Cruise Line |
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises |
Ship |
Beatrice |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
29 Sep 2021 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Budapest to Nuremberg aboard Beatrice.
Day 1: Budapest (Embark)
Embark the ship.
Day 2: 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 multi-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 introduction to Jewish Budapest.
Choice of Budapest panoramic highlights with St. Stephen's Cathedral or Budapest walk with local treats.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 3: Vienna
The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to this 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 cafés—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.
Choice of Viennese highlights with Belvedere Palace or Vienna panoramic highlights with Old Town food and art walk
Day 4: Emmersdorf (Spitz)
You’ll want to find a comfortable seat in the lounge or on the Sun Deck today as your ship cruises through the Wachau Valley toward Emmersdorf and Spitz. Over the eons, the Danube cut a gorge through the foothills of the Bohemian mountains, resulting in a 19-mile (30-kilometer) stretch of riverine scenery so beautiful, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Landscape. Castle ruins dominate hilltops; baroque church towers appear on the riverbanks, marking historic villages and splendid abbeys; and apricot orchards and vineyards cling to the rocky slopes. Some of Austria’s finest white wines are produced from grapes ripening on the dry-stone terraces above the river, where grapes have been grown for 2,000 years. Your ship will dock in Emmersdorf, midway through this glorious landscape.
Choice of Private Artstetten Castle reception with a member of Habsburg royalty or Spitz village visit and meet the former Count of Spitz
Day 5: Engelhartszell, Passau
Your ship cruises through a scenic highlight of the Danube early this morning, the Schlögener Schlinge—a hairpin loop in the Danube that was once very hazardous for ships and is now a lovely, serene stretch of water—and leaves Austria behind today. Your first German port of call is Passau, where three rivers meet—the Inn, the Ilz and the Danube—and three nations almost meet: Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame, Europe’s largest pipe organ, or join an invigorating riverside hike or bike ride.
Choice of Passau walking tour or "Let's Go" hike along the Ilz 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.
Choice of Regensburg walk with Thurn and Taxis castle visit or BMW factory visit.
Day 7: Roth, Nuremberg
Nuremberg will forever be associated with the post-WWII Nuremberg trials, but the city’s profound historical and cultural significance stretches back many centuries before that.
Onboard, come out on deck or find a window seat where you can watch the ship navigate a series of locks as it travels across the “continental divide†and through one of the modern world’s greatest feats of engineering—the Main-Danube canal. A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Day 8: Nuremberg (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. |
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Sailing Dates |
- 28 Apr 2021
- 12 May 2021
- 09 Jun 2021
- 23 Jun 2021
- 07 Jul 2021
- 21 Jul 2021
- 04 Aug 2021
- 01 Sep 2021
- 15 Sep 2021
- 29 Sep 2021
- 13 Oct 2021
- 27 Oct 2021
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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29/09 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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2 |
30/09 |
Budapest, Hungary |
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3 |
01/10 |
Vienna, Austria |
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4 |
02/10 |
Spitz, Austria |
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5 |
03/10 |
Passau, Germany |
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6 |
04/10 |
Regensburg, Germany |
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7 |
05/10 |
Main-Danube Canal |
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8 |
06/10 |
Nuremberg, Germany |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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