Portraits of Eastern Europe (2025) (Prague to Bucharest, 2025)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 19-day journey, traversing through the heart of Europe, from the enchanting city of Prague to the vibrant capital of Romania, Bucharest. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. Experience the architectural marvels of Prague, the medieval charm of Regensburg, the cultural mosaic of Passau, the serene beauty of the Danube, and the grandeur of Vienna. Explore the dynamic city of Budapest, the rustic charm of Croatia, the ancient allure of Serbia, the fascinating rock formations of Belogradchik, and the elegance of Ruse, before concluding your tour in the bustling heart of Bucharest. This tour offers a variety of excursions, including visits to castles, museums, and historical sites, as well as opportunities for biking, hiking, and tasting local delicacies. Each day presents a new adventure, promising an unforgettable journey.
Included
Meals as per itinerary.
S.S. Beatrice
14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant
S.S. Beatrice
2 nights in Prague at the Art Deco Imperial Hotel (or similar) with breakfast
2 nights in Bucharest at The Marmorosch Bucharest hotel (or similar) with breakfast
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
Free Wi-Fi
hotel: 14 night(s); S.S. Beatrice: Royal Suite ,Grand (Owner's) Suite ,Suite ,Deluxe ,Classic
Cruise director
8 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia
6 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
Excursions included:
- Village Day: Passau
- Nights Out: A Bavarian Evening
- Let's Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking
- Unicum Distillery Visit
- Nights Out: Serbian National Museum & Concert
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
Additional excursions to choose from:
- Hradčany Castle Visit
- Prague's Old Jewish Quarter
- Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge Walking Tour
- Regensburg Walk with Thurn and Taxis Castle Visit
- The Giant Sphere of Bavaria
- Jewish Regensburg
- Castle Clam Visit
- Treasures of the Wachau
- Klimt at the Belvedere
- Vienna's Historic Trails and Local Treats
- Jewish Vienna
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
- Jewish Budapest
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Vučedol Culture Museum and Lunch at a Family Restaurant
- Vučedol Culture Museum and Home Hosted Lunch
- Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace
- Let's Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch
- Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries
Map
Attractions
Belogradchik Fortress
Time Travel Vienna
Lepenski vir
Orthodox Monastery of the Presentation of the Holy Virgin
The Museum of Bucharest
Thurn und Taxis
Gellért Hill
Prague Jewish Quarter
Thon-Dittmer-Palais
Church of St Philip and James
Charles Bridge
Austrian Gallery Belvedere
Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum
Fortress "Castra Martis"
Crkva sv Mihael
Glasmuseum Passau
Vučedol Culture Museum and Archaeological Site
Hradčany Square
Golubac Fortress
Carmelite Convent Linz
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Ferris Wheel of Budapest
Old Town Hall
Domäne WachauDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Prague
- Prague - Arrival day
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Welcome to Prague, the city of a thousand spires. Upon your arrival at Prague Václav Havel Airport, you will be greeted by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, acclimating to the new time zone and exploring the city at your own pace.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Prague
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- Prague Jewish Quarter
- Charles Bridge
- Hradčany Square
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Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Prague, a city that has inspired generations of artists, writers, and scientists. Choose from a variety of excursions, including a visit to the majestic Hradčany Castle, a tour of Prague's Old Jewish Quarter, or a walking tour of Prague Old Town and the iconic Charles Bridge.
Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Nuremberg
- Prague
- Nuremberg
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Bid farewell to Prague as you embark on a scenic motorcoach journey to Nuremberg. Upon arrival, board your ship and settle in. The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore the city at your leisure.
Day 4 – Day 4: Discovering Regensburg
- Regensburg
- Bamberg
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- Thurn und Taxis
- Thon-Dittmer-Palais
- Old Town Hall
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Step back in time as you explore Regensburg, Bavaria's first capital. Choose from a variety of excursions, including a walk through the city with a visit to Thurn and Taxis Castle, a tour of the Giant Sphere of Bavaria, or a journey into Jewish Regensburg.
Day 5 – Day 5: Exploring Passau
- Passau
- Regensburg
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- Baumwipfelpfad Bavarian Forest
- Glasmuseum Passau
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Experience the cultural mosaic of Passau, where three rivers and nearly three nations meet. Spend the day exploring the town and its main attraction, Europe's largest pipe organ. In the evening, immerse yourself in local culture with a traditional Bavarian evening.
Day 6 – Day 6: Biking along the Bavarian River
- Passau
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- Baumwipfelpfad Bavarian Forest
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Embrace the great outdoors as you bike along the serene stretch of the Danube, known as the Schlögener Schlinge. This hairpin loop in the river offers breathtaking views and a unique way to explore the Bavarian landscape.
Day 7 – Day 7: Journey through the Wachau Valley
- Spitz
- Tulln
- Melk
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- Carmelite Convent Linz
- Domäne Wachau
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Dock in Emmersdorf and journey to the charming town of Spitz. Later, find a comfortable spot on the ship as you cruise through the UNESCO World Heritage Landscape of the Wachau Valley. Choose between a visit to the historic Castle Clam or a tour of the treasures of the Wachau Valley.
Day 8 – Day 8: Vienna - The Grand Dame of the Danube
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- Vienna Ring Tram Sightseeing
- Time Travel Vienna
- Austrian Gallery Belvedere
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Arrive in Vienna, the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Austria's political and cultural center. Choose from a variety of excursions, including a visit to the Belvedere Palace to see Klimt's masterpieces, a panoramic tour of Vienna's historic trails and local treats, or an exploration of Jewish Vienna.
Day 9 – Day 9: Exploring Budapest
- Budapest
- Vienna
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- Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum
- Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Ferris Wheel of Budapest
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Discover the dynamic and multifaceted city of Budapest, where Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Choose from a variety of excursions, including a panoramic tour of Budapest's highlights with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, a walking tour with local treats, or an exploration of Jewish Budapest.
Day 10 – Day 10: Leisure Day in Budapest
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- Gellért Hill
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Enjoy a day of leisure in Budapest. Take this opportunity to explore the city at your own pace, visit local markets, or relax at a local café. Don't miss the included visit to the Unicum Distillery, where you can learn about and taste this unique Hungarian liqueur.
Day 11 – Day 11: Uncovering Budapest's Past
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- Budapest History Museum / Castle Museum
- Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
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Dive deeper into Budapest's history with a choice of excursions. Opt for a Communist Tour to learn about the city's past under Communist rule, or choose a panoramic tour that includes a visit to a historic synagogue.
Day 12 – Day 12: Welcome to Croatia
- Batina
- Osijek
- Grad Vukovar
- Budapest
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- Church of St Philip and James
- Crkva sv Mihael
- Vučedol Culture Museum and Archaeological Site
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Welcome to Croatia, a country known for its beautiful countryside, thriving folk traditions, and delicious rustic food. Visit the Vučedol Culture Museum and enjoy a traditional lunch at a family restaurant or a home-hosted lunch for a taste of local culture.
Day 13 – Day 13: Discovering Belgrade
- Belgrade
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- Tito's Blue Train
- Orthodox Monastery of the Presentation of the Holy Virgin
- Old Sava Bridge
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Arrive in Belgrade, one of Europe's oldest cities and the modern-day capital of Serbia. Choose from a city tour with a visit to the Royal Grounds of the Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace, or an 'I Bike Belgrade' tour. In the evening, enjoy a concert at Saint Sava.
Day 14 – Day 14: Exploring Golubac
- Golubats
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- Lepenski vir
- Golubac Fortress
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Head ashore to explore the Paleolithic site of Lepenski Vir and the extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress of Golubac Castle. Choose between a guided tour of the archaeological park and castle or a hike to Golubac Castle.
Day 15 – Day 15: Journey to Belogradchik
- Vidin
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- Belogradchik Fortress
- Fortress "Castra Martis"
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Arrive in the port town of Vidin and embark on an unusual excursion to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Alternatively, indulge in a tasting at the Dos Alamos Wine Estate.
Day 16 – Day 16: Exploring Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, and Arbanassi
Day 16: Exploring Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, and Arbanassi
- Monument of Mother Bulgaria
- Rusenski Lom Nature Park
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Travel to Bulgaria's foremost Danube port, Ruse, also known as 'Little Vienna'. Choose between a tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, including an authentic Bulgarian lunch, or a walking tour of Ruse with visits to the Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries.
Day 17 – Day 17: Journey to Bucharest
- Giurgiu
- Bucharest
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- The Museum of Bucharest
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Disembark the ship in Giurgiu and drive through the countryside to Bucharest, Romania's capital and cultural center. Enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to the People's Palace. Spend the night in a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city.
Day 18 – Day 18: Leisure Day in Bucharest
- Bucharest
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Spend a full day exploring the bustling heart of Bucharest at your own pace. Discover the city's vibrant street life, visit its many museums and parks, or indulge in local cuisine at a traditional Romanian restaurant.
Day 19 – Day 19: Departure from Bucharest
- Bucharest - Departure day
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Check out of your hotel and bid farewell to Bucharest. Depending on your travel arrangements, you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport for your flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe.
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