Vienna & Capital Cities of the Danube

Transfer from Vienna International Airport to your hotel. 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 hotel. (D)

Start your day with a tour of the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, one of the grandest examples of Baroque architecture in all of Europe. After, you'll have the rest of the day to explore the city at your leisure. (B)

Featured Excursion: Schönbrunn Palace Visit

Before transferring to the S.S. Emilie to begin your cruise, join a morning visit to the Klosterneuburg abbey winery, located just outside of Vienna, for a wine tasting. (D)

Featured Excursion: Klosterneuburg Winery

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. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Imperial City Highlights with Hofburg Palace Visit OR Nights Out: The Belvedere

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

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. 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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Coronation Tour with Cathedral Visit & Concert OR Let's Go: Hike to Bratislava Castle

Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have a distinctive character and allure. 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/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Andrassy Avenue Walking Tour with Szabo Ervin Library OR Budapest Panoramic Highlights with Castle Hill

Welcome to Croatia! This ancient country, which has made a remarkable recovery from a brutal civil war, is noted for its beautiful countryside and thriving folk traditions, as well as simple, deliciously rustic food. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Vučedol Culture Museum and Lunch at a Family Restaurant OR Syrmia Flora and Fauna with Agrotourism Lunch

Though not a national capital, Novi Sad is the capital of the autonomous province of Vojvodina, an ethnically diverse region with no less than 6 different official languages. Novi Sad is known for its easygoing atmosphere and thriving urban arts scene. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Novi Sad Walking Tour OR Truffle Hunting Tour

Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe's oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city's vibrant modern-day present. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Let's Go: "I Bike Belgrade" Tour OR Belgrade City Tour with Visit to the Royal Grounds of Karadjordjevic Dynasty Palace

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 Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport for your flight. (B)