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60% Off European Cruises August, Sept and Oct. 2008

Nuremberg to Amsterdam MS Royal
September 14 & October 12

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Germany. Your flight includes meals, drinks,
and in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sunday - Nuremberg City Tour
Arrive and transfer to your ship for embarkation. Later today,
enjoy a brief tour of Nuremberg that includes a drive
throughout this famous walled city including its impressive
castle and several World War II memorial sights along the way.
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Tour Bamberg
Arrive this morning in Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a
guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th-century
Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the city's winding streets and
view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions.
This afternoon, depart Bamberg and enter the Main River
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Daylight Sailing on the Main
Today, enjoy time at leisure on board while sailing on the Main
River.
Optional: Full Day Tour of Rothenburg and Würzburg
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Walking Tour of Wertheim
This morning, arrive in Wertheim and enjoy a walking tour of the town. Afterwards enjoy time to browse the market
square before returning to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, bid farewell to the Main and enter the Rhine River
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Daylight Sailing
Today cruise through the Rhine Gorge and enjoy beautiful views of historic castles and the legendary Lorelei Rock.
Continue sailing via Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers converge, for Cologne
Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (PM)
Overnight: Cruise/ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Tour of Cologne
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Cologne that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most
famous landmark of the city. Take the balance of the afternoon to explore Cologne on your own. In the late afternoon,
sail for Holland
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Amsterdam City Tour
This morning, enjoy a tour of Amsterdam that includes the Royal Palace, National Monument, Skinny Bridge and Albert
Cuyp market. Cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and view historic homes, 16th century merchant houses, and
charming churches with bell towers. This evening, celebrate you last night on board at the captain's farewell dinner
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes
Accommodation - 7 Nights deluxe river cruise on MS Royal outside Cabin
Transportation All transfers
Other Inclusions
20 Meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
Complimentary champagne with breakfast
Unlimited wine & beer with dinners
Evening Entertainment
Shore excursions per itinerary
Services of a cruise director throughout
Guaranteed Departures

Additional Information
Gold (Category B) - $1,249 per person
Upgrade your cabin for panoramic views
Platinum (Category A) - $1,499 per person
For the ultimate top deck river cruise experience

Airport Transfer:
Arrivals - Flight must arrive in Munich no later than 2:00pm. Transfer avaible at 12:00pm and 4:00pm.
Departure - Flight must depart no earlier than 11am. Transfer to airport available upon disembarkment

Budapest to Nuremberg MS Symphony
Sails August 31

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart USA
Depart the USA for Hungary. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight
entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Budapest
Arrive and transfer to your ship for embarkation. Balance of the day at
leisure. Tonight, enjoy a gala welcome dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Full Day Budapest
Your morning tour of Budapest begins in Pest and views the Parliament,
Royal Palace, Heroes' Square, and Market Hall. Continue across the
Danube via the Chain Bridge to the Buda Hills where you will view Matthias
Coronation Church and Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill. In the afternoon,
depart for the artisansvillage of Szentendre and enjoy time on your own upon
arrival. This evening, enjoy dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Morning in Bratislava
This morning arrive in Bratislava, capital city of Slovakia, and join a tour of
the city that begins at the Opera House and continues to view such sights
as St. Martin's Cathedral, Town Hall, and Michael's Gate ?. This afternoon
cruise for Vienna
Optional: Vienna by Night (PM)
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Full Day Vienna
Your morning tour of Vienna begins with a drive along the famed Ringstrasse, Vienna's main boulevard, to the Hofburg Palace. Walk
the courtyards to the Vienna State Opera House, continuing to view the Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Museum of Fine Arts,
the Museum of Natural History, and City Hall. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. After dinner on board, come ashore for an evening concert
in the heart of city, featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Melk Abbey Tour
This morning, cruise the Wachau Valley toward Melk. In the early afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the historic Benedictine Abbey,
considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe. Tonight, taste the flavors of East Austria at a Heurigen dinner
on board
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Afternoon in Passau
Morning at leisure on board, while passing the "Schloegener Schlinge," a beautiful part of the Danube with an unusual natural loop.
Arrive in Passau in the afternoon and enjoy a walking tour of the city
Optional: Full Day Tour to Salzburg
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning in Regensburg
This morning, arrive to Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities, and enjoy a walking tour that includes the Old
Town Hall, the Dom St. Peter, the Roman gates at Porta Pretoria, and one of the oldest stone bridges over the Danube. This afternoon,
sail for Nuremberg. This evening, celebrate your last night on board at the captain's farewell dinner
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Morning in Nuremberg / Depart for USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
For passengers extending their stay or for those with late afternoon flights, there is time for a brief tour of Nuremberg. The tour includes a drive throughout this famous walled city including its impressive castle and several World War II memorial sights along the
way.
June 21, July 19, and Aug 16 departures will enjoy the morning sailing and the Bratislava city tour in the afternoon. Arrival into
Vienna will be early Wednesday morning. The Vienna by Night tour will be substituted with a tour of the Vienna State Opera House followed by a ride on the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel on the afternoon of Day 5.

Package Includes
Accommodation 7 Nights deluxe river cruise on MS Symphony outside Cabin
Transportation All transfers
Other Inclusions
20 Meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
Complimentary champagne with breakfast
Unlimited wine & beer with dinners
Evening Entertainment
Shore excursions per itinerary
Services of a cruise director throughout
Guaranteed Departures

Additional Information
Gold (Category B) - $1,249 per person
Upgrade your cabin for panoramic views

Platinum (Category A) - $1,499 per person
For the ultimate top deck river cruise experience

Airport Transfer:
Arrivals - Transfers available throughout the entire day. But to participate in arrival dinner we reccomend arriving no later then 4:00pm
Departure - Flight must depart no earlier than 1:00pm. Transfer to Munich airport available upon disembarkment

Amsterdam to Nuremberg MS Royal
Sails Sept. 21, 2008

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Holland. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and
in-flight entertainment for your journey
DAY 2, Sunday - Arrive in Amsterdam
Arrive and transfer to the ship. The remainder of the day is free at
leisure to explore Amsterdam on your own. Stroll along the canals
and enjoy the elegant and classic architecture of this 800-year-old
capital. In the late afternoon, cruise the canals in a glass-top boat and
view historic homes, 16th-century merchant houses, and charming
churches with bell towers. Tonight, celebrate at the captain's welcome
reception and gala dinner on board
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Monday - Afternoon in Nijmegen
Relax on board this morning while sailing for Nijmegen. Upon arrival, take a short guided stroll of the town center followed by free time to explore on your own. Rejoin the ship and enjoy dinner while cruising through Holland for Germany
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Tuesday - Afternoon in Cologne
Sail the Rhine this morning to Cologne. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the city that ends outside the fabled 13th-century Gothic cathedral, the most famous landmark of the city. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at leisure in Cologne
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Wednesday - Daylight Cruising
This morning cruise via Koblenz, where the Rhine and Moselle Rivers meet, to the Rhine Gorge. Enjoy views of the beautiful castles along the banks and the legendary Lorelei Rock. Tonight bid farewell to the Rhine and enter the Main River Optional: Marksburg Castle Tour (AM)
Overnight: Cruise /Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Thursday - Afternoon in Wertheim
Sailing this morning. In the early afternoon, disembark and transfer to charming Wertheim. After your walking tour, take free time to browse the market square before returning to the ship for dinner
Overnight: Cruise / /Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Friday - Daylight Sailing
Enjoy a full day at leisure on board while sailing the meandering Main River Optional: Full Day Tour of Wurzburg & Rothenburg
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Saturday - Morning Tour of Bamberg
This morning, tour Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated at the entrance to the Main-Danube Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of this medieval town, including the 13th-century Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Walk the town's winding streets and view its charming architecture and 18th-century mansions. This afternoon, reboard the ship and sail for Nuremberg on the Main-Danube-
Canal
Overnight: Cruise / Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Sunday - Depart for the USA
This morning, disembark and transfer to the airport in Munich for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
For passengers extending their stay or for those with late afternoon flights, there is time for a brief tour of Nuremberg. The tour includes a drive throughout this famous walled city including its impressive castle and several World War II memorial sights along the way.

Package Includes
Accommodation 7 Nights deluxe river cruise on MS Royal outside Cabin
Transportation All transfers
Other Inclusions
20 Meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
Complimentary champagne with breakfast
Unlimited wine & beer with dinners
Evening Entertainment
Shore excursions per itinerary
Services of a cruise director throughout
Guaranteed Departures

Additional Information
Gold (Category B) - $1,249 per person
Upgrade your cabin for panoramic views

Platinum (Category A) - $1,499 per person
For the ultimate top deck river cruise experience

Airport Transfer:
Arrivals - Transfers available throughout the entire day. But to participate in canal cruise and arrival dinner we reccomend arriving no later then 2:00pm
Departure - Flight must depart no earlier than 1:00pm. Transfer to Munich airport available upon disembarkment

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy, cruise only, port charges and gov't taxes are an additional $125 approximately. Must be booked by June 30, 2008

Uniworld European River Cruises

Grand European Discovery Ship: River Countess

Basel to Vienna - 16 days
See below for Vienna to Basel direction.

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Basel
DAY 2: Basel (embark)
Arrive in Basel Airport where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Strasbourg, Speyer
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise
Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, the Alsatian town of Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads of Europe.” It is home to a magnificent gothic cathedral, beautiful half-timbered houses and also the seat of the European Parliament. See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise. You’ll also see Petite France, the picturesque old quarter that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale with its timberland houses adorned with flower boxes. (BB, L, D)
DAY 4: Speyer (Heidelberg), Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg, Gondola ride to Niederwald Heights
Irresistible Optional Tour: Dinner, wine and entertainment at a local restaurant in Rüdesheim
Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university and forever immortalized by Sigmund Romberg’s operetta The Student Prince, is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your tour of Heidelberg takes you to the romantic ruins of the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. Rüdesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns of the Rhine Valley. Upon arrival, board a mini-train for the short trip to the Niederwald Gondola. During the ride and once on top, you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rüdesheim, the vineyards of the Rheingau and the Niederwald monument, a symbol of German unity, perched on top of the heights. (BB, D)
DAY 5: Aschaffenburg
Featured Excursion: Aschaffenburg Old Town stroll
Relax this morning as we cruise the peaceful Main River before docking right in the heart of Aschaffenburg. King Ludwig I called it his “Bavarian Nice” due to its Mediterranean flair. The imposing landmark, the mighty castle “Schloss Johannisburg” and the “Pompeiianum” – a Roman villa rebuilt on plans discovered in Pompeii – are only two of the many examples of the long and rich history of this town which we will discover during our guided Old Town stroll. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Miltenberg, nestled tightly below wooded hills on a bend of the Main River, enjoys a wonderfully photogenic setting. Explore the “Pearl of the Main River” with your local guide. See the half-timbered houses that give the town its fairy tale feel, along with the Crooked House and the famous Royal Inn which has been preparing meals without interruption since the 15th century.
DAY 7: Würzburg
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz and wine tasting
Visit Germany’s immaculate example of baroque architecture, the stunning Würzburg Residenz, dating back to 1744 and another breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent baroque palace with its magnificent gardens is one of the largest and most beautiful in Germany. It was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects and painters, including Tiepolo, sculptors and stucco-workers. Your tour will be capped off with a tasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historical Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Bamberg beer experience
Awake in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg in the morning. Endowed with one of Europe’s largest intact Old Town centers, you will see the imperial cathedral, the four-winged New Residence, the Town Hall lapped by the River Regnitz and the fisherman’s village, “Little Venice,” on your walking tour. (BB, L, D)
DAY 9: Nuremberg, Cruising Main-Danube Canal
Enjoy a day at leisure, exploring this fascinating city at your own pace.
DAY 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: Cruising Wachau Valley, Krems, Vienna
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 15: 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 16: Vienna (disembark)
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna Airport for your flight home.

Vienna to Basel - 16 days
See above for Basel to Vienna direction.

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.
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
Enjoy the day at leisure, exploring this fascinating city at your own pace. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Awake in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg in the morning. Endowed with one of Europe’s largest intact Old Town centers, you will see the imperial cathedral, the four-winged New Residence, the Town Hall lapped by the River Regnitz and the fisherman’s village, “Little Venice,” on your walking tour. During the afternoon, enjoy the lush scenery of the meandering Main River as you sail to Würzburg. (BB, L, D)
DAY 11: Würzburg
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz and wine tasting
Visit Germany’s immaculate example of baroque architecture, the stunning Würzburg Residenz, dating back to 1744 and another breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent baroque palace with its magnificent gardens is one of the largest and most beautiful in Germany. It was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects and painters, including Tiepolo, sculptors and stucco-workers. Your tour will be capped off with a tasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historical Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12: Miltenberg, Aschaffenburg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour and Aschaffenburg Old Town stroll
Miltenberg, nestled tightly below wooded hills on a bend of the Main River, enjoys a wonderfully photogenic setting. Explore the “Pearl of the Main River” with your local guide. See the half-timbered houses that give the town its fairy tale feel, along with the Crooked House and the famous Royal Inn which has been preparing meals without interruption since the 15th century. Relax this afternoon as we cruise the peaceful Main River before docking right in the heart of Aschaffenburg. King Ludwig I called it his “Bavarian Nice” due to its Mediterranean flair. The imposing landmark, the mighty castle “Schloss Johannisburg” and the “Pompeiianum” – a Roman villa rebuilt on plans discovered in Pompeii – are only two of the many examples of the long and rich history of this town which we will discover during our guided Old Town stroll. (BB, L, D)
DAY 13: Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald Heights
Irresistible Optional Tour: Dinner, wine and entertainment at a local restaurant in Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns of the Rhine Valley. Board a mini-train for the short trip to the Niederwald Gondola. During the ride and once on top, you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rüdesheim, the vineyards of the Rheingau and the Niederwald monument, a symbol of German unity, perched on top of the heights. (BB, L, D)
DAY 14: Speyer (Heidelberg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg
Heidelberg, home of Germany’s oldest university and forever immortalized by Sigmund Romberg’s operetta The Student Prince, is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your tour of Heidelberg takes you to the romantic ruins of the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. (BB, D)
DAY 15: Strasbourg
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise
Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, the Alsatian town of Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads of Europe.” It is home to a magnificent gothic cathedral, beautiful half-timbered houses and also the seat of the European Parliament. See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise. You’ll also see Petite France, the picturesque old quarter that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale with its timberland houses adorned with flower boxes. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 16: Basel (disembark), transfer to airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to Basel airport for your flight home.

Price applies to Category 5, outside cabin. Price excludes port charges and gov't taxes of approximately $415. Subject to change.

European Jewels 2008 Ship: River Princess
Budapest to Amsterdam - 16 days
See below for Amsterdam to Budapest direction.

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Budapest
DAY 2: Budapest (embark)
Arrive at Budapest Airport where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Budapest
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour
The “Queen of the Danube” city tour features the famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the stunning Parliament Building and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4: Danube Cruising
Enjoy a day of leisure on the ship as we make our way to Vienna, the “City of Waltzes.” (BB, L, D)
DAY 5: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Schönbrunn Palace, and/or enjoy an evening of Mozart and Strauss
During your panoramic overview of Austria’s capital city, travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding buildings evoke a distinctive imperial air. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Scenic Cruising the Wachau Valley, Melk
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey visit
Depart Vienna on a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO?World Heritage Site, en route to Melk. When you arrive at Melk, you’ll be greeted by the 900-year-old abbey high atop the cliffs of the Danube. Your tour of the abbey will reveal beautiful baroque art and architecture. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Passau
Featured Excursion: Walking Tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Irresistible Optional Tour: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum or go cycling along the Inn River
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the Old 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 8: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Your walking tour of Regensburg explores the architectural treasures of Old Town. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)
DAY 9: Nuremberg, Cruising the 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 guarded by its impressive castle. In the afternoon, sail the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Stroll through the World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide, and see the unique town hall, the imperial Cathedral, and the fisherman’s village known as “Little Venice.” (BB, L, D)
DAY 11: Würzburg
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz and wine tasting
You’ll visit Germany’s great Würzburg Residenz, a baroque palace declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll end the tour with a tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz Wine Cellar. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12: Wertheim, Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Wertheim and Miltenberg walking tour
Charming Wertheim sits at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Join your guide on a tour of this medieval gem. During the afternoon, cruise to Miltenberg, a fairy tale town with a Crooked House and a famous Royal Inn. (BB, L, D)
DAY 13: Miltenberg (Heidelberg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg
Heidelberg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour takes you to the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. (BB, D)
DAY 14: Rüdesheim, Cruising the Romantic Rhine
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald
You’ll take a gondola to the Niederwald Monument where you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rüdesheim and the vineyards of the Rheingau. During the afternoon, you’ll cruise by the scenic highlights of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 15: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
Our walking tour takes you to the beloved landmark Cologne Cathedral—from every angle a masterwork of gothic art, which took over 600 years to be finished. (BB, L, D) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible.
DAY 16: Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam.

European Jewels 2008 Ship: River Princess
Amsterdam to Budapest - 16 days
See above for Budapest to Amsterdam direction.

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Amsterdam
DAY 2: Amsterdam (embark)
Arrive at Amsterdam Airport where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
Our walking tour takes you to the beloved landmark Cologne Cathedral—from every angle a masterwork of gothic art, which took over 600 years to be finished. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible.
DAY 4: Cruising the Romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald
Irresistible Optional Tour: Rüdesheim Dinner & Entertainment
In the morning, you’ll cruise by the scenic highlights of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Rüdesheim, you’ll take a gondola to the Niederwald Monument where you will be stunned by scenic vistas of Rüdesheim and the vineyards of the Rheingau. (BB, L, D)
DAY 5: Rüdesheim (Heidelberg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg
Heidelberg is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe. Your guided tour takes you to the courtyard of Heidelberg Castle and through Old Town. (BB, D)
DAY 6: Miltenberg, Wertheim
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg and Wertheim Walking Tour
In the morning tour the fairy tale town of Miltenberg, with a Crooked House and a famous Royal Inn. In the afternoon cruise to charming Wertheim, sitting at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. Join your guide on a tour of this medieval gem. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Würzburg
Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz and wine tasting
You’ll visit Germany’s great Würzburg Residenz, a baroque palace declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll end the tour with a tasting of Franconian wines in the Residenz Wine Cellar. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Würzburg
Irresistible Optional Tour: Full-day Rothenburg
Today, after you depart from Würzburg in the morning, you can stay onboard as we cruise the tranquil waters of the Main River and admire the unspoiled scenery. Or, experience the scenery first hand by joining us on our optional tour and traveling one of these regions’ most beloved roads—the Romantic Road—from Würzburg to Rothenburg.
DAY 9: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Stroll through the World Heritage city of Bamberg with your guide, and see the unique town hall, the imperial Cathedral, and the fisherman’s village known as “Little Venice.” (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: Nuremberg, Cruising the 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 guarded by its impressive castle. (BB, L, D)
DAY 11: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
Your walking tour of Regensburg explores the architectural treasures of Old Town. Genuine Bavarian hospitality adds to the vibrant mix of art and culture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12: Passau
Featured Excursion: Walking Tour and St. Stephan’s organ concert
Irresistible Optional Tour: Venture through the Bavarian forest to the Bavarian Village Museum or go cycling along the Inn River
Passau boasts a delightful layer of Italian style on quintessential German foundations. Explore the Old 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 13: Melk, Scenic Cruising the Wachau Valley, Vienna
Featured Excursion: Melk Abbey visit
Irresistible Optional Tour: Enjoy an evening of Mozart and Strauss at a Vienna Concert
When you arrive at Melk, you’ll be greeted by the 900-year-old abbey high atop the cliffs of the Danube. Your tour of the abbey will reveal beautiful baroque art and architecture. Depart Melk on a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, en route to Vienna. (BB, L, D)
DAY 14: Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Schönbrunn Palace
During your panoramic overview of Austria’s capital city, travel the stately Ringstrasse, where the surrounding buildings evoke a distinctive imperial air. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, where Mozart was married. (BB, L, D)
DAY 15: Budapest
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour
The “Queen of the Danube” city tour features the famous 19th-century Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the stunning Parliament Building and the UNESCO-listed Castle Hill district. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 16: Budapest (disembark), transfer to airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to Budapest Airport for your flight home.

Price applies to Category 5, outside cabin. Price excludes port charges and gov't taxes of approximately $270. Subject to change.

Amsterdam (pre- or post-optional extension)

From the canal-lined, flower-bedecked quarters of the old city to the cultural treasures of the museum district, an extended visit to this architectural gem is a must for anyone seeking an insider’s appreciation of the legacy of Amsterdam’s Golden Age.

Included in your 3-day grand city stay:
2 nights at the Deluxe Grand Amsterdam Sofitel Demeure (or similar) with breakfast daily
Ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers, or airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers
Fully hosted by expert Uniworld representatives
City Tour with Rijksmuseum visit
Only $549 per person
(single supplement $299)
Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Amsterdam.

Budapest 1 (pre- or post-optional extension)

The regal “Queen of the Danube” is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. Budapest spans the banks of the Danube for eight miles, and offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, good food and wine, and 2,000 years of history.

Included in your 3-day grand city stay:
2 nights at the Deluxe Corinthia Grand Budapest (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
Tour of the Budapest Opera House
Only $419 per person
(single supplement $299)

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

Budapest

Budapest 2 (pre- or post-optional extension)

Add extra days in one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. Budapest sits regally on the Danube, spanning its banks for eight miles. The city offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, good food and wine, and 2000 years of history.

Included in your 3-day grand city stay:
2 nights at the First Class Hilton Budapest WestEnd (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
Tour of the Budapest Opera House
Only $419 per person
(single supplement $299)

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

European Serenade 2008 Ship: River Duchess

Vienna to Amsterdam - 14 days
See below for Amsterdam to Vienna direction.

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Vienna
DAY 2: Vienna
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
Vienna’s compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafés and grand palaces, 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. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4: Linz
Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Full-day excursion to Salzburg
The Danube serves as a dividing line between the modern city of Linz and its old “soul.” You’ll visit Linz’s Old Church built in the 1670s by the Jesuits, and you’ll be guided through the pedestrian zone, Alter Market, and the impressive Main Square. (BB, L, D)
DAY 5: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
An unspoiled gem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remains. On your walking tour, you’ll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century, and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: 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. Discover the sights of Nuremberg and its World War II history during your panoramic tour and then explore the walled Old Town on foot. As we leave Nuremberg, you will cruise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel which connects the Main and Danube Rivers. (BB, L, D)
DAY 7: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Arrive in the historical Franconian city of Bamberg. Our guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the imperial cathedral, the Old Town Hall, the old fisherman’s houses of “Little Venice” and the New Palace with its baroque garden. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Würzburg (Rothenburg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
Travel along parts of the famous Romantic Road to Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town in Germany. With half-timbered houses and imposing fortifications, the townscape is still much as it was in the Middle Ages. Taste the flavors of Germany during an included lunch at a local restaurant. (BB, L, D)
DAY 9: Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Your adventures along this breathtakingly beautiful section of the river begin with a visit to Miltenberg, a medieval town with crooked streets and leaning houses that are right out of the pages of a German fairy tale. Your walking tour takes you right into Old Town with its cobblestone streets and timber-frame houses. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: Mainz
Featured Excursion: Mainz walking tour and Gutenberg Museum
Mainz is famous for Johannes Gutenberg, the town’s native son who invented the printing press with movable type. Our walking tour of downtown Mainz includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. (BB, L, D) Note: Museum closed on Monday.
DAY 11: Rüdesheim and Cruising the Romantic Rhine, Boppard
Featured Excursion: Siegfried’s Museum
During the morning, you’ll visit Rüdesheim’s famous Siegfried’s Museum, showcasing one of the world’s best collections of mechanical musical instruments. In the afternoon, you’ll sail along one of the most beautiful sections of the Rhine with its vine-filled slopes, and its 40 castles strung like pearls on the river’s ledges. This section of the river is so spectacular that it has been declared a UNESCO?World Heritage Site.Later in the day, we will reach charming Boppard, where you’ll enjoy leisure time. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
Today’s tour takes you through the narrow streets of Old Town as you make your way to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the earthly remains of the Biblical Three Kings of the Magi are believed to lay at rest. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible.
DAY 13: Amsterdam
Featured Excursion: City tour including Rijksmuseum visit
Your panoramic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square and across many canals. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, with priceless works of art by Vermeer, Rembrandt and other Dutch Masters of the Golden Age. (BB, L, D)
DAY 14: Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in Amsterdam.

European Serenade
Amsterdam to Vienna - 14 days
See above for Vienna to Amsterdam direction.

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Amsterdam
DAY 2: Amsterdam (embark)
Arrive in Amsterdam where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)
DAY 3: Amsterdam
Featured Excursion: City tour including Rijksmuseum visit
Your panoramic tour takes you past Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace, Museum Square, and across many canals. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, with priceless works of art by Vermeer, Rembrandt and other Dutch Masters of the Golden Age. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)
DAY 4: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit
Today’s tour takes you through the narrow streets of Old Town as you make your way to the magnificent Cologne Cathedral. Inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the earthly remains of the Biblical Three Kings of the Magi are believed to lay at rest. (BB, L, D) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside the Cathedral will not be possible.
DAY 5: Boppard, Cruising Romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Siegfried’s Museum
Irresistible Optional Tour: Rüdesheim Dinner and entertainment
During the morning, you’ll enjoy leisure time in charming Boppard. In the afternoon, you’ll sail along one of the most beautiful sections of the Rhine with its vine-filled slopes, and its 40 castles strung like pearls on the river’s ledges. This section of the river is so spectacular that it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later in the day you’ll reach Rüdesheim, where you’ll visit famous Siegfried’s Museum, showcasing one of the world’s best collections of mechanical musical instruments. (BB, L, D)
DAY 6: Rüdesheim, Mainz
Featured Excursion: Mainz walking tour and Gutenberg Museum
Mainz is famous for Johannes Gutenberg, the town’s native son who invented the printing press with movable type. Our walking tour of downtown Mainz includes a visit to the Gutenberg Museum. (BB, L, D) Note: Museum closed on Monday.
DAY 7: Miltenberg
Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour
Your adventures along this breathtakingly beautiful section of the river begin with a visit to Miltenberg, a medieval town with crooked streets and leaning houses that are right out of the pages of a German fairy tale. Your walking tour takes you right into Old Town with its cobblestone streets and timber-frame houses. (BB, L, D)
DAY 8: Würzburg (Rothenburg)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Rothenburg
Travel to Rothenburg, the best preserved medieval town in Germany. With half-timbered houses and imposing fortifications, the townscape is still much as it was in the Middle Ages. Taste the flavors of Germany during an included lunch at a local restaurant. (BB, L, D)
DAY 9: Bamberg
Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour
Arrive in the historical Franconian city of Bamberg. Our guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site showcases the imperial cathedral, the Old Town Hall, the old fisherman’s houses of “Little Venice” and the New Palace with its baroque garden. (BB, L, D)
DAY 10: 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. Discover the sights of Nuremberg and its World War II history during your panoramic tour and then explore the walled Old Town on foot. (BB, L, D)
DAY 11: Regensburg
Featured Excursion: Regensburg walking tour
An unspoiled gem and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Regensburg is a friendly town with quaint cobblestone streets, medieval alleys and historic Roman remains. On your walking tour, you’ll see the Cathedral of St. Peter, with magnificent stained glass windows dating from the 14th century, and the town’s famous 12th-century Stone Bridge. (BB, L, D)
DAY 12: Linz
Featured Excursion: Linz walking tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Full-day excursion to Salzburg
The Danube serves as a dividing line between the modern city of Linz and its old “soul.” You’ll visit Linz’s Old Church built in the 1670s by the Jesuits, and you’ll be guided through the pedestrian zone, Alter Market, and the impressive Main Square. (BB, L, D)
DAY 13: Scenic Cruising Wachau Valley, Vienna
Featured Excursion: Vienna city tour
Irresistible Optional Tour: Vienna concert
Today as we depart Linz, cruise through the heart of the picturesque, vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its abruptly rising hills, and nestling baroque villages. Vienna’s compact historic city center is an exciting array of cafés and grand palaces, 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. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
DAY 14: Vienna (disembark), transfer to airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna Airport for your flight home.

Price applies to Category 5, outside cabin. Price excludes port charges and gov't taxes of approximately $230. Subject to change.

Amsterdam (pre- or post-optional extension)

From the canal-lined, flower-bedecked quarters of the old city to the cultural treasures of the museum district, an extended visit to this architectural gem is a must for anyone seeking an insider’s appreciation of the legacy of Amsterdam’s Golden Age.

Included in your 3-day grand city stay:
2 nights at the Deluxe Grand Amsterdam Sofitel Demeure (or similar) with breakfast daily
Ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers, or airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers
Fully hosted by expert Uniworld representatives
Tour of Zaanse Schans and Edam, a "living museum" of Holland
Only $549 per person
(single supplement $299)

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

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. Savor the sights and sounds of Austria’s sparkling gem.

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 $449 per person
(single supplement $199)

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

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