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16 Night Grand Highlights of the Danube and Land Tour

From Bucharest to Passau

SS Marlene

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14185392
  • Departs: Fri, Oct 22, 2027
  • Returns: Sun, Nov 7, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Oct 22, 2027
    Day
    1
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Arrive at Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. If your cruise/tour package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the hotel.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Oct 23, 2027
    Day
    2
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Oct 24, 2027
    Day
    3
    Bucharest, Romania
    • Bucharest, Romania
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Sunday - Oct 24, 2027
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Giurgiu, Romania
    Bucharest is a fascinating combination of Communist grandiosity, elegant French-influenced 19th-century buildings, and surprising survivors dating from the 1500s. Today in Bucharest, you'll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People's Palace. Later, you'll travel via motorcoach to Giurgiu, where your ship awaits. ...
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    Monday - Oct 25, 2027
    Day
    4
    Rousse, Bulgaria
    • Rousse, Bulgaria
    Bulgaria's foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called "Little Vienna" for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
    Tuesday - Oct 26, 2027
    Day
    5
    • Vidin, Bulgaria
    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 your base for an unusual excursion today-a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Or, you can indulge in a tasting at a local winery.
    Wednesday - Oct 27, 2027
    Day
    6
    Iron Gates
    • Iron Gates
    • Donji Milanovac, Serbia
    • Golubac Fortress, Serbia
    Today's main attraction will be the spectacular scenery along the Danube, as you cruise a stretch of gorges known as the Iron Gates. Later, head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress. All along the way, history lines the banks of the river. Keep an eye out for Trajan's Plaque, carved by the ancient Romans, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks. ...
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    Thursday - Oct 28, 2027
    Day
    7
    Belgrade, Serbia
    • Belgrade, Serbia
    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.
    Friday - Oct 29, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Ilok, Croatia
    • Vukovar, Croatia
    • Aljmas, Croatia
    Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple, delicious local rustic food. You'll dock in Vukovar, Croatia's biggest port, at the confluence of the Danube and Vuka rivers. ...
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    Saturday - Oct 30, 2027
    Day
    9
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Located on opposite sides of the Danube, the formerly separate cities of Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. Explore this dynamic and multifaceted city with your choice of excursions-you can see it from a local's perspective on our walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Vibrant Budapest, Hungary's capital, offers an enchanting combination of East and West. ...
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    Sunday - Oct 31, 2027
    Day
    10
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Enjoy a full day in Budapest at your leisure, perhaps stopping by the famous thermal baths, grabbing a drink at a ruin bar, or visiting one of the city's many museums.
    Monday - Nov 1, 2027
    Day
    11
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Budapest is an enchanting city that presents a vibrant mix of medieval and modern.
    Tuesday - Nov 2, 2027
    Day
    12
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Vienna, Austria
    Your ship sets sail from Bratislava later this morning and heads for Vienna today. You may relax onboard all day, perhaps enjoying a drink on the Sun Deck and taking in the scenery as the ship wends its way along the Danube River. When you arrive in Vienna, you'll cap off your day with a private concert at the House of Strauss. ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 3, 2027
    Day
    13
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Vienna is a cultural treasure trove revered for its art and music (and sinfully rich pastries). Experience the "City of Waltzes" with a highlight tour of the city, as well as an expertly led tour of an extraordinary collection of art at the renowned Vienna Art History Museum.
    Thursday - Nov 4, 2027
    Day
    14
    Durnstein, Austria
    • Durnstein, Austria
    • Melk, Austria
    Durnstein is one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes, browse quaint shops, and maybe hike up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own). You can also opt for a tasting or learn all about the world's costliest spice from the Wachau Valley's only saffron grower. Later, visit the 900-year-old Melk Abbey and its extraordinary Baroque-style library. You have two ports of call in the incredibly scenic valley, Durnstein and Melk, and an assortment of delightful ways to explore this lovely region. ...
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    Friday - Nov 5, 2027
    Day
    15
    Linz, Germany
    • Linz, Germany
    Mozart's birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Linz may be best known for its famous Linzer torte, but it's also a hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austria's third-largest city, Linz boasts a long history of trading and textile manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps best known for its electronic arts and annual festival. ...
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    Saturday - Nov 6, 2027
    Day
    16
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one, as 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 "Let's Go" with an invigorating riverside hike.
    Sunday - Nov 7, 2027
    Day
    17
    Passau, Germany
    • Passau, Germany
    Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your flight home.


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