Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bucharest
You'll arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you. From there, they'll transfer you to your hotel if you've arranged a group or private arrival transfer with them.
- Day 2
Bucharest
This is your chance to explore Bucharest on your own schedule. Spend the day wandering through Romania's capital and getting a feel for the city at your own pace. You can check out whatever interests you most in this bustling area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Bucharest to Giurgiu
A panoramic tour shows you Bucharest's mix of Communist-era buildings alongside elegant 19th-century French architecture and historic structures from the 1500s. You'll visit the People's Palace, and then later head by motorcoach to Giurgiu where you'll board your river cruise ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
- Panoramic city tour of Bucharest
Landmarks/POIs People's Palace - Day 4
Ruse, Bulgaria
You dock in Ruse, Bulgaria's main Danube port, nicknamed 'Little Vienna' for its 19th-century mansions and public buildings. Choose between a trip to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with an authentic Bulgarian lunch, or walk around Ruse and see the Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch
- Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries
Landmarks/POIs Ivanovo Monasteries Basarbovo Monastery Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi - Day 5
Vidin, Bulgaria
Vidin is a medieval port town on the Danube that once played a significant role in Bulgarian politics. The fortress Baba Vida sits here. You can either explore the striking red rock formations at Belogradchik or spend time at a local winery for a tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks/POIs Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations Dos Alamos Wine Estate - Day 6
Iron Gates, Danube Gorges
The ship cruises through the Iron Gates gorges with dramatic cliffs along the Danube. You'll get out to see a Paleolithic archaeological site and a medieval fortress, and you can look for Trajan's Plaque carved into the rock by ancient Romans or spot Golubac Castle from the 1400s. Pick either a guided tour or an active hike to Kovilovo Viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let's Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
Landmarks/POIs Iron Gates Gorges Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park Golubac Castle Trajan's Plaque Kovilovo Viewpoint - Day 7
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade comes up next, and it's one of Europe's oldest cities with 7,000 years of history. This Serbian capital blends its complicated past with a modern, active present. An evening concert at Kalemegdan Fortress is included. During the day, choose between a full city tour that includes the Royal Grounds of the Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace, or take a bike tour through the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Kalemegdan Fortress Concert
Optional Activities
- Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace
- Let's Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour
Landmarks/POIs Kalemegdan Fortress Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace - Day 8
Vukovar, Croatia
You arrive in Vukovar, Croatia's largest port where the Danube and Vuka rivers meet. The country has rebuilt since its civil war and is known for beautiful landscapes, folk traditions, and rustic local food. Select either a walking tour of Osijek with a home-hosted lunch and museum visit, or a panoramic tour with a family restaurant lunch and a historic manor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Osijek Walking Tour, Home-Hosted Lunch, and Vučedol Museum
- Osijek Panoramic Tour, Family Restaurant Lunch, and Eltz Manor
Landmarks/POIs Vučedol Museum Eltz Manor - Day 9
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is next, Hungary's dynamic capital where Buda and Pest sit across from each other on the Danube, each with its own character. You can see the city from a local's viewpoint or cover more with a panoramic tour. Choose between a comprehensive tour with a synagogue visit, a communist history tour, or an underground tour showing the city's hidden spaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Gala Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Underground Budapest
Landmarks/POIs Budapest Danube - Day 10
Departure from Budapest
You leave the ship in Budapest and transfer to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home, assuming your package includes a group or private departure transfer. Or you can stay longer with an optional post-cruise Budapest extension if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Post-cruise extension stay in Budapest
