Authentic Danube & Prague (2022)

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Go off the beaten path from Vienna to Nuremberg to Prague and uncover the scenic wonders and remarkable histories of the cities that rest along the Danube. As your adventure starts, castles, stunning architecture, natural wonders and rich history ensue.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Go off the beaten path from Vienna to Nuremberg to Prague and uncover the scenic wonders and remarkable histories of the cities that rest along the Danube. As your adventure starts, castles, stunning architecture, natural wonders and rich history ensue.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityVienna
End CityPrague

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Austria

Attractions

  • Bavaria
  • Nuremberg
  • Passau
  • Prague
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • River cruise

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Itinerary

Travel Map
2019 version

Vienna to Prague

Day 1 - Vienna (Embark)
Port - Vienna Transfer from Vienna International Airport to your ship. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2 - Vienna
Port - Vienna On this day, explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic legacy with your choice of tours. The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents and expansive art collections. See the State Opera House, or delve into the hidden secrets of Vienna in some of its most historical sites.

Excursion(s)
- Viennese highlights with State Opera House Excursion Price - $70

Vienna is a city that has never failed to impress, and you’ll see why the moment your tour begins as you drive through streets lined with baroque architecture and pass by the grand, imperial Ringstrass...

Excursion(s)
- The secrets of Vienna Excursion Price - $70

The city of Vienna is famous for its charm and beauty, but it’s also full of mystery under the surface. Uncover the many secrets of Vienna with your guide as you head all over town, diving deep into the city’s past at such...

Excursion(s)
- Private Mozart & Strauss Concert (Klosterneuburg) $117

Excursion(s)
- Schönbrunn with Strudel Show $93

Excursion(s)
- Magical history tour Excursion Price - $70

Watch as history comes alive on this exploration of the city at the interactive multimedia venue Time Travel Vienna. Discover Vienna’s eventful history in a unique way; Time Travel Vienna features a 5D cinema, animatronic w...

Excursion(s)
- Schönbrunn royal experience Excursion Price - $70

Learn more about the everyday life of the imperial family at the “Schloss Schönbrunn Experience” Children’s Museum. Dress up as a prince or princess, learn the secret language of fans, play with imperial toys or set ...

Day 3 - Weissenkirchen, Melk
Port - Weissenkirchen Start your day in the heart of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, strolling through Weissenkirchen’s idyllic wine village while sampling mouth watering apricot treats. Named for its white church that dominates the landscape, the city is flanked by vineyar...
Excursion(s)
- Melk Abbey with library visit Excursion Price - $70

The Babenbergs, a great medieval ducal family that controlled a wide swath of Austria before yielding to the Habsburgs, were the first to erect a castle on the hill above Melk, which they subsequently gave to Bened...

Excursion(s)
- Weissenkirchen village walk with wine tasting Excursion Price - $70

You’ve seen the apricot orchards along the river banks; now taste the fruit. Begin with an easy walk to Weissenkirchen, which may be the prettiest village in the Wachau—and that’s saying quite a bit...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” vineyard hike Excursion Price - $70

If you're up for a hike, join a group on a hike up through the vineyards. A stairway at the church will take you past the ancient cemetery and up to the hiking trail that leads through the vineyards planted with Rieslin...

Excursion(s)
- Souvenir painting workshop Excursion Price - $70

Day 4 - Engelhartszell, Passau, Vilshofen
Port - Vilshofen A new day brings new experiences in the forest-lined district of Engelhartszell. Experience Germany’s great outdoors by biking along the Danube River. Arrive in the afternoon at the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers join together, at one time bringing an influx of wealth and culture into the region.

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” scenic Bavarian river biking Excursion Price - $70

Set off on an invigorating bike ride from Engelhartszell to Passau, led by an experienced professional bike guide. Wind your way through the lovely countryside, along the Danube’s right side, into the pic...

Excursion(s)
- Passau walking tour Excursion Price - $70

The skyline of Passau is dominated by two buildings that owe their existence to the prince-bishops who ruled the city until 1803: the great fortress looming on a hill above the three rivers, home to the bishops until the 17t...

Excursion(s)
- Passau geocaching scavenger hunt Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Pedal Passau Excursion Price - $70

Head out on a cycling excursion on the famous Danube Bike Trail, venturing through Passau, Engelhartszell and other fascinating locales. This flat pathway hugs the river and offers spectacular views of Germany’s lush scenery. The Danube Bike Trail is one of Europe's largest, following stretches of the Danube in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.

Excursion(s)
- Ilz River splash Excursion Price - $70

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with the chance to try out rowing, canoeing or paddle-boarding on the Ilz River, nicknamed the “Black Pearl,” due to the moors and bogs at its river basin that give the water a mesmerizing black color. The Ilz is a paradise for kayakers and paddle boarders alike and allows people of all experience levels to have fun here.

Excursion(s)
- Treasure hunt trek Excursion Price - $70

Join a local geocaching guide on a unique discovery of Passau’s historical and hidden spots. Pay close attention to clues and hints as you make your way from one station to the next, uncovering important historical information about your current location. Each station also includes a special activity for kids.

Day 5 - Deggendorf, Straubing
Port - Straubing Nestled between Regensburg and Passau sits a town surrounded by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, Deggendorf. Journey deep into the alluring Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany’s first national park, and discover outdoor leisure at its best.

Excursion(s)
- Bavarian Forest adventure Excursion Price - $70

Enter the Bavarian Forest, Germany’s first and largest national park, to discover an abundant wilderness covered in diverse flora and fauna. This area is home to several unique craft traditions, and you’ll have your ch...

Excursion(s)
- Into the woods Excursion Price - $70

Enter the Bavarian Forest, Germany’s first and largest national park, to discover an abundant wilderness covered in diverse flora and fauna.

You’ll explore the forest in one of two ways today. If you choose to visit the gl...

Day 6 - Regensburg
Port - Regensburg The nearly 2,000-year-old history of Regensburg begins with a Roman fort in 90 AD, from which Regensburg grew into the large and prosperous trade center that it became in the last few centuries of the Medieval period. This long history has been excellently preserved through Regensburg’s iconic architecture—particularly its many Gothic and Romanesque churches and Patrician houses.

Excursion(s)
- Regensburg walking tour Excursion Price - $70

People have been describing Regensburg as “old and new” for a thousand years. A single structure perfectly illustrates this: Porta Praetoria, the gate built by the Romans during Marcus Aurelius’ reign. The gate and adjac...

Excursion(s)
- “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” farm visit Excursion Price - $70

Hops vines grow up their strings in a field tower almost twice a person’s height. They’re grown for their flowers, which add a distinctive flavor to beer—but the fields they grow in add a distinctive f...

Day 7 - Nuremberg
Port - Nuremberg The archetypal medieval German city, Nuremberg was once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, housing many German kings in the Kaiserburg castle complex. Later, this city became the epicenter of the Nazi party. When the end of WWII left Nurem...
Excursion(s)
- Nuremberg panoramic city tour Excursion Price - $70

Nuremberg was never officially the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, but German rulers made this city their base for 500 years. They surrounded the medieval city with stout walls and built a great castle on a hillt...

Excursion(s)
- Nuremberg city tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center visits Excursion Price - $70

Hitler considered Nuremberg the perfect expression of German culture (partly because of its significance in the Holy Roman Empire, which he called the First Reich), and...

Excursion(s)
- Nuremberg fox trail Excursion Price - $70

Set out on a Nuremberg adventure that is equal parts scavenger hunt, sightseeing tour and city-wide escape room. Your quest: find the fox in the big city jungle. You’ll break into teams for this exciting challenge, roaming t...

Day 8 - Nuremberg to Prague (Disembark)
Port - Prague Disembark your ship and transfer from Nuremberg to Prague.

Day 9 - Prague
Port - Prague Prague has been a magnet for artists, writers, scientists and composers for centuries. It also boasts great beer, a lively art scene, stunning castles and up-and-coming fashion designers, making it a fun as well as a beautiful place to visit.

Excursion(s)
- Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Get an overview of the city with a panoramic tour that carries you past such sights as the State Opera House, the National Museum and Wenceslas Square on your way to massive Prague Castle. Step in...

Excursion(s)
- Hradčany Castle visit Excursion Price - $70

Get an overview of the city with a panoramic tour that carries you along the banks of the Vltava River past such sites as the Prague Castle, Queen Anne’s Summer Palace and the St. Agnes Convent.

Step off the coach t...

Excursion(s)
- Czech out Prague Excursion Price - $70

Set off with your family guide on an exploration of Prague. Head to the Petrin Tower, a mini version of the Eiffel Tower built for the Jubilee Exposition in 1891. This monument sits atop a hill and offers stunning views of Prag...

Day 10 - Prague (Depart)
Port - Prague Depart from Prague’s Václav Havel Airport for your journey home.

Prague to Vienna

Day 1 - Prague (Arrive)
Port - Prague Arrive at Václav Havel Airport Prague. 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.

Day 2 - Prague
Port - Prague Prague has been a magnet for artists, writers, scientists and composers for centuries. It also boasts great beer, a lively art scene, stunning castles and up-and-coming fashion designers, making it a fun as well as a beautiful place to visit.

Excursion(s)
- Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge walking tour Excursion Price - $70

Get an overview of the city with a panoramic tour that carries you past such sights as the State Opera House, the National Museum and Wenceslas Square on your way to massive Prague Castle. Step in...

Excursion(s)
- Hradčany Castle visit Excursion Price - $70

Get an overview of the city with a panoramic tour that carries you along the banks of the Vltava River past such sites as the Prague Castle, Queen Anne’s Summer Palace and the St. Agnes Convent.

Step off the coach t...

Excursion(s)
- Czech out Prague Excursion Price - $70

Set off with your family guide on an exploration of Prague. Head to the Petrin Tower, a mini version of the Eiffel Tower built for the Jubilee Exposition in 1891. This monument sits atop a hill and offers stunning views of Prag...

Day 3 - Prague to Nuremberg (Embark)
Port - Nuremberg Transfer from your hotel in Prague to your ship in Nuremberg.

Day 4 - Nuremberg
Port - Nuremberg The archetypal medieval German city, Nuremberg was once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, housing many German kings in the Kaiserburg castle complex. Later, this city became the epicenter of the Nazi party. When the end of WWII left Nurem...
Excursion(s)
- Nuremberg panoramic city tour Excursion Price - $70

Nuremberg was never officially the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, but German rulers made this city their base for 500 years. They surrounded the medieval city with stout walls and built a great castle on a hillt...

Excursion(s)
- Nuremberg city tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center visits Excursion Price - $70

Hitler considered Nuremberg the perfect expression of German culture (partly because of its significance in the Holy Roman Empire, which he called the First Reich), and...

Excursion(s)
- Nuremberg fox trail Excursion Price - $70

Set out on a Nuremberg adventure that is equal parts scavenger hunt, sightseeing tour and city-wide escape room. Your quest: find the fox in the big city jungle. You’ll break into teams for this exciting challenge, roaming t...

Day 5 - Regensburg
Port - Regensburg The nearly 2,000-year-old history of Regensburg begins with a Roman fort in 90 AD, from which Regensburg grew into the large and prosperous trade center that it became in the last few centuries of the Medieval period. This long history has been excellently preserved through Regensburg’s iconic architecture—particularly its many Gothic and Romanesque churches and Patrician houses.

Excursion(s)
- Regensburg walking tour Excursion Price - $70

People have been describing Regensburg as “old and new” for a thousand years. A single structure perfectly illustrates this: Porta Praetoria, the gate built by the Romans during Marcus Aurelius’ reign. The gate and adjac...

Excursion(s)
- “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” farm visit Excursion Price - $70

Hops vines grow up their strings in a field tower almost twice a person’s height. They’re grown for their flowers, which add a distinctive flavor to beer—but the fields they grow in add a distinctive f...

Day 6 - Straubing, Deggendorf, Vilshofen
Port - Straubing Nestled between Regensburg and Passau sits a town surrounded by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, Deggendorf. Journey deep into the alluring Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany’s first national park, and discover outdoor leisure at its best.

Excursion(s)
- Bavarian Forest adventure Excursion Price - $70

Enter the Bavarian Forest, Germany’s first and largest national park, to discover an abundant wilderness covered in diverse flora and fauna. This area is home to several unique craft traditions, and you’ll have your ch...

Excursion(s)
- Into the woods Excursion Price - $70

Enter the Bavarian Forest, Germany’s first and largest national park, to discover an abundant wilderness covered in diverse flora and fauna.

You’ll explore the forest in one of two ways today. If you choose to visit the gl...

Day 7 - Vilshofen, Passau
Port - Passau A new day brings new experiences in the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers join together, at one time bringing an influx of wealth and culture into the region.

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” scenic Bavarian river biking Excursion Price - $70

Set off on an invigorating bike ride venturing through Passau and Engelhartszell, led by one of our certified wellness instructors. Pedal through Passau's Old Town, past more charming villages, meadows an...

Excursion(s)
- Passau walking tour Excursion Price - $70

The skyline of Passau is dominated by two buildings that owe their existence to the prince-bishops who ruled the city until 1803: the great fortress looming on a hill above the three rivers, home to the bishops until the 17t...

Excursion(s)
- Passau geocaching scavenger hunt Excursion Price - $70

Excursion(s)
- Pedal Passau Excursion Price - $70

Head out on a cycling excursion on the famous Danube Bike Trail, venturing through Passau, Engelhartszell and other fascinating locales. This flat pathway hugs the river and offers spectacular views of Germany’s lush scenery. The Danube Bike Trail is one of Europe's largest, following stretches of the Danube in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.

Excursion(s)
- Ilz River splash Excursion Price - $70

Enjoy an afternoon on the water with the chance to try out rowing, canoeing or paddle-boarding on the Ilz River, nicknamed the “Black Pearl,” due to the moors and bogs at its river basin that give the water a mesmerizing black color. The Ilz is a paradise for kayakers and paddle boarders alike and allows people of all experience levels to have fun here.

Excursion(s)
- Treasure hunt trek Excursion Price - $70

Join a local geocaching guide on a unique discovery of Passau’s historical and hidden spots. Pay close attention to clues and hints as you make your way from one station to the next, uncovering important historical information about your current location. Each station also includes a special activity for kids.

Day 8 - Weissenkirchen, Melk
Port - Weissenkirchen Start your day in the heart of the Danube’s Wachau Valley, strolling through Weissenkirchen’s idyllic wine village while sampling mouth watering apricot treats. Named for its white church that dominates the landscape, the city is flanked by vineyar...
Excursion(s)
- Melk Abbey with library visit Excursion Price - $70

The Babenbergs, a great medieval ducal family that controlled a wide swath of Austria before yielding to the Habsburgs, were the first to erect a castle on the hill above Melk, which they subsequently gave to Bened...

Excursion(s)
- Weissenkirchen village walk with wine tasting Excursion Price - $70

You’ve seen the apricot orchards along the river banks; now taste the fruit. Begin with an easy walk to Weissenkirchen, which may be the prettiest village in the Wachau—and that’s saying quite a bit...

Excursion(s)
- “Let’s Go” vineyard hike Excursion Price - $70

If you're up for a hike, join a group on a hike up through the vineyards. A stairway at the church will take you past the ancient cemetery and up to the hiking trail that leads through the vineyards planted with Rieslin...

Excursion(s)
- Souvenir painting workshop Excursion Price - $70

Day 9 - Vienna
Port - Vienna On this day, explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic legacy with your choice of tours. The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents and expansive art collections. See the State Opera House, or delve into the hidden sec...
Excursion(s)
- Viennese highlights with State Opera House Excursion Price - $70

Vienna is a city that has never failed to impress, and you’ll see why the moment your tour begins as you drive through streets lined with baroque architecture and pass by the grand, imperial Ringstrass...

Excursion(s)
- The secrets of Vienna Excursion Price - $70

The city of Vienna is famous for its charm and beauty, but it’s also full of mystery under the surface. Uncover the many secrets of Vienna with your guide as you head all over town, diving deep into the city’s past at such...

Excursion(s)
- Private Mozart & Strauss Concert (Klosterneuburg) $117

Excursion(s)
- Schönbrunn with Strudel Show $93

Excursion(s)
- Magical history tour Excursion Price - $70

Watch as history comes alive on this exploration of the city at the interactive multimedia venue Time Travel Vienna. Discover Vienna’s eventful history in a unique way; Time Travel Vienna features a 5D cinema, animatronic w...

Excursion(s)
- Schönbrunn royal experience Excursion Price - $70

Learn more about the everyday life of the imperial family at the “Schloss Schönbrunn Experience” Children’s Museum. Dress up as a prince or princess, learn the secret language of fans, play with imperial toys or set ...

Day 10 - Vienna (Disembark)
Port - Vienna Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Vienna International Airport for your flight home.

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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In 2004, Uniworld was acquired by The Travel Corporation (TTC), a highly successful international travel group founded by Stanley Tollman. TTC has more than 30 top brands, including Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels, a renowned collection of four- and five-star luxury properties.

TTC has made major investments in Uniworld's ships, crew, and staff, with an eye towards providing guests with all the elements of an unforgettable Six-Star Experience: Expertise; Service; Luxurious Ships, Uniquely Designed; Culinary; Choice; and Truly All-Inclusive. Combining the tour planning and hotel management expertise of TTC’s sister companies with Uniworld’s decades of superior nautical experience has created an entirely new category of luxury river cruising.

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