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Celebrate the season in the birthplace of many beloved holiday traditions Budapest has celebrated Christmas for a thousand years, since the reign of St. Stephen, the king who founded Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm. As you ramble through the Christmas Market on Vörösmarty Square, admiring the handmade porcelain, stop to watch as kürtos kalács (a pastry) is baked on rods over an open fire and then coated with sugar before it’s handed to you. In Bratislava, where a lively young art scene is revitalizing the compact city core, stalls abound with traditional Slovakian Christmas items such as medovníky (spiced ginger cookies) and šúpolie (figurines made from corn husks). Experience Uniworld’s exclusive “Taste of Christmas” programme in the heart of Vienna during the day. Follow the lights down the Landstrasse in Linz to the Volksgarten, where you’ll find a fairytale Christmas display—large animated renditions of scenes from fairytales that will entrance the child in you. Or mail a letter from Christkindl, where children from all over the world send their Christmas wish lists. Glorious baroque architecture, delightful concerts and ravishing scenery will make this Christmas season unforgettable as you sail through the holidays on the Danube. Who will enjoy this cruise Music lovers will find many special holiday treats on this cruise, from onboard caroling and a classical concert in Vienna to an exclusive organ recital. Shoppers will delight in the chance to pick out a variety of unique gifts at enchanting Christmas markets.
Arrive at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. If your cruise 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 ship.
Day 2 - Budapest
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. You’ll get a taste of this dynamic capital city with your choice of tours, and visit Budapest’s celebrated Christmas market—one of the largest in Europe. Christmas has been celebrated in Budapest for a thousand years, since the time of St. Stephen, the king who founded the nation of Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm, but the city began as a Roman encampment almost a millennium before that. Over the centuries it’s been controlled by Germans, Austrians, Ottomans and Communists, all of whom have left traces. Today you’ll have a chance to experience some of the holiday traditions of this beautiful city.
Day 3 - Cruising the Danube River, Bratislava
Once hidden from the world behind the “Iron Curtain,” Slovakia retains an air of mystery and intrigue, and its small capital city has an unexpectedly colorful history. You’ll learn more about Bratislava’s past from a local expert and also visit the local Christmas market—a relatively new (and thoroughly delightful) tradition for Slovakians. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Slovakian? “Veselé Vanoce!” Today you’ll arrive in the capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava. The heart and soul of Slovakia, Bratislava is full of surprises. The city straddles the mighty Danube and has played a leading role in the politics and culture of the region for many centuries. Following Ottoman incursions into Hungary in the 16th-century, Bratislava, then known as Pressburg, became the capital of Hungary in 1536 and retained that status under the Habsburgs well into the 19th-century.
Day 4 - Vienna
Renowned for its art and architecture, its classical music, its decadent pastries and its lengthy list of famous former residents, the refined city of Vienna is a cultural treasure trove. Experience the city with your choice of tours, as well as something extra special—VIP access to an extraordinary collection of art. To see such masterpieces in complete privacy is an experience reserved solely for Uniworld guests. Tonight, enjoy a concert of Mozart and Strauss at a Viennese palace. 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 it’s yours to enjoy. Featured Excursion: “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum Choice of Exclusive “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour or Vienna city tour with Christmas Market
Day 5 - Krems, Cruising the Wachau Valley
One of the most beautiful abbeys in Austria is still an active Benedictine monastery, but a monastery the likes of which you’ve never seen—Napoleon himself once laid his head here in the lavish imperial quarters. With its 14th-century stained glass windows, the abbey’s jewel box of a church is the perfect setting for a soul-stirring concert of organ music. Back onboard, enjoy a scenic cruise through the UNESCO-protected Wachau Valley. The fairytale town of Krems, about 40 miles (70 kilometers) west of Vienna, is your first port of call in the astonishingly beautiful Wachau Valley. Both the millennium-old town and the valley itself have been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites; today you’ll have a chance to see why. Featured Excursion: Göttweig Abbey with private organ recital
Day 6 - Linz (Salzburg)
Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland this time of year. Fans of The Sound of Music may recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town, the site of a grand cathedral and an absolutely enchanting Christmas market. Your ship docks in Linz today. From there, you’ll travel to the elegant alpine city of Salzburg for an enchanting full-day excursion. Featured Excursion: Full-day Salzburg walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Full-day Salzburg walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Salzburg’s musical heritage is apparent everywhere in its UNESCO-designated Old Town. The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg celebrates its most famous son in many forms—with statues, with chocolates, with concerts—but there are other musical associations to discover too.
Day 7 - Passau
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 with a guided stroll, then visit the local Christmas market on the square in front of the cathedral. Later, enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner served in a festively decorated barn. Featured Excursions: Passau walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Bavarian Christmas celebration with dinner in a country barn Passau walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Join your local expert for a walk through picturesque lanes in the heart of Passau, stopping at the Town Hall to see its magnificent atrium, which boasts several massive works by the famous German painter Ferdinand Wagner, and pausing to admire the beautiful rococo stairway of the bishop’s New Residence.
Day 8 - Passau (Disembark)
Disembark the ship in Passau. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your flight home.
Arrive at Munich Airport. If your cruise 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 ship.
Day 2 - Passau
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 with a guided stroll, then visit the local Christmas market on the square in front of the cathedral. Later, enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner served in a festively decorated barn. Featured Excursions: Passau walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Bavarian Christmas celebration with dinner in a country barn Passau walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Join your local expert for a walk through picturesque lanes in the heart of Passau, stopping at the Town Hall to see its magnificent atrium, which boasts several massive works by the famous German painter Ferdinand Wagner, and pausing to admire the beautiful rococo stairway of the bishop’s New Residence.
Day 3 - Linz (Salzburg)
Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland this time of year. Fans of The Sound of Music may recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town, the site of a grand cathedral and an absolutely enchanting Christmas market. Your ship docks in Linz today. From there, you’ll travel to the elegant alpine city of Salzburg for an enchanting full-day excursion. Featured Excursion: Full-day Salzburg walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Full-day Salzburg walking discovery tour with Christmas Market Salzburg’s musical heritage is apparent everywhere in its UNESCO-designated Old Town. The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg celebrates its most famous son in many forms—with statues, with chocolates, with concerts—but there are other musical associations to discover too.
Day 4 - Cruising the Wachau Valley, Krems
One of the most beautiful abbeys in Austria is still an active Benedictine monastery, but a monastery the likes of which you’ve never seen—Napoleon himself once laid his head here in the lavish imperial quarters. With its 14th-century stained glass windows, the abbey’s jewel box of a church is the perfect setting for a soul-stirring concert of organ music. Back onboard, enjoy a scenic cruise through the UNESCO-protected Wachau Valley. The fairytale town of Krems, about 40 miles (70 kilometers) west of Vienna, is your first port of call in the astonishingly beautiful Wachau Valley. Both the millennium-old town and the valley itself have been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites; today you’ll have a chance to see why. Featured Excursion: Choice of Krems town and Christmas Market walk or Göttweig Abbey with private organ recital
Day 5- Vienna
Renowned for its art and architecture, its classical music, its decadent pastries and its lengthy list of famous former residents, the refined city of Vienna is a cultural treasure trove. Experience the city with your choice of tours, as well as something extra special—VIP access to an extraordinary collection of art. To see such masterpieces in complete privacy is an experience reserved solely for Uniworld guests. Tonight, enjoy a concert of Mozart and Strauss at a Viennese palace. 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 it’s yours to enjoy.
Day 6- Cruising the Danube River, Bratislava
Once hidden from the world behind the “Iron Curtain,” Slovakia retains an air of mystery and intrigue, and its small capital city has an unexpectedly colorful history. You’ll learn more about Bratislava’s past from a local expert and also visit the local Christmas market—a relatively new (and thoroughly delightful) tradition for Slovakians. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Slovakian? “Veselé Vanoce!” Today you’ll arrive in the capital city of Slovakia, Bratislava. The heart and soul of Slovakia, Bratislava is full of surprises. The city straddles the mighty Danube and has played a leading role in the politics and culture of the region for many centuries. Following Ottoman incursions into Hungary in the 16th-century, Bratislava, then known as Pressburg, became the capital of Hungary in 1536 and retained that status under the Habsburgs well into the 19th-century. As a result of its longtime imperial prominence, the city is a melting pot of cultures and architectural styles, including Gothic, baroque and art deco.
Day 7 - Budapest
Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has a distinctive character and allure all its own. You’ll get a taste of this dynamic capital city with your choice of tours, and visit Budapest’s celebrated Christmas market—one of the largest in Europe. Christmas has been celebrated in Budapest for a thousand years, since the time of St. Stephen, the king who founded the nation of Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm, but the city began as a Roman encampment almost a millennium before that. Over the centuries it’s been controlled by Germans, Austrians, Ottomans and Communists, all of whom have left traces. Today you’ll have a chance to experience some of the holiday traditions of this beautiful city. Featured Excursion: Choice of Budapest city tour with Christmas Market or Exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” walking tour with Christmas Market
Day 8 - Budapest (Disembark)
Disembark the ship in Passau. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your flight home.
The SS Maria Theresa offers three full decks with elegantly appointed public areas designed with one goal in mind: delighting guests. A beautiful mosaic-tiled pool and spa area.
An Al fresco dining from the main baroque restaurant enriching the dining experience as guests sail through the inspiring countryside.
The signature touches for which Uniworld has become known-inspiring original hand-selected art, classic furnishings, old world antiques, marble, and clever use of mirrors can be found in the various public areas along with different hues of green, brown, beige, and gold adorning the walls and floors throughout.
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After one night in your magnificent riverview stateroom, you’ll understand why sailing with Uniworld is truly the best way to see the world. Rated Top Cabins by Zagat Survey®, your elegantly appointed boutique stateroom comes standard with Uniworld – as does the ever-changing breathtaking river scenery. With 74 Lavishly decorated staterooms with french balconies or full outside balconies, and 7 suites all with full balconies.
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The stunning foyer of the 130-passenger River Princess sets an indulgent and luxurious tone for your European journey. Throughout the ship, jewel-tone greens, warm browns, and mix of black of 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.
Carrying no more than 130 passengers, this intimate ship is a wonderful place to savor the scenery, dine on exquisite cuisine, and relax with friends over drinks in the Salon Bar and other richly appointed public areas. The signature touches for which Uniworld has become known-inspiring original hand-selected art, classic furnishings, old world antiques, marble, and clever use of mirrors can be found in the various public areas along with different hues of green, brown, beige, and gold adorning the walls and floors throughout.
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens and a menu of pillow choices.
After one night in your magnificent riverview stateroom, you’ll understand why sailing with Uniworld is truly the best way to see the world. Rated Top Cabins by Zagat Survey®, your elegantly appointed boutique stateroom comes standard with Uniworld – as does the ever-changing breathtaking river scenery.
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Dec 2 | SS Maria Theresa | Budapest | Please Call | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 162 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
Deluxe Balcony | Upper Deck | 194 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | ||
Suite | Upper Deck | 305 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | ||
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 401 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold |
Dec 9 | SS Maria Theresa | Passau | Please Call | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 162 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
Deluxe Balcony | Upper Deck | 194 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | ||
Suite | Upper Deck | 305 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | ||
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 401 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold |
Dec 16 | SS Maria Theresa | Budapest | £3599 | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 162 ft², Fixed Windows | £3599 | ||
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4299 | ||
Deluxe Balcony | Upper Deck | 194 ft², Outside Balcony | £5099 | ||
Suite | Upper Deck | 305 ft², Outside Balcony | £6699 | ||
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 401 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold |
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Nov 24 | River Princess | Budapest | £3419 | SAVE 10% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 151 ft², Fixed Windows | £3419 | Was £3799 | |
Deluxe | Middle Deck | 151 ft², Panoramic Windows | £3869 | Was £4299 | |
French Balcony | Upper Deck | 151 ft², French Balcony | £4409 | Was £4899 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 214 ft², French Balcony | £5849 | Was £6499 |
Nov 1 | River Princess | Passau | £3419 | SAVE 10% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 151 ft², Fixed Windows | £3419 | Was £3799 | |
Deluxe | Middle Deck | 151 ft², Panoramic Windows | £3869 | Was £4299 | |
French Balcony | Upper Deck | 151 ft², French Balcony | £4409 | Was £4899 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 214 ft², French Balcony | £5849 | Was £6499 |
Dec 2 | SS Maria Theresa | Budapest | £3689 | SAVE 10% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 162 ft², Fixed Windows | £3689 | Was £4099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4319 | Was £4799 | |
Deluxe Balcony | Upper Deck | 194 ft², Outside Balcony | £4949 | Was £5499 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 305 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold | ||
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 401 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold |
Dec 9 | SS Maria Theresa | Passau | £3689 | SAVE 10% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 162 ft², Fixed Windows | £3689 | Was £4099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4319 | Was £4799 | |
Deluxe Balcony | Upper Deck | 194 ft², Outside Balcony | £4949 | Was £5499 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 305 ft², Outside Balcony | £6479 | Was £7199 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 401 ft², Outside Balcony | Sold |
Dec 15 | River Princess | Passau | £3329 | SAVE 10% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 151 ft², Fixed Windows | £3329 | Was £3699 | |
Deluxe | Middle Deck | 151 ft², Panoramic Windows | £3689 | Was £4099 | |
French Balcony | Upper Deck | 151 ft², French Balcony | £4229 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 214 ft², French Balcony | £5669 | Was £6299 |
Dec 16 | SS Maria Theresa | Budapest | £3419 | SAVE 10% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 162 ft², Fixed Windows | £3419 | Was £3799 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4049 | Was £4499 | |
Deluxe Balcony | Upper Deck | 194 ft², Outside Balcony | £4769 | Was £5299 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 305 ft², Outside Balcony | £6209 | Was £6899 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 401 ft², Outside Balcony | £8459 | Was £9399 |