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Danube Discovery Vienna to Nuremberg - 9 days
Uniworld 7 Nights
DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Vienna   
DAY 2: Vienna (embark) 
  Arrive in Vienna where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Vienna 
  Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
  Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit Schönbrunn Palace, and/or enjoy a classical music performance of Mozart and Strauss
  Vienna’s compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafés and grand places, culminating at the magnificent gothic cathedral. Your city tour will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to the most beloved architectural wonder in all of Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782. On the way you’ll pass Figaro House, where Mozart once lived and wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (BB, L, D)
DAY 4: Krems 
  Featured Excursion: Krems wine experience
  Today, we invite you on a different kind of journey to discover the fascination of wine. We’ll take you to the best traditional and state-of-the-art wine domain where you’ll experience a treat for all the senses, from the vineyards to the cellars. See, feel, smell the wines on a walk through the estate and taste the noble juice of the vine. Later, enjoy leisure time to take a stroll through the quaint town of Krems. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
DAY 5: Krems, Wachau Valley and Melk 
  Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
  Start the day with a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful stretches of river valleys in Europe, en route to Melk. Upon arrival in Melk, be greeted by the 900-year-old Benedictine abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The beautiful complex is a masterpiece of baroque art and architecture. During your tour through the abbey complex, the guide will bring history to life as you discover one work of art after another. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Passau 
  Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
  Irresistible Optional Tour: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum, or spend an afternoon cycling along the Inn River
  Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital. (BB, L, D) Note: Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays. The Bavarian Heritage Village Tour may be replaced with alternate tour in early spring or late autumn.
DAY 7: Regensburg 
  Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
  Regensburg, one of the finest medieval towns in Europe, captures 2000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century stone bridge and the towering gothic cathedral. Our walking tour explores the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating back to the 14th century. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Main-Danube Canal and Nuremberg  
  Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
  Today’s tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. The second largest city in Bavaria is the birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and home to world-famous gingerbread and the pocket watch. It is also where the infamous Nazi rallies were held during World War II, and its courthouse (Room 600) held the memorable trials after the war. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring the walled Old Town on foot. (BB, L, D) Note: Access to courtroom 600 cannot be guaranteed.
DAY 9: Nuremberg (disembark), transfer to airport   
  Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in beautiful Prague.


Nuremberg to Vienna - 9 days

See above for Vienna to Nuremberg direction.

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Nuremberg  
DAY 2: Nuremberg (embark) 
  Arrive in Nuremberg where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Nuremberg and Main-Danube Canal  
  Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour
  Today’s tour takes you through Nuremberg, an archetypal German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. The second largest city in Bavaria is the birthplace of Albrecht Dürer and home to world-famous gingerbread and the pocket watch. It is also where the infamous Nazi rallies were held during World War II, and its courthouse (Room 600) held the memorable trials after the war. Discover the sights of Nuremberg during your panoramic tour before exploring the walled Old Town on foot. (BB, L, D) Note: Access to courtroom 600 cannot be guaranteed.
DAY 4: Regensburg 
  Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
  Regensburg, one of the finest medieval towns in Europe, captures 2000 years of living history with outstanding manmade monuments like the 12th-century stone bridge and the towering gothic cathedral. Our walking tour explores the architectural treasures of Old Town as well as the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating back to the 14th century. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)
DAY 5: Passau 
  Featured Excursion: Passau walking tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
  Irresistible Optional Tour: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum, or spend an afternoon cycling along the Inn River
  Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the well-preserved town and visit St. Stephan’s Cathedral, home to Europe’s largest pipe organ, and site of your organ recital. (BB, L, D) Note: Concert not available before May 2 and after November 1 or on Sundays.
DAY 6: Melk 
  Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey
  Upon arrival in Melk, be greeted by the 900-year-old Benedictine abbey situated high atop the granite cliffs of the Danube. The beautiful complex is a masterpiece of baroque art and architecture. During your tour through the abbey complex, the guide will bring history to life as you discover one work of art after another. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Melk, Wachau Valley and Krems 
  Featured Excursion: Krems wine experience
  Start the day with a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape representing one of the most beautiful stretches of river valleys in Europe, en route to Krems. Today, we invite you on a different kind of journey to discover the fascination of wine. We’ll take you to the best traditional and state-of-the-art wine domain where you’ll experience a treat for all the senses, from the vineyards to the cellars. See, feel, smell the wines on a walk through the estate and taste the noble juice of the vine. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Vienna 
  Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
  Irresistible Optional Tour: Visit Schönbrunn Palace, and/or enjoy a classical music performance of Mozart and Strauss
  Vienna’s compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafés and grand places, culminating at the magnificent gothic cathedral. Your city tour will take you along the stately Ringstrasse to the most beloved architectural wonder in all of Vienna, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782. On the way you’ll pass Figaro House, where Mozart once lived and wrote The Marriage of Figaro. (BB, L, D)
DAY 9: Vienna (disembark), transfer to airport   
  Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna Airport for your flight home.

Prague (pre- or post-optional extension)

Truly one of the most captivating and beloved cities in Europe,
the “City of Spires” is a delightful way to begin or end your holiday along the Danube.

Included in your 4-day grand city stay:

  • 3 nights at the First Class 987 Soho Hotel (or similar) with breakfast daily
  • Airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers, or ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers
  • Fully hosted by expert Uniworld representatives
  • Prague city tour

    Only $749 per person
    (single supplement $299)

    Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Nuremberg.


  • Vienna (pre- or post-optional extension)

    Spend three glorious days in Vienna. The “City of Waltz’s” elegant flair and imperial heritage are always on parade, from its medieval center to the 19th-century palace-lined Ringstrasse.

    Included in your 3-day grand city stay:

  • 2 nights at the Deluxe Hilton Vienna (or similar) with breakfast daily
  • Airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers, or ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers
  • Fully hosted by expert Uniworld representatives
  • "Flavors of Vienna" tour with visit to House of Music and a local market

    Only $539 per person
    (single supplement $259)

    Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Vienna.



  • Saturday, Apr 4, 2009* $2,499 River Princess
    Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 $2,599 River Countess
    Tuesday, May 5, 2009 $2,599 River Princess
    Tuesday, May 19, 2009* $2,599 River Countess
    Tuesday, May 26, 2009* $2,599 River Princess
    Friday, Jun 26, 2009 $2,599 River Princess
    Monday, Jul 13, 2009 $2,399 River Countess
    Friday, Jul 17, 2009* $2,399 River Princess
    Monday, Aug 3, 2009* $2,399 River Countess
    Monday, Aug 17, 2009 $2,399 River Princess
    Monday, Sep 21, 2009* $2,499 River Princess
    Sunday, Sep 27, 2009 $2,499 River Countess
    Monday, Sep 28, 2009 $2,499 River Princess
    Sunday, Oct 18, 2009* $2,499 River Countess
    Monday, Oct 19, 2009* $2,499 River Princess
    Sunday, Oct 25, 2009 $2,099 River Countess
    Sunday, Nov 15, 2009* $2,099 River Countess

























    *On these dates cruise operates from Nuremberg to Vienna.
    †Prices exclude additional port charges of $98 and a cruise fuel surcharge of $00 and are per person, cruise-only, based on double occupancy. Other restrictions may apply.

    To upgrade to a higher category, add per person the following prices below:
    Category 4 $175  
    Category 3 $425  
    Category 2 $625  
    Category 1 $825  
    Suite $1,400  
    Solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge as Uniworld waives single supplements on select 2009 spring departure dates. Book and Deposit on or before January 31, 2009.

    The Single Supplement offer applies to the following 2009 departures: April 4, April 28, May 5, June 26, July 13, and July 17

    • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom.
      Complimentary fine wine during dinner.
      6 shore excursions.
      State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio.

    Complimentary bicycles

    BOOK and DEPOSIT on or before January 31, 2009 to SAVE $300 per couple ($150 per person) off selected 2009 cruise itineraries.

    PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before January 31, 2009 to SAVE $600 per couple ($300 per person) on select 2009 river cruise itineraries.

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