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Portraits of Eastern Europe (2024) (Prague to Bucharest)

From Prague, Czech Republic to Bucharest, Romania
Length: 19 Days - Departs: Wed, Jul 03, 2024
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Departure
Jul 03, 2024
Arrival
Jul 21, 2024

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River Cruise Itinerary

Beautifully preserved Prague has enchanted visitors for ages, but it is only a tiny part of this extraordinary voyage through eight nations. Sail past quaint villages and great cities on the glorious Danube, visiting baroque abbeys and medieval cathedrals, tasting fine wines and encountering new cultures. Along the way, you’ll uncover the splendid Habsburg capitals of Vienna and Budapest, as well as the many hidden treasures of Croatia, Romania, Serbia and Bulgaria. Travelers seeking to explore famed capitals and storied lands, to meet new people and encounter diverse cultures, will relish their time on this picture-perfect journey. Portraits of Eastern Europe is a combination of Delightful Danube & Prague and Highlights of Eastern Europe.

  1. Day 1
    Prague
    Wed, Jul 03, 2024
    Arrive at Prague Václav Havel 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.
    Meals: Dinner
  2. Day 2
    Prague
    Thu, Jul 04, 2024
    A magnet for generations of artists, writers, scientists and composers, Prague is famous for its dynamic energy and elegant ambiance (and the beers here are pretty amazing too). A thousand years of architecture, from ornate Gothic to fanciful postmodern, has been beautifully preserved here.
    Meals: Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Prague, Transfer to Nuremberg (Embark)
    Fri, Jul 05, 2024
    Leave Prague this morning and travel via motorcoach to Nuremberg, where your ship awaits.
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4
    Regensburg
    Sat, Jul 06, 2024
    Bavaria’s first capital, Regensburg, owes its impressive historical lineage and rich architectural heritage to 600 years as a Free Imperial City, a fact recognized by UNESCO in 2006. Today, you’ll discover how the beautifully preserved medieval city coexists with a vibrant modern urban center.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Passau
    Sun, Jul 07, 2024
    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 to know the town and its main claim to fame, Europe’s largest pipe organ.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6
    Passau, Engelhartszell, Grein
    Mon, Jul 08, 2024
    Your ship cruises through a scenic highlight of the Danube today, the Schlögener Schlinge—a hairpin loop in the Danube that was once very hazardous for ships and is now a lovely, serene stretch of water.
    Meals: Breakfast
  7. Day 7
    Grein, Emmersdorf (Spitz), Tulln, Vienna
    Tue, Jul 09, 2024
    Your ship will dock in Emmersdorf, midway through the glorious landscape, where you are invited to enjoy a journey to the charming town of Spitz. Later in the day, you’ll want to find a comfortable seat in the lounge or on the Sun Deck as your ship cruises through the Wachau Valley. Over the eons, the Danube cut a gorge through the foothills of the Bohemian Mountains, resulting in a 19-mile (30-kilometer) stretch of riverine scenery so beautiful, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Landscape.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8
    Vienna
    Wed, Jul 10, 2024
    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 today it is yours to explore. A city tour will show you the architectural highlights of the Austrian capital as well as the legendary Belvedere Palace. Or, indulge your passion for fine art and fine food with a fascinating and memorable panoramic tour. Or explore Jewish Vienna via our Jewish Heritage excursion.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 9
    Budapest
    Thu, Jul 11, 2024
    Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. Explore this dynamic and multi-faceted city with your choice of excursions—you can see it from a local’s perspective on a walking tour, or cover more ground with a panoramic tour. Or choose our Jewish Heritage excursion offering you a detailed introduction to Jewish Budapest.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. Day 10
    Budapest
    Fri, Jul 12, 2024
    Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through your marvelous holiday. Enjoy a day of leisure exploring beautiful and historic Budapest.
    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
  11. Day 11
    Budapest
    Sat, Jul 13, 2024
    Located on opposite sides of the Danube, 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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12
    Mohács, Batina (Osijek), Vukovar
    Sun, Jul 14, 2024
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 13
    Belgrade
    Mon, Jul 15, 2024
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  14. Day 14
    Golubac, Cruising the Iron Gates
    Tue, Jul 16, 2024
    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, which the ancient Romans erected to commemorate the road they anchored in the steep cliffs above the water, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  15. Day 15
    Vidin
    Wed, Jul 17, 2024
    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.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  16. Day 16
    Ruse
    Thu, Jul 18, 2024
    Bulgaria’s foremost Danube port, Ruse is sometimes called “Little Vienna” for its elegant 19th-century mansions and public buildings.
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  17. Day 17
    Giurgiu (Disembark), Transfer to Bucharest
    Fri, Jul 19, 2024
    This morning, you’ll disembark the ship in Giurgiu and drive through the countryside to Bucharest, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour and a visit to People’s Palace. Tonight, you’ll relax in the comfort of a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, Romania’s capital and its cultural and economic center.
    Meals: Breakfast
  18. Day 18
    Bucharest
    Sat, Jul 20, 2024
    Get to know the bustling heart of Romania's capital city with a full day to explore Bucharest on your own.
    Meals: Breakfast
  19. Day 19
    Bucharest
    Sun, Jul 21, 2024
    Check out of your hotel this morning. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri Coand? International Airport for your flight home.
    Meals: Breakfast

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Questions & Answers

Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?

Yes, the river cruise itineraries may change due to reasons such as inclement weather or unforeseen events. Your safety is the number one concern aboard and all precautions necessary will be taken in order to ensure passenger safety, including changing itineraries. Please note that when itineraries do change, the ship staff will do their best to substitute any missed port with an alternative destination.

Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?

The river cruise will be conducted in English only.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.5
Accommodations
4.4
Itinerary
4.7
Professional Staff
4.7
Repeat with Operator
4.5
Value for Money
4.4

Ratings based off 22 reviews - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only

Uniworld was the first cruise to Eastern Europe since Covid shut everything down in 2019. That means there were a few hiccups, but the staff did the very best they could with what they were dealt.

This was my fourth river cruise with Uniworld. I cannot imagine taking a trip with any other company. Fantastic!

Uniworld is a five star River Cruise operator that is a complete experience including cultural aspects, Zagat dining and escorted tours. The service is impeccable and the dinners are also paired with Regional wines. The all inclusive aspect insures that all amenities are included, including alcoholic beverages. I highly recommend this river cruise operator.

River cruises in Europe with Uniworld we can say with confidence that Uniwold's high quality of service is consistant. We highly recommend Uniworld.

This trip was way beyond my expectations in terms of quality and service.

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