Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival at Munich
You'll arrive at Munich Airport and get transported to the S.S. Maria Theresa ship. A Uniworld representative will be waiting if your package includes a group or private transfer arrangement. This is where your river journey begins.
- Day 2
Passau
The ship docks in Passau, where you get to see where three rivers meet and form a unique cultural blend. You can either visit Europe's largest pipe organ or take a hike along the Ilz River if you prefer something more active. Either option gives you a real feel for this part of the Danube region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Passau Three Rivers guided tour
- Let's Go: Hike along the Ilz River
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 3
Salzburg or Linz
You have two paths on this day. Head to Salzburg and see Mozart's birthplace set in the Alps, or choose Linz to visit a family farm and check out the city's art and culture scene. A local guide will lead the way no matter which option you pick, so you'll get proper insight into Austria's heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-Day in Salzburg with Sound of Music tour
- Linz town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit
Landmarks/POIs Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral - Day 4
Melk and Dürnstein
Start your morning at Melk Abbey, a 900-year-old monastery with a baroque library that's really worth seeing. After that, you'll explore Dürnstein, a town on the Danube with narrow cobblestone streets and local shops. Afternoon activities let you choose between wine tasting, a saffron workshop, biking, or hiking up to a ruined castle with an interesting backstory.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
- Let's Go: Biking the Wachau
- Dürnstein Wine Estate Visit with Tasting
- Dürnstein Village and Saffron Workshop
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Ruins - Day 5
Vienna
Spend the day in Vienna checking out imperial landmarks and the Vienna Art History Museum with an expert guide. By evening, you'll settle in for a private Mozart and Strauss concert, so you get a real taste of the city's classical music heritage that it's so famous for.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning with the Masters at the Vienna Art History Museum
- Vienna - Imperial City Highlights guided tour
- Nights Out: Private Mozart and Strauss Concert
Landmarks/POIs Vienna Art History Museum St. Stephen's Cathedral Schönbrunn Palace - Day 6
Vienna to Bratislava
Today you can relax on the ship as it sails toward Bratislava and enjoy the Danube scenery, or get off early in Vienna for a walking tour and then make your way to Bratislava by bus, leaving time for lunch and exploring on your own. Another option is a hike up to Bratislava Castle if you want something more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Small but Precious Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Hike to Bratislava Castle
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle St. Martin's Cathedral - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest shows you a mix of medieval and modern buildings all in one place. Choose between a highlights tour that includes the Franz Liszt Academy, or do a casual walk through the city where you can try local food and see how people actually live there. Both give you different ways to experience the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Franz Liszt Academy Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
Landmarks/POIs Buda Castle Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Chain Bridge Franz Liszt Academy - Day 8
Budapest to Vienna by Train
You'll leave the ship and board the Golden Eagle Danube Express train early in the morning. Settle into your cabin and have lunch while the train heads to Vienna. Spend time at the Naschmarkt with its 100-plus food and antique stalls, or visit Schönbrunn Palace if palaces interest you more. Later, there's a private concert from the Vienna Supreme Orchestra to finish the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private concert featuring the Vienna Supreme Orchestra
Optional Activities
- Naschmarkt visit
- Schönbrunn Palace visit
Landmarks/POIs Naschmarkt Schönbrunn Palace - Day 9
Vienna to Innsbruck
The train takes you through central Austria and up into the Alps on a route that's really something to watch. You'll cross the Semmering Pass with 16 viaducts and 15 tunnels, pass through Kitzbühel, then drive to Lake Achen for a boat ride. By evening, you'll be in Innsbruck, a city in the Tyrol region known for its alpine location and a mix of imperial and modern buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey over the Semmering Pass with 16 viaducts and 15 tunnels
- Kitzbühel village viewing
- Lake Achen boat cruise
Landmarks/POIs Semmering Pass Lake Achen - Day 10
Innsbruck to Zurich
Watch Vorarlberg pass by from your train window as you go through St. Anton, then through Liechtenstein and into Switzerland. The route runs beside Lake Zurich the whole way. Once in Zurich, you'll see the Old Town and waterfront areas that show off the city's medieval past. There's a traditional Swiss fondue tasting to try during your time there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Swiss fondue tasting)
Included Activities
- Traditional Swiss fondue tasting
Landmarks/POIs Lake Zurich Zurich Old Town (Altstadt) Rathaus (Town Hall) Limmatquai - Day 11
Zurich to Lake Como
From Zurich, the train travels alongside Lakes Zug and Lucerne before climbing toward the St. Gotthard Pass. You'll go through the old St. Gotthard tunnel and descend toward Lake Como in Italy. Lunch happens by the lake at a nice spot, then you'll take a boat around Lake Como and visit Bellagio, a charming town right on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Beautiful lunch on Lake Como), Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Como boat cruise
- Visit to Bellagio
Landmarks/POIs Lake Zug Lake Lucerne St. Gotthard Pass Lake Como Bellagio - Day 12
Lake Como to Trieste via Verona
The train follows Lake Garda's south shore to reach Verona, where you'll walk around and see the city's known sights. Lunch is on the train as you head to Trieste. There you'll see Miramare Castle and Piazza Unità d'Italia, then climb up to the Church of San Giusto to look at its Byzantine architecture and mosaics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Verona walking tour
- Miramare Castle visit
- Piazza Unità d'Italia visit
- Church of San Giusto visit
Landmarks/POIs Lake Garda Verona Arena Miramare Castle Piazza Unità d'Italia Church of San Giusto - Day 13
Trieste to Ljubljana
Get up early to catch great views as the train climbs away from Trieste, crosses into Slovenia, and heads through the Julian Alps to Lake Bled. You'll continue to Ljubljana for lunch on the train. Afternoon includes visits to Preseren Square, the Three Bridges, and Dragon Bridge, letting you see a city that blends old buildings with younger energy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Lake Bled viewing
- Preseren Square visit
- Three Bridges visit
- Dragon Bridge visit
Landmarks/POIs Julian Alps Lake Bled Preseren Square Three Bridges Dragon Bridge - Day 14
Ljubljana to Venice
Early morning takes you inside the Postojna Caves before you reboard the train. From there, the train heads south toward Venice. Once you arrive, you'll say goodbye to your train crew and check into the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal, which sits right on the Grand Canal just steps away from St. Mark's Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Postojna Caves private visit
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Caves St. Mark's Square Grand Canal - Day 15
Departure from Venice
Time to head home. You'll transfer from your hotel to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight, with a group or private transfer included if your package provides that.
