Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll land at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you if you've arranged a group or private transfer. From there, they'll take you to your hotel to get settled in.
- Day 2
Bucharest
This day is yours to explore Bucharest on your own schedule. Walk around Romania's capital at whatever pace feels right, checking out the bustling neighborhoods and getting a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Bucharest to Giurgiu
A panoramic tour takes you through Bucharest's layers of architecture, from Communist-era structures to elegant 19th-century French-influenced buildings and medieval survivors from the 1500s. You'll see the People's Palace before heading by motorcoach to Giurgiu where your river ship waits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
Landmarks People's Palace - Day 4
Ruse
The ship reaches Ruse, Bulgaria's main Danube port, nicknamed 'Little Vienna' for its graceful 19th-century mansions. You can either join a group heading to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi for an authentic Bulgarian lunch, or take a walking tour around Ruse visiting 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 Ivanovo Monasteries Basarbovo Monastery - Day 5
Vidin
Next stop is Vidin, a medieval Danube town anchored by the impressive Baba Vida fortress. Your options include visiting the striking red rock formations at Belogradchik or heading to a local winery for tastings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Red Rock Valley 
- Day 6
Iron Gates
Today's highlight is cruising through the Iron Gates gorges, where the Danube narrows dramatically between towering cliffs. You'll see a Paleolithic archaeological site and the well-preserved 14th-century Golubac Castle, plus Trajan's Plaque carved into the rock by ancient Romans. Choose between visiting Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle, or hiking up to Kovilovo Viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let's Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
Landmarks Iron Gates Gorge Golubac Castle Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park Trajan's Plaque 
- Day 7
Belgrade
You arrive in Belgrade, Serbia's capital with 7,000 years of history behind it. The evening brings a concert at Kalemegdan Fortress. For your daytime activities, pick between a city tour that includes the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace or a bike tour with local guides.
- 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 Kalemegdan Fortress Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace 
- Day 8
Vukovar
Now you're in Croatia, arriving at Vukovar, the country's largest river port where the Danube and Vuka rivers meet. Croatia has rebuilt itself and today offers beautiful countryside, strong folk traditions, and hearty local food. Either take a walking tour of Osijek with a home-hosted lunch and the Vučedol Museum, or enjoy a panoramic tour with family restaurant lunch and Eltz 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 Vučedol Museum Eltz Manor - Day 9
Budapest
Budapest appears on the horizon, Hungary's dynamic capital split by the Danube into Buda and Pest, each side with its own character. The city blends Eastern and Western architecture across a thousand years. Choose a panoramic highlights tour with a synagogue visit, a Communist-era tour, or Underground Budapest.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Underground Budapest
- Day 10
Budapest
You have a leisure day in Budapest while others depart. Wander the city at your own pace and visit the Unicum Distillery to learn about Hungary's famous herbal liqueur made here for generations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Unicum Distillery Visit
- Day 11
Budapest
Another chance to experience Budapest's contrasting sides, with the Danube dividing Buda and Pest. Either take a panoramic tour featuring Castle Hill or dive into a Jewish Heritage tour that explores the city's significant Jewish history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Castle Hill
- Jewish Budapest
Landmarks Castle Hill - Day 12
Vienna
Vienna greets you as the grand capital of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire and Austria's current political and cultural center. The city overflows with splendid architecture, remarkable art collections, and historic cafes where figures like Klimt, Beethoven, Mozart, and Freud left their mark. Choose between visiting Klimt at the Belvedere or exploring Jewish Vienna.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Klimt at the Belvedere
- Jewish Vienna
Landmarks Belvedere Palace - Day 13
Dürnstein
Dünstein is one of the Danube's loveliest towns, and you'll wander its cobblestone lanes browsing small shops. Either join a walking tour including the Blue Church and apricot liqueur tasting, or take a village tour where a local talks about saffron growing in the Wachau Valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Dürnstein Walking Tour with Blue Church and Marillen Tasting
- Dürnstein Village and Saffron Talk
Landmarks Blue Church - Day 14
Linz
Linz, Austria's third-largest city, is known for its famous torte and electronic arts scene. You'll meet a local expert and visit a family farm in the surrounding countryside. The city has a long trading history and textile roots, now reinventing itself as an arts hub. Pick between a town and country tour with torte and cider farm visit, or a trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Linz Town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit
- Mauthausen Concentration Camp
Landmarks Mauthausen Concentration Camp 
- Day 15
Passau
The ship navigates the scenic Schlögen Loop, a dramatic hairpin turn in the Danube that's now peaceful, as you leave Austria. Next is Passau, Germany, where three rivers meet and three nations almost converge, creating cultural blend. Activities include scenic Bavarian biking, a home-hosted visit, fairytale forest adventure, meeting locals, or hiking along the Ilz River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Let's Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking
Optional Activities
- Home Hosted Visit
- Fairytale Forest Adventure
- Meet the Locals
- Ilz River Hike
Landmarks Schlögen Loop 
- Day 16
Regensburg
Regensburg was Bavaria's first capital and a Free Imperial City for 600 years before UNESCO recognized it in 2006 for its historical significance and architecture. This beautifully preserved medieval city thrives today as a vibrant modern center. A concert at Regensburg Cathedral happens this evening. Either take a walking tour or explore Jewish Regensburg.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Regensburg Cathedral Choir
Optional Activities
- Regensburg Walking Tour
- Jewish Regensburg
Landmarks Regensburg Cathedral 
- Day 17
Regensburg to Prague
You leave the ship early and transfer by motorcoach toward Prague, the city of a hundred spires, heading into the Czech Republic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 18
Prague
Prague pulls in artists, writers, scientists, and composers with its dynamic energy and refined atmosphere. A thousand years of architecture from ornate Gothic to playful postmodern has been carefully preserved. You can choose between an Old Town and Charles Bridge tour, or explore Prague's Old Jewish Quarter.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Prague Old Town & Charles Bridge Tour
- Prague's Old Jewish Quarter
Landmarks Charles Bridge Prague Old Town - Day 19
Prague Departure
Your Danube and Prague journey concludes here. If you've arranged a group or private transfer, you'll head to Prague Václav Havel Airport for your flight home, carrying memories from your Uniworld river experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast
