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. (D)

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. (B)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Hradčany Castle Visit OR Nové Mesto Food Tour OR Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge Walking Tour OR Terezin & Concentration Camp

Leave Prague this morning and travel via motorcoach to Nuremberg, where your ship awaits. (B/D)

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. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Nights Out: Regensburg Cathedral Choir OR The Giant Sphere of Bavaria OR Regensburg Walk with Thurn and Taxis Castle Visit

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

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursion: Village Day: Passau

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. (B)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Let's Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking OR The Taste of Salzburg

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Castle Clam Visit OR Treasures of the Wachau OR Private Mozart and Strauss Concert

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Klimt at the Belvedere OR Vienna's Historic Trails and Local Treats OR Schönbrunn with Strudel Show

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. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest Walk with Local Treats OR Budapest Panoramic Highlights with St. Stephen's Cathedral

Note: A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

You've experienced the best of Prague and the Danube River, sampling myriad culinary delights and exploring fascinating stops along the way. Now your journey comes to a close (unless you've booked a Uniworld post-cruise tour of Budapest) and it's time to disembark the ship. If your cruise/tour includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home. Your Uniworld adventure may be over, but we know you'll enjoy the memories you've made for years to come. (B)

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. (D)

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. (B)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Hradčany Castle Visit OR Prague Old Town and Charles Bridge Walking Tour

Leave Prague this morning and travel via motorcoach to Regensburg, where your ship awaits. (B/D)

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. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Nights Out: Regensburg Cathedral Choir OR Regensburg Walking Tour OR “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit

Note: A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Village Day: Passau OR Let's Go: Scenic Biking

Linz may be best known for its famous Linzer torte, but it's also a hotbed for the arts. See the sights with a local expert and visit a family at their farm in the countryside. Austria's third-largest city, Linz boasts a long history of trading and textile manufacturing, but these days it is perhaps best known for its electronic arts and annual festival. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Linz Town and Country: Linzertorte and Cider Farm Visit OR Mauthausen Concentration Camp

Dürnstein is one of our favorite towns along the Danube, a lovely place to wander cobblestone lanes and browse quaint shops. For your included tour today, opt for a tasting or learn all about the world's costliest spice from the Wachau Valley's only saffron grower. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Dürnstein Walking Tour with Marillen Tasting OR Dürnstein Village and Saffron Talk

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of "Morning with the Masters" at the Belvedere Palace OR Vienna's Historic Trails and Local Treats

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. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest Walk with Local Treats OR Budapest Panoramic Highlights with St. Stephen's Cathedral

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

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight. (B)