European Jewels

Departure date: 4 May 2023

Other dates available in 2023, including reverse itinerary from Budapest to Amsterdam

Upgrades available on all cabins!

Uncover Europe’s majestic jewels. Indulge your passion for majestic art, architecture, music and history on an all-encompassing journey through four countries along three great rivers— the Danube, Main and Rhine—and to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites.

From exotic Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to imperial Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the sky-high spires of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral—centuries of intriguing history and culture unfold before your eyes. The Melk Abbey’s great library overlooking the Danube and the Würzburg Residence’s soaring ceiling fresco by Tiepolo will leave you mesmerized.

Throughout your journey, tantalize your senses with exclusive wine, apricot brandy and beer tastings, along with regional culinary delicacies. Discover the grand sweep of history and the dynamic present along legendary rivers on a magnificent journey that gives you the best of Europe’s great treasures as well as off-the-beaten-path gems.

Travelers wishing to discover the full spectrum of European culture, history, art and architecture; and connoisseurs of fine food and world-class wine.

Amsterdam (overnight), Cologne, Rudesheim, Frankfurt, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Cruising the Main River, Rothenburg, Bamberg, Nuremburg, Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Regensburg, Passau, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Budapest (overnight - disembark)  

INCLUSIONS

DINING

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 14 dinners

Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners

Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions

Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

EXCURSIONS

13 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts

Guided "Let's Go," "Village Day" and "Do as the Locals Do" programs

State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions

Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

ACCOMMODATIONS

15-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning River Duchess

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 Internet and Wi-Fi access

EXPERIENCES

4 countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, the Netherlands

9 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

All transfers on arrival and departure days

Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour

Captivating onboard local entertainment

Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture

Amsterdam (overnight), Cologne, Rudesheim, Frankfurt, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Cruising the Main River, Rothenburg, Bamberg, Nuremburg, Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Regensburg, Passau, Weissenkirchen, Vienna, Budapest (overnight - disembark)  

All fares are displayed in Australian / New Zealand Dollars and pricing is per person based on twin share occupancy unless stated otherwise. Although all due care is taken to keep information as up-to-date as possible, pricing and availability are subject to change without notice: due to varying timing schedules of supplier automated update processes; currency fluctuations; fuel surcharges or government tax & fee changes and may not be guaranteed until paid in full. Gratuities may be an additional onboard charge depending on particular cruise line selected. Please ask your cruise consultant for any clarification of Terms & Conditions.