Grand Christmas & New Year's (2026) (Nuremberg to Budapest)
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You’ll sail through Germany, Austria, and Hungary along the shimmering Danube and past incredible sights on this unique itinerary. Explore charming old-world villages and Gothic cathedrals and escape the hurry and hassle of the holidays as you relax onboard a luxurious ship and cruise through the ravishing landscapes of the Danube. Celebrate Christmas Eve in medieval Regensburg and ring in the New Year in Vienna. Shop the stalls of the Nuremberg Christmas Market, famous for its gingerbread. Wander through locations from The Sound of Music in beautiful Salzburg and then warm up with rum-laced coffee. The mighty Danube takes you through three nations decked in all their holiday finery at this most delightful time of year. Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
- Day 1Nuremberg (Embark)Tue, Dec 22, 2026Arrive at Nuremberg 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.
Meals: Dinner - Day 2NurembergWed, Dec 23, 2026You could not ask for a more perfect place to begin a celebration of the holiday season than Nuremberg. The historic Old Town is an archetypal German medieval city and is home to a world-renowned gingerbread called lebkuchen.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 3Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, RegensburgThu, Dec 24, 2026Spend a leisurely day onboard as you cruise along a marvel of modern engineering, the 106-mile-long Main-Danube Canal. Tonight, celebrate Christmas Eve in the enchanting town of Regensburg, known for its stunningly preserved medieval quarter.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 4RegensburgFri, Dec 25, 2026The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms and captivating architectural style. Check out the best and brightest cultural sights and plunge into the town’s ancient past.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 5Cruising the Danube River, Deggendorf (Theresienthal)Sat, Dec 26, 2026Take some time today to explore the beautifully expansive and heavily wooded Bavarian Forest. As the largest continuous forested region in Europe, there’s plenty to uncover—like unspoiled landscapes, abundant wildlife, and idyllic atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6Cruising the Danube River, PassauSun, Dec 27, 2026Located at the confluence of three rivers, Passau is a lovely place to take a stroll with a local expert who will regale you with stories about the town’s colorful (and ancient) past.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 7Linz (Salzburg)Mon, Dec 28, 2026Mozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. You definitely chose the perfect time of year to explore this refined and much-loved city. If you’re a fan of “The Sound of Music,” all the better—you will recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8Cruising the Wachau Valley, DürnsteinTue, Dec 29, 2026After a scenic cruise through the Wachau Valley, we’ll reach the village of Dürnstein. Walk along the cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and maybe take a quick jaunt up to a ruined castle (with an intriguing tale all its own).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 9ViennaWed, Dec 30, 2026Vienna is a city steeped in history, music, and elegant architecture. Mozart, Austria’s most famous citizen, was at the height of his creative powers when he lived here, writing perhaps his best-known works, including “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Don Giovanni,” and “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.”
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 10ViennaThu, Dec 31, 2026Begin the day with a visit to a palace that pays tribute to the taste and wealth of the Habsburg emperors, spend some time exploring Vienna on your own, and then ring in the New Year in style.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 11Vienna, Cruising the Danube RiverFri, Jan 01, 2027After enjoying some extra free time to explore Vienna on your own, relax onboard as the ship cruises to Budapest. You have the morning at leisure. You could relax onboard or ramble through glorious Vienna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 12BudapestSat, Jan 02, 2027Located on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each have their own distinctive character and allure. You’ll get a taste of this dynamic capital with a city tour that will show you all the highlights.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 13Budapest (Disembark)Sun, Jan 03, 2027Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for your flight home.
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We booked this trip with a knowledgeable agent who did a fine job. When our flight was delayed, she contacted our river cruise ship and kept everyone informed.
This was an excellent trip with a good variety of experiences. Service is really great--staff is friendly and attentive. Although it seems to me that there was more upselling (to special dinners or what Uniworld calls Masterpiece Collection excursions) than what I had encountered in the past, I have to say that these were some of the best experiences, so in that sense were worth what I paid for them. To explain the accomodation ranking below "strongly agree" : 1) The picture of the stateroom on the website showed 2 chairs-an important feature for us. There was only one when we checked in but they brought another chair right away.
The itinerary and staff were both superb! We were on the boat during the big power outage in Portugal, Spain and Italy. Uniworld adapted so well, and changed the order of our itinerary around the outages, as the locks were not working. We did not miss anything on our advertised agenda.
The staff, service, food and excursions were all exceptional. Will book with Uniworld again!
Weather was outstanding which made the trip truly enjoyable and memorable.
Cruising with Uniworld is a wonderful experience
We had a wonderful trip after Delta finally got us to Frankfurt. It’s a lovely ship with a superb crew.
Everything about the experience was excellent from the moment of boarding and receiving the solicitous attention of the staff, which continued from start to finish. Superb on-board service. The ship was wonderfully quiet and comfortable. The amenities were luxurious. Meals were tasty and filling. The onshore trips were excellent and varied, with high quality guides. Having buses to take us to places not otherwise accessible from the landing added a great deal. As a result, the itinerary was rich with history and beautiful places. I am looking forward to my next river cruise!
The only negative we have - some of the tour operators were hard to understand.
This was our 4th Uniworld cruise and each has been a memorable experience. Staff and menu are both important aspects of a cruise, and Uniworld excels in both areas. Decor of both public areas and cabins is unique and tasteful, adding a special flavor to the cruise experience. Our cruise director on the SS Catherine was exception in terms of knowledge and service.
The trip up the Rhone River more than met our expectations (except it rained more than we liked!). It was a marvelous trip that the eight of us (four couples) enjoyed very much,
Uniworld was excellent!
I thoroughly enjoyed this river cruise along the Danube. Everything was as advertised. We were met at the airport and arrived early to our ship. The Uniworld staff was amazing! I definitely recommend this cruise.
Small group on ship. Great for meeting new people. Great friendly professional staff. Excellent food. Depending on destinations excursions are good. This was our second time with Uniworld. First was Italy. That was unbelievable.
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