Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest Arrival
You'll arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport where a Uniworld representative will meet you if you've booked a group transfer, or arrange your private transfer if that's what you selected. From there, it's straight to your hotel to settle in.
- Day 2
Bucharest
The day is yours to spend however you like around Bucharest. Wander through Romania's capital at your own pace, checking out the neighborhoods, cafes, and streets that interest you without any scheduled activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Bucharest to Giurgiu
Take a panoramic tour of Bucharest this morning, visiting the People's Palace to see the mix of Communist architecture, French-influenced 1800s buildings, and surviving medieval structures. After that, you'll travel by motorcoach to Giurgiu where your river cruise ship is waiting for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
Landmarks People's Palace - Day 4
Ruse, Bulgaria
The ship arrives in Ruse, Bulgaria's main Danube port, nicknamed 'Little Vienna' because of its beautiful 19th-century mansions and grand public buildings. You can choose between exploring medieval Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with a local lunch, or taking a walking tour of Ruse itself with stops at 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 Veliko Tarnovo Arbanassi Ivanovo Monastery Basarbovo Monastery - Day 5
Vidin, Bulgaria
You'll dock at Vidin, a medieval river town home to the historic Baba Vida fortress. Pick from two options: checking out the striking Belogradchik red rock formations, or visiting a local wine estate for a tasting experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Rock Formations 
- Day 6
Iron Gates Gorge
As you cruise through the Iron Gates gorge, you'll see dramatic Danube scenery and can go ashore to visit a Paleolithic archaeological site and the well-preserved medieval Golubac Castle. Watch for Trajan's Plaque and other historic sites along the riverbanks. Optional excursions include the Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle, or a scenic hike with views from Kovilovo Viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let's Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
Landmarks Trajan's Plaque Golubac Castle Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park - Day 7
Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade, one of Europe's oldest cities with 7,000 years of history, is your stop today. The capital shows the contrast between its complicated past and energetic modern scene. Tonight there's an included concert at Kalemegdan Fortress. For the day, choose between a city tour covering the royal palace grounds or an 'I Bike Belgrade' cycling tour for a local angle.
- 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, Croatia
You're now in Croatia, docking in Vukovar where the Danube and Vuka rivers meet. The country has recovered well over time and offers beautiful landscapes, folk traditions, and rustic food. You can take an Osijek walking tour with a home-hosted lunch and visit the Vukovaski Museum, or go for a panoramic tour with a family restaurant lunch and a stop at 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 Osijek Vučedol Museum Eltz Manor - Day 9
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest comes into view as you arrive where Buda and Pest sit across from each other on the Danube, each with its own character and appeal. The capital blends influences from east and west. Choose from a panoramic highlights tour with a synagogue visit, a Communist tour, or an underground tour to see the city from a local perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Underground Budapest
Landmarks Buda Pest 
- Day 10
Budapest to Vienna
You'll leave the cruise ship and board the Golden Eagle Danube Express train for a morning departure toward Vienna. Settle into your cabin and have lunch onboard as the train heads to Austria's capital. Once there, either tour the famous Schönbrunn Palace or explore the cobbled Old Town streets by horse-drawn carriage. The evening brings a private concert with the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Private concert featuring Vienna Supreme Orchestra
Optional Activities
- Horse-drawn carriage ride through Old Town cobbled streets
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
- Free time to explore Vienna
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Old Town - Day 11
Vienna to Innsbruck
Heading out from Vienna early, the train takes a scenic route across central Austria into the Alps. You'll cross the Semmering Pass with its 16 viaducts and 15 tunnels, pass through the skiing town of Kitzbühel, then continue to Jenbach. A scenic drive brings you to Lake Achen for a water cruise, then you'll bus to Innsbruck, Tyrol's capital, known for winter sports and both historic imperial and contemporary architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise on Lake Achen
Landmarks Semmering Pass Kitzbühel Lake Achen 
- Day 12
Innsbruck to Zurich
This morning you'll watch Vorarlberg scenery roll by as the train goes through St. Anton, crosses Liechtenstein, and follows the entire length of Lake Zurich before arriving in the city. Zurich sits at the northern end of the lake and is a major banking center with the charming Altstadt featuring pre-medieval lanes on both sides of the Limmat River. You'll have time to walk the waterfront and try traditional Swiss fondue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional Swiss fondue tasting
Landmarks Lake Zurich Zurich Altstadt Limmat River Rathaus Limmatquai - Day 13
Zurich to Lake Como
Leaving Zurich, the train runs along Lakes Zug and Lucerne before climbing to the scenic St. Gotthard Pass. After descending through the old tunnel, you'll head toward Lugano and down to Lake Como in Italy for a beautiful lunch by the water. Following lunch, you'll take a boat cruise around Lake Como and visit the charming town of Bellagio on the shore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on Lake Como), Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Lake Como
- Visit to Bellagio
Landmarks Lake Zug Lake Lucerne St. Gotthard Pass Lake Como Bellagio 
- Day 14
Lake Como to Trieste
You'll travel along Lake Garda's southern shore and arrive in Verona for an informative walking tour of the city's famous sites. Lunch is onboard as the train continues to Trieste. A tour there includes the imposing Miramare Castle and the sprawling Piazza Unità d'Italia. You'll also visit the Church of San Giusto sitting on a hill above the city, known for its Byzantine-style design and precious mosaics.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Verona
- Visit to Miramare Castle
- Visit to Piazza Unità d'Italia
- Visit to Church of San Giusto
Landmarks Lake Garda Verona Miramare Castle Piazza Unità d'Italia Church of San Giusto - Day 15
Trieste to Ljubljana
Wake up early to catch the incredible Alpine scenery as your train climbs from Trieste across into Slovenia through the Julian Alps to Lake Bled. The train continues to Ljubljana while you have lunch onboard. The city offers an interesting mix of old architecture and youthful energy. An afternoon tour covers Preseren Square, the Three Bridges, and Dragon Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Preseren Square
- Tour of Three Bridges
- Tour of Dragon Bridge
Landmarks Lake Bled Julian Alps Preseren Square Three Bridges Dragon Bridge 
- Day 16
Ljubljana to Venice
This morning you get a private visit to the Postojna Caves before reboarding the train to head south toward Venice. Once you arrive, you'll check into the Kempinski San Clemente Palace, a five-star property 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 Postojna Caves Piazza San Marco 
- Day 17
Venice Departure
If your package has a group departure transfer or you've booked a private one, you'll be transported to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.
