Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you if you've booked a group or private transfer. From there, you're transported directly to the ship to settle in and get your bearings before the journey begins.
Landmarks Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport - Day 2
Budapest
This day is yours to explore Budapest at your own pace or join one of the organized excursions. You can take a panoramic highlights tour that includes the Franz Liszt Academy, do a walking tour sampling local food, visit the Budapest Rock Hospital, or spend time on Margaret Island. The city itself mixes medieval architecture with contemporary culture, so there's plenty to see depending on which option appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Franz Liszt Academy Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
- Budapest Rock Hospital
- Margaret Island Discovery
Landmarks Franz Liszt Academy Margaret Island 
- Day 3
Bratislava to Vienna
The ship leaves Bratislava in the mid-morning and cruises down the Danube toward Vienna, giving you time to relax on the Sun Deck and take in the river scenery as it passes by. Before departure, you can choose to do an optional excursion in Bratislava if that interests you. Later that evening in Vienna, there's a private concert at the House of Strauss to cap off your arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: House of Strauss Concert
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Small but Precious Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Hike to Bratislava Castle
- Bratislava Walking Tour with Multium Mirror Gallery
Landmarks Bratislava Castle House of Strauss Danube River 
- Day 4
Vienna
Vienna gets your full attention today. In the morning, you'll tour the Vienna Art History Museum with expert guidance walking you through the collection. After that, you explore the city's imperial highlights and can select one optional excursion either a Magical History Tour or the Schonbrunn Royal Experience to round out your experience of this historic city known for its music and art scene.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning with the Masters at the Vienna Art History Museum
- Vienna - Imperial City Highlights
Optional Activities
- Magical History Tour
- Schönbrunn Royal Experience
Landmarks Vienna Art History Museum Schönbrunn Palace - Day 5
Melk
You'll spend the day in the Wachau Valley, stopping at both Durnstein and Melk. In Durnstein, there are cobblestone lanes to wander, shops to browse, and a ruined castle you can hike up to if you're interested. At Melk, the 900-year-old abbey with its baroque library is the main draw. For your excursion choice, you can do a wine estate tasting, try a saffron experience, visit the abbey formally, or take a biking adventure through the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dürnstein Wine Estate Visit with Tasting
- Dürnstein Village and Saffron Talk
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
- Let's Go: Biking the Wachau
- Icons of Dürnstein
- Melk Abbey & Gardens
Landmarks Melk Abbey Dürnstein Castle Wachau Valley 
- Day 6
Linz
You have a full-day choice to make. Head to Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace nestled in the Alps, where you can do a Sound of Music tour, or go to Linz to experience the famous Linzer torte and visit a cider farm where you'll meet a local family at their countryside property. A third option combines the ARS Electronica Museum with a cider farm visit if you prefer something more contemporary mixed with tradition.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-Day in Salzburg with Sound of Music
- Linz Town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit
- ARS Electronica Museum & Cider Farm
Landmarks Salzburg ARS Electronica Museum 
- Day 7
Passau
Passau is where you dock next, a town that sits at the confluence of three rivers and has its own cultural character to discover. The main attraction is Europe's largest pipe organ, or if you prefer something active, there's a riverside hike option. Your excursion choices include a hike along the Ilz River, a Three Rivers tour, or two different treasure hunt style activities depending on what sounds most appealing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Let's Go: Hike along the Ilz River
- Passau Three Rivers
- Passau Scavenger Hunt
- Treasure Hunt Trek
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Ilz River 
- Day 8
Munich
You disembark the ship and prepare to head home. If you've arranged a group or private departure transfer, you'll be taken to Munich Airport for your flight, wrapping up your Danube river journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Munich Airport 
