DINING

• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
• Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
• Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

EXCURSIONS

• 7 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
• Guided “Let's Go” program
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
• Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

ACCOMMODATIONS

• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Princess
• 2 nights in Prague at a luxurious hotel with breakfast
• Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
• Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

EXPERIENCES

• 3 countries: Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic
• 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
• Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Day 1: Vienna (Embark)

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

On this day, explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic legacy. The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents, and expansive art collections.

Featured Excursion: Schönbrunn Palace Tour

Choose between: Magical History Tour or Schönbrunn Royal Experience

Day 3: Weissenkirchen, Melk

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 vineyard-lined hills, historic houses, and beautiful courtyards. The Melk Abbey is a baroque monastery and sits atop a rocky formation overlooking the Danube.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Featured Excursion: Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike

Choose between: Melk Abbey with Library Visit or Weissenkirchen Village Walk with Wine Tasting or Secrets of Weissenkirchen

Day 4: Engelhartszell, Passau, 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.

Featured Excursions: Let’s Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking,Passau Walking Tour, and Pedal Passau

Choose between: Ilz River Splash or Treasure Hunt Trek

Day 5: Deggendorf, 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.

Featured Excursions: Bavarian Forest Adventure, Nights Out: The Regensburg Cathedral Choir, Into The Woods

Day 6: 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.

Featured Excursion: The Adventure Ball

Choose between: Regensburg Walking Tour or “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit

Day 7: 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 Nuremberg almost completely leveled, it was chosen to be the site of the war crimes tribunal—the Nuremberg Trials. Now, most of the city has been restored, including the old castle.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Featured Excursion: The Nuremberg Express

Choose between: Nuremberg City Walk & Art Bunker Visit or Nuremberg City Tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center Visits

Day 8: Nuremberg To Prague (Disembark)

Disembark your ship and transfer from Nuremberg to Prague.

Day 9: 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.

Featured Excursion: Czech Out Prague

Choose between: Hradčany Castle Visit or Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge Walking Tour

Day 10: Prague (Depart)

Depart from Prague’s Václav Havel Airport for your journey home.

The stunning foyer of the 128-passenger River Princess sets an indulgent and luxurious tone for your European journey. Throughout the ship, jewel-tone greens, warm browns, and a mix of black and white create a sophisticated ambiance, while stylish public areas—including a Main Lounge, a Sky Lounge, and a Captain’s Lounge and Library—provide comfortable places to curl up with a good book, chat with friends, or sip your favorite cocktail.

Classic Stateroom Spec:

• Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, heated mirror, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Deluxe Stateroom Spec;

• Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, heated mirror, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

French Balcony Stateroom Spec:

• Luxurious riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) with a French balcony
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, heated mirror, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Suite Spec:

• Luxurious riverview suite (214 sq ft - 20 sq m)
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat and flat-screen TV with infotainment center
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, comfortable bathrobes and slippers
• Additional amenities and services include in-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate and an elegant evening snack, Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini bar, bottle of wine upon request, shoeshine, and free laundry service

The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.

Generations Family Program (select sailings):

Share the enchantment of this region with the special young people in your life. These cruise/ tours not only feature unique, fun-filled adventures for families to enjoy together, but they’re also packed with culturally and historically significant experiences designed to spark creativity and lifelong learning.

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

• 7-night all-inclusive Danube & Prague river cruise, in a classic stateroom

Please ask us about adding great value:

• Flights from Ireland to Vienna
• Travel Insurance
• Upgrade your stateroom type
• Extend your holiday with a European City Break

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. 

For more information please call us on 021 493 5806 or 0818 300 205, email cruise@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.