Overview
This enchanting voyage provides a variety of ways to enjoy captivating destinations as well as plenty of time to relax read more onboard as you sail from Budapest to Regensburg and spend two nights onshore in Prague.
Jewish Heritage Program (select sailings): Our Jewish Heritage Program is the only one of its kind on the rivers and allows you to dive into Central Europe's enduring Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more. Due to capacity restrictions, we recommend Jewish Heritage excursions be reserved in advance.
Itinerary
Arrive at Prague Václav Havel 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 hotel.
A magnet for generations of artists, writers, scientists and composers, Prague is famous for its dynamic energy and elegant ambiance (and the beers here are pretty amazing too). A thousand years of architecture, from ornate Gothic to fanciful postmodern, has been beautifully preserved here.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Hradčany Castle Visit OR Nové Mesto Food Tour OR Prague Old Town & Charles Bridge Tour OR Terezin & Concentration Camp
Leave Prague this morning and travel via motorcoach to Regensburg, where your ship awaits.
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. A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. (B/L/FD)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Bavarian History & Beer OR Nights Out: Regensburg Cathedral Choir OR Regensburg Walking Tour OR “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit
Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one—three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Home Hosted Visit OR Fairytale Forest Adventure OR Meet the Locals OR Ilz River Hike
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.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Linz Town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit OR Mauthausen Concentration Camp OR The Taste of Salzburg
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.
Featured Excursions: Choice of House of Strauss OR Dürnstein Village and Saffron Talk OR Picture-Perfect Dürnstein with Local Treats
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.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Klimt at the Belvedere OR Schönbrunn Palace OR Vienna's Historic Trails and Local Treats
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 your choice of excursions—you can see it from a local's perspective on a walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest Walk with Local Treats OR Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Castle Hill
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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight.
Trip Inclusions
- 4 countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
- 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- 7 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided "Let's Go" program
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks throughout your cruise
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning S.S. Beatrice
- 2 nights in Prague at the Art Deco Imperial Hotel (or similar) with breakfast
- 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
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.
The S.S. Beatrice boasts yacht-style light wood with blue and white finishes throughout. Read more
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Shore excursions for every traveler type. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
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Uniworld Danube River Cruises (2025-26)
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