Enchanting Danube

Sailing March 31st - April 7th 2024

Enchanting Danube

An 8-Day Cruise with Uniworld

Sail on the stunning SS. Maria Theresa

Sailing : Passau to Budapest

March 31st to April 7th, 2024

A veritable showcase of the best of Central Europe, this is a journey any culturally curious world traveler will love.

Special Group Cruise pricing based on level of cabin

Passau to Budapest

Cabin Type	Per person Sharing
Deluxe Balcony	$4399
French Balcony	$3899
Classic	$2899
Single Cabin Pricing	Request

Not included:

Port Fees of $224 per person
Roundtrip Airfare estimated at $1100
Travel Insurance (based on total trip and age of traveler)

Day by day Itinerary

DAY 1 – March 31st

PASSAU – EMBARKATION

Arrive at Munich 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 to begin a wonderful trip

DAY 2 – April 1st

PASSAU, GERMANY

Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one, as three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get to know the town and its main claim to fame—Europe’s largest pipe organ—or “Let’s Go” with an invigorating riverside hike.In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you. Passau is built upon the meeting point of three rivers: the Danube, theInn and the Ilz. Sprawling across the riverbanks, the city has a particularly charming setting, which you’ll get to appreciate on a walking tour of its top sites.After walking around Passau, we’ll drive to a beautiful natural habitat on the Ilz, where you can take a short walk and relax in the scenic environment before re-boarding the coach for a trip up to the Kloster Mariahilfto see the three rivers from above.

DAY 3 – April 2nd

LINZ SALZBURG, AUSTRIA

FULL-DAY IN SALZBURG WITH SOUND OF MUSIC Not only is Salzburg famously the shooting location for the 1965 film, TheSound of Music, but it is also the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Today, we’ll dive into the city’s deep musical heritage with a walking tour through its picturesque squares and baroque architecture. Visit Maria’s church in the nearby town of Mondsee, as well as the Viennese gardens around which she and the children sang “Do ReMi.” See the house where Mozart was born and take a lift up the Mönschberg mountain for an excellent view of the city.

DAY 4 – April 3rd

MELK, DURNSTEIN

This morning, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary baroque-style library.•Later, you will head to Dürnstein, one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops and maybe hike up to a ruined castle(with an intriguing tale all its own). You can all stop for a tasting or learn all about the world’s costliest spice from the Wachau Valley’s only saffron grower. You have two ports of call in the incredibly scenic valley, Dürnstein and Melk, and an assortment of delightful ways to explore this lovely region. After your tour of the abbey, you’ll have time to explore Melk on your own, or you can take the motor coach back to the ship

DAY 5 – April 4th

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Experience the “City of Waltzes” with a highlight tour of the city, as well as an expertly led tour of an extraordinary collection of art at the renownedVienna Art History Museum.•You have leisure time after your tour to exploreVienna on your own. You might wish to visit the Albertina Museum, which houses one million old-master prints and an impressive collection of works by 19th-and 20th-century painters, ranging from Renoir to Rothko.•If you’d like to get a little exercise and see a completely different side of Vienna, borrow a bike from the ship and explore Danube Island andPrater Park. (For a wonderful view of the region, ride the Ferris wheel in Prater Park.)

DAY 6 – April 5th

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA

Hike to Bratislava Castle. This brilliantly white, enormous square building takes over the skyline of Bratislava, and from its grounds you’ll find incredible views of the city below.•After your hike to the castle, you’ll stroll through the most beautiful part of Bratislava with the local guide. You will be introduced to theCapital of Slovakia, seeing sites like thePresidential Palace and the unique bridge colloquially known as UFO Bridge (you’ll understand when you see it).•Passing through the historic Old Town, we’ll see the charming House of the Good Shepherd, the pastel tower of the Old Town Hall and statues like Čumil, the sewage worker leaning out of a manhole in the street to smile at passersby.

DAY 7 – April 6th

BUDAPEST

BUDAPEST PANORAMIC HIGHLIGHTS WITH FRANZ LISZT ACADEMY VISIT. Hungary has been home to a great number of accomplished musicians, including the famous Franz Liszt, who established a university for music in Budapest in 1875. To this day, the Franz LisztAcademy is still a world-famous conservatory, with degree programs in classical instruments, singing, conducting, and composing. Take a guided tour of the academy today, culminating in an orchestra performance by some of the current students. Next, we’ll embark on a panoramic drive through the city, with stops including Gellert Hill and the Philosopher’s Garden.

DAY 8 – April 7th

BUDAPEST – DISEMBARKATION

Disembark the ship and transfer to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Budapest.