Overview
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 read more 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.
Itinerary
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.
You could not ask for a more perfect place to begin a celebration of the holiday season than Nuremberg. The historic Old Town is an archetypal German medieval city and is home to a world-renowned gingerbread called lebkuchen. A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Nights Out: Christmas Market Illuminations OR Nuremberg City Tour with Christmas Market OR Nuremberg WWII Historical Tour
Spend a leisurely day onboard as you cruise along a marvel of modern engineering, the 106-mile-long Main-Danube Canal.
Tonight, celebrate Christmas Eve in the enchanting town of Regensburg, known for its stunningly preserved medieval quarter.
The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms and captivating architectural style. Check out the best and brightest cultural sights and plunge into the town's ancient past.
Featured Excursion: Regensburg Walking Tour
Take some time today to explore the beautifully expansive and heavily wooded Bavarian Forest. As the largest continuous forested region in Europe, there's plenty to uncover—like unspoiled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and idyllic atmosphere.
Featured Excursion: Bavarian Forest Adventure, Glass Paradise & Schnapps Tasting
Located at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is a lovely place to take a stroll with a local expert who will regale you with stories about the town's colorful (and ancient) past.
Featured Excursion: Passau Walking Tour
Mozart's birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. You definitely chose the perfect time of year to explore this refined and much-loved city. If you're a fan of “The Sound of Music,” all the better—you will recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city's Old Town.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Full-Day Salzburg OR Linz Walking Tour with Linzertorte
After a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, we'll reach the village of Dürnstein. Walk along the cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and maybe take a quick jaunt up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own).
Featured Excursions: Choice of Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery OR Private Visit to Stetteldorf Castle
Vienna is a city steeped in history, music, and elegant architecture. Mozart, Austria's most famous citizen, was at the height of his creative powers when he lived here, writing perhaps his best-known works, including “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Don Giovanni,” and “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.”
Featured Excursions: Choice of “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum OR Nights Out: House of Strauss Concert OR Vienna - Imperial City Highlights OR Vienna's Historic Trails and Local Treats
Begin the day with a visit to a palace that pays tribute to the taste and wealth of the Habsburg emperors, spend some time exploring Vienna on your own, and then ring in the New Year in style.
Featured Excursion: Schönbrunn Palace with Puppet Theatre
After enjoying some extra free time to explore Vienna on your own, relax onboard as the ship cruises to Budapest. You have the morning at leisure. You could relax onboard or ramble through glorious Vienna. (B/L/FD)
Featured Excursion: Imperial Vienna New Year´s Concert
Note: This evening, celebrate the new year with a festive Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner, and join us in the lounge after for a night of music and dancing.
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. You'll get a taste of this dynamic capital with a city tour that will show you all the highlights.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit OR A Journey into the Romani World
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home.
Tour Inclusions
- 3 countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary
- 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
- 9 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of Nordic walking sticks
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
- 12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the majestic S.S. Emilie
- Lavishly 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 options
- Free Wi-Fi
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Life On Board
We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination more in which they sail. The craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the art onboard, the handcrafted furniture and intricacy of the fabrics are lovingly assembled to be a masterpiece in and of itself. Stepping onboard is to step into a world of beautiful colours and one-of-a-kind details that truly bring your destination to life.
Crafting experiences you can’t find anywhere else, means continuing to elevate Uniworld to new heights year after year. From the addition of four new Super Ships in Egypt, Vietnam, Portugal and Italy, to the award winning service that comes from the heart, we’re putting even more emphasis on what’s onboard to enhancing several itineraries to accommodate guest’s diverse tastes for the future. We truly look forward to welcoming our Australian guests onboard.
Named for Gustav Klimt’s muse Emilie Flöge, this Super Ship blends rich Art Nouveau design with modern elegance. Read more
Uniworld has elevated all-inclusive river cruising in Europe to an entirely new level. Read more
Shore excursions for every traveler type. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
Your Uniworld experience includes many options for you to stay fit both on board and onshore. Read more
Uniworld strives to go above and beyond to deliver you a truly exceptional travel experience. Read more
Be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit. Read more
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