Uniworld River Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Nuremberg

   Germany

   

   Nuremberg commands the imagination on two levels: as the glittering medieval city where Holy Roman Emperors held court, Albrecht Dürer was born, and craftsmen produced the first pocket watch — and as the site of the 20th century's darkest chapter, where Nazi rallies and subsequent war crimes trials left permanent marks on European history and conscience. The Kaiserburg castle crowning the hill above the perfectly preserved old town offers sweeping views of a cityscape that, despite wartime bombing, remains one of Germany's most beautiful. The Documentation Centre on the former Nazi Rally Grounds is essential, sobering history; the Christmas Market on the Hauptmarkt, held since 1628, is among Europe's finest. Visit May through October or December.

2. Day 2

   Nuremberg

   Germany

   

   Nuremberg commands the imagination on two levels: as the glittering medieval city where Holy Roman Emperors held court, Albrecht Dürer was born, and craftsmen produced the first pocket watch — and as the site of the 20th century's darkest chapter, where Nazi rallies and subsequent war crimes trials left permanent marks on European history and conscience. The Kaiserburg castle crowning the hill above the perfectly preserved old town offers sweeping views of a cityscape that, despite wartime bombing, remains one of Germany's most beautiful. The Documentation Centre on the former Nazi Rally Grounds is essential, sobering history; the Christmas Market on the Hauptmarkt, held since 1628, is among Europe's finest. Visit May through October or December.

3. Day 2

   Nuremberg

   Germany

   

   Nuremberg commands the imagination on two levels: as the glittering medieval city where Holy Roman Emperors held court, Albrecht Dürer was born, and craftsmen produced the first pocket watch — and as the site of the 20th century's darkest chapter, where Nazi rallies and subsequent war crimes trials left permanent marks on European history and conscience. The Kaiserburg castle crowning the hill above the perfectly preserved old town offers sweeping views of a cityscape that, despite wartime bombing, remains one of Germany's most beautiful. The Documentation Centre on the former Nazi Rally Grounds is essential, sobering history; the Christmas Market on the Hauptmarkt, held since 1628, is among Europe's finest. Visit May through October or December.

4. Day 3

   Regensburg

   Germany

   

   Regensburg, Bavaria's medieval masterpiece on the Danube, is one of Central Europe's most intact ancient cities — its Roman origins visible in the Porta Praetoria stone gate, its medieval prosperity celebrated in the soaring twin towers of St. Peter's Cathedral and the twelfth-century Stone Bridge. UNESCO World Heritage status acknowledges a skyline dotted with patrician towers, while the famous Historische Wurstküchl, Germany's oldest operating sausage kitchen, has been serving spit-grilled bratwurst since the 1140s. The surrounding hills produce excellent Bavarian whites. May through September offers the most convivial riverbank atmosphere.

5. Day 4

   Deggendorf

   Germany

   

   Deggendorf, the "Gateway to the Bavarian Forest" on the Danube, combines a beautifully preserved medieval Stadtplatz with access to Europe’s largest contiguous woodland and Germany’s oldest national park. Must-dos include the Bavarian Forest’s 44-meter Treetop Walk, sampling Schweinsbraten with Knödel in a traditional Gasthaus, and browsing the Stadtplatz farmers’ market. Visit May through October for forest exploration, or December for atmospheric Advent markets.

6. Day 4

   Deggendorf

   Germany

   

   Deggendorf, the "Gateway to the Bavarian Forest" on the Danube, combines a beautifully preserved medieval Stadtplatz with access to Europe’s largest contiguous woodland and Germany’s oldest national park. Must-dos include the Bavarian Forest’s 44-meter Treetop Walk, sampling Schweinsbraten with Knödel in a traditional Gasthaus, and browsing the Stadtplatz farmers’ market. Visit May through October for forest exploration, or December for atmospheric Advent markets.

7. Day 5

   Cruising the Danube River

   

8. Day 5

   Linz

   Austria

   

   Austria's third city has accomplished one of Europe's most convincing urban transformations — reinventing itself from industrial centre to cultural powerhouse, a journey recognised in 2009 when it was named European Capital of Culture. The Ars Electronica Center, a museum of digital art and technology that glows with LED light across the Danube each evening, epitomises Linz's forward-looking identity. Yet the city's Roman roots, its baroque Hauptplatz (one of Austria's finest main squares), and its proximity to the Wachau Valley anchor it firmly in history. The Upper Austrian cuisine — particularly Linzer Torte, the world's oldest-documented cake recipe — is exceptional. Linz is most agreeable May through September.

9. Day 6

   Vienna

   Austria

   

   The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

10. Day 6

    Vienna

    Austria

    

    The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

11. Day 6

    Vienna

    Austria

    

    The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

12. Day 7

    Vienna

    Austria

    

    The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

13. Day 8

    Vienna

    Austria

    

    The port of Vienna is a cultural gem along the Danube River, famous for its stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culinary scene. Must-do experiences include sampling authentic Wiener Schnitzel and visiting the picturesque village of Dürnstein. The best season to visit is spring or early fall, when the city's gardens bloom and outdoor activities abound.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe French Balcony

Balcony

150 sq ftMax 2DFB

Luxurious riverview stateroom (150 sq ft - 14 sq m) with a French balcony Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-controlled thermostat, direct-dial telephone, and flat-screen TV with infotainment centre, mineral water Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cosy bathrobes and slippers

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+6

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French Balcony

Balcony

150 sq ftMax 2FB

Luxurious riverview stateroom (150 sq ft - 14 sq m) with a French balcony Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-controlled thermostat, direct-dial telephone, and flat-screen TV with infotainment centre, mineral water Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cosy bathrobes and slippers.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+6

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French Balcony A

Balcony

150 sq ftMax 2FBA

Luxurious riverview stateroom (150 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

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+6

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French Balcony B

balcony

FBB

Luxurious riverview stateroom (150 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

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Classic

Outside

150 sq ftMax 2C

Luxurious riverview stateroom (150 sq ft - 14 sq m) Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-controlled thermostat, direct-dial telephone, and flat-screen TV with infotainment centre, mineral water Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cosy bathrobes and slippers.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair Dryer+6

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Grand Suite

Suite

310 sq ftMax 2GS

Luxurious riverview grand suite (310 sq ft - 28.8 sq m) Grand suites include handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-controlled thermostat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cosy bathrobes and slippers, a rain shower and tub, and a secluded toilet area.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsTVSafe+10

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Royal Suite

Suite

390 sq ftMax 2RS

Luxurious riverview royal suite (390 sq ft - 36.2 sq m) with spacious living room Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-control thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers, separate rain shower and tub, and a secluded toilet area

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsTVSafe+12

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Suite

Suite

225 sq ftMax 2S

Luxurious riverview suite (225 sq ft - 20.9 sq m) Suites include handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, direct-dial telephone, individual thermostat and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedSuite BenefitsTVSafe+10

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