DANUBE RIVER CRUISE

UNIWORLD CRUISES (S.S.Beatrice)

JULY 11 - 20 2025

(Flights depart the USA July 10th)

10-DAYS

4 COUNTRIES (AUSTRIA, CZECH REPULBIC, GERMANY, HUNGARY)

5 - UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2-Nights pre-cruise

DAY 1 PRAGUE

Arrive at Prague Václav Havel Airport. Our group will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel. Art Deco Imperial Hotel for two nights includes daily breakfast.

DAY 2 PRAGUE

A magnet for generations of artists, writers, scientists and composers, Prague is famous for its dynamic energy and elegant ambiance (and the beers here are pretty amazing too). A thousand years of architecture, from ornate Gothic to fanciful postmodern, has been beautifully preserved here. Choose a tour - Hardcany Castle Visit, Prague's Old Jewish Quarter, or Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge Walking Tour. (full descripions will be available after you book)

Day 3 PRAGUE TRANSFER TO NUREMBERG (EMBARK)
Leave Prague this morning and travel via motorcoach to Nuremberg, where we will board the S.S. Beatrice.

DAY 4 REGENSBURG
Bavaria's first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free Imperial City, a fact recognized by UNESCO IN 2006. Today, you'll discover how the beautifully preserved medieval city co-exists with a vibrant modern urban center. Three tours to choose from: Regensburg Walk with Thurn and Taxis Castle Visit, Jewish Regensburg, or The Giant Sphere of Bavaria. Full tour details available after you book. In the evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

DAY 5 PASSAU
Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one - three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame, Europe's largest pioe organ. Tours you will go on this day - Village of Passau where you will meet a family and will be invited into their home. Your host will offer food, drinks and stories about their life in the city. Take in a hike to a castle and walk along the Ilz River Delta. Then we will have a night out "Bavarian Evening" with traditional music, and a beer in hand with a fresh pretzel.

DAY 6 PASSAU, ENGELHARTSZELL, GREIN
Your ship cruises through a scenic highlight of the Danube today, the Schlogener Schlinge --a hairpin loop in the Danube that was once very hazardous for ships and is now a lovely, serene stretch of water. If you dare a scenic Bavarian river biking tour led by one of the ships certified wellness instructors, Pedal through Passau's Old Town, past charming villages, meadows, Wind through lovely countrysides into the picturesque Danube Valley. These particular landscapes are some of the most beautiful in all of Europe with expansive vineyards, tree-lined slopes, castles. Or if you don't want to bike just relax and enjoy the scenery.

DAY 7 GREIN, EMMERSDORF (SPITZ), TULLN, VIENNA
Your shipwill dock in Emmersdorf, midway through the glorious landscape, where you are invited to enjoy a jouney to the charming own of Spitz. Later in the day, you'll want to find a comfortable seat in the lounge or on the Sun Deck as your ship cruises through the Wachau Valley. Over the eons, the Danube cut a gorge through the foothills of the Bohemian Mountains, resulting in a 19-mile stretch of riverine secnery so beautiful, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Landscape. Choose between two tours: Castle Clam Visit or Treasures of the Wachau Valley

DAY 8 VIENNA
The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to the day, the political and cultural center of Austria. Klimt painted here; Beethoven and Mozart composed here; Freud developed his theories here. It's a treasure trove of splendid architecture, astonishing art collections and inviting cafes - and today it is yours to explore. A city tour will show you the architectural highlights of the Austrian capital as well as the legendary Belvedere Palace. Or, indulge your passion for fine art and fine food with a fascinating and memorable panoramic tour. Or explore Jewish Vienna via our Jewish Heritage excursion. Three tours to choose from: Klimt at the Belvedere, or Vienna's Historic Trails and local treats, or Jewish Vienna (City of Waltzes).

DAY 9 BUDAPEST
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Explore this dynamic and mlti-faceted city with your choice of excursions - you can see it from a local's perspective on a walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Or choose our Jewish Heritage excursion offering you a detailed introducion to Jewish Budapest.
Choose from three tours: Budapest Panoramic Highlights with St Steephen's Cathedral, or Budapest Walk with Local Treats, or Jewish Budapest (includes Holocaust Museum).
A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

DAY 10 BUDAPEST (DISEMBARK)
You've experience the best of Prague and the Danube River, sampling myriad culinary delights and exploring fascinating stops along the way. Now your journey comes to a close and it's time to disembark the ship. Our group will be transferred to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for our flights home. Your Uniworld adventure may be over, but we know you'll enjoy the memories you've made for years to come.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

DINING
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water.

EXCURSIONS
7 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Guided "Let's Go" program
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks throughout your cruise

ACCOMMODATIONS
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning S.S. Beeatrica
2-nights in Prague at the Art Deco Imperial Hotel with breakfast
Lavishly appointed riveview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, high tread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options Free Wi-Fi.

EXPERIENCES
4 countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Group transfers are included on arrival and departure days
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are include3d during the cruise/tour.
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager.

STATEROOM CATEGORY COSTS: Pricing include 2-pre-nights in Prague, cruise fare, port fees, and taxes, tours, meals, beverages, gratuities, etc. Everything listed above.

Classic: Window (5'x1')is at water level (lowest deck) $4129.00 p.p. double
French Balcony: $4829.00 p.p. double (Located on the Danube Deck middle of the ship 150 sq ft)
Deluxe French Balcony: $5629.00 p.p. double (Located on the highest deck the Rhine Deck 150 sq ft)
Suite: $7929.00 p.p. double (Located on the highest deck the Rhine Deck)
Other categories also available and contact me about the single rates.

Deposit: $600 per person by June 30, 2024 for this group rate which is a $400 savings from regular rates.

Final payment due: March 13, 2025

Discounts: Make your deposit before June 30, 2024 and take 5% off the cruise fare or take 10% off the cruise fare if you pay in full by April 30th.

If you cancel before March 12, 2025 $250 p.p. of your deposit is nonrefundable after March 12th no refund on deposit.

My agency is giving each stateroom $150 shipboard credit to use toward the spa or merchandise.

Flights: When flights are available to book for July 2025 it will be posted on this website.

Travel Insurance is available call for pricing.

If interested don't delay the best stateroom categories fill up fast! This is a trip of a lifetime!!