Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Munich
You'll arrive at Munich Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you if you've arranged a group or private transfer. From there, they'll escort you to your ship and get you settled in.
- Day 2
Passau
Passau sits where three rivers come together, making it a cultural hub worth exploring. You can walk around town and see Europe's largest pipe organ, or if you're up for it, take a riverside hike along the Ilz River instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Passau Three Rivers tour
- Let's Go: Hike along the Ilz River
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 3
Salzburg or Linz
You have options here. Spend the full day in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace set in the Alps, or head to Linz with a local guide and visit a family farm out in the countryside to get a different perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full-Day in Salzburg with Sound of Music
- Linz town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit
Landmarks/POIs Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Cathedral 
- Day 4
Melk and Dürnstein
Start by touring the 900-year-old Melk Abbey with its baroque library. Later, you'll get to Durnstein where the cobblestone lanes are perfect for wandering, and there's a ruined castle you can hike up to if interested. Wine tasting, saffron talks, or cycling through Wachau Valley are also on the table if you want them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
- Let's Go: Biking the Wachau
- Dürnstein Wine Estate Visit with Tasting
- Dürnstein Village and Saffron Talk
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Dürnstein Ruins - Day 5
Vienna
Vienna's your focus today. You'll get a tour of the imperial sites that make this the City of Waltzes, then spend time at the Vienna Art History Museum with an expert guide. By evening, you'll settle in for a House of Strauss Concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning with the Masters at the Vienna Art History Museum
- Vienna - Imperial City Highlights
- Nights Out: House of Strauss Concert
Landmarks/POIs Vienna Art History Museum Schönbrunn Palace St. Stephen's Cathedral 
- Day 6
Vienna to Bratislava
As the ship heads toward Bratislava along the Danube, you can stay onboard and relax or join a walking tour of this historic city. There's an optional hike up to Bratislava Castle if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bratislava - Small but Precious Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Hike to Bratislava Castle
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Castle 
- Day 7
Budapest
Budapest blends medieval and modern in a way that's hard to miss. Choose either a highlights tour that includes the Franz Liszt Academy or take a walking tour where you'll try local treats and get a feel for the city from someone who knows it well.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Franz Liszt Academy Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Building Buda Castle Franz Liszt Academy 
- Day 8
Budapest to Vienna by Train
You'll disembark and board the Golden Eagle Danube Express for a scenic train journey back to Vienna. After settling into your cabin and having lunch on the route, you can explore Vienna by horse-drawn carriage, visit Schonbrunn Palace, or simply have free time. A private concert by the Vienna Supreme Orchestra rounds out the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private concert featuring Vienna Supreme Orchestra
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through Old Town Vienna
- Schönbrunn Palace visit
- Free time to explore Vienna
Landmarks/POIs Schönbrunn Palace - Day 9
Vienna to Innsbruck via Alpine Route
The train takes you on an incredibly scenic route across central Austria toward the Alps. You'll pass over the Semmering with its famous viaducts and tunnels, go through the skiing village of Kitzbuhel to Jenbach, then take a scenic drive to Lake Achen for a water cruise before reaching Innsbruck by bus.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey over Semmering Pass
- Lake Achen cruise
Landmarks/POIs Semmering Pass Lake Achen - Day 10
Innsbruck to Zurich
The train winds through Vorarlberg scenery, passes through St. Anton, crosses into Switzerland by Lake Zurich, and arrives in Zurich. Once there, you'll have a traditional Swiss fondue tasting in this global banking center with its charming Old Town to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Swiss fondue tasting)
Included Activities
- Traditional Swiss fondue tasting
Landmarks/POIs Lake Zurich Rathaus - Day 11
Zurich to Lake Como
You'll travel along Lakes Zug and Lucerne, climb to the St. Gotthard Pass, then descend through Lugano to Lake Como where lunch happens right on the water. After sailing around Lake Como, there's time to visit Bellagio, a charming lakeside town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Lake Como), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey over St. Gotthard Pass
- Boat cruise around Lake Como
- Lunch on Lake Como
Landmarks/POIs Lake Como Bellagio St. Gotthard Pass 
- Day 12
Lake Como to Verona to Trieste
The train heads along Lake Garda's south shore to Verona for a walking tour of the city's famous sites. Lunch happens onboard as you continue to Trieste, where you'll tour Miramare Castle, Piazza Unita d'Italia, and the Church of San Giusto with its Byzantine architecture and precious mosaics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Verona
- Tour of Miramare Castle
- Visit to Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Visit to Church of San Giusto
Landmarks/POIs Verona Arena Miramare Castle Church of San Giusto Piazza Unità d'Italia - Day 13
Trieste to Ljubljana
Wake up early because the scenery gets striking as the train climbs over the border into Slovenia through the Julian Alps toward Lake Bled. You'll continue to Ljubljana for lunch onboard, then explore this blend of ancient architecture and youthful culture with stops at Preseren Square, Three Bridges, and Dragon Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic train journey through Julian Alps
- Tour of Ljubljana including Preseren Square, Three Bridges, and Dragon Bridge
Landmarks/POIs Lake Bled Preseren Square Three Bridges Dragon Bridge 
- Day 14
Ljubljana to Venice
Start the day with a private visit to the Postojna Caves, then re-board the train heading south to Venice. You'll check into the Kempinski San Clemente Palace, a five-star retreat on its own private island, just a few minutes from Piazza San Marco by private boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private visit to Postojna Caves
Landmarks/POIs Postojna Caves Piazza San Marco - Day 15
Departure from Venice
Head to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home, bringing your river cruise and train journey to a close.
