Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
You'll arrive at Munich Airport and head to Passau where your river cruise ship is waiting at the dock. If you've arranged a group or private transfer, a Uniworld representative will meet you there and take care of getting you to the vessel.
- Day 2
Passau
This morning you'll walk through Passau's charming old town, which sits on a narrow strip of land where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers converge. A local guide shows you around this historic Roman trading city and its key spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Passau Walking Tour
Landmarks/POIs Passau Old Town - Day 3
Linz to Salzburg
You're heading out for a full day trip from Linz to Salzburg in the alpine region. There's Mozart's birthplace to check out, the grand cathedral in the Old Town, and if you're interested, the filming locations from The Sound of Music. The Christmas Market is also open for browsing and shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full-Day Salzburg Excursion
Landmarks/POIs Salzburg Old Town Salzburg Cathedral - Day 4
Grein
After breakfast, you'll walk through the charming town of Grein and visit Austria's oldest theater. Later, you have a private visit to Clam Castle to see its architectural and cultural heritage up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Grein Walking Tour with Oldest Austrian Theater
- Private Clam Castle Visit
Landmarks/POIs Grein Clam Castle - Day 5
Melk to Dürnstein
You're heading to Melk Abbey where you'll see the opulent library with rare books, secret doors, and optical illusions inside. From there, the ship cruises through the scenic Wachau Valley to Dürnstein. You can shop for apricot schnapps, hike up to castle ruins, try mulled wine, or attend an organ concert at a local monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
- Dürnstein Village Stroll with Spiced Wine Tasting and Organ Concert in a Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Melk Abbey Dürnstein Wachau Valley - Day 6
Vienna
Today focuses on Vienna's cultural side with art, architecture, classical music, and pastries to experience. You'll pick from two guided tour options during the day, then head to an evening concert at a 12th-century monastery where they're performing Mozart and Strauss.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- "Morning with the Masters" at the Vienna Art History Museum
- Nights Out: House of Strauss Concert
Optional Activities
- Vienna - Imperial City Highlights
- Vienna's Historic Trails and Local Treats
Landmarks/POIs Vienna Art History Museum - Day 7
Vienna
You have the whole day to yourself in Vienna. There are pubs, coffeehouses, and wine taverns to try, art museums to walk through, palaces to see, or you can just spend time taking in the city's culture and architecture at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8
Bratislava
This morning you're checking out Bratislava, Slovakia's small capital with a colorful and complex history. A local expert talks through the city's past, and then you have free time to wander around the whimsical street art and grab food at the Christmas Market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bratislava Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs Bratislava Old Town - Day 9
Budapest
You'll explore Budapest where Buda and Pest sit across from each other on the Danube, each with its own character. Pick one of two guided tour options for the day, then come evening, there's a special dinner followed by festive music and dancing to celebrate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special New Year celebration dinner with festive music and dancing)
Optional Activities
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats & Christmas Market
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Cathedral - Day 10
Szentendre
To ring in the New Year, you're taking an excursion to Szentendre Artists' Village where local artisans and craftspeople live and work. You'll visit two museums, one focused on ceramics and another on marzipan art, both showing off beautiful locally-made pieces.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Szentendre Artists' Village
Landmarks/POIs Szentendre Artists' Village - Day 11
Budapest to Munich
You'll disembark from the ship in Budapest today. If you booked a group or private departure transfer, you'll be taken to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
