An 8-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $2,199
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: Experience timeless holiday traditions and elegant pageantry along the enchanting Danube Discover the Baroque splendor of the Habsburg Empire with visits to Göttweig, Salzburg, Passau, Vienna, and Linz on this enchanting holiday extravaganza along the Danube. Uncover the heart and soul of Slovakia as you tour Bratislava and explore its Christmas Market. Participate in a gingerbread-baking demonstration in Passau and be enchanted by a festive classical concert in a famous Viennese concert hall. To order books related to this itinerary, please click here. |
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Danube Holiday Markets River Cruise Package Includes:
Day 1 - Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport where you will be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 2 - Budapest
Featured Excursion: Budapest city tour and Christmas Market
Explore Budapest, an enchanting city often referred to as the “Queen of the Danube.” Made up of two parts—Buda, the hills, and Pest, the flat lands—the city is divided by the Danube. It’s an architectural dream, which you will discover on your city tour. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Castle Hill district and see dramatic vistas from the 19th-century Fisherman’s Bastion. You will cross the famous Chain Bridge, an early-19th-century bridge that was the first to connect Buda with Pest. In the center of it all is the Christmas Market, where you will get to shop for traditional Hungarian wares and delightful holiday treats like apricot brandy and cinnamon-spiced gingerbread. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Gala)
Day 3 - Bratislava
Featured Excursion: Bratislava walking city tour and Christmas Market
The heart and soul of Slovakia, Bratislava is full of surprises—many of which you will discover on your walking tour of historic downtown Bratislava ending
at the Christmas Market. While Bratislava’s very first Christmas Market was only established in 1993, the Slovakians have quickly embraced the holiday traditions
of their Austrian and Hungarian neighbors with stalls filled with folk handicrafts from the region. (BB, L, D)
Day 4 - Vienna
Featured Excursions: Vienna city tour with National Library visit, Christmas Market, and Mozart and Strauss concert
This regal city becomes even more dazzling during the holidays. Vienna is a treasure trove of secular and sacred gems, many of which you will see during
your panoramic city tour. You will travel the stately Ringstrasse and see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where Mozart was married in 1782. You will also visit the Baroque State Hall of the Austrian National Library, said to be the most beautiful library in the world. Afterward, you will be guided to two Christmas Markets. Austria’s most famous Christmas Market, with over 140 wooden huts, is set in front of City Hall. Macaroons with nutmeg and rum balls are two treats you won’t want to miss. You will also visit a smaller, but no less
charming, Christmas Market at Freyung Square, which has taken place every winter since 1772. In the evening, celebrate the spirit of Mozart and Strauss in one of Vienna’s well known concert halls. (BB, L, D)
Note: On Mondays, Mozarthaus will be substituted for the National Library.
Day 5 - Krems, cruising the Wachau Valley
Featured Excursion: Göttweig Abbey with organ recital
You’ll visit the beautiful Benedictine Göttweig Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has a spectacular location on a prominent hill on the eastern edge of the world famous Wachau Valley. While at the abbey, you will be treated to a special organ recital. After lunch, depart Krems and enjoy a scenic cruise through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. (BB, L, D)
Note: The organ concert may take place in a different location if the Göttweig Abbey visit falls on a Catholic holiday.
Day 6 - Linz (Salzburg or Linz/Steyr)
Featured Excursion: Choice of full-day Salzburg with walking tour and Christmas Markets OR three-quarter day Linz and Steyr with Christmas Markets
Choose a full-day excursion to Salzburg including a walking tour of Old Town. Its magnificent cathedral was inspired by St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican. In the afternoon, visit Salzburg’s Christmas Market. Located at the foot of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and around the venerable cathedral, it is a feast for the senses—from the warm aroma of mulled wine and Austrian pastry delights, to the sights and sounds of holiday performances, to the colors and textures of traditional handcrafts. Or explore the beautiful towns of Steyr and Linz, home to numerous Christmas Markets featuring a surprising variety of intricate Christmas crèches. While there, don’t miss tasting the local treat—the Linzer torte or nibble on gingerbread while you enjoy carols performed by brass bands and local choirs. (BB, D)
Day 7 - Passau
Featured Excursions: Passau walking tour, Christmas Market, gingerbread-making, and floral decorating demonstrations
Your guided walk starts in the Medieval section of Passau and takes you past St. Stephan’s Cathedral, the New Residence, and Town Hall, to the confluence of the three rivers that converge in Passau. At Passau’s Christmas Market, set against the glorious backdrop of St. Stephan’s Cathedral, you will find unique crafts, including Bavarian-style houses and glass ornaments. As an added treat, you will attend a gingerbread-making and floral decorating demonstration. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)
Day 8 - Depart Passau
Disembark the ship in Passau and transfer to Munich Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in the beautiful city of Prague. (CB/BB)
2010 Cruise Critic's Editor's Pick for Best New River Ship.
River Beatrice features French balconies in 80% of her staterooms, more Junior Suites than any comparable ship, and the magnificent Owner’s Suite. Entered service in 2009; 410’ x 37.5’; 80 staterooms; 160-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 7-night cruises through Germany, Austria, and Hungary on the Enchanting Danube.
It’s only befitting that Europe’s enchanting Danube with her glorious
international jewels—Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” Vienna, the
“City of Waltzes,” and Bratislava, the “Coronation City of
Kings,”—welcomes another jewel to her sparkling collection – this time
in the way of Uniworld’s new, ultra-luxurious River Beatrice.
River Beatrice
began her inaugural season in March 2009 along the Enchanting Danube,
and evokes the essence of this inspirational region being she possess
grace, refinement, and is simply the most deluxe and comfortable ship
to ever sail any European river.

Category 1 - 5 Staterooms: 150 sq ft
Owner Suite: 1 (300 sq ft)
Suite: (225 sq ft)
Facilities onboard the majestic River Beatrice:
Port Charges: 126.0000
Base category: Category 5
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Linda rated this tour a 4 on 11/11/2009 11:39:13 AM and says:
"We enjoyed a spectacular Uniworld cruise on the ship River Beatrice down the beautiful Danube. Before the cruise we spent 4 days in Prague, Czech Republic at the Hotel Imperial. It had an excellent restaurant. Prague has a fascinating historic old town is filled with winding streets and the town square has many shops and wonderful cafes. There is also a Jewish quarter that developed throughout the centuries. At one time, prior to WW II, it had the largest Jewish population in Europe. Today you can visit a Jewish museum filled with artifacts from various areas in Europe that were built by Hitler to document an "extinct" race. We visited several synagogues as well as the old cemetery. Boarded the ship in Passau, one of Bavaria's oldest cities. After a city tour, we listened to a wonderful concert on the world's largest organ. Salzburg was a treat for Mozart fans. We visited his house and bough "Mozart Balls," which are delicious chocolate-coated confectionary. We then visited Mel and Durnstein as well as Vienna. In Vienna we visited the Schonbrunn Palace and attended a concert at an old palace as well. Bratislava in Hungary was the site of eleven coronations. Budapest is a beautiful city with wonderful architecture. Overall the tips was full of magnificent architecture, interesting history, wonderful food, wine and pastries. I highly recommend this itinerary, Uniworld and Atlas for being there with us every step of the way."
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