CELEBRATE & SAVE! Budapest to Amsterdam: 16-day Luxury River Cruise with FREE Flights*!
LIMITED TIME ONLY: Book selected 2020 river cruises of Europe (departing between 01 Mar-15 Nov 2020) by 30 AUG 2019 and you can choose between three amazing offers:
- Fly FREE to Europe and back in economy class including air taxes and save $1000 per person
- Fly Business Class return from just $2,999 per person including air taxes
- Don't need flights? Save $2000 per person for cruises less than 10 days OR save $2500 per person for cruises 11 days or more
PLUS: The above offers are combinable with an early payment discount of up to 10% for bookings paid in full within three days.
Uncover Europe’s majestic jewels. Indulge your passion for majestic art, architecture, music and history on an all-encompassing journey through four countries along three great rivers— the Danube, Main and Rhine—and to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites.
From exotic Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to imperial Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the sky-high spires of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral—centuries of intriguing history and culture unfold before your eyes. The Melk Abbey’s great library overlooking the Danube and the Würzburg Residence’s soaring ceiling fresco by Tiepolo will leave you mesmerised. And throughout your journey, tantalize your senses with exclusive wine, apricot brandy and beer tastings, along with regional culinary delicacies. Discover the grand sweep of history and the dynamic present along legendary rivers on a magnificent journey that gives you the best of Europe’s great treasures as well as off-the-beaten-path gems.
DINING:
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 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:
- 12 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided "Let's Go," "Village Day" and "Do as the Locals Do" programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
EXPERIENCES:
- 4 countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, The Netherlands
- 8 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- All transfers on arrival and departure days
- All gratuities, both onboard and onshore
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
- Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture
Please note that this itinerary operates BUPDAPEST - AMSTERDAM or AMSTERDAM - BUDAPEST
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: Budapest (Embark)
Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt 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: Budapest
Called the “Queen of the Danube,” in part because of the way the city hugs the banks of the river, Budapest is an enchanting city that vibrantly mixes East and West, medieval and modern. Made up of two parts— Buda (the hills) and Pest (the flatlands)—and divided by the Danube, Hungary’s capital presents an array of architectural styles that reveal its long and varied history. You’ll have two enticing ways to experience the city—a panoramic guided tour aboard a motorcoach with a visit to the Parliament, or discover the Budapest that locals love on a special walking tour of the city’s most important landmarks. And if you choose, explore the city’s hidden gems and ruin pubs by bike.
Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour or Budapest panoramic highlights and Parliament visit
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
DAY 3: Cruising the Danube River
Today is your day to relax onboard, enjoying the luxuries of your river cruise ship while soaking in the spectacular scenery all around you as your ship heads for Vienna. Come up to the Sun Deck to admire the city’s landmarks strung along the riverbanks.
DAY 4: Vienna
Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Experience the City of Waltzes with your choice of excursions. Begin your day with an itinerary highlight—our “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum. Then, you can choose between two different guided tours: a panoramic city tour or our “Do as the Locals Do” walking tour.
Featured Excursion: “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum
Choice of Vienna - Imperial city highlights or “Do as the Locals Do” Vienna walking tour
DAY 5: Cruising the Wachau Valley, Weissenkirchen (Melk)
Awaken to the spectacular scenery of the Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful stretches of river landscape in all of Europe. Named for its white church, Weissenkirchen may very well be the prettiest village in the Wachau Valley. A local expert will show you around and introduce you to some regional delicacies, including a wine tasting. Prefer to go for baroque? Visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinarily opulent library. Later, you can stretch your legs with a vineyard hike.
Featured Excursion: “Let’s Go” vineyard hike
Choice of Weissenkirchen “Village Day” with wine tasting or Melk Abbey with library visit
DAY 6: Cruising the Danube River, Passau
Just before reaching Passau, the ship will pass through the famous Schlögener Schlinge—a “gooseneck” or hairpin turn in the Danube. Located at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn and Ilz— Passau is well known for its ornate baroque cathedral. Today, the city is unusually well preserved, having been spared the brunt of Allied bombing during WWII, as you’ll see on your walking tour.
Choice of Passau walking tour or Passau panoramic tour with mini hikes
DAY 7: Regensburg
Today in Regensburg, you can travel through time or get a crash course in making craft beer, then watch high-tech robots assemble the Ultimate Driving Machine. Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, historic Roman ruins and a medieval city center. The remnants of Regensburg’s golden age are still on display, but don’t let its illustrious history fool you into thinking the town’s best days are all in the past.
Choice of “2,000 Years in One Hour” Regensburg walking tour or “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” farm visit or BMW factory visit
DAY 8: Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Nuremberg
Arrive in the archetypal medieval German city of Nuremberg. Nuremberg is justifiably famous for its gingerbread and pocket watches, and it was also the site of some key moments in 20th-century history. You’ll choose between two memorable ways of exploring this exceptional city. You can hop aboard a motorcoach and “Do as the Locals Do,” or you can accompany a local expert to the city’s most important WWII sites, including the enormous Nazi Party Rally Grounds—the actual site of the Nazi Party rallies.
Choice of Nuremberg panoramic city tour with WWII Rally Grounds visit and Documentation Center or "Do as the Locals Do" Nuremberg walking tour
DAY 9: Bamberg, Cruising the Main River
Your floating boutique hotel takes you to Bamberg today, a well-preserved town that offers a fascinating glimpse of medieval times. Explore the city on foot or opt to head deeper into the Franconian countryside to experience an authentic slice of rural life—including a tractor ride. Like Rome, the city is built on seven hills—but in Bamberg, a church tops each one.
Choice of Bamberg walking tour or Franconian “Village Day”
DAY 10: Würzburg (Rothenburg)
Your ship will dock in the charming Franconian town of Würzburg, where you can visit the extraordinary Würzburg Residence, one of the most opulent baroque palaces in Europe.
Featured Excursions: Würzburg Residence visit with Court Gardens
Fairytale Rothenburg
DAY 11: Wertheim
After today, you may never eat a pretzel again without thinking of the town of Wertheim. You’ll meet one of Germany’s best pretzel makers, as well as the owner of a historic wine estate. If you’re more in the mood for a scenic bike ride, you are welcome to do that instead.
Choice of Wertheim walk with local treats or “Let's Go” Wertheim bicycle tour
DAY 12: Frankfurt (Heidelberg)
Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe due to its profusion of bankers and soaring skyscrapers, which coexist with the city’s traditional Old Town architecture. Choose a brief tour that gives you an overview of this major European financial and trade center. Alternatively, visit romantic Heidelberg and its Renaissance castle or hike the Philosopher’s Walk.
Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Frankfurt walking tour or Heidelberg Castle visit or Heidelberg Philosopher’s Walk
DAY 13: Rüdesheim, Cruising the Romantic Rhine River
Experience Germany’s fabled Rheingau in one of two ways today. Take in spectacular views of the region’s famous vineyards from the perspective of an aerial cable car, or venture within an atmospheric medieval monastery and taste the Rieslings made on site. The town is best known for its narrow avenue of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse.
Choice of Rüdesheim wine village and panoramas of Niederwald Monument or Abbey Eberbach medieval monastery tour with Riesling tasting
DAY 14: Cologne
Enjoy a delightful tour of Cologne’s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its stunning Renaissance façade. Wander through the historical center and take in its charming atmosphere and narrow alleyways flanked by old houses. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll also have ample free time to explore the city on your own.
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour with Cologne Cathedral visit and Kölsch beer tasting
A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
DAY 15: Amsterdam
Enjoy the luxury of a full day in the “Venice of the North,” starting with a delightful tour of the Van Gogh Museum. Afterwards, explore the city with a canal ride or on foot with a local expert.
Featured Excursion: “Morning with the Masters” at the Van Gogh Museum
Choice of Amsterdam canal cruise or “Do as the Locals Do” Amsterdam walking tour
DAY 16: 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.
LIMITED TIME ONLY: Book selected 2020 river cruises of Europe (departing between 01 Mar-15 Nov 2020) by 30 AUG 2019 and you can choose between three amazing offers:
Your choice: free air in economy and $1,000pp savings; OR fly business class from $2,999pp; OR save $2,500pp on cruises 11 days or more, OR $2,000pp on cruises 10 days or less.
The above offers are combinable with an early payment discount of up to 10% for bookings paid in full within three days.
Below prices based on Classic Stateroom using the Celebrate & Save offer*:
BUDAPEST - AMSTERDAM:
Twin share - from $13,499 per person*
- 24 Aug 2020
- 07 Oct 2020
Twin share - from $13,999 per person*
- 11 Jul 2020
Twin share - from $14,499 per person*
- 28 May 2020
AMSTERDAM - BUDAPEST:
Twin share - from $13,799 per person*
- 29 Apr 2020
- 26 Jul 2020
Twin share - from $13,999 per person*
- 12 Jun 2020
Twin share - from $14,499 per person*
- 08 Sep 2020
Solo traveller rates available on request. Please call 1300 414 198 for details. Why not extend your stay in Europe - we can book your accommodation and assist with travel insurance.
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DISCLAIMER - Celebrate & Save Terms & Conditions: *Flight offers are only valid for new bookings made between 16 July and 30 August 2019. Prices are per person and represent adult fares including any applicable taxes and fuel surcharges. The offer is based on fares to the nearest available online European city to the cruise embarkation point or an available alternative as advised at time of booking. Participating air carriers are Qatar Airways and Singapore Airways, and are selected at the discretion of Uniworld, based on available fare classes at the time of booking and must be purchased in conjunction with an applicable 2020 Uniworld Europe departure. Departure from Australia can be taken when convenient for the guest and not prior to 1 March 2020, subject to availability. These airfares are based on a maximum 90 day stay in Europe. The airfare cannot be sold in isolation and is subject to availability. The promotion is capacity controlled, and may not be combined with any other offer, except for our Early Payment discount and River Heritage Club savings. Uniworld reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Airfares are valid departing from SYD/MEL/ADL/PER/BNE and arriving into AMS, ATH, BCN, BER, BRU, BUD, CPH, DUB, IST, LIS, MAD, MIL, MOW, MUC, OSL, PAR, PRG, PSA, ROM, STO, VCE, VIE, ZAG and ZRH, subject to selected carrier and routing. Surcharges apply if the required booking class is not available and a higher booking class is required and for arrival cities - BUH, EDI, FRA, GOT, GVA, LON, MAN, MLA, NCE and WAW. Payment terms Economy Airfares: 10% cruise deposit and a non-refundable $1,500 per person additional deposit is due within 5 days of booking. Payment terms Business Class Airfares: 10% cruise deposit and a non-refundable $1,500 payment towards business class airfare is due within 5 days. Final payment of cruise fare and balance of any airfare is due 120 days prior to cruise departure. If applying Early Payment Discount – then full payment is required for both cruise and airfare within 5 days. Guests who book our included economy class air offer will also receive a discount of $1,000pp on their cruise price. This $1,000pp discount is not applicable to guests who book the business class air offer. Guests who do not wish to book any airfares under this air offer, may receive a $2,000pp discount off their cruise fare for sailings 10 days or less or $2,500 for cruises 11 days or more. In this case, standard Uniworld booking conditions apply. By paying the applicable deposits you accept the Terms and Conditions of the Uniworld Air Offer, and tickets will be issued. Our partner airlines reserve the right to advise an earlier airfare Ticketing Time Limit date, subject to booking conditions and restrictions. Stopovers are subject to an additional surcharge and flight restrictions apply. After ticket issuance, date changes and cancellation fees apply. For customers purchasing Uniworld Gold Seal Protection (GSP), GSP cover will not apply to the additional deposit collected to participate in the air offer. Any cancellation charges will be deducted from the GSP credit – see website for full Terms and Conditions. This offer is valid on all available cabin categories on all 2020 departures across Europe (excluding Holiday Season voyages) sailings from 1 March to 15 November 2020. For cruise departures where flights are out of date range at time of booking, we will issue tickets only when the return date is within range, approximately 331 days prior to the selected return date. Tickets will only be booked and issued when proposed flights have been confirmed by you or your travel advisor, and must be ticketed by 15 November 2019, unless out of date range, at which point tickets must strictly be confirmed and issued 3 days after flight details are communicated by Uniworld. We will do everything reasonably possible to fulfil the air offer. However, if we are unable to fulfil the flights for any reason, we will revert your booking to the cruise only early booking promotion available at the time your booking was made. Offers may be withdrawn or amended at any time. Please contact Uniworld for details.
EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT TERMS & CONDITIONS: ^Early Booking Discount requires payment in full within three days of booking and is valid for new, individual bookings on 2020 itineraries and departure dates only. Offer applies to full cruise fare bookings only, including those bookings on the air offer. The business class airfare must also be paid in full within three days to qualify for the Early Payment Discount on the cruise fare. The Early Payment Discount does not apply to the business class airfare of $2,999pp. All fares and savings listed are in AUD. Rates and savings vary by itinerary, departure date and category of accommodations. Savings for eligible Europe and Russia voyages are: 5% for all Suite Category staterooms; 10% for all other stateroom categories. Discounted savings amounts are based on the cruise-tour portion of bookings (including category upgrades and single supplements), after other applicable discounts are applied and do not apply to the purchase of air tickets, optional pre and post extensions or Uniworld Gold Seal Protection. All applicable discounts are applied sequentially; fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts. Offer is capacity controlled and may be modified or withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions may apply. Up to 10% Early Payment Discount expires 30 August 2019 when booked in conjunction with our ‘Join the Celebration’ offer and 30 September 2019 for all other offers.
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