Distillery Visit
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.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Nights Out: House of Strauss Visit & Concert
Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike
Just before reaching Passau, the ship will pass through the famous Schlögener Schlinge—a “gooseneck” or hairpin turn in the Danube. 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.
Arrive in the archetypal medieval German city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg is justifiably famous for its gingerbread and pocket watches, and it was also the site of some key moments in 20th-century history. 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.
Onboard: This morning, 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. A formidable set of locks, 16 in all, lifts your ship to the crest of the European “continental divide.”
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. Like Rome, the city is built on seven hills—but in Bamberg, a church tops each one.
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.
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.
Fairytale Rothenburg
02 AUG 2025 Wertheim
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 as well.
03 AUG 2025 Frankfurt (Heidelberg)
Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe due to its profusion of bankers and soaring skyscrapers, which coexist with the city’s traditional Old Town architecture. 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.
04 AUG 2025 Rüdesheim
Experience Germany’s fabled Rheingau in one of two ways today. Take in spectacular views of the region from the Rüdesheim mini-train, or venture within an atmospheric medieval monastery and taste the Rieslings made on site. The town is best known for its narrow avenue of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse. Experience the most spectacular scenery on the Rhine later in the afternoon as you cruise past the famous Middle Rhine Valley.
05 AUG 2025 Cologne
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.
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Cologne Walking Tour
06 AUG 2025 Amsterdam ( Disembark)
Disembark the ship. Make your own way to the accommodation, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure
0 7AUG 2025 Amsterdam
Discover Amsterdam at your own leisure
08 AUG 2025 Amsterdam - Sydney, Australia
Transfer to Amsterdam airport for your return flight, bring home with lots of unforgettable experiences.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions apply: All prices are quoted in Australian dollars, based on per person double occupancy unless stated otherwise, and inclusive of all taxes and discounts. All prices & itineraries are current as at 22 July 2024 & subject to change without notice. Prices are subject to change due to availability, currency fluctuations, dynamic pricing, fuel price, and tax increases. Price includes any stated bonus nights, upgrades & package savings, if applicable. All passports, visas, travel permits, and vaccinations are the responsibility of the travelling passenger to secure prior to travel. Airfares are out of date-range, current package price based on estimated fare, surcharge may apply. Airfares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice, based in economy class from SYD and are subject to the carriers' flight schedules and conditions, aircrafts for flight within Europe may not have premium economy class available which in this case, economy class will be provided by the operator, Please call us for prices from other airports. Travel packages advertised may include multiple products provided by several suppliers to provide a travel itinerary. Each component of the package will be treated independent of each other, and the specific terms & conditions of each product supplier will apply. Hotels may charge resort fees, or a security bond not included or mentioned in this package, payable direct upon check-in. Package based on French Balcony on Main Deck.
Ultimate European Journey
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