15-day Vienna to Amsterdam River Cruise

Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.

DAY 1: Vienna (Embark)

Arrive at Vienna International Airport. If your cruise 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.

DAY 2: Vienna

Get ready for a myriad of fascinating excursions just waiting to be discovered, such as a “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum where the doors will open early just for you as you join an art historian for a tour, or a panoramic tour of the city’s Ringstrasse, a circular grand boulevard that surrounds Vienna’s Old Town historic district and famous monuments. The Viennese’s love for music, food, drink and grandiose architecture is abundant and evident everywhere you’ll go. Itching to encounter Vienna in an authentic way? Look no further than its beloved pubs, coffeehouses and wine taverns serving everything from Wiener Schnitzel to apple strudel to Grüner Vetliner wines. If there’s ever been a time to indulge, it’s now.

Featured Excursion: “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum

Choice of Imperial City highlights or “Do as the Locals Do” Vienna walking tour or Vienna mystery tour

DAY 3: Vienna

Enjoy a full day of leisure in Vienna, with the choice to explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic and musical legacy. The city is known for its Imperial palaces, famous residents and expansive art collections. See the highlights as you take in Old Town’s art and food, including scrumptious pastries, or discover Viennese history at the World Museum Vienna, renowned for its collection of Habsburg family treasures.

DAY 4: Dürnstein

Natural wonders of the Wachau Valley and exquisite food and wine are on the menu for your day in Dürnstein. Meander around the town’s beautiful streets lined with wildly photogenic buildings and restaurants teeming with wine produced on the outskirts of town. You won’t want to miss a sampling of the region’s most acclaimed wines at Austria’s oldest wine estate, Nikolaihof. Join a saffron workshop and get a fascinating look at the making of the spice as precious as gold.

Choice of Dürnstein wine estate visit with tasting or Dürnstein village stroll and saffron workshop

DAY 5: Engelhartszell, Passau

Arrive in the afternoon in the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau, where medieval lanes, tunnels, cathedrals and archways fuse with modern shopping malls and buildings. Marvel at the Italian baroque-style St. Stephen’s Church, which holds the second largest church pipe organ in the world (way to go, Passau) or set out on a panoramic tour of the city with mini hikes to the best vistas. Your afternoon brings new experiences in the forest-dotted district of Engelhartszell. Experience Bavaria’s great outdoors on a scenic bike ride along the Danube to Engelhartszell.

Featured Excursion: “Let’s Go” scenic Bavarian river biking

Choice of Passau walking tour or Passau panoramic tour with mini hikes

DAY 6: Regensburg

Spend the morning discovering Regensburg’s long line of dukes, kings and bishops that called the former Bavarian capital and Free Imperial City home. Regensburg boasts the largest medieval old town north of the Alps (over 1,500 listed buildings), a prominent skyline, and a large collection of museums, exhibits and theatres. Find your need for speed with a tour of the state-of-the-art BMW factory. Tour the car maker’s cutting-edge plant and learn how it’s manufactured millions of cars. Futuristic and antiquated, it’s the best of both worlds in Regensburg.

Choice of “2,000 Years in One Hour” Regensburg walking tour or BMW factory visit

DAY 7: Roth, Nuremberg

Explore Nuremberg's role in German history. Like much of Germany during the World War II era, Nuremberg and its residents faced extreme oppression. To commemorate Germany and its inhabitants’ struggle during that time period, the Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds museum was erected. The fascinating exhibits provide travellers the unique opportunity to understand and unravel Nazi Germany.

Featured Excursion: Nuremberg panoramic city tour with WWII Rally Grounds visit and Documentation Centre

DAY 8: Bamberg

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. Browse antique stores, taste-test smoked beer at a brewery (did we mention it’s the Franconian beer capital?) and marvel at its historic building-lined narrow medieval streets. After you’ve experienced Bamberg’s village life, see it from above with a hike up Michaelsberg Hill, taking in the sights and sounds as you trek through tranquil paths.

Choice of Bamberg walking tour or “Let’s Go” treetop hike

DAY 9: Volkach

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, with stops at the breathtaking Main horseshoe bend, the Gothic-styled pilgrimage church of St. Mary of the Assumption and Vogelsburg Castle, where we’ll treat you to stunning views, Franconian Prosecco, regional chocolates and more.

Featured Excursion: Heart of Franconian Wine Country “Village Day”

DAY 10: Würzburg

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. 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 Würzburg Residence visit with Court Gardens or “Let’s Go” hike to Festung Marienberg

DAY 11: Miltenberg

The perfect German town calls for a day full of quintessential German experiences. Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its charming squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, impressive castles and one of Germany’s oldest inns. It’s so picture-perfect that the historic centre of the town has often served as a filming location.

Featured Excursion: Miltenberg "Village Day"

DAY 12: Rüdesheim

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.

Featured Excursion: Rüdesheim with local treats

Choice of Rheinweinwelten visit—the best Rhine Rieslings paired with artisanal refined cheeses or “Let’s Go” hike from Rüdesheim to Assmanshausen

DAY 13: Cologne

Today you get to experience Cologne’s many treasures, including a stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral.

Choice of Cologne walking tour with Cologne Cathedral or "Do as the Locals Do" Cologne walking tour

DAY 14: Amsterdam

Experience the magic and beauty of Amsterdam via a canal cruise, before visiting the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, or strolling through Amsterdam’s canal-lined streets. Holland’s largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial centre for 400 years, endowing it with a cosmopolitan flair to match its historic architecture. Here, even the simplest shop has a distinctive charm, and every street has a story to tell. You’re going to want to listen.

Choice of Amsterdam canals and famous Rijksmuseum or “Do as the Locals Do” Amsterdam walking tour

DAY 15: Amsterdam (Disembark)

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 Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home.

* Please note: 2020 Solo Traveller offer applies to select dates and itineraries only. Waived Single Supplement and Reduced Single Supplement offers apply to select dates and itineraries only. Category upgrade charges apply. Waived or Reduced Single Supplement offers do not apply to suites. Waived or Reduced Single Supplement offers are not combinable with other current savings or promotional offers. Waived Single Supplements apply to cruise-only departures only and are based on Classic category staterooms; Reduced Single Supplement applies to cruise/tour dates. All applicable discounts are applied sequentially; fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions may apply.

AMSTERDAM TO VIENNA:

26 Apr 2020 -

• Classic Stateroom - from $9999 per person*
• Deluxe Stateroom - from $10,999 per person*
• French Balcony - from $12.199 per person*
• Suite - from $15,099 per person*

VIENNA TO AMSTERDAM:

24 May 2020 -

• Classic Stateroom - from $9699 per person*
• Deluxe Stateroom - from $10,699 per person*
• French Balcony - from $11,899 per person*
• Suite - from $15,699 per person*

Classic Stateroom:

• Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cosy bathrobes, and slippers

Deluxe Stateroom:

• Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cosy bathrobes, and slippers

French Balcony Stateroom:

• Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) with a French balcony
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cosy bathrobes, and slippers

Suite:

• Lavishly appointed riverview suite (214 sq ft - 20 sq m) with a French balcony
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
• Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers
• Additional special amenities and services