Ultimate European Journey (2025) (Bucharest to Amsterdam, 2025)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a 24-day journey through the heart of Europe, exploring the rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning landscapes of Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, and Germany. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of guided excursions and free time, allowing you to delve into the local life, savor authentic cuisine, and visit iconic landmarks. From the bustling city of Bucharest to the charming town of Wertheim, each day brings a new adventure. Whether you're exploring medieval fortresses, tasting local wines, or cruising along the Danube, this tour promises an unforgettable experience.
Included
21-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the imperial
River Princess
or stunning
River Duchess
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: 21 night(s); River Princess: Suite
8 countries: Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, the Netherlands
9 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:
- Bucharest Communist Tour with People's Palace
- Lepenski Vir Archaeological Park and Golubac Castle
- Let’s Go: Kovilovo Viewpoint Hike
- Nights Out: Serbian National Museum & Concert
- Unicum Distillery Visit
- Nights Out: House of Strauss Visit & Concert
- Imperial City Highlights with Hofburg Palace Visit
- Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike
- Fairytale Rothenburg
- Cologne Walking Tour
Additional excursions to choose from:
- Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi with Authentic Bulgarian Lunch
- Ruse Walking Tour with Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries
- Belogradchik Red Rock Valley
- Dos Alamos Wine Estate Visit and Tasting with Walking Tour of Vidin
- Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace
- Kalemegdan Fortress Visit
- Let's Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour
- Vučedol Culture Museum and Lunch at a Family Restaurant
- Vučedol Culture Museum and Home Hosted Lunch
- Budapest Communist Tour
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Synagogue Visit
- Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Parliament Visit
- Budapest Walk with Local Treats
- Melk Abbey with Library Visit
- Weissenkirchen Village Walk with Wine Tasting
- Passau Walking Tour
- Let's Go: Bicycle Ride along the Inn River
- Regensburg Walking Tour
- “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit
- Nuremberg City Walk & Art Bunker Visit
- Nuremberg City Tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center Visit
- Bamberg Walking Tour
- Franconian Village Day
- Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens
- Würzburg Wine Tour
- Wertheim Walk with Local Treats
- Let's Go: Wertheim Bicycle Tour
- Heidelberg Castle Visit
- Heidelberg School Visit
- Frankfurt Walking Tour with Local Treats
- The Rüdesheim Mini-Train
- Abbey Eberbach Medieval Monastery Tour with Riesling Tasting
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
24 breakfasts, 19 lunches, 22 dinners
2 Captain's Welcome and 2 Captain's Farewell Receptions
2 Welcome and 2 Farewell Gala Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
River Duchess or River Princess
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Destinations
Krems an der Donau
Amsterdam
Frankfurt (Oder)
Giurgiu
Bamberg
Budapest
Cologne
Vienna
Grad Vukovar
Regensburg
Bucharest
PassauMap
Attractions
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
Belogradchik Fortress
Kretzulescu Palace
Würzburg Residence
Taunus Wunderland
Hungarian National Gallery
Melk Abbey
Vučedol Culture Museum and Archaeological Site
Vienna Music Society
Karađorđe's Park railway station
Dohány Street SynagogueDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest
- Bucharest - Arrival day
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Welcome to Romania! Upon your arrival at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, you'll be greeted by a representative and transferred to your hotel in Bucharest. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle in.
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Bucharest
- Bucharest
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Spend the day at your leisure, exploring the vibrant capital city of Romania. Bucharest offers a mix of architectural styles, bustling markets, and charming cafes. Discover the city at your own pace, soaking in the local culture and cuisine.
Day 3 – Day 3: Bucharest to Giurgiu
- Bucharest
- Giurgiu
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- Palace of the Parliament
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Today, you'll embark on a panoramic city tour of Bucharest, including a visit to the grand People's Palace. Later, you'll travel by motorcoach to the city of Giurgiu, where your cruise ship awaits.
Day 4 – Day 4: Exploring Ruse
Day 4: Exploring Ruse
Today, you'll explore Ruse, Bulgaria's foremost Danube port, often referred to as 'Little Vienna'. Choose between a visit to the historical sites of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi, complete with an authentic Bulgarian lunch, or a walking tour of Ruse with visits to the Ivanovo and Basarbovo Monasteries.
Day 5 – Day 5: Discovering Vidin
Day 5: Discovering Vidin
- Belogradchik Fortress
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Today, you'll explore Vidin, a port town on the Danube with a rich medieval history. Choose between a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations or a tasting at a local winery, followed by a walking tour of Vidin.
Day 6 – Day 6: Cruising the Danube
Day 6: Cruising the Danube
- Novi dvor
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Today, you'll enjoy the spectacular scenery along the Danube, cruising a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. You'll also explore a Paleolithic site and a well-preserved medieval fortress. Keep an eye out for historical landmarks along the river banks.
Day 7 – Day 7: Exploring Belgrade
Day 7: Exploring Belgrade
- Belgrade City Museum
- Kalemegdan
- Karađorđe's Park railway station
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Today, you'll explore Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, known for its vibrant modern-day present and tumultuous history. Visit the Serbian National Museum and enjoy a concert. Choose between a city tour with a visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace, a visit to Kalemegdan Fortress, or a bike tour of the city.
Day 8 – Day 8: Welcome to Croatia
- Grad Vukovar
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- Vučedol Culture Museum and Archaeological Site
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Welcome to Croatia! You'll dock in Vukovar, Croatia's biggest port, located at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka rivers. Visit the Vučedol Culture Museum and enjoy lunch at a local family restaurant or a home-hosted lunch.
Day 9 – Day 9: Discovering Budapest
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- Dohány Street Synagogue
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Today, you'll explore Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital that offers an enchanting combination of East and West. Choose between a walking tour from a local's perspective or a panoramic tour that covers more ground, including a visit to the Budapest Synagogue.
Day 10 – Day 10: Budapest Leisure Day
- Budapest
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- Hungarian National Gallery
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Enjoy a day of leisure in beautiful and historic Budapest. Visit the Unicum Distillery for a unique experience. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city at your own pace.
Day 11 – Day 11: Budapest Highlights
- Budapest
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- Budakeszi Wildlife Park
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Today, you'll have two enticing ways to experience Budapest - a panoramic guided tour aboard a motorcoach with a visit to the Parliament, or discover the Budapest that locals love on a special walking tour of the city's most important landmarks.
Day 12 – Day 12: Cruising to Vienna
- Vienna
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- House of Music
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Today, relax onboard as your ship heads for Vienna. Admire the city's landmarks strung along the riverbanks from the Sun Deck. In the evening, enjoy a private Johann Strauss experience.
Day 13 – Day 13: Vienna Highlights
- Vienna
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- Schönbrunn Palace
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Today, you'll embark on a tour of Vienna's imperial highlights, including a visit to the opulent Hofburg Palace. Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art, music, and sinfully rich pastries.
Day 14 – Day 14: Exploring Weissenkirchen
- Krems an der Donau
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- Melk Abbey
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Awaken to the spectacular scenery of the Wachau Valley. Explore Weissenkirchen, one of the prettiest villages in the valley, and taste regional delicacies, including a wine tasting. Alternatively, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its opulent library. Later, stretch your legs with a vineyard hike.
Day 15 – Day 15: Discovering Passau
- Passau
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Today, you'll explore Passau, a well-preserved city located at the confluence of three rivers - the Danube, Inn, and Ilz. Choose between a walking tour of the city or a bicycle ride along the Inn River.
Day 16 – Day 16: Exploring Regensburg
- Regensburg
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Today, you'll discover Regensburg, Bavaria's first capital, known for its rich architectural heritage and vibrant modern urban center. Choose between a walking tour of the city or a visit to a local hops field for a unique beer experience.
Day 17 – Day 17: Nuremberg Highlights
- Bamberg
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- Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds
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Arrive in Nuremberg, famous for its gingerbread and pocket watches, and the site of some key moments in 20th-century history. Choose between a tour of a secret Nazi art bunker hidden underground, or a city tour with a visit to the WWII sites, including the Nazi Party Rally Grounds.
Day 18 – Day 18: Discovering Bamberg
- Bamberg
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Today, you'll explore Bamberg, a well-preserved town that offers a fascinating glimpse of medieval times. Choose between a walking tour of the city or a visit to a Franconian village for an authentic slice of rural life.
Day 19 – Day 19: Würzburg Highlights
Day 19: Würzburg Highlights
- Würzburg Residence
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Your ship will dock in the charming Franconian town of Würzburg, where you can visit the extraordinary Würzburg Residence, one of the most opulent baroque palaces in Europe. Alternatively, embark on a wine tour in the city.
Day 20 – Day 20: Exploring Wertheim
Day 20: Exploring Wertheim
Today, you'll explore the town of Wertheim, known for its pretzel making. Meet one of Germany's best pretzel makers and the owner of a historic wine estate. Alternatively, you can choose to go on a scenic bike ride.
Day 21 – Day 21: Frankfurt Highlights
- Frankfurt (Oder)
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Today, you'll explore Frankfurt, known as the 'Mainhattan' of Europe due to its profusion of bankers and skyscrapers. Choose a brief tour that gives you an overview of this major European financial and trade center, or visit romantic Heidelberg and its Renaissance castle.
Day 22 – Day 22: Rüdesheim Highlights
Day 22: Rüdesheim Highlights
Experience Germany's fabled Rheingau in one of two ways today. Take in spectacular views of the region from the Rüdesheim mini-train, or venture within an atmospheric medieval monastery and taste the Rieslings made on site.
Day 23 – Day 23: Discovering Cologne
- Cologne
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Enjoy a delightful tour of Cologne's Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its stunning Renaissance façade. Wander through the historical center and take in its charming atmosphere and narrow alleyways flanked by old houses.
Day 24 – Day 24: Departure
- Amsterdam - Departure day
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Your unforgettable journey comes to an end today. After disembarking the ship, you'll be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. Safe travels!
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