Win a Luxury 5-Star AmaWaterways River Cruise
Win an AmaWaterways Cruise
Win a Luxury 5-Star AmaWaterways River Cruise
Win an AmaWaterways Cruise
15 days, 6 countries. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, castles and much more when you embark on this unique Uniworld River Cruise itinerary.
Enjoy a unique blend of hotels, railways and river cruising, with a host of both active and enriching activities to choose from when you board this Danube River Cruise.
Recline aboard the luxurious River Duchess, whose intimate environment is designed to promote tranquillity through elegant decor and modern amenities.
Cruise Line: Uniworld 
Ship: River Duchess 
Duration: 14 Nights 
Departure: May Travel through Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary, Austria and Germany through 5 UNESCO-designated sites via train and boat. Enjoy castles, canals, mosques and much more on this cleverly-crafted itinerary.
Arrive at Istanbul Airport and transfer to the five-star Pera Palace Hotel.
Explore a selection of must-see historic sites – including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace.
Late afternoon, board the Golden Eagle Express to begin your rail journey.
By morning, enjoy the scenic views over Shipka Pass. Spend your afternoon on a tour of the medieval Tsarevets and Castle, with free time to wander the ancient city.
Travel to the neo-Renaissance Peles Castle. Later on, you’ll visit Bran Castle, popularised as ‘Dracula’s Castle’.
The UNESCO-designated Sighișoara, believed to be the birthplace of Dracula, is one of the best-preserved fortified medieval towns in Europe. After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of the town’s main highlights.
Later, we continue into Sibiu, known for its Germanic architecture in its Old Town.
This morning, explore the fascinating city of Kecskemet before your train heads to Lajomizse for a spectacular ‘Puszta’ horse show..
By late afternoon, we arrive in Budapest, where you’ll check into the 5-star Four Seasons Gresham Palace Hotel. Enjoy a farewell reception dinner hosted at a local restaurant.
Enjoy another day in Budapest at your leisure. You may choose to explore the thermal baths, Castle District, climb Gellert Hill or vsit any other attractions that take your fancy.
Check out of your hotel and climb aboard your floating hotel, the River Duchess.
Today, you’ll have the option to choose between three featured activites. Either embark on the ‘Budapest Panoramic Highlight with St. Stephen’s Cathedral’ tour, ‘Budapest Walk with Local Treats’ or the ‘Jewish Budapest’ excursion.
Opt to enjoy the “Morning with the Masters at the Belvedere Palace’ activity, the ‘Vienna’s Historic Trails and Local Treats’ tour or the ‘Jewish Vienna’ excursion. You may also wish to embark on one of our Masterpiece Collection activities, which will either take you to a Private Mozart and Strauss Concert or to Schonbrunn with Strudel Show.
Enjoy scenic cruising through the UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley. After docking in Krems, choose between a ‘Stetteldorf Castle Visit’ or a tour through the ‘Treasures of Wachau Valley’.
Choose between featured excursions: ‘Let’s Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking’ or ‘Village Day: Passau’. Our Masterpiece Collection activity features a Bavarian Farm Visit.
Explore this impressive, UNESCO-designated city on either a ‘Regensburg Walk with Thurn and Taxis Castle Visit’ or on the ‘Jewish Regensburg’ excursion. Our Masterpiece Collection activity affords you the opportunity to visit the Weltenburg Abbey.
Witness your ship navigate a series of locks as it travels through the ‘continental divide’ – the Main-Danube canal. After docking, embark on the evening featured excursion ‘Nights Out: Faber-Castell Visit.
Disembark from your ship and begin your journey home.
This elegant floating hotel is decorated in soft hues of blue and green, complemented by soothing earth tones. Enjoy a tranquil onboard ambiance, spectacular views and stylish lounges when you travel down fascinating waterways.
Remodelled in 2012 
42 Crew Members 
Relaxing Decor Enjoy an intimate travel experience through show-stopping highlights
River Duchess
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Yes, you can find the Serenity River Spa located on the Main Deck.
Eight out of your 15 days away will be spent cruising aboard the River Duchess.
This adventure will take you past 5 UNESCO-designated sites!
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