Arrive at Prague Václav Havel Airport. Be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel.

A magnet for generations of artists, writers, scientists and composers, Prague is famous for its dynamic energy and elegant ambiance (and the beers here are pretty amazing too). A thousand years of architecture, from ornate Gothic to fanciful postmodern, has been beautifully preserved.

Choice of Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge walking tour or Hradčany Castle visit

Generations Excursion: Czech out Prague
** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

This morning, leave Prague and travel via motorcoach to Nuremberg, where the ship awaits. Before embarkation on this river voyage, there will be time to enjoy lunch on your own and then explore historic Nuremberg and visit sites associated with the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Nuremberg will forever be associated with the post-WWII Nuremberg trials, but the city’s profound historical and cultural significance stretches back many centuries before that. Gain a newfound understanding and appreciation of both aspects of the city today on an in-depth tour with a local expert. 

Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center visits

Generations Excursion: Nuremberg climbing forest
** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

Bavaria’s first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free Imperial City, a fact recognized by UNESCO in 2006. Today, discover how the beautifully preserved medieval city coexists with a vibrant modern urban center.

Choice of Regensburg walk with Thurn and Taxis castle visit or BMW factory visit or "Let's Go" Regensburg hiking experience

Generations Excursion: Revved engines
** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared.

Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one—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 enjoy an invigorating riverside hike.

Choice of Passau walking tour or "Let's Go" hike along the Ilz River

Generations Excursions: Treasure hunt trek or Ilz River splash
** These excursions are only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

The ship will cruise through a scenic highlight of the Danube today, the Schlögener Schlinge—a hairpin loop in the Danube that was once very hazardous for ships and is now a lovely, serene stretch of water.

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

Generations Excursion: Pedal Passau
** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

Today, the ship will dock in Emmersdorf, midway through the glorious landscape, where you are invited to enjoy a private reception at Artstetten Castle. Later in the day, find a comfortable seat in the lounge or on the Sun Deck as the ship cruises through the Wachau Valley. Over the eons, the Danube cut a gorge through the foothills of the Bohemian Mountains, resulting in a 19-mile (30-kilometer) stretch of riverine scenery so beautiful, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Landscape.

Choice of Private Artstetten Castle reception with a member of Habsburg royalty or Spitz “Village Day” or Spitz Village stroll or "Let's Go" walk the vineyards of Spitz.

Generations Excursions: Wachau wander or Artstetten Castle adventure
** These excursions are only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to this day, the political and cultural center of Austria. Klimt painted here, Beethoven and Mozart composed here and Freud developed his theories here. It’s a treasure trove of splendid architecture, astonishing art collections and inviting cafés—and it is yours to explore. A city tour will show the architectural highlights of the Austrian capital as well as the legendary opera house in the heart of the city. Or, indulge the passion for art with visits to two distinctively different collections—a “cabinet of curiosities” collected by the Habsburgs and the Belvedere’s extraordinary cache of paintings by Klimt and other renowned artists.

Choice of Viennese highlights with Musikverein or Vienna panoramic highlights with Old Town food and art walk

Generations Excursions: Magical history tour or Schönbrunn royal experience
**These excursions are only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Explore this dynamic and multi-faceted city with a choice of excursions—see the city from a local’s perspective on our "Do as the Locals Do" walking tour or cover more ground with a panoramic tour.

Choice of Budapest panoramic highlights and Parliament visit or “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour

Generations Excursion: Bird’s eye of Budapest
** This excursion is only available on sailings that belong to the Generations program.

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared this evening.

Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through this marvelous holiday. Today, be invited to enjoy a full-day visit to Hungary's Eger wine region for some lunch and, of course, wine tasting.

Featured Excursion: Full-day Eger wine country with lunch and wine tasting

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic and multifaceted city with a choice of excursions- see the city from a local’s perspective on a walking tour or cover more ground with a panoramic tour or “Let’s Go” with a guided bike ride. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary’s capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West.

Choice of “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour or “Let’s Go” Budapest by bike or Budapest panoramic highlights and Parliament visit

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared.

Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war. This country is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple, delicious local rustic food.

Choice of Vucedol Culture Museum and lunch at a family winery or Full-day tour of Osijek with private home-hosted lunch

Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe’s oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city’s vibrant modern-day present.

Choice of Belgrade city tour with visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace or "Let's Go" "I Bike Belgrade" tour

Head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress. All along the way, history lies the banks of the river. Keep an eye out for Trajan’s Plaque, which the ancient Romans erected to commemorate the road they anchored in the steep cliffs above the water, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars and Turks.

Featured Excursion: Lepenski Vir archaeological park and Golubac Castle

Unwind on board and cruise the breathtaking Iron Gates, an 83-mile-long (134-kilometer-long) stretch of scenic gorges that were cut through the Carpathian and Balkan mountains over eons by the Danube River. These gorges, which act as a natural border between Serbia and Romania, are among the most dramatic and beautiful sights in all of Europe. This was one of the swiftest and most dangerous stretches of the river before two dams were built: Iron Gate I and Iron Gate II. Construction on the dams began in 1964 and took 20 years to complete; they have dramatically altered the area’s landscape, raising the water level by 114 feet (35 meters) and drowning several islands and villages.

Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests. It’s the base for an unusual excursion today, a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Or, head to a local’s home to bake a traditional Bulgarian dish called Banitsa.

Choice of Belogradchik red rock valley or Banitza home baking experience

Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Rousse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.

Choice of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with authentic Bulgarian lunch or Rousse walking tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared.
 

This morning, disembark the ship in Giurgiu and drive through the countryside to Bucharest and then enjoy a panoramic city tour, or walking tour in the old Lipscani district. Tonight, relax in the comfort of a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, Romania’s capital and its cultural and economic center.

Featured Excursion: Bucharest panoramic highlights tour with People's Palace

On today’s agenda, enjoy a guided tour of the infamous Ceaușescu Mansion. Venture to the opulent former residence of Romania’s former leader, Nicolae Ceaușescu, and have a guided tour. It’s been thirty years since deposed Romanian president Ceaușescu and his wife, Elena, were executed by a firing squad on Christmas Day in 1989, but now have the option to roam the opulent 80-room residence where the couple once lived, situated on 3.5 acres of grounds in one of Bucharest’s most desirable neighborhoods.

Featured Excursion: Ceausescu's Palace: the Dictator's private mansion

Check out of the hotel this morning and depart for the airport for your flight home.