Grand Christmas & New Year's (2028)

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13 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

2 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

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Nuremberg, Germany

Budapest, Hungary

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Itinerary

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.

day 1Nuremberg (Embark)

Arrive at Nuremberg Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

day 2Nuremberg

day 3Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Regensburg

day 4Regensburg

day 5Cruising the Danube River, Deggendorf (Theresienthal)

day 6Cruising the Danube River, Passau

day 7Linz (Salzburg)

day 8Cruising the Wachau Valley, Dürnstein

day 9Vienna

day 10Vienna

day 11Vienna, Cruising the Danube River

day 12Budapest

day 13Budapest (Disembark)

What's Included

Accommodation

12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the S.S. HelenLavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow optionsFree Wi-Fi

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 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

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Excursions

9 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local expertsState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursionsBrompton G-Line Bicycles and Nordic Walking sticks available for independent exploration

Experiences

3 countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary6 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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