River Cruising

River cruising through Budapest, Hungary

Sail the legendary Rhine, meandering Main, and enchanting Danube rivers from Switzerland to Romania. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg, and the majestic European capitals of Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest. Discover Renaissance palaces, Baroque and Rococo architecture, and Roman ruins. Follow pastoral scenes along the Main River and through the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal, before traveling the enchanting Danube through the dramatic Iron Gates and towards the Black Sea. Be amazed by ten countries, three rivers, and countless chances to touch history.

Who will enjoy this cruise: Those with a true sense of adventure will enjoy exploring more than 2,000 miles of sweeping history, great natural beauty, and diverse cultural heritage from Switzerland to Romania. http://uniworld.com/cruise.asp?id=189

River cruising through Passau, Germany

Embark on a history-steeped European journey that takes you through four countries—Hungary, Austria, Germany, and The Netherlands—and along three great rivers—the Danube, Main, and Rhine.

From the stunning, exotic beauty of Budapest to music-rich Vienna to the soaring spires of Cologne’s Cathedral—there are incomparable sights on this trip you’ll see. Sail through Austria’s lush Wachau Valley and taste the famous wines of the region. Cruise through the 106-mile engineering marvel the Main-Danube Canal, en route from the enchanting Danube to the meandering Main River.

Travel the Rhine, where you’ll see fairytale castles and sloping vineyards, and hear about the river’s legends. And step back in time as you walk through the cobblestone streets of medieval cities —Regensburg, Nuremberg and Bamberg—to name just a few. Savor all the majestic beauty and mystique of a European Jewels river cruise. http://uniworld.com/cruise.asp?id=185

River cruising through Eastern Europe

Vibrant capitals like Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade, and Bratislava show the cultural diversity of their proud citizens. History, nature, and hospitable people are all awaiting your discovery on this all-encompassing Eastern Europe cruise.

Celtic fortifications, medieval towns, Turkish baths, 19th-century neoclassical architecture, Roman ruins, and modern resorts make this one of the most extraordinary voyages in the world. Not to mention the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes, the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, Bulgaria’s Black Sea shores, and quaint medieval towns.

You’ll cruise through seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, seeing sights that you won’t forget, immersing yourself in new cultures, meeting new friends, and delighting in new types of food and drink. http://uniworld.com/cruise.asp?id=183

River cruising through Serbia

Vibrant capitals like Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade, and Bratislava show the cultural diversity of their proud citizens. History, nature, and hospitable people are all awaiting your discovery on this all-encompassing Eastern Europe cruise.

Celtic fortifications, medieval towns, Turkish baths, 19th-century neoclassical architecture, Roman ruins, and modern resorts make this one of the most extraordinary voyages in the world. Not to mention the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes, the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, Bulgaria’s Black Sea shores, and quaint medieval towns.

You’ll cruise through seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, seeing sights that you won’t forget, immersing yourself in new cultures, meeting new friends, and delighting in new types of food and drink. http://uniworld.com/cruise.asp?id=183

River cruising through Austria

The Danube, through its rich history, has remained timeless and truly enchanting. German poet Friedrich Hölderlin called the Danube “a refreshing, melodious river, sometimes foaming with high spirits, at other times dreaming serenely.” For many centuries this river has been a reflection of Europe’s history and destiny—an economic lifeline, a great highway to conquest, and a source of inspiration for poets and musicians. Now it is your turn to be inspired. <p></p><p></p><p>Waltz your way along the Danube as you sail from one captivating city to the next—Budapest, the beautiful “Queen of the Danube,” Bratislava, </p><p>the “Coronation City of Kings,” and breathtaking Vienna, the “Waltz Capital of the World.” Experience enchanting Salzburg, the charming village of Dürnstein located in Austria’s lush vineyard-rich Wachau Valley, and Passau, with Europe’s largest pipe organ located in its grand cathedral. This is a regal journey full of centuries of intriguing history that will unfold before your eyes. http://uniworld.com/cruise.asp?id=181</p>

River cruising in Northern France

Combine passion and the good life with art, culture and brilliant landscapes, and you have Northern France

Visit Northern France, home to delicious cuisine, breathtaking art and one of the world’s greatest cities, Paris. The “City of Lights”—with its iconic Eiffel Tower, famed Champs-Elysées, and grand Notre Dame Cathedral—provides the perfect start and end to your Northern France journey.

Visit the charming French village of Les Andelys, the city of Rouen, and the harbor town of Honfleur, all of which were lovingly recreated by the Impressionists. Walk the beaches of Normandy -where the Allied forces landed during WWII’s D-Day Invasion, and see the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. Experience Monet’s home in his beloved village of Giverny, where you’ll see the familiar Japanese bridge and the water garden with its pond still full of the water lilies—all of which inspired his great works of art.

Taste fine French wines and sumptuous French cuisine. All of this and so much more in one unforgettable journey that you won’t want to miss. http://uniworld.com/cruise.asp?id=190

River Cruising with Uniworld in the south of France

Sail through the heart of Burgundy and Provence on a magical journey where sumptuous cuisine, fine wine, world-class art, nature, and history are a treat for all the senses.

You’ll sail past quaint hilltop cities and fashionable, lively towns, lush vineyards, fields of flowers, and sun-drenched vistas made famous by great painters such as Van Gogh and Cézanne.

You’ll visit regions filled with UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Arles, immortalized by Van Gogh’s paintings; the well-preserved medieval city of Avignon, with its spectacular Palace of the Popes; and Lyon, center of Gallo-Roman history and the gastronomic capital of France.

Add in the full-bodied wines and incomparable culinary dishes, and you’ll soon discover that joie de vivre is not just a phrase, but a wonderful way of life! http://uniworld.com/cruise.asp?id=177

River cruising in Egypt

"Egypt is the gift of the Nile." So wrote the Greek scholar, Herodotus. From the cities to rural villages, where life goes on as it did thousands of years ago, a cruise along the Nile is like watching 5,000 years of culture unfold before your eyes. Marvel at the contrasts as you sail past simple villages surrounded by luxuriant palm groves, fertile plantations, romantic desert hills, lush oases, modern cities and ancient colonnaded temples and pyramids. http://uniworld.com/egypt.asp