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Grand Highlights of the Danube (2028)

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17 daysDuration
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20 peopleMaximum group size
2 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
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Itinerary

Become an expert on the Danube River’s many wonders as you admire the swirling colors of Passau’s famous confluence, pedal past the vineyard-lined banks of the Wachau Valley, and listen to the melodic sounds of “The Blue Danube” waltz echo through a historic Viennese concert hall during a private evening of classical music arranged just for Uniworld guests. Continue on to explore the UNESCO-designated architecture of Budapest, cruise through the magnificent Iron Gates, and enjoy a homecooked meal with a local family in rural Croatia.

This itinerary is a combination of Enchanting Danube and Highlights of Eastern Europe.

day 1Passau (Embark)

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

day 2Passau

day 3Linz (Salzburg)

day 4Melk, Dürnstein

day 5Vienna

day 6Vienna, Bratislava

day 7Budapest

day 8Budapest

day 9Budapest

day 10Batina (Osijek), Vukovar

day 11Belgrade

day 12Golubac, Cruising the Iron Gates

day 13Vidin

day 14Ruse

day 15Giurgiu (Disembark), Transfer to Bucharest

day 16Bucharest

day 17Bucharest

What's Included

Accommodation
14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the S.S. Marlene2 nights in Bucharest at The Marmorosch Bucharest hotel (or similar) with breakfastLavishly 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 ingredients16 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
13 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
8 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia6 UNESCO World Heritage sitesServices of an experienced Uniworld Cruise ManagerGratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tourCaptivating onboard local entertainmentCultural enrichment

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