Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
You'll arrive at Istanbul Airport where your Uniworld representative meets you for the transfer to Four Seasons Sultanahmet. Check in to your hotel for the night and settle in after your journey.
- Day 2
Istanbul to Danube Express
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll head to Istanbul Halkalı Station where a champagne reception gets you ready to board the Golden Eagle Danube Express private train. Your rail journey across Europe starts from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the hotel)
Included Activities
- Champagne drinks reception at Istanbul Halkalı Station
- Day 3
Sofia
In Sofia, you'll start with the Roman ruins of Serdica and City Garden to see the National Theatre. Then you'll head down into the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Crypt for a private concert by the Vanya Moneva Choir in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Roman city of Serdica ruins
- Visit to City Garden and National Theatre Ivan Vazov
- Presidential Palace viewing
- Private performance by Vanya Moneva Choir in Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Crypt
Landmarks Roman City of Serdica City Garden National Theatre Ivan Vazov Presidential Palace Alexander Nevsky Cathedral 
- Day 4
Belgrade
Belgrade has several things to see. You'll get exclusive access to Tito's historic blue train, then enjoy a traditional Serbian meal at a local restaurant. Stop by the city's oldest brewery for a rakija tasting, walk around the bustling streets, and later head back to reboard your train.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Serbian feast at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Exclusive exploration of Tito's blue train
- Traditional Serbian feast at local restaurant
- Rakija tasting at Belgrade's oldest brewery
Landmarks Tito's Blue Train 
- Day 5
Postojna Caves to Vienna
Board an underground train through Postojna Caves with intricate formations, accompanied by saxophone music. Back on the train, you'll take a confectionary masterclass with the catering team. Arrive in Vienna this evening for dinner and a private classical concert from the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Sumptuous dinner in town Vienna)
Included Activities
- Underground train tour through Postojna Caves with saxophonist performance
- Confectionary masterclass with Catering Manager Krisztian and Head Pastry Chef Rebeka
- Private classical concert by Vienna Supreme Orchestra in Vienna
Landmarks Postojna Caves 
- Day 6
Vienna
Vienna offers its grand palaces, famous coffee houses, and classical music heritage to explore. From the train, you'll travel through the Alps and Austrian countryside. Spend time in your cabin or head to the Bar Lounge Car for views of the landscape passing by.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traverse the Alps through Austrian countryside aboard private train
- Day 7
Champagne Region
You'll travel to the Champagne region where rolling hills are covered with vineyards. Take a guided tour at one of the Champagne vineyards and taste the sparkling wine that carries AOC protection.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exclusive guided tour of Champagne vineyard
- Champagne tasting of AOC-protected product
- Day 8
Paris to Seine Cruise
Check out and transfer from your hotel to the S.S. Joie de Vivre. Board the ship to start your cruise on the Seine River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 9
Seine Valley
Northern France has two options for you. Either visit a beautiful château and its gardens, or go to Giverny to explore Claude Monet's Gardens. You can hike the scenic route to Château de La Roche-Guyon with Seine views, or ride a bike or take a coach to Monet's property.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Château de La Roche-Guyon visit with gardens and views over the Seine
- Let's Go: Hike on the Crests Trail
- Monet's Gardens at Giverny visit
- Let's Go: Bike Ride from Vernon to Giverny
Landmarks Château de La Roche-Guyon Monet's Gardens at Giverny 
- Day 10
Rouen
In Rouen, you'll walk through the medieval capital's historic quarter where Monet painted the cathedral many times. You can take a guided walking tour of this Dukes of Normandy capital or visit a Camembert cheese farm. The day ends with a private concert at Rouen Cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private Concert at the Rouen Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Rouen Walking Tour, the Dukes of Normandy's Capital
- Camembert Cheese Farm visit
Landmarks Rouen Cathedral 
- Day 11
Caudebec-en-Caux
From Caudebec-en-Caux on the Seine Estuary, choose between driving through Calvados countryside to the seaside harbor of Honfleur where painters worked, or head to the cliffs at Étretat and play golf with the coastal views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Honfleur Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Golfing in Étretat
Landmarks Honfleur Étretat 
- Day 12
Normandy D-Day Beaches
Spend the full day at Normandy's D-Day beaches. Choose between American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian landing sites to visit. End with a private memorial ceremony to remember Operation Overlord.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private memorial ceremony for Operation Overlord
Optional Activities
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of American Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of British & Commonwealth Sites
- Normandy Beaches: Highlights of Canadian Sites
- Day 13
Versailles
You'll step into the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles to see how France's rulers lived across the centuries in this lavish palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Versailles Palace Secret Apartments tour
Landmarks Palace of Versailles 
- Day 14
Paris
In Paris, take either a panoramic tour of the city or walk with a local expert through beloved neighborhoods like the Latin Quarter. You'll get a good feel for the City of Light either way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Paris City Tour
- Paris Walking Tour of the Latin Quarter
- Day 15
Departure from Paris
Disembark from the ship and transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
