Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
After landing at Munich Airport, your Uniworld representative meets you for the drive to Passau where the S.S. Maria Theresa waits at the dock. Once aboard, you'll head to your riverview stateroom to settle in before the river cruise officially begins.
Landmarks/POIs Munich Airport - Day 2
Passau
A local guide takes you through Passau's old town to see the narrow streets and architecture of this historic trading city. The town sits where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers come together, and the buildings here have that distinctive ship's prow shape that makes the layout so unique.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passau Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Passau Old Town - Day 3
Linz to Salzburg and Oberndorf
The ship docks in Linz for an excursion to both Salzburg and Oberndorf. In Salzburg, you'll visit Mozart's birthplace in the old town, check out the cathedral and Christmas Market. Then it's on to Oberndorf where 'Silent Night' was first composed and performed, adding that special holiday connection to the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-Day Salzburg and Oberndorf Excursion
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg Old Town Salzburg Cathedral Mozart's Birthplace Oberndorf - Day 4
Grein
You'll take a walking tour through Grein and see Austria's oldest theater, which gives you a real feel for the town's cultural history. After that, Castle Clam is on the itinerary where you can explore the fortress and take in its architectural details.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Grein Walking Tour with Oldest Austrian Theater
- Castle Clam Visit
Landmarks/POIs Grein Castle Clam - Day 5
Melk and Dürnstein
Melk Abbey is the morning stop, and you'll spend time in the library with its rare books, secret doors, and those optical illusions tucked into the design. Later the ship cruises through Wachau Valley to tiny Dürnstein where you can shop locally, hike up to castle ruins, try mulled wine, and catch an organ concert at the monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Dürnstein Dürnstein Castle Ruins Wachau Valley - Day 6
Vienna
Start with 'Morning with the Masters' at the Vienna Art History Museum to see major works. In the afternoon, pick between a guided tour focusing on historic trails and local food, or one covering imperial city highlights. By evening you're at a 12th-century monastery for a private Mozart and Strauss concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 'Morning with the Masters' at the Vienna Art History Museum
- Nights Out: Private Mozart and Strauss Concert
Optional Activities
- Vienna's Historic Trails and Local Treats
- Vienna - Imperial City Highlights
Landmarks/POIs Vienna Art History Museum Vienna - Day 7
Vienna
This day is all yours in Vienna. Spend it however you like, whether that's checking out the famous coffeehouses and wine taverns, wandering through art museums, walking around the palaces, or just taking in the local atmosphere and wandering the streets at your own speed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Schönbrunn Palace After Hour Visit - €99 EUR
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace - Day 8
Bratislava
In Bratislava, a local expert walks you through the city and its colorful past. You'll explore the Christmas Market and have free time to see the whimsical street art scattered around town and sample some Slovak food and specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bratislava Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Bratislava Christmas Market - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest is split by the Danube with Buda on one side and Pest on the other, and your guided tour covers both. Choose between a panoramic city tour with St. Stephen's Cathedral or a walking route that includes local treats and the Christmas Market. That evening features a special New Year's dinner followed by music and dancing in the ship's lounge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special New Year Celebration Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats & Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral Buda Pest - Day 10
Szentendre
Head to Szentendre for the day, a village known for its artisans and craftspeople. Two museums focus on ceramics and marzipan art, and the streets are filled with galleries and shops that reflect authentic Hungarian culture and creativity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Szentendre Artists' Village
Landmarks/POIs Szentendre - Day 11
Budapest to Munich
After disembarking from the S.S. Maria Theresa, you're transferred to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home, wrapping up the Danube river cruise that took you through four countries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
