Grand Highlights of the Danube

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
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.

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
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.

Day 2: Prague
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.

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
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.

Day 1: Bucharest
Arrive at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the InterContinental Athénée Palace (or similar) for check-in.

Day 2: Bucharest, Brasov (BB, L)
After breakfast at our hotel in Bucharest, we’ll make our way to Brasov. En route, we’ll stop for a visit to the stunning neo-Renaissance Peles Castle. Later make your way to Busteni for lunch at Cantacuzino Castle. After lunch you will be transferred to the Radisson Blu Aurum (or similar) for check-in.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Peles Castle Visit
A gem of the Carpathian Mountains, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of intricate wood carvings, colorful frescoes, and stained glass. Across over 160 rooms, the castle houses a remarkable collection of European art. Though it was completed as recently as 1914, its ornate style harkens to an earlier era—with the modern perks of central heating, electricity, and even a retractable glass roof in the central hall.

Day 3: Brasov (BB, D)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Brasov Walking Tour
After breakfast, set off on a guided tour of Brasov, starting at the Fortified Church of Prejmer. Originally founded by the German Teutonic Knights, a Catholic military society, the church is built to function as a defensive fortress in times of war. Transylvania is known for having a remarkably large collection of fortified churches such as this one scattered throughout the region, making this stop a must for any visitor to Brasov. After, we’ll continue on through the town, stopping at other significant sites, such as the Black Church and Council Square.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Private Evening at Bran Castle with Dinner
Tonight, you’ll visit Bran Castle after hours for a crowd-free experience at “Dracula’s Castle”—as it has been popularly known since readers of Bram Stoker’s Dracula found similarities between the real-life Bran Castle and the fictional vampire’s eerie estate. The beautiful 14th-century building is situated amongst stunning mountain scenery. After a private tour of the castle and grounds, we will head to a nearby tea house for dinner.

Day 4: Bucharest (BB, L)
Following breakfast today, you will have one final adventure before your transfer to Bucharest to begin the next leg of your journey.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Sinaia Monastery
On route from Brasov to your hotel in Bucharest, stop in the peaceful Carpathian village of Sinaia, named for the Orthodox Sinai Monastery. Still home to an order of monks, Sinai welcomes visitors to appreciate its tranquil atmosphere, nestled into the forested hills near Peles Castle, and historic architecture. An exemplar of the Brâncovenesc style, Sinai Monastery blends Byzantine and traditional Romanian influences. In addition to Sinai’s courtyards, carved stone details, and colorful murals, the monastery also houses a museum of religious art, all of which you can admire on a guided tour today.

After, sit for lunch with a view at a beautiful—and delicious!—restaurant overlooking Bucharest’s Lake Herastrau.

Day 1: Brasov (L)
Transfer from Bucharest to the Radisson Blu Aurum (or similar) in Brasov for check-in.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Sinaia Monastery
Before departing Bucharest, sit for lunch with a view at a beautiful—and delicious!—restaurant overlooking Bucharest’s Lake Herastrau.

Next, we’ll make our way to your next hotel in Brasov. Along the way, stop in the peaceful Carpathian village of Sinaia, named for the Orthodox Sinai Monastery. Still home to an order of monks, Sinai welcomes visitors to appreciate its tranquil atmosphere, nestled into the forested hills near Peles Castle, and historic architecture. An exemplar of the Brâncovenesc style, Sinai Monastery blends Byzantine and traditional Romanian influences. In addition to Sinai’s courtyards, carved stone details, and colorful murals, the monastery also houses a museum of religious art, all of which you can admire on a guided tour today.

Day 2: Brasov (BB, D)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Brasov Walking Tour
After breakfast, set off on a guided tour of Brasov, starting at the Fortified Church of Prejmer. Originally founded by the German Teutonic Knights, a Catholic military society, the church is built to function as a defensive fortress in times of war. Transylvania is known for having a remarkably large collection of fortified churches such as this one scattered throughout the region, making this stop a must for any visitor to Brasov. After, we’ll continue on through the town, stopping at other significant sites, such as the Black Church and Council Square.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Private Evening at Bran Castle with Dinner
Tonight, you’ll visit Bran Castle after hours for a crowd-free experience at “Dracula’s Castle”—as it has been popularly known since readers of Bram Stoker’s Dracula found similarities between the real-life Bran Castle and the fictional vampire’s eerie estate. The beautiful 14th-century building is situated amongst stunning mountain scenery. After a private tour of the castle and grounds, we will head to a nearby tea house for dinner.

Day 3: Brasov, Bucharest (BB, L)
En route from Brasov to Bucharest, stop for a visit to the stunning neo-Renaissance Peles Castle. Following our visit, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in to the hotel for the night.

FEATURED EXCURSION: Peles Castle Visit
A gem of the Carpathian Mountains, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of intricate wood carvings, colorful frescoes, and stained glass. Across over 160 rooms, the castle houses a remarkable collection of European art. Though it was completed as recently as 1914, its ornate style harkens to an earlier era—with the modern perks of central heating, electricity, and even a retractable glass roof in the central hall.

Day 4: Bucharest (BB)
This morning, check out of the hotel. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport for your trip home. Your Uniworld adventure may be over, but we know you’ll enjoy the memories you’ve made for years to come.