Authentic experiences and local encounters are in store on your cruise along the most scenic parts of the Main, Rhine and Danube rivers.
Explore colourful Amsterdam and its abundant canals. Discover Germany’s splendidly quaint villages, towns, prominent landmarks. Sail along the scenic rivers and keep count of the castles jutting out of the landscapes.
Step off your ship into fairy-tale-like settings for hiking, biking and walking tours from city to city. Pay a visit to the futuristic BMW factory and satiate your need for speed in Regensburg before teeing off at Europe’s number one golf resort in Bavaria. Travel to Austria’s oldest wine estate and sample some of the most exquisite wines in all of Europe.
By day in Vienna, tag along on an exclusive “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum, go for an afternoon bike ride on Danube Island or by night, listen to the music of Mozart and Strauss at an exclusive private concert at a Viennese concert hall.
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Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Today you’ll experience the many treasures of Cologne on a stroll that will take you to the Old Town, an area rich in history and architecture, featuring 12 Romanesque churches and stunning remnants of the town’s medieval past.
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour with Old Town visit.
Your floating hotel arrives in Rüdesheim, one of the most charming ports of call in the Rhine Valley. This city has a long history going back to Roman times and is famous for the Drosselgasse, a narrow, bustling lane of shops and wine bars, as well as its impressive Niederwald Monument.
Featured Excursion: Rüdesheim walk with local treats or Rheinweinwelten visit - The best Rhine Rieslings or "Let's Go" hike from Rüdesheim to Assmanshausen
Your floating hotel arrives in Rüdesheim, one of the most charming ports of call in the Rhine Valley. This city has a long history going back to Roman times and is famous for the Drosselgasse, a narrow, bustling lane of shops and wine bars, as well as its impressive Niederwald Monument, built to celebrate the re-establishment of the German empire in the late 19th century. You may choose to visit a renowned vineyard or, for a more active jaunt, take a vineyard hike that includes a picnic with the wine made famous by the region.
Choice of RheinWeinWelt - the best Rhine Rieslings paired with artisanal refined cheeses or Vineyard hike above Rüdesheim
The opulent Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a true sense of the region’s history through the European Renaissance. It even contains the world’s largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo. Visit the Residence and its carefully restored gardens or get outdoors and enjoy a scenic hike around Festung Marienberg, a prominent landmark that was previously home to a long line of prince-bishops.
Choice of “Let’s Go” hike to Festung Marienberg or Würzburg Residence visit with Court Gardens
Your day brings you to Volkach and the heart of the Franconian wine country. It’s a region full of overwhelming natural beauty, rooted communities, marvelous flavors and villages that have been making wine for countless generations. Explore the town and its surrounding countryside.
Featured Excursion:Heart of Franconian Wine Country “Village Day”
Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany’s most attractive settlements, with its ravishing architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed by rolling hills.
Choice of Bamberg walking tour with beer tasting or “Let’s Go” treetop hike
Enjoy a day of leisure exploring beautiful and historic Nuremberg.
The archetypal medieval German city, Nuremberg was once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, housing many German kings in the Kaiserburg castle complex. Later, this city became the epicenter of the Nazi party. When the end of WWII left Nuremberg almost completely levelled, it was chosen to be the site of the war crimes tribunal—the Nuremberg Trials. Now, most of the city has been restored, including the old castle.
Featured Excursion:Choice of Nuremberg panoramic city tour or Nuremberg city tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center visits
The nearly 2,000-year-old history of Regensburg begins with a Roman fort in 90 AD, from which Regensburg grew into the large and prosperous trade centre that it became in the last few centuries of the Medieval period. This long history has been excellently preserved through Regensburg’s iconic architecture—particularly its many Gothic and Romanesque churches and Patrician houses.
Featured Excursion: Choice of Regensburg walking tour or “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” farm visit
Nestled between Regensburg and Passau sits a town surrounded by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, Deggendorf. Journey deep into the alluring Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany’s first national park, and discover outdoor leisure at its best.
Featured Excursion: Bavarian Forest Adventure
A new day brings new experiences in the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers join together, at one time bringing an influx of wealth and culture into the region.
Featured Excursion:“Let’s Go” scenic Bavarian river biking
Start your day in the heart of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, strolling through Weissenkirchen’s idyllic wine village while sampling mouth watering apricot treats. Named for its white church that dominates the landscape, the city is flanked by vineyard-lined hills, historic houses and beautiful courtyards. The Melk Abbey is a baroque monastery and sits atop a rocky formation overlooking the Danube.
Featured Excursion:Weissenkirchen Village walk with Wine Tasting or Melk Abbey with Library visitor Lets go Vineyard Hike.
On this day, explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic legacy with your choice of tours. The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents and expansive art collections. See the Musikverein, a beautiful concert hall that is home to the Vienna Philharmonic. Or delve into the hidden secrets of Vienna in some of its most historical sites.
This evening a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Featured Excursion - Viennese highlights with Musikverein or The Secrets of Vienna or Lets Go Vienna Hiking.
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Vienna International Airport for your flight home.
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