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Enchanting Christmas and New Year's Cruise

10-Night Cruise from Passau to Budapest

UNI Enchanting Christmas and New Year Cruise
UNI Enchanting Christmas and New Year

Passau to Budapest - 11 days

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Ship - Maria Theresa

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Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Munich, transfer to Passau (Embarkation Day)

Arrive at Munich Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship docked in Passau. (D)

Day 2 : Passau

Passau is a crossroads in more ways than one—three rivers meet here and three nations nearly do, making for a fascinating cultural mosaic. Get acquainted with the town’s baroque and rococo architecture. Old-town Passau is built on a spit of land that looks almost like a ship with its narrow prow jutting into the water, a fitting shape for a city that has been an important center of river trade since it was founded by the ancient Romans. Today a local expert shows you the highlights of this delightful and accessible town located at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn and Ilz.

Featured Excursion: Passau walking discovery tour

Day 3: Linz (Salzburg and Oberndorf)

Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg, is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Fans of The Sound of Music may recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town, the site of a grand cathedral and a wonderful Christmas market. You’ll also visit the nearby town of Oberndorf, where the world’s most beloved Christmas carol was composed and performed for the first time. Your ship docks in Linz today. From there, you’ll travel to the alpine cities of Salzburg and Oberndorf for a delightful full-day excursion.

Featured Excursion: Full-day Salzburg and Oberndorf

Day 4: Grein

Your diary entry for today might say “Cocktails with the princess at the castle.” Raise a glass with a bona fide member of Austrian royalty at her 13th-century home, Artstetten Castle, and hear some intriguing tales about her Habsburg ancestors. Or, you can choose to join a fascinating stroll through charming Grein and a peek inside Austria’s oldest theater.

Choice of Exclusive cocktail reception at Artstetten Castle with Princess Anita von Hohenberg or Grein walking tour and oldest Austrian theater

Day 5 : Melk - cruising the Wachau Valley - Dürnstein

Your river adventure today takes you through one of the most beautiful regions in Austria, bookended by two picturesque and historic towns, Melk and Dürnstein. Melk Abbey has an unexpectedly opulent library filled not only with rare and precious books but also secret doors and optical illusions. After your visit, cruise the Wachau Valley to the tiny village of Dürnstein, where you can browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, hike up to the ruins of a castle, taste various mulled wines and attend an organ concert at a local church.

Choice of Dürnstein village stroll with exclusive spiced wine tasting and organ concert in a monastery church or Melk Abbey with library visit

Day 6 : Vienna

Renowned for its art and architecture, its classical music, its decadent pastries and its lengthy list of famous former residents, the refined city of Vienna is a cultural treasure trove. Experience the city with your choice of tours, followed by an evening concert of Mozart and Strauss, performed at a 12th-century monastery. The grand dame of the Danube, Vienna was the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and remains, to this day, the political and cultural center of Austria. Klimt painted here; Beethoven and Mozart composed here; Freud developed his theories here. It’s a treasure trove of splendid architecture, astonishing art collections and inviting cafés—and it’s yours to enjoy.

Featured Excursion: Exclusive Mozart and Strauss concert at Klosterneuburg

Choice of “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour or Vienna panoramic city tour

Day 7: Vienna

An extremely rare treat awaits you today—early morning, VIP access to an extraordinary collection of art at one of the top fine arts museums on the planet. These artistic treasures were collected by the Habsburgs over many centuries, and to see them in complete privacy is a perk reserved solely for Uniworld guests. Vienna’s art treasures are astonishing, and today you have a rare, pre-opening hours highlights tour of the Vienna Art History Museum’s collection of acclaimed masterworks.

Featured Excursion: Exclusive “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum

Day 8 : Bratislava

Once hidden from the world behind the “Iron Curtain,” Slovakia retains an air of mystery and intrigue, and its small capital city has an unexpectedly colorful history. You’ll learn more about Bratislava’s past from a local expert, then have free time to check out the whimsical street art and sample delicious delicacies found only in Slovakia. Spend the morning relaxing onboard as your ship cruises along the Danube to Bratislava. The capital of Slovakia combines a historic downtown with a lively and bohemian art scene.

Featured Excursion: Bratislava small but precious walking tour

Day 9 : Budapest

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Get a taste of this dynamic capital city with your choice of tours, then visit Budapest’s celebrated Christmas market—one of the largest in Europe. The highlight of the day comes after darkness falls, with a glorious New Year’s Eve gala dinner with dancing at a historic ballroom. Budapest began as a Roman encampment in the second century, was overrun by Magyar horsemen in the 9th-century, and has been controlled by Ottomans, Austrians, Germans and Communists over the centuries, all of whom have left their mark. You may choose to get an overview of the city or delve into a single exceptional cultural institution.

Featured Excursion: Exclusive New Year’s gala dinner and dance

Choice of Budapest panoramic highlights with Parliament visit or Budapest Opera House tour

Day 10 : Budapest

Start off the New Year on a high note with an excursion to a village of talented artisans and craftspeople who live and create beautiful things together. The village is also home to two museums you’re welcome to visit—one devoted to lovely ceramics and the other to the art of…marzipan. (Yes, really.)

Featured Excursion: Szentendre Artists’ Village

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Day 11: Budapest (Disembarkation Day)

Disembark the ship and transfer to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home. (CB/BB)

Departure & Pricing

Advisements:

  • A valid passport is required for travel.
  • Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
  • For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
  • Christmas Markets are generally open from the beginning of Advent until December 23. Check with each country's tourist office for more information.

Departure Dates

Start City
Rates are in $ USD and are PER PASSENGER sharing a twin cabin.
From Passau

Start Date

Ship

Classic
French Balcony
Deluxe balcony
Suite
Grand Suite
Dec 23, 2020
Maria Theresa
$5,299
$6,299
$7,699
$9,799
$10,399
Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.
Note: Christmas Markets are generally open from the beginning of Advent until December 23. 
For Single Traveler: Single Supplement applies.Please Inquire.
Port charges: Additional $280 per person.

Prices Include:
▪10-night Cruise in selected riverview stateroom 
▪ All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
▪ 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners
▪ Captain's Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
▪ Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and bottled water
▪ 9 days of excursions, including "Choice is Yours" options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
▪ Guided "Taste of Christmas" programs
▪ 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
▪ An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
▪ State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
▪ Use of Nordic walking sticks
▪ Captivating onboard local entertainment
▪ Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture
▪ Free Internet and Wi-Fi access onboard
▪ Concierge services
▪ All gratuities for all onboard and onshore services
▪ All transfers on arrival and departure days. Transfers are subject to transfer guidelines. Please ask for details.
▪ Taxes
 
Prices Do Not Include:
▪ Individual arrival and departure (airfare)
▪ Travel Insurance
▪ Port charges
▪ Personal expenses

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