10 Days River Cruise from
$6,599
per person share twinin a Classic StateroomFlights are additional
Departs 31 Jul 24Other dates available
Delightful Danube & Prague River Cruise
Experience dynamic Budapest, imperial Vienna and exquisitely preserved Prague. Marvel at ravishing scenery as your luxurious ship glides through the Wachau Valley, celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, into Germany and past charming Bavarian villages. Exclusive treasures are plentiful on this delightful journey.
This enchanting voyage provides a variety of ways to enjoy captivating destinations as well as plenty of time to relax onboard as you sail from Budapest to Nuremberg and spend two nights onshore in Prague
Deal Includes:
✔ 7 night river cruise in a riverview stateroom on the breathtaking River Duchess
✔ 2 nights in Prague at the Art Deco Imperial Hotel(or similar) with breakfast
✔ All meals onboard
✔ Unlimited beverages onboard including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water
✔ Included excursions including "Choice Is Yours" options
✔ Complimentary bicycles available for use on shore
✔ Captivating onboard local entertainment
✔ Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
✔ Gratuities both onboard and onshore
✔ All transfers on arrival and departure day
BONUS:
Classic Stateroom from $6,599 per person share twin
Deluxe Stateroom from $7,699 per person share twin
French Balcony from $8,999 per person share twin
Suite (Rhine Deck) from $12,799 per person share twin
Cruise Itinerary:
Day 1 - Budapest (Embark)
Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. A Uniworld representative will meet you and assist you to the ship if your cruise or tour package includes a group arrival transport or if you have paid for a private arrival transfer.
Day 2 - Budapest
Situated on diametrically opposed banks of the Danube, Buda and Pest both possess a unique personality and charm. Choose from a variety of excursions to discover this vibrant and diverse city. Take a walking tour to get a local's perspective, or go farther with a panoramic tour. Alternatively, select our Jewish Heritage tour, which provides you with a thorough overview of Budapest's Jewish community.
Day 3 - Vienna
Vienna, the grande dame of the Danube, served as the political and cultural hub of Austria and was the beating heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This is where Klimt painted, where Beethoven and Mozart wrote, and where Freud created his theories. You have the opportunity to discover its magnificent architecture, astounding art collections, and quaint cafés today. The fabled Belvedere Palace and the architectural features of the Austrian capital can be seen on a city tour. Alternatively, engage in your love of exquisite cuisine and art with a fascinating and unforgettable panoramic tour. Or join our Jewish Heritage excursion to learn about Vienna's Jewish community.
Day 4 - Krems
This afternoon, while your ship sails through the Wachau Valley, you'll want to locate a cozy spot in the lounge or on the Sun Deck. The Bohemian Alps' foothills were carved into a gorge by the Danube over ages, creating a breathtaking 19-mile (30-kilometer) stretch of riverine landscape that was recognized as a World Heritage Landscape by UNESCO. Hilltops are dominated by castle remains; riverbanks are dotted with baroque church towers that signify magnificent abbeys and historic settlements; and steep slopes are home to vineyards and apricot orchards. Here, on the dry-stone terraces above the river, where grapes have been planted for two millennia, some of Austria's best white wines are made. Your cruise will arrive in Krems, in the middle of this breathtaking scenery.
Day 5 - Engelhartszell, Passau
This morning, as your ship sails around the Schlögener Schlinge, a hairpin bend in the Danube that was formerly extremely dangerous for ships but is now a beautiful, peaceful stretch of water, it passes through a visual highlight of the Danube and now leaves Austria behind. Passau, your first port of call in Germany, is a fascinating cultural mosaic where three rivers (the Danube, the Ilz, and the Inn) practically meet, as well as three states (Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic). Discover the town and its primary feature, the largest pipe organ in Europe, or go for a spirited bike ride along the river.
Day 6 - 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 coexists with a vibrant modern urban center.
Day 7 - Nuremburg
Although the post-World War II Nuremberg trials will always be linked to the city, its rich historical and cultural legacy dates back many centuries.
Go outside on deck or grab a seat by the window to observe the ship maneuver through a succession of locks as it crosses the "continental divide" and passes through the Main-Danube Canal, one of the greatest engineering achievements of the modern era.
This evening, a unique Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be arranged for you.
Day 8 - Nuremberg (Disembark), Transfer to Prague
Get off the ship early and head toward the "city of a hundred spires" as you take a motorcoach to Prague.
Day 9 - Prague
Prague is renowned for its dynamic energy and exquisite ambiance, drawing generations of artists, writers, scientists, and composers (and the beers here are quite excellent too). Here, a millennium of architectural styles, from elaborate Gothic to whimsical postmodern, have been exquisitely conserved.
Day 10 - Depart Prague
You've enjoyed the finest that Prague and the Danube River have to offer, stopping along the route to see intriguing locations and sample a wide variety of delectable foods. Your voyage is now coming to an end. You will be taken to Prague Václav Havel Airport for your flight home if your cruise or tour includes a group departure transfer or if you have paid for a private departure service. Even though your time at Uniworld is finished, we're sure you'll cherish the memories you made for a very long time.
Price based on 31 Jul 24 departure.
Cruise operates May - October 2024 in both directions, ask us for pricing.
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Terms and Conditions
PRICES: All prices are per guest in New Zealand Dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. All applicable discounts are applied sequentially. Fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply. If you have booked air travel and/or a cruise package that includes air travel through Uniworld River Cruises, the price of your entire package will be guaranteed at the time of making the initial payment required by it. For current pricing, please refer to our website.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: A deposit of at least 10% of the cruise/tour fare (cruise/tour plus port charge plus pre and/or post land extensions, less applicable discounts), per person is required at time of booking. Final payment is due at least 120 days prior to departure. For new bookings, a courtesy hold of up to 72 hours is allowed but cannot extend past the final payment due date. For bookings made within 120 days of departure, full payment is due at time of booking. Reservations will be cancelled if payments are not received in a timely manner.
For all guests booking air travel through Uniworld River Cruises, promotional or otherwise, an additional non-refundable deposit of NZ$500 per person, unless otherwise stated, is required at the time of booking. Upon receipt of air deposit your airfare, tax and fuel surcharges are final.
Your travel advisor shall, on receipt of any monies, hold such monies for each and every person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed, at which times those monies shall be remitted by your travel advisor to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. We will be entitled to keep any interest earned on such monies. It is a condition of our confirmation of your booking and acceptance of your cruise that the monies held may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit or in respect of the services to be provided or fees payable under the cruise, and the payment of a deposit or otherwise for your cruise, shall be deemed to be a direction to disburse such monies as aforesaid.
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PUBLISHED PRICE: These include, but are not limited to, airfares to and from your destination except where specified; airport/departure taxes; aircraft seat assignments, cost of passport and visas; taxes; excess baggage charges; laundry; phone calls; all items of a personal nature; items not included on regular menus; expenses for additional sightseeing not specified in the itinerary; and health, accident, baggage, or travel protection plans.
