Delightful Danube

Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your cruise/tour 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. (D)

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Explore this dynamic and multi-faceted city with a panoramic tour, or choose our Jewish Heritage excursion offering you a detailed introduction to Jewish Budapest. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Castle Hill OR Jewish Budapest

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you. While you are out experiencing the best of Budapest today, your ship will make its way to Esztergom, where you will reboard at the conclusion of your tour. For those who opt out of the included tours, please note that you will need to make your own arrangements to meet the ship in Esztergom by 1:00pm at the latest.

The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to this day, the political and cultural center of Austria. Klimt painted here; Beethoven and Mozart composed here; Freud developed his theories here. It's a treasure trove of splendid architecture, astonishing art collections and inviting cafés—and today it is yours to explore. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Klimt at the Belvedere OR House of Strauss OR Schönbrunn Palace OR Vienna Culinary Walking Tour OR Vienna's Jewish Heritage OR Jewish Vienna

Dürnstein is one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes and browse quaint shops. For your included tour today, opt for a tasting or learn all about the world's costliest spice from the Wachau Valley's only saffron grower. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Dürnstein Village and Saffron Talk OR Picture-Perfect Dürnstein with Local Treats

Linz may be best known for its famous Linzer torte, but it's also a hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austria's third-largest city, Linz boasts a long history of trading and textile manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps best known for its electronic arts and annual festival. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Linz Town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit OR Mauthausen Concentration Camp OR The Taste of Salzburg

Your ship cruises through a scenic highlight of the Danube early this morning, the Schlögener Schlinge—a hairpin loop in the Danube that was once very hazardous for ships and is now a lovely, serene stretch of water—and leaves Austria behind today. Your first German port of call is Passau, where three rivers meet—the Inn, the Ilz and the Danube—and three nations almost meet: Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Let's Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking OR Passau Through the Lens OR Home Hosted Visit OR Fairytale Forest Adventure OR Meet the Locals OR Ilz River Hike

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. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Bavarian History & Beer OR Nights Out: Regensburg Cathedral Choir OR Regensburg Walking Tour OR Jewish Regensburg

Note: A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Munich airport for your flight. (B)