Enchanting Danube

Day 1: Budapest
If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted at the airport by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel. There you will check in, drop off your bags, and, if you wish, go out and explore the city on your own. Your Uniworld local host can offer suggestions for your leisure time.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Budapest Foodie Tour
Join us for an unforgettable Hungarian culinary experience that will delight both seasoned gourmets and curious food lovers alike! This walking tour takes you on a journey through the flavors of Hungary, featuring a three-course early dinner at three exceptional restaurants within the area of your hotel. We begin at Urban Betyar, where you’ll savor a steaming bowl of Goulash Soup, one of Hungary’s most iconic dishes. Next, we stroll to the charming Víg Varju for a comforting and flavorful Chicken Paprikash, a classic favorite. Finally, we top off the evening at the stylish St. Andrea Sky-Bar, where you’ll indulge in a decadent Hungarian dessert filled with rich chocolate. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with a selection of drinks, enhancing your culinary journey. With your expert guide leading the way, you’ll not only taste Hungary but also experience its culture and traditions through food. Book now and let your taste buds explore the magic of Hungarian cuisine!

Day 2: Budapest (BB)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Budapest Walking Tour with Rock Hospital
Explore the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a former emergency hospital and nuclear bunker located underneath Buda Castle Hill. This museum pays homage to the almost six-mile stretch of interconnected caves and cellars that date back to World War II. After, take the elevator up to the Castle District for a stroll around. Enjoy panoramic views of Pest across the way, and walk along famed museums and attractions, like Matthias Church. Marvel at its breathtaking architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows, and golden frescoes.

Day 3: Budapest (CB/BB, L)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Wine Tasting & Lunch at Etyek
After breakfast, you’ll check out of the hotel. Then, discover a side of Hungary that is oft overlooked today—the country’s excellent wines. Once a winemaking powerhouse, Hungary’s position in European viticulture took a backseat in the 19th and 20th centuries, in large part due to a phylloxera blight that destroyed much of their crops in the 1880s and communist era policies. Fortunately for modern travelers and wine lovers, winemaking in Hungary is beginning to boom once again. Sample some locally produced wines for yourself on our excursion today, followed by a delicious local lunch.

After your included tour, you’ll be transferred to the ship to start your incredible journey along the Danube River.

Day 1: Budapest
FEATURED EXCURSION: Budapest Walking Tour with Rock Hospital
Explore the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a former emergency hospital and nuclear bunker located underneath Buda Castle Hill. This museum pays homage to the almost six-mile stretch of interconnected caves and cellars that date back to World War II. After, take the elevator up to the Castle District for a stroll around. Enjoy panoramic views of Pest across the way, and walk along famed museums and attractions, like Matthias Church. Marvel at its breathtaking architecture, beautiful stained-glass windows, and golden frescoes.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Budapest Foodie Tour
Join us for an unforgettable Hungarian culinary experience that will delight both seasoned gourmets and curious food lovers alike! This walking tour takes you on a journey through the flavors of Hungary, featuring a three-course early dinner at three exceptional restaurants within the area of your hotel. We begin at Urban Betyar, where you’ll savor a steaming bowl of Goulash Soup, one of Hungary’s most iconic dishes. Next, we stroll to the charming Víg Varju for a comforting and flavorful Chicken Paprikash, a classic favorite. Finally, we top off the evening at the stylish St. Andrea Sky-Bar, where you’ll indulge in a decadent Hungarian dessert filled with rich chocolate. Each dish is thoughtfully paired with a selection of drinks, enhancing your culinary journey. With your expert guide leading the way, you’ll not only taste Hungary but also experience its culture and traditions through food. Book now and let your taste buds explore the magic of Hungarian cuisine!

Day 2: Budapest (BB)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Wine Tasting & Lunch at Etyek
Discover a side of Hungary that is oft overlooked today—the country’s excellent wines. Once a winemaking powerhouse, Hungary’s position in European viticulture took a backseat in the 19th and 20th centuries, in large part due to a phylloxera blight that destroyed much of their crops in the 1880s and communist era policies. Fortunately for modern travelers and wine lovers, winemaking in Hungary is beginning to boom once again. Sample some locally produced wines for yourself on our excursion today, followed by a delicious local lunch.

Day 3: Budapest (CB/BB)
It’s time to check out of the hotel. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your trip home. We hope you will enjoy the memories you’ve made for years to come.

Day 1: Prague
Arrive at Václav Havel Airport Prague. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel. You can choose to rest or go out and explore the city. Your local host will be happy to offer additional suggestions.

Day 2: Prague (BB)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Prague Old Town & Castle District
After breakfast, begin a magical tour of the city of Prague. Prague enjoyed a golden age in the 14th century, under the rule of Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, and many of the buildings in the UNESCO-designated city core date to that era.

Prague Castle dates back even earlier. Construction on the oldest parts of the complex began in the 9th century. A drive across the Vltava River (you might know the Vltava as the Moldau, the namesake of the beautiful tone poem by beloved Czech composer Bedřich Smetana) brings you to the sprawling complex of towers, halls, cathedrals, courtyards, and houses, where kings, emperors, and presidents have had their offices for almost a millennium. Step down from the motorcoach and walk inside the castle's protective walls, taking in the Gothic structure of St. Vitus Cathedral, which took 600 years to build, and Vladislav Hall, whose intricate stone-vaulting system was one of the most advanced engineering feats of the late Middle Ages.

After visiting St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace, you can choose between re-boarding the motorcoach for a ride back to the hotel or continuing your guided walk through the picturesque Lesser Quarter to Charles Bridge, one of the city's most famous landmarks. The walking tour will end in Old Town Square, which is surrounded by majestic buildings, including the Church of Our Lady before Týn and Prague's City Hall, which boasts a famous medieval astronomical clock.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Nights Out: Panoramic Prague with Dinner
Begin an evening of enchantment with a panoramic drive by the highlights of Prague, beautifully illuminated for the evening. Stop for a visit at the atmospheric, 12th-century Strahov Monastery before heading off to see the city from a new vantage point: high above at the observation deck of Prague’s famous “Dancing House.” Designed by renowned architects Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić, this icon of modern Prague was inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers—an upright stone tower for Fred and a flowing glass tower for Ginger. Finally, conclude your evening with a traditional Czech dinner at a local restaurant.

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION*: Terezín & Concentration Camp
Terezín is a fortress built by the Enlightenment ruler Josef II. Although the building, named for his mother Maria Theresa, was supposed to be used for defense, it became infamous first as a prison and later, during World War II, as a Jewish ghetto and concentration camp. You will also visit the Terezín Monument dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust and pay tribute to people's indefatigable bravery and the will to live.

Day 3: Prague (CB/BB)
Use the morning to do any last-minute shopping or go for one last stroll through this beautiful capital. After lunch, it’s time for your exciting Uniworld river cruise to begin!

*Masterpiece Collection are optional experiences that go above and beyond our daily selection of included excursions and can be booked for an additional fee. Select Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences can be pre-booked. Please note that requests to pre-book must be made by calling our Reservations Team no later than 6 days prior to departure and are subject to availability. Some venues are limited in the number of guests they can accommodate. Guests can book onboard (space permitting) and pay in Euros. Pre-booked Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences are refundable up to 48 hours prior to the cruise/tour start date; if inside of 48 hours they are non-refundable. Select Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences require a minimum number of participants and are subject to cancellation (with full refund) if minimum is not met. Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences are non-commissionable. Prices are subject to change. Masterpiece Collection excursions may not operate if they occur on a holiday or if they require a minimum number of participants and that minimum is not met.

Day 1: Prague
Once you disembark the ship, you will be transferred to Prague by motorcoach. Upon arrival at the hotel, you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative who will help you check in. This evening, you can choose to rest up at the hotel or go out and explore the city. Your local host will be happy to offer additional suggestions.

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION*: Nové Město Food Tour
Nové Město may translate to “New Town,” but don’t let that fool you. Established in 1348 by Emperor Charles IV, Nové Město is one of Prague’s four primary historical districts and, as such, is a neighborhood filled with iconic sites and traditional bites. As you explore the area with a local guide, enjoy a welcome cocktail made with Czech ingredients, munch on chlebícek (an open-faced sandwich featuring Prague ham), and savor the “queen of Czech sauce-based dishes,” svícková. This sirloin beef delicacy is best served with a local Pilsner, so that’s how you’ll be having it today! And of course, we couldn’t complete our tasting tour without a sweet treat. Our final stop is to a favorite Prague patisserie, where we’ll try laskonka, a meringe confection made with almonds, buttercream, chocolate, and candied hazelnuts.

Day 2: Prague (BB)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Prague Old Town & Castle District
After breakfast, begin a magical tour of the city of Prague. Prague enjoyed a golden age in the 14th century, under the rule of Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, and many of the buildings in the UNESCO-designated city core date to that era.

Prague Castle dates back even earlier. Construction on the oldest parts of the complex began in the 9th century. A drive across the Vltava River (you might know the Vltava as the Moldau, the namesake of the beautiful tone poem by beloved Czech composer Bedřich Smetana) brings you to the sprawling complex of towers, halls, cathedrals, courtyards, and houses, where kings, emperors, and presidents have had their offices for almost a millennium. Step down from the motorcoach and walk inside the castle's protective walls, taking in the Gothic structure of St. Vitus Cathedral, which took 600 years to build, and Vladislav Hall, whose intricate stone-vaulting system was one of the most advanced engineering feats of the late Middle Ages.

After visiting St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace, you can choose between re-boarding the motorcoach for a ride back to the hotel or continuing your guided walk through the picturesque Lesser Quarter to Charles Bridge, one of the city's most famous landmarks. The walking tour will end in Old Town Square, which is surrounded by majestic buildings, including the Church of Our Lady before Týn and Prague's City Hall, which boasts a famous medieval astronomical clock.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Nights Out: Panoramic Prague with Dinner
Begin an evening of enchantment with a panoramic drive by the highlights of Prague, beautifully illuminated for the evening. Stop for a visit at the atmospheric, 12th-century Strahov Monastery before heading off to see the city from a new vantage point: high above at the observation deck of Prague’s famous “Dancing House.” Designed by renowned architects Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić, this icon of modern Prague was inspired by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers—an upright stone tower for Fred and a flowing glass tower for Ginger. Finally, conclude your evening with a traditional Czech dinner at a local restaurant.

MASTERPIECE COLLECTION*: Terezín & Concentration Camp
Terezín is a fortress built by the Enlightenment ruler Josef II. Although the building, named for his mother Maria Theresa, was supposed to be used for defense, it became infamous first as a prison and later, during World War II, as a Jewish ghetto and concentration camp. You will also visit the Terezín Monument dedicated to the victims of the Holocaust and pay tribute to people's indefatigable bravery and the will to live.

Later, enjoy a visit to Strahov Monastery, followed by dancing at Dancing House Hotel Prague, and dinner.

Day 3: Prague (CB/BB)
After breakfast at the hotel, your extraordinary journey will draw to a close. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Václav Havel Airport Prague for your flight home. Though your Uniworld journey is over, we know the memories will last for years to come.

*Masterpiece Collection are optional experiences that go above and beyond our daily selection of included excursions and can be booked for an additional fee. Select Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences can be pre-booked. Please note that requests to pre-book must be made by calling our Reservations Team no later than 6 days prior to departure and are subject to availability. Some venues are limited in the number of guests they can accommodate. Guests can book onboard (space permitting) and pay in Euros. Pre-booked Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences are refundable up to 48 hours prior to the cruise/tour start date; if inside of 48 hours they are non-refundable. Select Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences require a minimum number of participants and are subject to cancellation (with full refund) if minimum is not met. Masterpiece Collection Optional Experiences are non-commissionable. Prices are subject to change. Masterpiece Collection excursions may not operate if they occur on a holiday or if they require a minimum number of participants and that minimum is not met.