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Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & Highlights of Eastern Europe (2026)

BM-49276

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Tour Type
Cruise
Max Group Size
20
Age Requirement
2 - 99 yrs
Operated In
English

Itinerary

Immerse yourself in new cultures as you travel from splendid Budapest to dynamic Bucharest, discovering the best that the revitalized nations of Eastern Europe have to offer along the way.

After your cruise, board the Golden Eagle Danube Express to ascend into the idyllic natural wonderland that is the Swiss Alps. The perfect complement to a Uniworld river cruise, a Golden Eagle journey promises ever changing views outside your window, unmatched comfort, and the opportunity to visit multiple destinations without having to unpack between each one.

Day 1Bucharest
Day 2Bucharest
Day 3Bucharest, Transfer to Giurgiu (Embark)
Day 4Ruse
Day 5Vidin
Day 6Cruising the Iron Gates, Donji Milanovac, Golubac
Day 7Belgrade
Day 8Ilok, Aljmas
Day 9Budapest
Day 10Budapest (Disembark), Transfer to Train (Embark), Vienna
Day 11Lake Achen, Innsbruck
Day 12Vorarlberg, Zürich
Day 13Lake Como
Day 14Verona, Trieste
Day 15Lake Bled, Ljubljana
Day 16Postojna, Venice (Disembark)
Day 17Venice
Cruise & Rail: Grand Alpine & Highlights of Eastern Europe (2026)

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What's Included

Accommodation
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the majestic S.S. Beatrice2 nights in Bucharest at The Marmorosch Bucharest hotel (or similar) with breakfast6 nights in a luxury cabin onboard the Golden Eagle Danube Express private train1 night in Venice at the Kempinski San Clemente Palace hotel (or similar)Well-appointed en-suite sleeping cabins and suites on the train have remote-controlled air-conditioning and heating, individual bathrobes and slippers, wardrobes, large viewing windows, and day seating that converts into comfortable beds for the eveningLavishly 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 optionsFree Wi-Fi
Meals
All meals onboard cruise and train, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 14 dinnersCaptain’s Welcome and Farewell ReceptionsWelcome and Farewell Gala DinnersUnlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
Transport
Cruise Ship
Excursions
14 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local expertsState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursionsUse of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experiences
9 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, SwitzerlandMultiple UNESCO World Heritage sitesServices of an experienced Uniworld Cruise ManagerGratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tourCultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment

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