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Douro River

SPAIN

PORTUGAL

VEGA DE TERRÓN

SALAMANCA

GUIMARÃES

BARCA D’ALVA

CASTELO RODRIGO

POCINHO

RÉGUAENTRE-OS-RIOS

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CALDAS DE AREGOS

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UNIQUELY UNIWORLD• Begin your trip in the heart

of Spain, with three nights at Madrid’s historic Westin Palace.

• Marvel at an award-winning flamenco performance in Madrid at the most famous tablao in the world.

• Venture out on a Masterpiece Collection tuk-tuk tour of Lisbon’s streets and rolling hills.

• Take pleasure in unique daytime sailings along the spectacularly scenic Middle and Upper Douro.

• Be treated to a wine tasting and lunch in the historic Quinta da

Pacheca, an elegant wine estate hotel that’s nestled on the scenic banks of the Douro.

• Revel in a ceremonial opening of vintage Port wine at the Douro Museum in Régua.

Madrid, Spain

DAY 1: MADRID bArrive at Madrid-Barajas 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 Westin Palace.

Featured Excursion: “Madrid at your doorstep” vicinity walk.

DAY 2: MADRID b BB DMadrid may very well be Europe’s liveliest capital city, a place where people eat late and stay up even later. Get your bearings with a panoramic overview or a more intimate walking tour, both of which include a visit to the extraordinary Prado Museum. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a colorful, passionate, foot-stomping show at the city’s most exquisite flamenco venue, Corral de la Moreria.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Madrid panoramic city tour with Prado visit or Madrid panoramic and active walking tour with historic center and Prado visit.

Your Call: During your afternoon of leisure, you can embark on a “Masterpiece Collection” tour of the stunning Royal Palace of Madrid, the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family.

DAY 3: MADRID (TOLEDO) b BBToledo is said to be Spain’s spiritual heart, a timeless, UNESCO-listed city where Muslims, Jews and Christians peacefully coexisted for three centuries. After your city tour you’ll have time to explore—and eat—on your own; the food here is so exceptional that Toledo was named Spain’s gastronomic capital in 2016.

Featured Excursion: Toledo—city of walls, silk and swords walking exploration.

Explore: Enjoy a glass of wine from La Mancha and a bite to eat at one of the nearby cafés. Locally grown saffron adds its distinctive flavor and color to many dishes, and marzipan (made with Spanish almonds) is a beloved sweet in Toledo.

DAY 4: MADRID (SALAMANCA) VEGA DE TERRÓN (EMBARK) b e BB L DYou’ll check out of your hotel this morning, heading from Madrid toward Portugal and your ship, which is waiting in Vega de Terrón, near the Portuguese border. Along the way you’ll visit beautiful Salamanca, the university town where Columbus sought advice before sailing west in search of a new route to the Indies.

Featured Excursion: Salamanca walking tour.

Onboard: Take a relaxing dip in the Queen Isabel’s pool, located on the Sun Deck.

DAY 5: BARCA D’ALVA(CASTELO RODRIGO) PINHĀO b BB L DGo medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish.

Featured Excursion: Castelo Rodrigo visit.

Onboard: This afternoon, relax on deck and enjoy some of the most splendidly rugged scenery of the Upper Douro River.

DAY 6: PINHĀO RÉGUA b BB L DToday is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Head to the hills to the prestigious Quinta do Seixo, where you can sip Port while savoring a marvelous

view. Stop for a visit to see the famed Portugal Azulejo Tiles before arriving in Régua, where you’ll get a crash course in the history of making Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Quinto do Seixo guided tour with tasting or vineyard hike and wine tasting at a local quinta.

Evening Entertainment: Tonight, you’ll take pleasure in a fascinating “Magical Valley” lecture onboard.

DAY 7: RÉGUA b BB L DOne of Portugal’s top pilgrimage sites is our destination today, Our Lady of Remedies in Lamego. The church sits high above the town, accessible via hundreds of zigzagging steps adorned with beautiful blue and white tiles. After seeing the sights with a local expert, enjoy a delicious lunch at A Presunteca de Lamego before carrying on with the rest of your day.

Featured Excursion: Lamego city tour with a sparkling wine tasting at the Quinta da Pacheca.

Your Call: Take to the skies this afternoon on a “Curated Service” helicopter flight over the Douro River Valley, with a landing and lunch at a local quinta.

DAY 8: CALDAS DE AREGOS b BB L DThe family-owned Quinta da Aveleda looks like something out of a fairytale, with its lush flower gardens, peacocks and swans, shady terraces and whimsical follies—the perfect place to relax over a glass of vindo verde, the preferred drink of the region.

Featured Excursion: Quinta da Aveleda visit with gardens.

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DAY 9: ENTRE-OS-RIOS PORTO(GUIMARÃES) b BB L DGuimarães is the town where Portugal was born and its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. Or opt to explore one of Porto’s bustling markets.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Guimarães—the cradle of Portugal or Porto shopping experience.

Evening Entertainment: Be treated to an evening of Portuguese music onboard.

DAY 10: PORTO b BB L DToday you cruise to the mouth of the Douro and Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto, which gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. The city is a fascinating combination of historic buildings and cutting-edge architecture, tradition and vivacious modernity.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Porto city tour or exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Porto walking tour with local tasting and vintage tram ride.

Explore: Venture out on a “Masterpiece Collection” bike tour with a stop at an authentic fish market in Afurada.

DAY 11: PORTO (DISEMBARK) LISBON e b BB LYou’ll disembark this morning and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal’s countryside toward Lisbon—but first you’ll stop in Óbidos, a walled castle and village.

Featured Excursion: Guided stroll through Óbidos.

DAY 12: LISBON b BBEverything old is new again in the Portuguese capital, which is undergoing a remarkable rebirth of late. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to a unique pastry with an intriguing (and delicious) history.

Featured Excursion: Lisbon City Tour with visit to the church of the Saint Jeronimo Monastery.

Your Call: Shuttles are available to take you to and from the hotel this afternoon, which is yours to spend as you please. You can even embark on a “Masterpiece Collection” tuk-tuk tour complete with local treats.

DAY 13: LISBON b CB/BBIf your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.

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16 Included Excursions

28 Meals

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that gets better the more you look.

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THE VOLGA • THE NEVA • THE SVIR

RUSSIA

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IMPERIAL WATERWAYSOF RUSSIA

12 Days• Enjoy a wonderful onboard enrichment program on Russian history, politics and society by the brilliant Professor Inna Gristenko.

• Marvel at an awe-inspiring performance of the world renowned Russian ballet.

• Take a Masterpiece Collection tour of the Fabergé Museum, home of the world’s most complete collection of Fabergé eggs.

• Set out on a NEW Let’s Go village hike in rustic Mandrogi and northern Kizhi Island.

• Tour Uglich’s Hydropower Engineering Museum on a Masterpiece Collection

experience and discover whythousands of labor camp prisoners

constructed the nearby dam.

• Embark on a NEW Do as the Locals Do tour of St. Petersburg

and Moscow.

RIVER VICTORIA

“I visited places that were probably not easy to get to any other way than a cruise with Uniworld.” – Pamela

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RUSSIA

Moscow

St. Petersburg

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St. Petersburg, Russia

DAY 1: MOSCOW (EMBARK) b e DArrive at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport, Vnukovo International Airport or Domodedovo 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.

DAY 2: MOSCOW* b BB L WDIf Russia is “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma” as Winston Churchill famously said, then Moscow presents an intriguing starting point for an amazing cultural discovery. See the city’s most iconic sights, such as the Kremlin, its Armory and the Red Square with a savvy local expert.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Panoramic City tour or Moscow “Do as the Locals Do.”

Your Call: This afternoon, we’ve put together two “Masterpiece Collection” experiences for you to enjoy on your own—a Moscow Metro Tour and a “Kostroma” National Folklore dance show.

DAY 3: MOSCOW* b BB DAdventures await with a whole day in Moscow to explore on your own. Return to yesterday’s favorite sites or discover new treasures in this world-class city.

Featured Excursion: Full day of leisure in Moscow with a shuttle to and from the ship.

Your Call: Begin your full day of leisure with your choice of “Masterpiece Collection” experiences, including a visit to the Jewish Tolerance Center or a tour of the Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics.

DAY 4: UGLICH b BB DWhile cruising through the Moscow Canal, you’ll get your first glimpse of rural Russia on your way to the quiet and historic town of Uglich. Be prepared for a panorama of magnificent architectural monuments.

Featured Excursions: Choice of walking discovery tour with Church of St. Dmitry on the Blood or Uglich “Do as the Locals Do.”

Your Call: Today, you have the choice of a “Masterpiece Collection” excursion to Uglich’s

fascinating Hydropower Engineering Museum.

DAY 5: YAROSLAVL BB L DCredit for Yaroslavl’s well-designed, UNESCO-protected city center goes to none other than Catherine the Great, who was even more than a mighty Russian ruler—she was a forward-thinking urban planner as well. Visit an Orthodox church and a lively market, then kick back aboard a scenic lake cruise.

Featured Excursion: Yaroslavl city tour.

Back Onboard: Tonight, we’ll treat you to an onboard vodka tasting with a history lesson on Russia’s most famous beverage.

DAY 6: GORITSY b BB L DBeyond Russia’s major cities lies a completely different world—the fabled land of Mother Russia. Explore two rural villages today for an authentic and unforgettable glimpse of everyday life in a Russian province.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Goritsy “Village Day” or a visit to Saint Cyrill on the White Lake Monastery.

Onboard: Listen to a lecture titled “Russia in Transition: from Gorbachev to Putin.”

DAY 7: KIZHI ISLAND b BB L DTo approach the towering wooden Church of Transfiguration from the water can be a transformative experience. Step ashore for an up-close view of this incredible church.

Featured Excursions: Choice of open-air Museum of Wooden Architecture or “Let’s Go” village and island nature hike.

DAY 8: MANDROGI b BB L DTravel back in time to the 19th century at a reconstructed Russian village populated by talented artisans who make handmade items using traditional materials and techniques. Other highlights today include a rustic shashlik picnic lunch onshore and a cruise on a pristine freshwater lake.

Featured Excursions: Choice of exploring crafts stores and watching artisans at work or “Let’s Go” village hike.

Onboard: Partake in an onboard Russian pancake cooking demonstration and sampling of the mouthwatering final product.

DAY 9: ST. PETERSBURG** b BB L DSt. Petersburg is a city of canals, palaces and cathedrals that presents a glorious juxtaposition of East and West. See the sights by land as well as water, then experience an art form that is quintessentially Russian—an evening at the ballet.

Featured Excursion: Russian ballet performance.

Your Call: With an overnight in glorious St. Petersburg, you’ll have even more time to partake in your choice of “Masterpiece Collection” experiences. Venture to Isaak Cathedral or view the world’s most complete collection of Fabergé eggs at the Fabergé Museum.

DAY 10: ST. PETERSBURG** b BB L DCross the threshold of the summer residence of the tsars—the lavishly decorated Catherine Palace—where you’ll see opulent staterooms and the near mythic Amber Room, meticulously restored to its former glory. Marvel at the palace’s

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*During your visit to Moscow, the order of sightseeing may change, depending on closures for holidays or unannounced government functions.

**During your visit to St. Petersburg, the order of sightseeing may change, depending on closures for holidays or unannounced government functions.

CRUISE SNAPSHOT



30 MealsIncluding 1 Welcome Dinner and 1 Farewell Dinner

CRUISE START DATES

Jun 11Jul 03, 25

May 31Jun 22Jul 14

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St. Petersburg to MoscowRiver Victoria

11 Nights Cruising

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immaculate grounds, dubbed Pushkin Park, then spend the rest of the day exploring on your own.

Featured Excursion: Catherine Palace and Park in Pushkin.

Your Call: Today, you can visit Peterhorf Gardens on a “Masterpiece Collection” experience.

DAY 11: ST. PETERSBURG** b BB L FDYour final day in St. Petersburg finds you with an appropriately imperial excursion: a guided tour through the world-famous Hermitage Museum. It is the crown jewel of the city and is located in the former home of the tsars, the Winter Palace.

Featured Excursion: Hermitage Museum.

Back Onboard: A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

DAY 12: ST. PETERSBURG (DISEMBARK) e b CB/BBDisembark 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 Pulkovo International Airport for your flight home.


– CHINESE PROVERB

be afraid of standing still.” “be not afraid of going slowly.

THE YANGTZE • THE MEKONG

ASIA


UNIQUELY UNIWORLD• Spend three glorious nights at the Waldorf Astoria Beijing to start

your cruise/tour, located just minutes from Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

• Delight in the opportunity to join us onboard the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer, the most beautiful ship on the Yangtze River and new to our China itineraries.

• Enjoy a NEW excursion to the Great Mosque with a lecture about local Muslim life and other cultures led by a local expert.

• Indulge in Beijing’s signature delicacy, Peking duck, originally prepared and served to emperors as far back as 1330.

• Embark on a visit to the fascinating 816 Underground Project, the site of a giant nuclear installation erected in the 1960s when the

world was in a nuclear arms race, but later abandoned.

• Attend colorful evening performances, lectures and

discussions onboard the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer in the

Tang Theater.

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA & THE YANGTZE

11 Days

SANCTUARY YANGZI EXPLORER

“Everything about our experience was ‘top shelf’.” – Warren

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Shanghai, China

DAY 1: BEIJING bArrive at the Beijing 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 opulent Waldorf Astoria Beijing.

Stunning Accommodation: Settle into the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Beijing, located in the heart of the city, where modernity, exemplary service and rich Chinese tradition seamlessly blend together.

DAY 2: BEIJING b BB LYour adventure begins with two quintessential experiences in China’s capital city. Today, you’ll experience a myriad of cultural gems, including the Forbidden City and Peking duck, a dish originally prepared for Chinese emperors.

Featured Excursion: The imperial heritage of China’s capital—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Peking duck lunch with afternoon Temple of Heaven visit and tai chi class.

DAY 3: BEIJING b BB L DCertain images immediately spring to mind when you think of China. Teahouses. The Great Wall. Believe it or not, both of these are on today’s agenda, as well as a rickshaw ride through the city’s ancient hutongs, where you’ll enjoy lunch, and a visit to see pandas at the Beijing Zoo.

Featured Excursion: Culture, history and intrigue—pandas, hutongs and teahouses and the Great Wall.

Not to Miss Moment: Every year, 10 million travelers walk along the longest manmade structure ever created—the Great Wall of China. You’ll follow in the footsteps of dynastic leaders, traders and everyday citizens that once stood atop this wonder of the world.

DAY 4: BEIJING XI’AN b d BB DLeave dynamic Beijing behind today and head north to the lush lakeside Summer Palace, home to one of China’s most beautiful classical gardens. From there, plunge into the past in China’s first capital, where you’ll celebrate your first night in Xi’an with a traditional dumpling banquet.

Featured Excursion: Grace and art—Beijing’s Summer Palace and Xi’an’s traditional dumpling banquet.

DAY 5: XI’AN b BB L DXi’an’s Terracotta Army has been called the 8th Wonder of the World, and it’s certainly the most extraordinary archeological find of the 20th century. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty dinner show with fabulous food, music and vibrant costumes.

Featured Excursion: China’s first capital—Terracotta Army, Great Mosque with old

quarter visit and Tang Dynasty dinner show.

Not to Miss Moment: On today’s excursion, you’ll have the distinct pleasure of visiting the astonishing museum of the Terracotta Army.

DAY 6: XI’AN CHONGQING (EMBARK) b d e BB DBefore you leave Xi’an for Chongqing, you have one more expedition, a visit to the Jade Carving Center, or Jade Factory, as it’s also known. Watch artisans carving intricate designs and learn what to look for when buying this special stone. Then, transfer to the airport and fly to Chongqing, where you’ll board your ship.

Featured Excursion: Jade Factory visit.

Air Transportation: For the entire length of your trip, we’ll coordinate and schedule all of your domestic flights to create a seamless travel experience. Relax, we take care of it all.

DAY 7: CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER S BB L DNear Fuling, you’ll be offered the extraordinary chance to visit the 816 Underground Project, a giant nuclear installation, which the military started constructing in the mountains in the 1960s. It boasts 18 man-made caves, more than 130 roads and tunnels, and an almost 80-meter-high cave where the nuclear reactor was placed. The project was abandoned in a nearly finished state in 1984 before the manufacturing of plutonium-239 began.

Featured Excursion: Fuling—816 Underground Project.

DAY 8: CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER AND THREE GORGES S BB L FDA full day cruising the Yangtze River’s mystical, beautiful and completely mesmerizing Three Gorges and Shennong Stream await.

Featured Excursion: The Magical Shennong Stream.

Wellness: Enjoy a calming morning tai chi class on the top deck with panoramic views of the beguiling Yangtze River.

DAY 9: YICHANG (DISEMBARK) SHANGHAI e b d BB DThe Three Gorges Dam was an expensive and controversial undertaking, a massive project that involved relocating entire villages as well as submerging a number of cultural treasures behind the rising waters of the Yangtze River. The dam itself is an extraordinary engineering marvel, one that you can see up close today.

Featured Excursion: Powering China’s future—Three Gorges Dam.

Not to Miss Moment: On today’s outing, your visit will include a tour of the site of the

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Three Gorges Dam, one of the world’s largest construction projects.

DAY 10: SHANGHAI b BB LAfter days of pandas, ancient warriors and timeless Chinese landscapes, Shanghai and its futuristic skyline can be something of a shock to the system. Enjoy a taste of both old and new today, as well as dim sum and a performance by the gravity-defying Shanghai acrobats.

Featured Excursion: Spectacular skyscrapers, famous dim sum and acrobats.

Stunning Accommodation: You’ll call the stunning Fairmont Peace Hotel home for your last two nights in Shanghai. The Art Deco-inspired masterpiece is as glamorous as it gets, with opulent public spaces reminiscent of old Shanghai cabarets and gala parties.

DAY 11: SHANGHAI (DEPART) b CB/BBCheck out of your hotel and transfer to the Shanghai Pudong International Airport for your flight home, or extend your trip with a memorable optional extension to Hong Kong.





23 MealsIncluding 1 Farewell Dinner

Apr 13, 20May 04, 11, 18Jun 01, 08

Aug 31Sep 14, 21Oct 05, 12

Beijing to ShanghaiSanctuary Yangzi Explorer

3 Nights Cruising

7 Nights Touring

Pre-Cruise/Tour Extension7-Day Ulaanbaatar and Gobi Desert

Post-Cruise/Tour Extension4-Day Hong Kong

Additional fees apply.Visit Uniworld.com/Extensions for pricing.

Asia

CHINA, TIBET & THE YANGTZE14 Days


“I wouldn’t have done it any other way.” – Donna

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• Revel in the unique privilege of staying at the stunning Shangri-La Lhasa.

• Enjoy a traditional Chinese dinner accompanied by a lavishly staged cultural performance that draws on the music, folk dance and beautiful silk costumes of the Tang era.

• Delight in the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer’s Huang Ding Spa—the most spacious spa of any cruise ship on the Yangtze River.

• Embark on a visit to one of the world’s largest

construction projects, the Three Gorges Dam.

• Sample 16 different kinds of dumplings at

a traditional Xi’an dumpling banquet.

• Visit the most revered icon of

Tibetan Buddhism, a statue of Buddha known as the Jowo Shakyamuni, at the Jokhang Temple.



DAY 2: BEIJING b BB LThe political and cultural capital of China and home to more than 20 million people, Beijing exemplifies everything visitors find most intoxicating about China. Spectacular ancient monuments contrast with ambitious modern high-rises, and traditional crafts flourish alongside booming international businesses—which you’ll discover today.


DAY 3: BEIJING b BB L DToday is a bucket list moment kind of day, as you stand at last atop China’s most iconic site—the Great Wall. You’ll also have tea at a traditional teahouse and take a rickshaw ride through the city’s ancient hutongs, where you’ll enjoy lunch.

Featured Excursion: Culture, history and intrigue—pandas, hutongs and teahouses and the Great Wall.

Not to Miss Moment: Every year, 10 million travelers walk along the longest manmade structure ever created—the Great Wall of China. You’ll follow in the footsteps of dynastic

leaders, traders and everyday citizens that once stood atop this wonder of the world.



Stunning Accommodation: Your home for the next few days is the captivating Hyatt Regency Xi’an. The luxury hotel boasts rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and amazing restaurants to give you a true taste of China.

DAY 5: XI’AN b BB L DXi’an’s Terracotta Army has been called the 8th Wonder of the World, and it’s certainly the most extraordinary archeological find of the 20th century. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty dinner show with fabulous food, music and vibrant costumes.

Featured Excursion: China’s first capital—Terracotta Army and Tang Dynasty dinner show.

Not to Miss Moment: On today’s excursion, you’ll have the distinct pleasure of visiting the astonishing museum of the Terracotta Army, massive figures originally created to stand guard over the tomb of China’s first emperor.

DAY 6: XI’AN LHASA b d BB DToday you’ll fly to Lhasa, the ancient cultural and religious epicenter of Tibet, where the majestic Himalayan peaks will make you feel like you’re on top of the world—figuratively and literally—

in the world’s highest capital city.

Stunning Accommodation: When you arrive in Lhasa, you’ll be met with the Shangri-La Lhasa hotel, located in the heart of the Himalayas.

DAY 7: LHASA b BB L DEnter the hushed inner sanctum of the spiritual heart of the city, the Jokhang Temple, where you will have a rare opportunity to gaze upon the most sacred icon of Tibetan Buddhism—an ancient statue of the Buddha that legions of devout pilgrims journey vast distances to see in person.

Featured Excursion: Otherworldly Jokhang Temple and Tibet Museum.

DAY 8: LHASA b BB L DThe enormous hilltop Potala Palace is the first thing visitors see in Lhasa, and today you’ll have a chance to venture inside this vast and well-preserved site. It is said to contain a thousand rooms, including the private rooms where the Dalai Lama himself once resided.

Featured Excursion: Place of the gods—Potala Palace and Sera Monastery.

Not to Miss Moment: Today’s excursion will allow you to wander through the awe-inspiring rooms (there are over 1,000) of the Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DAY 9: LHASA CHONGQING (EMBARK) b d e BB DCheck out of your hotel and fly to Chongqing, the booming capital of western China, where you’ll board the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer. Then learn the word of the day—panda. Pandas are one of China’s most beloved (and adorable) cultural symbols, and you’ll get to see some of these gentle giants today.


Featured Excursion: Giant pandas visit at Chongqing Zoo.

Air Transportation: For your entire trip, we’ll coordinate and schedule all of your domestic flights to create a seamless travel experience.

DAY 10: CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER BB L DNear Fuling, you’ll be offered the extraordinary chance to visit the 816 Underground Project, a giant nuclear installation, which the military started constructing in the mountains in the 1960s. It boasts 18 man-made caves, more than 130 roads and tunnels, and an almost 80-meter-high cave where the nuclear reactor was placed. The project was abandoned in a nearly finished state in 1984 before the manufacturing of plutonium-239 began.

Featured Excursion: Fuling—816 Underground Project.

Onboard: Today, take your pick from a myriad of onboard activities, including a traditional tea ceremony, snuff bottle painting and a selection of lectures.

DAY 11: CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER AND THREE GORGES S BB L FDToday will be a highlight of your journey—a full day cruising the Yangtze River’s mystical, beautiful and completely mesmerizing Three Gorges and Shennong Stream.

Featured Excursion: The magical Shennong Stream.

Back Onboard: This evening we will sail through the Three Gorges Dam ship locks before our Farewell Dinner, “A Taste of China.”

DAY 12: YICHANG (DISEMBARK) SHANGHAI e b d BB DThe Three Gorges Dam was a project that involved relocating villages and submerged a number of cultural treasures behind the rising waters of the Yangtze. The dam itself is an engineering marvel you can see from an up-close perspective today.


Not to Miss Moment: On today’s outing, your visit will include a tour of the site of the Three Gorges Dam, one of the world’s largest construction projects.

DAY 13: SHANGHAI b BB LAn international economic hub, Shanghai has drawn entrepreneurs from all over the world for 150 years. But while Shanghai may be the “city of the future,” you can still find remnants of its history in Old Town and the area known as the concessions, which you’ll discover today.

Featured Excursion: Spectacular skyscrapers, famous dim sum and acrobats.

Stunning Accommodation: You’ll call the stunning Fairmont Peace Hotel home for your last two nights in Shanghai. The Art Deco-inspired masterpiece is as glamorous as it gets, with opulent public spaces reminiscent of old Shanghai cabarets and gala parties.

DAY 14: SHANGHAI (DEPART) b CB/BBCheck out of your hotel and transfer to the Shanghai Pudong International Airport for your flight home, or extend your trip with a memorable optional extension to Hong Kong.

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Apr 24May 22Jun 12, 19

Aug 21Sep 04

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10 Nights Touring

Post-Cruise/Tour Extension4-Day Hong Kong


Asia

GRAND CHINA & THE YANGTZE18 Days


“Unbelievable what we covered in 18 days.” – Mary

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Beijing, China

UNIQUELY UNIWORLD• Delight in the very unique privilege of

staying at six different and stunning 5-star hotels.

• Attend colorful evening performances, lectures and discussions onboard the Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer in the Tang Theater.

• Enjoy a visit to the Temple of Heaven with a tai chi class.

• Be treated to an exclusive visit to one of the world’s largest construction projects, the Three Gorges Dam.

• Embark on NEW excursions in Chengdu, where you’ll visit the Panda Breeding Research Base and Sanxingdui Museum.

• Relax onboard at the tranquil Huang Ding Spa and select from an array of beauty treatments and body

massages to indulge in.

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DAY 2: BEIJING b BB LThe political and cultural capital of China and home to more than 20 million people, Beijing exemplifies everything visitors find most intoxicating about China. Ancient monuments contrast with modern high-rises, and traditional crafts flourish alongside international businesses. Exquisite art, stunning UNESCO sites, serene parks and teeming streets all contribute to the unique flavor of this astonishing city.



DAY 3: BEIJING b BB L DCertain images immediately spring to mind when you think of China. Teahouses. The Great Wall. Believe it or not, both of these are on today’s agenda, as well as a rickshaw ride through the city’s ancient hutongs, where you’ll enjoy lunch.

Featured Excursion: Culture, history and

intrigue—pandas, hutongs and teahouses and the Great Wall.

Not to Miss Moment: Every year, 10 million travelers walk along the longest manmade structure ever created—the Great Wall of China. You’ll follow in the footsteps of dynastic leaders, traders and everyday citizens that once stood atop this wonder of the world.



Stunning Accommodation: Your home for the night is the captivating Hyatt Regency Xi’an. The luxury hotel boasts rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a splendid hotel spa and amazing restaurants to give you a true taste of China.

DAY 5: XI’AN b BB L DXi’an’s famous Terracotta Army has been called the 8th Wonder of the World, and it’s certainly the most extraordinary archeological find of the 20th century. You’ll also enjoy a traditional Tang Dynasty dinner show.

Featured Excursion: China’s first capital—Terracotta Army and the Tang Dynasty dinner show.

Not to Miss Moment: On today’s excursion, you’ll

have the pleasure of visiting the astonishing museum of the Terracotta Army, massive figures originally created to stand guard over the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.

DAY 6: XI’AN HANGZHOUb d BB DIntrepid explorer Marco Polo called Hangzhou the greatest city he’d ever seen, but don’t take his word for it—judge for yourself as you get your first glimpse of this ancient Chinese capital today, celebrated throughout the centuries for its extraordinary natural beauty.

Featured Excursion: Jade Factory visit.

Air Transportation: For the entire length of your trip, we’ll coordinate and schedule all of your domestic flights to create a seamless travel experience. Relax, we have it all taken care of.

DAY 7: HANGZHOU b BB LChina’s classically designed gardens and landscapes are a cultural treasure revered around the world, and you’ll see one of the best examples today at Hangzhou’s idyllic West Lake. Another highlight: Lingyin Temple, one of the country’s oldest Buddhist sites, providing an intriguing glimpse of the serenity of the 5,000-year-old Middle Kingdom. There, you’ll see an “Enduring Memories of Hangzhou” show.

Featured Excursion: Poetic vision—Lingyin Temple and Enduring Memories of Hangzhou show.

DAY 8: HANGZHOU SHANGHAIb BB LToday you’ll head to Shanghai, China’s largest city. An international economic hub, it has


drawn entrepreneurs from all over the world for 150 years. While Shanghai may be the “city of the future,” you can still find remnants of its history in Old Town and the area known as the Concessions, which were controlled by European interests in the 19th century.

Featured Excursion: Glamour, skyscrapers, Art Deco gems and famous dim sum.

Stunning Accommodation: You’ll call the captivating Fairmont Peace Hotel home for your last two nights in Shanghai. The Art Deco-inspired masterpiece is as glamorous as it gets, with opulent public spaces reminiscent of old Shanghai cabarets and gala parties.

DAY 9: SHANGHAI b BB LToday you have the luxury of an entire day to explore Shanghai however you wish. Then, in the evening, experience yet another cultural highlight of your journey—a thrilling performance by the dazzling and gravity-defying Shanghai Acrobats. Featured Excursion: Spectacular Shanghai Acrobatic Show.

DAY 10: SHANGHAI YICHANG(EMBARK) b d e BB L DFrom Shanghai you’ll fly to Yichang. When you arrive in Yichang, you’ll pay a visit to the Yichang International School. Not only is the campus stunning, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of classroom experiences and mingle with students.

Featured Excursion: School visit in Yichang.

Onboard: Relax onboard at the tranquil Huang Ding Spa and select from an array of beauty treatments and body massages to indulge in.

DAY 11: CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER b BB L WDThe Three Gorges Dam was an expensive and controversial undertaking, a project that involved relocating entire villages threatened by the rising waters of the Yangtze. The dam itself is an engineering marvel that you can see from a breathtakingly up-close perspective today.


Not to Miss Moment: On today’s outing, your visit will include a tour of the site of the Three Gorges Dam, one of the world’s largest construction projects and a major new national landmark. The dam uses the power of the Yangtze to provide electricity to ever-growing China.

DAY 12: CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER AND THREE GORGES S BB L DToday is destined to be a highlight of your

journey—a full day cruising the Yangtze River’s mystical, beautiful and completely mesmerizing Three Gorges and Shennong Stream.

Featured Excursion: The magical Shennong Stream.

Onboard: Join us onboard while we provide commentary as we sail through the Wu Gorge and Qutang Gorge.

DAY 13: CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER BB L FDNear Fuling, you’ll be offered the extraordinary chance to visit the 816 Underground Project, a giant nuclear installation, which the military started constructing in the mountains in the 1960s. It boasts 18 man-made caves, more than 130 roads and tunnels, and an almost 80-meter-high cave where the nuclear reactor was placed. The project was abandoned in a nearly finished state in 1984 before the manufacturing of plutonium-239 began. Featured Excursion: Fuling—816 Underground Project.

Back Onboard: Tonight, we’ll treat you to a delectable Farewell Dinner, “A Taste of China.”

DAY 14: CHONGQING (DISEMBARK) TRAIN TO CHENGDU e b t BB LDisembark in the port of Chongqing and jump on a bullet train to Chengdu, where you’ll be transferred to the Chengdu Ritz-Carlton. Enjoy lunch at the hotel before a visit to People’s Park.

Featured Excursion: People’s Park and Kuanzhai Alleyway.

Stunning Accommodation: When you arrive in Chengdu, you’ll marvel at your home for the next two nights, the captivating Chengdu Ritz-Carlton. You’ll experience unparalleled service and the beauty of “The Panda City.”

DAY 15: CHENGDU b BB L DChengdu, or “Panda City” as it’s affectionately known, is a beguiling blend of century-old traditions and bustling city life. Nestled among sleek skyscrapers sit preserved streets, temples and historic sites. Today, you’ll venture to the Sanxingdui Museum, an archaeological museum teeming with cultural relics.

Featured Excursion: Panda Breeding Research Base and Sanxingdui Museum.

Not to Miss Moment: Today you’ll have the distinct privilege of visiting Chengdu Panda Base, a nonprofit research and breeding facility for giant pandas and other rare animals, where you’ll get closer to the amazing animals than you ever could have imagined.

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4 Nights Cruising

13 Nights Touring

Asia

DAY 16: CHENGDU HONG KONGb d BBCheck out of your hotel and head to the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport for your flight to Hong Kong.

Stunning Accommodation: Settle into the dazzling Shangri-La Kowloon, where you’ll enjoy two blissful nights near the Victoria Harbour. From your very first glance, you’ll be able to tell why Condé Nast named it one of the best hotels in the world.

DAY 17: HONG KONG b S BBHong Kong presents a dizzying juxtaposition of East and West, ancient and modern. This bustling, glittering, multicultural city, which you’ll explore today, is famous for its soaring skyscrapers, fabulous shopping, Star Ferries crisscrossing Victoria Harbour and the lingering traces of its British colonial past.

Featured Excursion: “Pearl of the Orient"—Hong Kong’s highlights.

Not to Miss Moment: As you tour Hong Kong’s highlights, you’ll venture to Victoria Peak, the

“Mountain of Great Peace,” featuring the world’s steepest funicular railway, to see a not-to-be-missed panoramic view of the city.

DAY 18: HONG KONG (DEPART) b CB/BB Today, you will be transferred to the Hong Kong International Airport for your flight home.

TIMELESS WONDERS OF VIETNAM, CAMBODIA AND THE MEKONG

13 Days

MEKONG NAVIGATOR

“We experienced the countries we visited in an unexpected, intimate way that helped us really understand the people and culture.” – Lisa

Gulf of Thailand

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LAOS

THAILAND

VIETNAMCAMBODIA

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My Tho

Bangkok

WAT HANCHEY

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TAN CHAU

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Angkor Thom, Cambodia

UNIQUELY UNIWORLD• Experience the splendor of the

delightfully intimate, 68-guest, all-suite Mekong Navigator.

• Marvel as local children join you onboard to perform traditional folk dances.

• Enjoy a NEW Art School and Artisan visit in Cambodia.

• Take in the ever-changing scenery from Le Salon Lounge with

full-service bar on the Sun Deck of your ship.

• Explore the beguiling ancient temples of Angkor Wat,

the largest religious monument in the world.

• Cap your trip with three nights at the

Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Resort Spa, located near the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.

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DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY bArrive at Tan Son Nhat International 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 Park Hyatt Saigon.

Your Call: Tonight, consider popping out to explore the lively Ben Thanh Night Market or one of the city’s quintessential evening cafés—either choice would mark a splendid start to your adventure.

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY b BB GDExperience how ancient history melds with the boisterous present in Vietnam’s largest city, where skyscrapers tower over ancient temples and motorbikes putter along picturesque alleys.

Featured Excursion: Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.

Not to Miss Moment: This evening, join us onboard the Saigon Princess for dinner and a dance performance with beautiful views of Ho Chi Minh City at night.

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY MY THO (EMBARK) CAI BE b e BB L DToday’s featured excursion provides a fascinating glimpse of the Viet Cong’s vast network of incredibly narrow tunnels dating back to the Vietnam War. Following lunch, you’ll be taken to the Mekong Navigator.

Featured Excursion: Vestiges of war—Cú Chi Tunnels.

Not to Miss Moment: The Cú Chi Tunnels explore

an intriguing aspect of Vietnam’s long struggle to free itself from Western control. The Viet Minh began the series of tunnels and shelters in 1945 to protect themselves from French air raids and they were later expanded for many miles by the Viet Cong, who turned them into underground chambers, complete with booby-trapped tunnels.

DAY 4: CAI BE VINH LONG S BB L DGet set for an authentic slice of daily life along the Mekong with visits to two quintessentially Vietnamese locales, Vinh Long and Cai Be, which you’ll see by foot and by sampan. Meet village elders, experience the lively floating market and visit bustling workshops.

Featured Excursion: Village life on the Mekong.

Back Onboard: Savor an authentic Vietnamese meal onboard at Le Marché Restaurant.

DAY 5: SA DEC CU LAO GIENG CRUISING THE MEKONG RIVERS BB L DDip into Vietnam’s colorful and culturally eclectic past in Sac Dec—the former haunt of author Marguerite Duras—and the island of Gieng, which boasts a rather unexpected array of Catholic churches and monasteries.

Featured Excursion: Sampans and colonial romance.

DAY 6: TAN CHAU EVERGREEN ISLAND PHNOM PENH S BB L DMore authentic encounters await you today, starting with a sampan ride through the floating villages lining the banks of the great river. Stop

at a temple devoted to Vietnam’s homegrown religion, then hop aboard a rickshaw for a ride to a factory that makes handwoven reed baskets. Later, cruise through the canals to Evergreen Island, where village houses are built on stilts.

Featured Excursion: Daily life on the great delta.

Onboard: Luxuriate in the comfort of your beautiful and tranquil suite onboard the Mekong Navigator.

DAY 7: PHNOM PENH b BB L DToday, you’ll discover the thriving and exotic capital of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. It stands at the juncture of three captivating rivers and is divided into three districts, the picturesque French colonial area, a handsome residential district and a rapidly changing Old Town. Here, you’ll find an alluring riverside esplanade amid numerous bewitching Buddhist temples, palaces and artifacts.

Featured Excursion: Cambodia’s capital—Phnom Penh.

Not to Miss Moment: Marvel at an onboard cultural performance of Apsara and traditional folk dances performed by local children.

DAY 8: PHNOM PENH CRUISING THE MEKONG RIVER b S BB L DToday’s featured excursion may be the most profound and memorable experience of your entire journey. You’ll learn about the infamous Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge and visit a former school turned prison that is now a genocide museum.


Featured Excursion: The Killing Fields—tragedy and reconciliation in Cambodia.

DAY 9: ANGKOR BAN WAT HANCHEYb BB L DIf yesterday was an exploration of Cambodia’s dark past, today is a celebration of the country’s bright future. You’ll meet young children at a local school and friendly villagers in their homes, and have a rare opportunity to receive an unforgettable water blessing from local Buddhist monks.

Featured Excursion: Cambodia’s vibrant cultural life.

DAY 10: KAMPONG CHAM SIEM REAP (DISEMBARK) e b BB LYou’ll disembark in the morning and transfer via executive motorcoach to Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor, the legendary archaeological site.

Featured Excursions: Art school and artisan visit by remork.

Stunning Accommodation: Cap your trip with three nights at the Sofitel Angkor Phokeethra Golf and Resort Spa, minutes away from the famed temple complex of Angkor Wat.

DAY 11*: SIEM REAP b BB DToday is a bucket list moment kind of day as you explore the ancient temples of Angkor Wat, a gigantic religious complex that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Featured Excursion: Angkor Wat Temple and Khmer noodle house at Preah Dak Village, plus

Apsara show and dinner.

Not to Miss Moment: The largest religious monument in the world, Angkor Wat is the single most recognizable landmark in Cambodia. It is breathtaking in both size and scope, boasting the longest continuous bas-relief in the world. Although Angkor Wat is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its importance is so immeasurable, several other conservation organizations have been enlisted to help ensure its protection.

DAY 12*: SIEM REAP b BBToday you will enter the spectacular remnants of Angkor Thom, the royal city. Built during the heyday of the Khmer dynasty in the 12th century, this extraordinary complex of Hindu and Buddhist monuments was once lost to the world for many years, hidden under dense jungle vines.

Featured Excursion: South gate of Angkor Thom, Bayon and Ta Prohm.

DAY 13: SIEM REAP (DEPART) b BBCheck out of your luxury hotel and head to Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport for your flight home.

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Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh CityMekong Navigator

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5 Nights Touring

Cruise/Tour Extensions4-Day Bangkok5-Day Hanoi & Ha Long Bay6-Day Sapa

Extensions are available for cruise/tours that begin or end in Ho Chi Minh City.


India shows its true colorsduring an introspective endeavor down the Ganges.


INDIA

THE GANGES RIVER


UNIQUELY UNIWORLD

INDIA’S GOLDEN TRIANGLE &THE SACRED GANGES

ENHANCED for 2019 . 13 Days

GANGES VOYAGER II

“Loved visiting remote villages that others might overlook.” – Denise

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• Start your trip with five luxurious nights at three different Oberoi hotels.

• Experience a variety of onboard yoga classes featuring different styles

and meditation sessions led by a yoga guru, included as part of our

NEW Wellness Program.

• Take pleasure in the rare opportunity to see the Taj Mahal at two different times—once at sunrise and once at sunset.

• Marvel at hand-painted murals and high ceilings in every suite onboard the Ganges Voyager II.

• Enjoy the distinct privilege of being able to visit places

few will ever see and experience culture in a way only made

possible by a Uniworld cruise/tour.

• Savor exquisite traditional cuisine onboard at the East

India Restaurant.

Jaipur, India

DAY 1: NEW DELHI bArrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International 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 Oberoi New Delhi.

Stunning Accommodation: Spend a luxurious night at the newly renovated Oberoi New Delhi, with unmatched views of New Delhi.

DAY 2: NEW DELHI b BB DIndia’s sprawling capital city is colorful, confounding and captivating. Your expertly led city tour provides an ideal first foray into this fascinating land.

Featured Excursion: India’s Capital City.

After Hours: To cap your day, taking in the sights of scenic New Delhi, relax this evening over a delicious buffet dinner at the Oberoi.

DAY 3: NEW DELHI AGRA b BB LThis morning you will check out of your New Delhi hotel and head south via motorcoach to Agra, the site of Shah Jahan’s best-known building project, the exquisite Taj Mahal.

Featured Excursion: Majesty and grace—the Taj Mahal at sundown.

Not to Miss Moment: You’ll visit the Taj Mahal this afternoon and stay for sunset, as the monument’s changing colors draw comparisons to the shifting mood of the late Emperor’s wife.

DAY 4: AGRA JAIPUR b BB L DIs the Taj Mahal best seen at sunset or sunrise? It’s an impossible question to answer, so Uniworld guests have the rare pleasure of experiencing both. Wake up early this morning to see the white marble monument aglow with the rosy tinge of dawn.

Featured Excursion: Early morning at the Taj Mahal.

Stunning Accommodation: You’ll spend your next two nights at the beautiful Oberoi Rajvilas. The luxury hotel sits on 32 acres of landscaped gardens and is built around an ancient Shiva temple.

DAY 5: JAIPUR b BBPink is the color of hospitality in Rajasthan, which gives you an idea of what to expect in the “Pink City” of Jaipur. You’ll see some marvelous things here, including the Amber Fort and the City Palace complex.

Featured Excursion: Jaipur—Rajasthan’s princely city.

Your Call: Take the afternoon to explore on your own—shuttles will be available to carry you to and from the hotel to the city’s shopping district.

DAY 6: JAIPUR KOLKATA (EMBARK) CRUISING THE GANGES RIVERb d e BB L WDSettle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata.

DAY 7: KALNA S BB L DKalna, once an important trade port on the river, is best known today for the magnificent Hindu temples built by the maharajas of Bardhaman—which you’ll experience today.

Featured Excursion: India’s “Temple City.”

Your Call: After marveling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market.

DAY 8: MATIARI S BB L DYour ship serves as a time machine today, transporting you hundreds of years into the past, as we travel to the authentic artisan village of Matiari.

Featured Excursion: Matiari master craftsmen with an introduction to brass.

DAY 9: MURSHIDABAD BARANAGARS BB L DToday’s adventures take you to a duo of Bengali towns—Murshidabad and Baranagar—each one boasting surprising and beautiful architectural monuments closely linked to the ruling families of the area.

Featured Excursions: Visit to Murshidabad City, ride by buggy to Katra Mosque and visit to Baranagar village.

Evening Entertainment: This evening, following dinner onboard, take in a lively Bollywood-style show, complete with music and dancing.

DAY 10: MAYAPUR S BB L DFew places of worship exist on such a head-spinning scale as what you will witness today in Mayapur, the center of the international Hare Krishna movement and home to the new Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, still under construction.

Featured Excursion: Hare Krishna complex and Temple of the Vedic Planetarium.

Wellness: You may choose to relax and unwind with a body massage or treatment onboard at the soothing Voyager Spa.

DAY 11: BANDEL CHANDANNAGAR KOLKATA S BB L DMost students of history know a thing or two about the British colonial powers in India, but few are aware that the French had colonies here as well. You’ll visit this former French outpost today, in addition to a famous Shia pilgrimage center.

Featured Excursions: Excursion by boat to the

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shore of Bandel and India’s French colonial heritage.

DAY 12: KOLKATA BB L FDThe city of Kolkata is synonymous with the enduring legacies of Mother Teresa and the colonial-era British Raj, both of which you will get better acquainted with today.

Featured Excursions: Kolkata city tour—visit the Flower Market, colonial sites and Kumartulli. Plus, your choice of NGOs Kolkata Rescue visit or Mother Teresa’s home and tomb.

Not to Miss Moment: On this afternoon’s excursion, you may choose to visit Mother Teresa’s house, where you’ll see her simply furnished room and the tiny museum devoted to her, where her Nobel Peace Prize medal is on display.

DAY 13: KOLKATA (DISEMBARK)e b CB/BB LYour incredible Indian adventure ends early this morning, as you disembark and transfer to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home or extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi.

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7 Nights Cruising

5 Nights Touring

Pre-Cruise/Tour Extension5-Day Chandigarh Wellness Retreat

Post-Cruise/Tour Extension3-Day Varanasi


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GANGES VOYAGER II

“Having been to India before, I never thought it was possible to travel in comfort and style yet feel very adventurous at the same time.” – Barbara


Araveli, India

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• Spend the pre-tour portion of your trip diving deep into the Indian way of life with our partner, ME to WE.

• With ME to WE, you’ll delight in two nights at the Araveli Cottages and Tented Camp—luxury accommodations with an Indian flair nestled in the hills of the Aravalli Mountain Range.

• Savor traditional Indian cuisine, compliments of a local chef, and learn the story behind each dish

and culinary style.

• Partake in a puja—a traditional Hindu prayer ceremony to mark the beginning of your experience.

• Cruise along the world’s holiest river, the Ganges, onboard the lavishly

appointed Ganges Voyager II.

• Delight in lunch on the shore of Lake Pichola, home of

two world-famous architectural attractions.

DAY 1: NEW DELHI bBegin ME to WE ProgramArrive at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International 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 Oberoi Gurgaon.

Stunning Accommodation: The Oberoi Gurgaon is a lavish urban sanctuary spread over nine lush acres, with distinct characteristics including high ceilings, an expansive reflection pool, open spaces and original modern art.

DAY 2: NEW DELHI UDAIPUR ARAVELI d b BB L DThis morning, you’ll transfer from your hotel to your commercial flight to Udaipur, where you’ll then make your way to your home for two nights, the bespoke Araveli Cottages and Tented Camp in Rajasthan. After a brief introduction and orientation about your time with ME to WE, you’ll prepare for your interactions with locals with a lesson in basic Hindi phrases. Then, it’s off to the local village to mingle with community members.

Featured ME to WE Excursion: A little Hindi lesson and community welcome.

Not to Miss Moment: To mark the beginning of your time in Rajasthan, you’ll partake in a Hindu tradition, a puja, a Hindu prayer ceremony that marks the beginning of an auspicious event. The blessing ensures the success and prosperity of the work being undertaken.

DAY 3: ARAVELI BB L DAfter a blissful night’s sleep in your private cottage or luxury tent, wake up to a sunrise yoga session overlooking the pink-hued Aravalli Mountain Range. Spend the rest of your morning with women in the community and learn what daily life in rural India is like. Enjoy a savory meal and cup of chai as you take in the beautiful surroundings and a traditional jhapki (Hindi for “siesta”). Then, meet a local farmer before venturing to the project site of your sustainable development project.

Featured ME to WE Excursions: Day in the life and local farmer with project building.

Evening Entertainment: Cap your first full day with a colorful performance showcasing local folk dance traditions.

DAY 4: ARAVELI UDAIPUR KOLKATA d b BB LEnd ME to WE ProgramYour time with ME to WE is coming to a close this afternoon, but not before a slew of authentic Indian experiences in nearby Udaipur, often nicknamed “Venice of the East.” Explore Udaipur’s splendor with stops at the City Palace and Taj Lake Palace, followed by lunch on shore and a visit to a lively Indian market before checking into The Oberoi Grand, Kolkata.

Featured ME to WE Excursions: Sightseeing in Udaipur and lunch on the shore of Lake Pichola with market shopping.

Not to Miss Moment: Enjoy lunch on the shores of the beautiful Lake Pichola in the shadow of City Palace and Lake Palace, both world-famous architectural attractions. The majestic City Palace was built almost five centuries ago on a hill that gives stunning views of Udaipur, and you might recognize the Lake Palace from a 1980s James Bond film.

DAY 5: KOLKATA (EMBARK) KALNAb BB L WDSettle into your beautifully appointed suite aboard the Ganges Voyager II in Kolkata (a city formerly known as Calcutta), the gateway to your journey along the world’s holiest river, the sacred Ganges.

Back Onboard: This evening, delight in a Captain’s reception dinner and welcome onboard.

DAY 6: KALNA S BB L DKalna, once an important trade port on the river, is best known today for the magnificent Hindu temples built by the maharajas of Bardhaman—which you’ll experience today.

ME to WE is an immersive and transformative experience in India’s countryside, where you’ll explore India’s vibrant and fascinating culture through one-of-a-kind, unforgettable

encounters.

With ME to WE, you’ll participate in a community development project, explore nature within the Aravalli mountain range, connect with community members and experience many of India’s age-old traditions in

the most soul-stirring of ways.

This portion of your itinerary is an alternate start option for the traditional India cruise/tour. After spending your first four days with ME to WE, you’ll join the traditional India cruise/tour for the rest of your trip.


Featured Excursion: India’s “Temple City.”

Your Call: After marveling at the astonishing Rajbari temple complex, you may opt to walk with your guide through the colorful local market or return to the ship.

DAY 7: MATIARI S BB L DYour ship serves as a time machine today, transporting you hundreds of years into the past, as we travel to the authentic artisan village of Matiari.

Featured Excursion: Matiari master craftsmen with an introduction to brass.

DAY 8: MURSHIDABAD BARANAGAR S BB L DToday’s adventures take you to a duo of Bengali towns—Murshidabad and Baranagar—each one boasting beautiful architectural monuments closely linked to the ruling families of the area.

Featured Excursions: Visit to Murshidabad City, ride by buggy to Katra Mosque and Baranagar village visit.

Evening Entertainment: This evening, following dinner onboard, take in a lively and fun-filled Bollywood-style show, complete with music and dancing.

DAY 9: MAYAPUR S BB L DFew places of worship exist on such a head-spinning scale as what you will witness today in Mayapur, the center of the international Hare Krishna movement and home to the new Temple of the Vedic Planetarium, still under construction.

Featured Excursion: Hare Krishna complex and

Temple of the Vedic Planetarium.

Wellness: You may choose to relax and unwind with a body massage or treatment onboard at the soothing Voyager Spa.

DAY 10: BANDEL CHANDANNAGAR KOLKATA S BB L DMost students of history know a thing or two about the British colonial powers in India, but few are aware that the French had colonies here as well. You’ll visit this former French outpost today, in addition to the famous Shia pilgrimage center.

Featured Excursions: Excursion by boat to the shore of Bandel and India’s French colonial heritage.

DAY 11: KOLKATA BB L FDThe city of Kolkata is virtually synonymous with the enduring legacies of Mother Teresa— recently canonized as a Catholic saint—and the colonial-era British Raj, both of which you will get better acquainted with today.

Featured Excursions: Kolkata city tour—visit the Flower Market, colonial sites and Kumartulli. Plus, your choice of NGOs Kolkata Rescue visit or Mother Teresa’s home and tomb.

Not to Miss Moment: On this afternoon’s excursion, you may choose to visit Mother Teresa’s house, where she lived and worked for decades. See her simply furnished room and the tiny museum devoted to her, where her Nobel Peace Prize medal is on display.

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Disembark and transfer to the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport for your flight home or extend your journey with an optional extension to Varanasi.


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SPLENDORS OF EGYPT & THE NILE12 Days

• Explore with your local guide, a trained Egyptologist.

• Take a dip in the River Tosca’s swimming pool or lounge in any number of shaded cabanas on the Sun Deck.

• Climb aboard a small boat for a one-of-a-kind birdwatching excursion along the Nile.

• Sip a cocktail onboard at the stylish River Tosca Lounge, while taking in

views of the legendary Nile.

• Marvel at the indescribable Great Sphinx, the largest monolith statue in the world, from an up-

close perspective.

• Be treated to tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan, a 5-star hotel in

a 19th-century Victorian palace.

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DAY 1: CAIRO bArrive at Cairo International 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 escorted to the Four Seasons at Nile Plaza.

Stunning Accommodation: For the next two nights, take in the wonders of the Four Seasons at Nile Plaza. The luxurious hotel is located in the heart of Cairo’s elegant Garden City District and has breathtaking views of the Giza pyramid complex.

DAY 2: CAIRO b BBThe ancient quarter of Cairo is intense—the colors, the sounds, the density of people—and it’s likely been this way for thousands of years. Your Egyptologist will show you a 12th-century citadel and the beautiful Alabaster Mosque.

Featured Excursion: Citadel of Salah al-Din, Alabaster Mosque and Egyptian Museum.

DAY 3: CAIRO LUXOR (EMBARK) DENDERA b d e BB L GR DPrepare to be amazed at the legendary Temple of Karnak, a massive and absolutely astounding site, with gigantic columns, broad avenues lined with stone sphinxes and halls of truly epic proportions.

Featured Excursion: Temple of Karnak.

Back Onboard: This evening, you’ll revel in a Gala Reception and dinner onboard.

DAY 4: DENDERA LUXOR b BB L DLike its twin shrine, the Temple of Karnak, the Temple of Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, the once flourishing capital of Egypt’s New Kingdom. You’ll also visit the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty.

Featured Excursions: Temple of Hathor and Temple of Luxor.

Not to Miss Moment: An evening in Luxor means you’ll have the time to visit the Luxor Temple complex at its most stunning moment—sunset—where it’s illuminated with the setting sun’s golden glow.

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The word “colossal” will take on a whole new meaning after today’s excursion to the twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. You’ll also visit the temple of one of Egypt’s rare female pharaohs as well as the Valley of the Kings.

Featured Excursion: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings.

Back Onboard: Tonight, don your galabeya (traditional Egyptian attire) for an onboard party featuring traditional Egyptian music.

DAY 6: KOM OMBO ASWANb S BB L DAfter visiting a temple dedicated to a crocodile god today, hop aboard a small boat for a birdwatching excursion along the Nile.

Featured Excursions: Kom Ombo Temple and birdwatching boat ride.

Evening Entertainment: This evening, you’ll be treated to a traditional Egyptian belly dance performance onboard.

DAY 7*: ASWAN b B BB L DToday is an epic day, filled with wonders from start to finish. You’ll visit a marvel of modern engineering—the Aswan High Dam—as well as the Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Philae Temple complex.

Featured Excursions: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, plus boat ride in traditional Nile River felucca and afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel Aswan.

Back Onboard: After dinner onboard this evening, you’ll be treated to an enchanting Nubian show featuring traditionally attired performers, live music and dancing.

DAY 8*: ASWAN KOM OMBO EDFUBB L DSpend your morning at leisure exploring Aswan, perhaps stopping for an optional tour of the indescribable rock temples of Abu Simbel, before heading to Kom Ombo this afternoon.

DAY 9: ESNA LUXOR b BB L DOn today’s excursion, you’ll learn how the Temple of Esna was buried under debris for many centuries and is one of the last great Egyptian temples ever built.

Featured Excursion: Temple of Esna.

DAY 10: LUXOR (DISEMBARK) CAIRO e d b BBDisembark in Luxor and transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Then, check in to the Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza where you’ll have time to relax before tonight’s featured excursion—a Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza.

Featured Excursion: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza.

Not to Miss Moment: This evening’s Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids is a fantastically creative and colorful introduction to these ancient wonders and the amazing people and culture that built them.

DAY 11: CAIRO b BBIt’s a day of bucket list moments as we venture to Ancient Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a number of amazing monuments to

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see—including the enigmatic Great Sphinx. After seeing the pyramids from afar yesterday, you’ll have a thrilling opportunity to view them from an up-close perspective.

Featured Excursion: Ancient Memphis sites, including the Pyramids of Giza with small pyramid entry, Great Sphinx and Sakkara visit.

Not to Miss Moment: Today, you’ll visit the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx.

DAY 12: CAIRO (DEPART) b CB/BBCheck out of your hotel. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be escorted to Cairo International Airport for your flight home, or choose to extend your trip.





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THE DANUBE • THE MOSELLE • THE RHINE • THE MAIN • THE SEINE

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CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MARKETS8 Days

Generations Program• Create memories with an itinerary

ideally suited for members of multiple generations to experience together.

• Taste Bamberg’s Christmas-inspired beers.

• Sample seasonal (and scrumptious) baked goods from village to village.

• Learn about Frankfurt’s charming Christmas traditions.

• Embark on a Masterpiece Collection WWII historical tour of Nuremberg.

• Enjoy an evening of dancing to holiday music onboard.

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“All the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas!” – Joanne

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Holiday Season

DAY 1: NUREMBERG (EMBARK) b e DArrive at Nuremberg International 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.

DAY 2: NUREMBERG b BB L WDFor a holiday extravaganza, look no further than Nuremberg, which boasts the largest and grandest Christmas Market in all of Germany—and that’s really saying something. The “Gingerbread Capital of the World” pulls out all the stops during the holidays, as you’ll see for yourself on a panoramic tour guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. You could not ask for a more perfect place to begin an exploration of Christmas traditions than Nuremberg. Stroll through the castle gardens and enjoy breathtaking views of the city, then walk through a maze of cobblestone lanes down to the central Market Square. There, spread out before the Church of Our Lady, is the largest Christmas Market in Germany.

Featured Excursion: Nuremberg city tour with Christmas Market.

After Hours: Take a shuttle back to town this evening for a look at the Christmas Market under the winter night sky.

DAY 3: BAMBERG b BB L D The fact that Bamberg still exists today is something of a miracle, given that it survived WWII bombing virtually unscathed. It’s a superb example of a medieval German city, one compact enough to explore on foot with a local expert. You’ll also have free time to visit not just one but four Christmas Markets and a captivating amount of nativity scenes located along nativity trail.

Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking discovery tour with Christmas Market.

Your Call: If you have free time today, join us for a “Masterpiece Collection” Bamberg beer experience, featuring Christmas-themed beers.

DAY 4: KITZINGEN (ROTHENBURG) WÜRZBURG b BB D Rothenburg looks like something straight out of the pages of a storybook, with its medieval walls, cobbled streets, Gothic churches and Hansel-and-Gretel houses. Join a local expert for an insightful walking discovery tour, and then wander among the stalls at one of Germany’s oldest Christmas Markets.

Featured Excursion: Full-day Rothenburg with walking discovery tour and Christmas Market.

Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a night of dancing to classic holiday music.

DAY 5: WÜRZBURG b BB L D This morning, you’ll head off to see the Würzburg Residence, a baroque-style palace famous for its gigantic ceiling fresco. Later, visit the town’s renowned Christmas Market, held in front of the old City Hall, for some one-of-a-kind gifts for friends back home. Beautifully decorated wooden booths are illuminated by the soft glow of Christmas lighting, and the air is filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts and the sound of Christmas carols. One of the best ways to embrace a different culture is through encounters with local residents, which you’ll experience this afternoon in a typical Franconian village. Make new friends over hot drinks and homemade seasonal treats.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Würzburg Franconian “joie de vivre” and baroque splendor at the UNESCO Residence Palace with illuminated Christmas Market or exclusive Franconian “Village Day” local reception and village visit with Christmas bakery.

DAY 6: WERTHEIM BB L DLocated at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers, Wertheim is a lovely village dating back over a thousand years. It epitomizes the friendly, slow-paced small-town atmosphere of many German villages; here, residents greet each other by name as they do their daily shopping for fresh bread and sausage in tiny shops. On your guided walking tour of the village, you’ll hear a lot about daily life in Wertheim, as well as facts about the town and its history. Its many well-preserved medieval buildings—complete with low doors and tiny windows—attest to the inconveniences of life in the Middle Ages.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Wertheim walking discovery tour with mulled wine and Christmas stollen demonstration or Michelstadt Christmas Market.

DAY 7: FRANKFURT b BB L FD Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan” of Europe, a financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers as well as traditional Old Town architecture. Experience both aspects of the city today, with time to browse the local Christmas Market, one of the best on the continent. Other options include a “Taste of Christmas” walking tour featuring all sorts of sugary and savory treats or an evening excursion to the Christmas Market in Wiesbaden.

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Featured Excursions: Choice of Mainhattan panoramic with Christmas Market or “Taste of Christmas” Frankfurt walking tour and Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market.

Onboard: Enjoy a spectacular lecture on “Christmas Traditions in Frankfurt” and Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market.

DAY 8: FRANKFURT (DISEMBARK)e b CB/BBDisembark 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 Frankfurt International Airport for your flight home. Or transfer to Prague for your post-cruise extension.

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DANUBE HOLIDAY MARKETS8 Days

• Enjoy a Bavarian Christmas celebration and dinner in a quaint Passau barn.

• Attend an exclusive Morning with the Masters at the Vienna Art History Museum.

• Shop at the Szentendre artists’ village.

• Delight in an exclusive concert featuring the works

of Mozart and Strauss at a Viennese palace.

• Experience a Masterpiece Collection Bavarian romantic winter walk.

• Visit an Austrian cider farm and sample the quintessential holiday drink.

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“The Christmas Markets were great! I’ve never seen anything like this before!”

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Vienna, Austria

Holiday Season

DAY 1: BUDAPEST (EMBARK) b e DArrive at the Budapest Ferenc Liszt International 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.

DAY 2: BUDAPEST b BB L WDLocated on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has its own distinctive character and allure. You’ll get a taste of this dynamic capital city with your choice of tours, and visit Budapest’s celebrated Christmas Market—one of the largest in Europe. Christmas has been celebrated in Budapest for a thousand years, since the time of St. Stephen, the king who founded the nation of Hungary and encouraged the spread of Christianity throughout his realm, but the city began as a Roman encampment almost a millennium before that. Over the centuries it was controlled by Germans, Austrians, Ottomans and Communists, all of whom have left traces.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest city tour with Christmas Market or “Do as the Locals Do” Budapest walking tour with Christmas Market.

Back Onboard: Be treated to a Welcome Dinner.

DAY 3: BRATISLAVA BB L D 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. You’ll learn more about Bratislava’s past from a local expert and also visit the local Christmas Market—a relatively new (and thoroughly delightful) tradition for Slovakians. How do you say “Merry Christmas” in Slovakian?

“Veselé Vanoce!” 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. Unlike cities with venerable Christmas Markets, Bratislava just established its first holiday market in 1993. But the Slovakians have quickly embraced the seasonal traditions of their Austrian and Hungarian neighbors—and you’ll get to embrace them as well.

Featured Excursion: Bratislava walking discovery tour with Christmas Market.

Evening Entertainment: Enjoy folk musical stylings later this evening.

DAY 4: VIENNA b BB L D Renowned for its art and architecture, its classical music, its decadent pastries and its

lengthy list of famous former residents, the refined city of Vienna is a cultural treasure trove. Experience the city with your choice of tours, as well as something extra special—VIP access to an extraordinary collection of art.

Featured Excursions: Exclusive “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum and choice of Vienna city tour with Christmas Market or “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour.

Your Call: Take your pick of a “Masterpiece Collection” visit to the dazzling Schönbrunn Palace or an exclusive concert featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss at a Viennese palace.

DAY 5: KREMS MELK* b BB L D One of the most beautiful abbeys in Austria is still an active Benedictine monastery, but a monastery the likes of which you’ve never seen—Napoleon himself once laid his head here in the lavish imperial quarters. With its 14th-century stained glass windows, the abbey’s jewel box of a church is the perfect setting for a soul-stirring concert of organ music. Both the millennium-old town and the valley itself have been designated UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Benedictine Monastery Göttweig with organ concert or Krems town visit.

DAY 6: LINZ (SALZBURG) b BB DMozart’s birthplace of Salzburg is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland this time of year. Fans of “The Sound of Music” may recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town, the site of a grand cathedral and an absolutely enchanting Christmas Market. Here you’ll find everything from Austrian lace to cinnamon-marbled cakes. Shop, nibble, browse and sing along with the carolers as you celebrate the holidays in this magical part of the world.

Featured Excursion: Full-day Salzburg walking discovery tour with Christmas Market.

Back Onboard: Dance the night away to Christmas swing music.

DAY 7: PASSAU BB L FD 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 with a guided stroll, then visit the local Christmas Market on the square in front of the cathedral. You’ll find a lot to enjoy here—from miniature houses and blown-glass ornaments to spun-sugar confections—in more than 70 stalls. Later, enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner served in a festively decorated barn.

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*The organ concert may take place in a different location if the Göttweig Abbey visit falls on a Catholic holiday.

Featured Excursions: Passau walking discovery tour with Christmas Market and Bavarian Christmas celebration and dinner in a country barn.

Evening Entertainment: Join us for a night of singing along to Christmas carols.

DAY 8: PASSAU (DISEMBARK) e b CB/BBDisembark the ship in Passau. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer, or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Munich Airport for your flight home.

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EUROPEAN HOLIDAY MARKETS8 Days

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“We love Christmas and have taken the holiday market tours 3 times. Each time, we marvel at the variety of markets in the various countries. It is always a fun activity and a great way to spend the holidays. Uniworld never disappoints.” – Kathryn

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• Unwind onboard Uniworld’s newest Super Ship, S.S. Beatrice.

• Enjoy a Dürnstein village walk with an exclusive spiced wine tasting and organ concert.

• Embark on a Masterpiece Collection visit to the 1,441-room baroque-

style Schönbrunn Palace with a stop at a Christmas Market.

• Marvel at the art of glassblowing as you trek through the beautiful Bavarian Forest to a Theresienthal glass factory.

• Be treated to a Bavarian Christmas celebration and dinner

in a charming country barn.

• Explore the Christmas Market erected in the courtyard

of the stunning castle of Thurn and Taxis.


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DAY 1: NUREMBERG (EMBARK) b e DArrive 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.

DAY 2: NUREMBERG ROTH b BB L WDFor a truly over-the-top holiday extravaganza, look no further than Nuremberg, which boasts the largest and grandest Christmas Market in all of Germany—and that’s really saying something. The “Gingerbread Capital of the World” pulls out all the stops during the holidays, as you’ll see for yourself on a panoramic tour guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. Two hundred stalls filled with holiday wares—ornaments, nutcrackers, seasonal treats and hand-carved toys—await you, and the irresistible aromas of roasting nuts, cinnamon and grilled sausages waft through the air.


Your Call: An overnight in Nuremberg means plenty of leisure time to explore on your own. If you’d like, take a “Masterpiece Collection” Nuremberg WWII historical tour.

DAY 3: REGENSBURG BB L D The Old Town of Regensburg sparkles with holiday lights and decorations this time of year, adding to its already considerable charms. Check out the brightest cultural sights, then head to what may very well be the most romantic Christmas Market in all of Germany, nestled within the courtyard of a beautiful baroque castle—as you take in the delights of the markets.

Featured Excursions: “2,000 Years in One Hour” Regensburg walking discovery tour with enchanting Christmas Market in the Thurn and Taxis castle.

Evening Entertainment: Enjoy a night of singing along to Christmas carols.

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Is that the sound of…jingle bells? Yes, indeed, but that’s not Santa’s sleigh you’re hearing, it’s a horse-drawn wagon whisking you through the densely wooded Bavarian Forest. This area is known for glassmaking, which you’ll observe close-up at a famous workshop.

Featured Excursions: Exclusive Bavarian Forest village with Theresienthal glass factory visit or Passau walking discovery tour with Christmas Market and Bavarian Christmas celebration with dinner in a country barn.

DAY 5: PASSAU LINZ BB L D There’s more to Linz than its famous Linzer torte, although that alone makes it well worth a visit. The city has a thriving contemporary art scene, and its two Christmas Markets are over-the-top enchanting. In keeping with the Austrian traditions of good food and good music, Linz gave rise to both the Linzer torte and the “Linz Symphony.” The symphony is one of Mozart’s most celebrated works. The story goes that the composer was so inspired by the beauty of the city that he finished his Symphony No. 36 in less than a week here in 1783.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Linz walking discovery tour with Christmas Market or Linz town and cider farm visit with Christmas Market.

Onboard: This morning, you’ll cruise along an especially scenic stretch of the Danube called the Schlögener Schlinge, a great loop where the river almost doubles back on itself.

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After a scenic cruise through the beautiful Wachau Valley, we’ll reach the tiny village of Dürnstein. Walk along its cobbled streets, browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, and perhaps take a quick jaunt up to the ruins of a castle (with an intriguing tale all its own). Later, you can taste mulled wine and attend an organ concert at an Augustine church.

Featured Excursion: Dürnstein village stroll with exclusive spiced wine tasting and organ concert in a monastery church.

DAY 7: VIENNA b BB L FD Vienna 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.” He found Vienna a very inspiring place, and so will you. You’ll have a full day to savor the Christmas spirit in Vienna with over 140 wooden stalls enticing you with every sort of delicacy. Be sure to try the rum balls and nutmeg-spiced macarons,

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which are local favorites, and amble through the adjacent park to admire the elaborately decorated trees.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Vienna city tour with Christmas Market or “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour.

Your Call: With ample time today in Vienna, you can choose to make the “Masterpiece Collection” trip to Schönbrunn Palace, followed by a Christmas Market visit.

DAY 8: VIENNA (DISEMBARK)e b CB/BBDisembark 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 Vienna International Airport for your flight home.

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RHINE HOLIDAY MARKETS8 Days

S.S. ANTOINETTE

“Loads of Christmas cloths and ornaments. Plus of course Glüwhein and mugs!” – Sandra

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• Enjoy an exclusive vinegar tasting at the Doktorenhof Vinegar Farm.

• Embark on a Masterpiece Collection art tour of Mainz.

• Grab a cocktail from the S.S. Antoinette’s stylish Bar du Leopard.

• Follow a local host around breathtaking Lucerne, Switzerland, on a Masterpiece Collection tour.

• Set out on a treasure hunt in romantic and spirited Heidelberg.

• Marvel at the 10-foot dazzling blue Strauss Baccarat chandelier that hangs in the ship’s foyer.


Basel, Switzerland

Holiday Season

DAY 1: BASEL (EMBARK) b e DArrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. 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.

DAY 2: BASEL b BB L WDBasel is a cultural and artistic powerhouse, with all sorts of galleries, theaters and museums. And at this time of year, the city’s Christmas Market draws visitors from all over Europe, as does its Christmas Street, lined with more than 100 beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas trees. Do you have a special wish for Christmas? Write it in the Wish Book, which lies open in Basel’s 17th-century Town Hall during Advent, waiting for residents and visitors to express their hopes and dreams for the holiday—or for the world.

Featured Excursion: Basel walking discovery tour with Christmas Market.

Onboard: A special Captain’s welcome reception and dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

DAY 3: KEHL (STRASBOURG) b BB L D Strasbourg is invariably described as quaint, a rather overused word that in this case is perfectly apropos. It’s also been known as the “Crossroads of Europe” for its strategic location halfway between Paris and Prague. With a friendly local expert, see this historic town with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests and impossible-to-resist pastry shops that will win your heart. You won’t want to miss the holiday treats like bûche de Noël, the delicious Christmas cake made to look like a yule log.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Strasbourg with Christmas Market or “Taste of Christmas” Strasbourg walking tour.

Your Call: Your afternoon is all up to you! Perhaps take a shuttle to explore even more Christmas Markets or make your way along the Alsatian Wine Route, sampling as you go, of course.

DAY 4: MANNHEIM (HEIDELBERG) MAINZ BB L D Your ship left France behind and sailed into Germany during the wee hours of the morning. If you speak no German, here’s one phrase you might want to learn now: “Fröhliche Weihnachten,” or

“Merry Christmas!” Today you’ll have two choices: Venture into the storied city of Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in the country, or visit the Doktorenhof vinegar estate for a special vinegar tasting. The atmospheric cellar is like no other you’ll ever experience, and the candlelit tasting room is decked for the holidays.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Heidelberg tour with Christmas Market and treasure hunt or exclusive Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and tasting.

DAY 5: MAINZ RÜDESHEIM b BB L D Mainz’s Old Town brims with specialty shops tucked into lovingly restored buildings. You’ll find jewelry, leather goods, books, toys—something special for every special person on your list. Or opt to explore neighboring Wiesbaden’s Christmas Market. However you choose to spend your time in Mainz, you’ll head back to the ship for a short cruise to Rüdesheim, which, like many cities along the Rhine, dates back to Roman times, when the Rhine was the northern border of the empire. Today, Rüdesheim is famous for its beauty and its entertaining alley of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse.

Featured Excursions: Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market and Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum with Christmas Market.

Evening Entertainment: This evening, enjoy an appropriately titled lecture, “European Christmas Traditions.”

DAY 6: RÜDESHEIM KOBLENZ b BB L D

Spend a spectacular morning onboard your luxurious boutique ship as you sail the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this stretch of the Rhine is extraordinarily picturesque: Castles perch atop steep cliffs above the water and each quaint village is marked by the spire of its historic church. After sailing past 40 miles (65 kilometers) of gorgeous scenery, you’ll reach the famous intersection of the Rhine and the Moselle. Here, where the two rivers meet, you’ll find the enchanting town of Koblenz. Watch the waters of the Moselle gush into the Rhine as you stand on the spit of land called German Corner before embarking on a walking tour of Koblenz’s historical treasures.

Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking discovery tour with Christmas Market.

Back Onboard: Enjoy traditional music from the Rhine Valley.

DAY 7: COLOGNE* b BB L FD You simply cannot visit Cologne without paying homage to its most famous site, the Gothic masterpiece that serves as the city’s cathedral. Your local expert will show you favorite haunts around the Old Town and share some of the cathedral’s most intriguing and magical secrets with you.

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Featured Excursion: Cologne walking discovery tour with Cologne Cathedral visit and Christmas Markets.


DAY 8: COLOGNE (DISEMBARK)b BBDisembark 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 Cologne Bonn Airport for your flight home.

This was one of the finest vacations I have ever taken.

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Dec 05, 19 Nov 28Dec 12

Basel to CologneS.S. Antoinette

Cologne to BaselS.S. Antoinette

7 Nights Cruising


*On Sundays and Catholic holidays, tours inside the cathedral are not allowed; however, individual visits are still welcomed.

UNIQUELY UNIWORLDGenerations Program• Create memories with an itinerary

ideally suited for members of multiple generations to experience together.

• Stroll through the decorated halls at Vaux le Vicomte and toast Champagne with the château owner.

• Attend a Masterpiece Collection painting class at Monet’s studio.

• Bike along the wondrous Seine’s Left Bank.

• Get a whole new perspective of “The City of Light” from Paris’ rooftops.

• Climb the 279 steps of the Cháteau de La Roche-Guyon fortress tower for views of the Seine River below.

• Enjoy a Masterpiece Collection evening at Moulin Rouge.

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PARISIAN ROYAL HOLIDAY8 Days

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“Absolutely fabulous. Everything was perfect. Can’t wait to do another cruise!” – Patricia


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Holiday Season

DAY 1: PARIS (EMBARK) b e DArrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle 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.

DAY 2: LA ROCHE-GUYON VERNON ROUEN BB L WDToday the Seine and your luxurious ship carry you to châteaux with close links to the history of French royalty, in a region that was once the borderland between French and English royal power. Your journey begins in regal fashion today with visits to two châteaux. At Château de La Roche-Guyon, you may venture inside for a peek at the sumptuous rooms where French kings were once entertained (and royal hijinks no doubt ensued). Or climb to the top of the fortress tower for marvelous views of the gardens, village and valley below.

Featured Excursions: Château de Bizy concert and Château de La Roche-Guyon and choice of exclusive guided “Let’s Go” Château de La Roche-Guyon fortress tower climb.

Back Onboard: A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

DAY 3: ROUEN BB L D Normandy’s medieval capital has a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. See Rouen’s top sights as well as its splendid Christmas Market, held on the square in front of the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times. Another treat awaits at La Couronne—tea and cake at the restaurant where Julia Child had a life-changing first meal in France. For those participating in the “Generations Program,” your family has the opportunity to tour Rouen’s magnificent Le Gros Horloge clock tower or attend a painting class at Monet’s studio.

Featured Excursion: Rouen walking discovery tour with Christmas Market, cathedral choir recital and teatime at La Couronne.

Your Call: In your free time, you can pick from two “Masterpiece Collection” experiences—a visit to Château de Champs de Bataille or a painting class at Monet’s studio.

DAY 4: MANTES-LA-JOLIE PARIS b BB GD

The magnificently flamboyant Palace of Versailles was built during a time of absolute power, setting new standards for over-the-top excess with its elaborate gardens, grand state apartments and glittering Hall of Mirrors. All this plus an exclusive “secret” tour that takes

you where others cannot go? Priceless.

Featured Excursion: Exclusive “Secret Versailles” palace tour.

Back Onboard: Be treated to a Holiday Gala Dinner with live entertainment this evening.

DAY 5: PARIS b BB L D The cultural, political, artistic and financial heart of France, Paris is entrancing, magical and exhilarating. Every view is postcard worthy, and for the next few days it is yours to enjoy. Today’s “Generations Program” excursion is a real treat—a ride on the great Ferris wheel. The Grande Roue—the great wheel—is only erected at Christmastime in Paris. It stands on the Champs-Elysées, a huge circular punctuation mark for the Christmas Market there, and it offers fantastic views of the city’s landmarks.

Featured Excursions: Taste of Christmas walking tour to Paris Left Bank or choice of exclusive guided “Let’s Go” bike ride along the Left Bank.

Generations Highlight: “Generations Program” cruisers will enjoy a “Taste of Christmas” complete with a Ferris wheel ride.

DAY 6: PARIS b BB L DAfter visiting Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Louis XIV was so green with envy that he gave his modest hunting lodge a total makeover. Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte has been exquisitely restored, and, at this time of year, it is transformed into a fairyland: Roaring fires blaze in marble fireplaces; lavishly decorated Christmas trees add festive color to the stately rooms—every salon looks fit to receive the Sun King once again. See the inspiration for Versailles on an excursion to this elaborately decorated winter wonderland, where the owner will host an exclusive reception for Uniworld guests. Tonight, we’ll treat you to a Paris “Illuminations” tour. “Generations Program” guests will be able to participate in a splendid scavenger hunt at the Louvre.

Featured Excursion: Exclusive reception at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and Paris “Illuminations” tour.

After Hours: Later this evening, join us for a “Masterpiece Collection” Evening at Moulin Rouge.

DAY 7: PARIS b BB L FD The shop windows of Paris are truly an art form, particularly during the holidays when they attract throngs of delighted onlookers. See these enchanting displays for yourself today on one of the city’s chicest streets. We’ll also take you inside the Paris Opera, described by its architect as a “Versailles for everyone.”

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Dec 20, 27Paris to ParisS.S. Joie de Vivre

Featured Excursions: Walking discovery tour to the Paris Opera and Boulevard Haussmann or choice of Paris city roofs.

Back Onboard: This evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Gala Dinner will be prepared for you.

DAY 8: PARIS (DISEMBARK) e b CB/BBDisembark 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.

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Fantastic. First class all the way…doubt any other ship

could surpass Uniworld.

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19 MealsIncluding 1 Welcome Dinner,1 Gala Dinner and1 Farewell Dinner

Dec 06, 13, 20, 27Paris to ParisS.S. Joie de Vivre

7 Nights Cruising


UNIQUELY UNIWORLD

ENCHANTING CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S

11 Days

S.S. MARIA THERESA

“It was magical.” – Trudie

• Exclusive Experience sparkling wine reception at Artstetten Castle with a member of the Habsburg royal family.

• Attend Christmas Eve Mass at Passau Cathedral.

• Wander around the famous Melk Abbey and its medieval library.

• Enjoy a Masterpiece Collection Puppet Theater performance at

Schönbrunn Palace.

• Attend an exclusive Morning with the Masters at the Vienna Art History Museum.

• Sip Champagne in Budapest’s countryside on a Masterpiece Collection excursion.


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Holiday Season

DAY 1: PASSAU (EMBARK) b e DArrive at Munich 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 docked in Passau.

DAY 2: PASSAU b BB L WDOld-town Passau is built on a spit of land that looks almost like a ship with its narrow prow jutting into the water, a fitting shape for a city that has been an important center of river trade since it was founded by the ancient Romans. Today a local expert shows you the highlights of this delightful and accessible town located at the confluence of three rivers—the Danube, Inn and Ilz.

Featured Excursion: Passau walking discovery tour with Christmas Market.

After Hours: This evening, you’ll have the opportunity to attend a Christmas Eve Mass and organ concert at Passau Cathedral.

DAY 3: LINZ (SALZBURG AND OBERNDORF) b BB L D Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg, is nestled in a glorious alpine setting that sparkles like a winter wonderland. Fans of “The Sound of Music” may recognize locations from the Oscar-winning film in the city’s Old Town, the site of a grand cathedral and a wonderful Christmas Market. You’ll also visit the nearby town of Oberndorf, where the world’s most beloved Christmas carol was composed and performed for the first time. Your ship docks in Linz today. From there, you’ll travel to the alpine cities of Salzburg and Oberndorf for a delightful full-day excursion.

Featured Excursion: Full-day Salzburg and Oberndorf.

DAY 4: LINZ GREIN b BB L D Your diary entry for today will say “Cocktails with the princess at the castle.” Raise a glass with a bona fide member of Austrian royalty at her 13th-century home, Artstetten Castle, and hear some intriguing tales about her Habsburg ancestors. Also on the agenda—a walk through charming Grein and a peek inside Austria’s oldest theater.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Grein walking tour and oldest Austrian theater or exclusive sparkling wine reception at Artstetten Castle with a member of the Habsburg royal family.

Evening Entertainment: Get ready for a night of dancing with an onboard dance band.

DAY 5: GREIN MELK DÜRNSTEIN b BB L D

Melk Abbey has an unexpectedly opulent library filled not only with rare and precious books but

also secret doors and optical illusions. After your visit, cruise the Wachau Valley to the tiny village of Dürnstein, where you can browse the shops selling apricot schnapps, hike up to the ruins of a castle, taste mulled wine and attend an organ concert at a local church. Your river adventure today takes you through one of the most beautiful regions in Austria, bookended by two picturesque and historic towns, Melk and Dürnstein.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Melk Abbey with library visit or Dürnstein village stroll with exclusive spiced wine tasting and organ concert in a monastery church.

Back Onboard: Later today, you’ll cruise the gorgeous Wachau Valley to the tiny village of Dürnstein.

DAY 6: DÜRNSTEIN VIENNA b BB L DRenowned for its art and architecture, its classical music, its decadent pastries and its lengthy list of famous former residents, the refined city of Vienna is a cultural treasure trove. Experience the city with your choice of tours, followed by an evening concert of Mozart and Strauss, performed at a 12th-century monastery.

Featured Excursions: Vienna—Imperial City highlights or “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour and exclusive Mozart and Strauss concert at Klosterneuburg.

DAY 7: VIENNA b BB L D An extremely rare treat awaits you today—early-morning VIP access to an extraordinary collection of artwork at one of the top fine arts museums on the planet. These remarkable artistic treasures were collected by generations of the Habsburg family over many centuries, and to see them in complete privacy is a perk reserved solely for Uniworld guests.

Featured Excursion: Exclusive “Morning with the Masters” at the Vienna Art History Museum.

Your Call: With your afternoon of leisure in Vienna, we recommend attending a “Masterpiece Collection” Puppet Theater performance at Schönbrunn Palace.

DAY 8: VIENNA BRATISLAVA BB L DOnce 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. You’ll learn more about Bratislava’s past from a local expert, then have free time to check out the whimsical street art and sample delicious delicacies found only in Slovakia.

Featured Excursion: Bratislava—small but precious walking tour.

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Back Onboard: This evening, join us for a cocktail hour, featuring folk musical stylings.

DAY 9: BUDAPEST b BB L GDLocated on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has its own distinctive character and allure. Get a taste of this dynamic capital city with your choice of tours. The highlight of the day comes after darkness falls, with a glorious exclusive New Year’s Eve gala dinner and dancing at a historic ballroom.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Budapest—panoramic highlights, Opera and Highstreet shopping or Budapest Opera House tour and exclusive New Year’s gala dinner and dance.

DAY 10: BUDAPEST b BB L FDStart off the New Year on a high note with an excursion to a village of talented artisans and craftspeople who live and create beautiful things together. The village is also home to two museums you’re welcome to visit—one devoted to lovely ceramics and the other to the art of marzipan.

Featured Excursion: Szentendre Artists’ village.

DAY 11: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARK)e b CB/BBDisembark 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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29 MealsIncluding 1 Welcome Dinner,1 Gala Dinner and1 Farewell Dinner

Dec 23Passau to BudapestS.S. Maria Theresa

10 Nights Cruising


UNIQUELY UNIWORLD

GRAND CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S

13 Days

S.S. BEATRICE

“Wonderful time to visit Europe! Not as crowded and every city was decorated and

festive.” – Jane

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• Enjoy an exclusive Morning with the Masters at the Vienna Art History Museum.

• Visit the tiny countryside chapel in Oberndorf where “Silent Night” was performed for the first time.

• Savor a New Year’s gala dinner and dance at a Viennese palace.

• Attend Christmas Mass at a Regensburg cathedral.

• Delight in a “Taste of Christmas” walking tour

of Vienna.

• Participate in a Bavarian Christmas celebration and dinner in a charming country barn.

Budapest, Hungary

Holiday Season

DAY 1: NUREMBERG (EMBARK) b e DArrive 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.

DAY 2: NUREMBERG b BB L WDYou 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.


Back Onboard: This evening, be treated to a delightful Welcome Dinner.

DAY 3: NUREMBERG REGENSBURGBB L D Spend 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.

After Hours: Tonight, you’ll be free to explore the UNESCO-designated medieval city on your own, and if you like, you may attend midnight Mass in one of Regensburg’s historic churches.

DAY 4: REGENSBURG BB L D The 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 with a choice of tours—you can either plunge into the town’s ancient past or explore its fascinating Jewish history.

Featured Excursions: Choice of “2,000 Years in One Hour” Regensburg walking discovery tour or Jewish Regensburg & Schindler’s List.

Evening Entertainment: Enjoy traditional Bavarian oompah stylings.

DAY 5: REGENSBURG DEGGENDORF BB L D Is that the sound of…jingle bells? Yes, indeed, but that’s not Santa’s sleigh you’re hearing, it’s a horse-drawn wagon whisking you through the densely wooded Bavarian Forest.

Featured Excursion: Exclusive Bavarian Forest village and Theresienthal glass factory visit.

Back Onboard: Get into the holiday spirit with a festive evening of caroling.

DAY 6: DEGGENDORF PASSAU BB L DLocated 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.

Featured Excursions: Passau walking discovery tour and Bavarian Christmas celebration with dinner in a country barn.

DAY 7: LINZ b BB D Mozart’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.

Featured Excursions: Full-day Salzburg or choice of Linz town and country cider farm visit with Christmas Market.

DAY 8: LINZ DÜRNSTEIN b BB L DAfter 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).

Featured Excursions: Dürnstein village stroll with exclusive spiced wine tasting and organ concert in a monastery church and exclusive sparkling wine reception at Artstetten Castle with a member of the Habsburg royal family.

Back Onboard: Delight in an evening of dancing, complete with a waltz lesson.

DAY 9: VIENNA b BB L DVienna 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.”

Featured Excursions: Choice of Exclusive “Morning with the Masters” at Vienna Art

History Museum with city tour and Christmas Market or “Taste of Christmas” Vienna walking tour.

DAY 10: VIENNA b BB L GDBegin 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.

Featured Excursion: Schönbrunn Palace with

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puppet theatre and exclusive New Year’s Eve gala dinner and dance at a Viennese palace.

DAY 11: VIENNA BUDAPEST BB L FDAfter 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.


DAY 12: BUDAPEST b BB L DLocated on opposite sides of the Danube, Buda and Pest each has its 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.

Featured Excursion: Budapest—panoramic highlights & Opera or Highstreet shopping.

Evening Entertainment: Tonight, delight in a reading of traditional Hungarian folklore.

DAY 13: BUDAPEST (DISEMBARK)e b CB/BBDisembark 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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Dec 22Nuremberg to BudapestS.S. Beatrice

12 Nights Cruising


“Our extension trips were outstanding. No doubt we will be cruising with you again.”

– ROBERT Castles Along the Rhine

there’s much more to explore.go ahead and stay a while.

Our carefully curated pre- and post-cruise/tour extensions make it easy to add a few days to the beginning or end of your trip, while leaving the planning to us. Packages include a variety of hotel options, transfers and a dedicated destination expert to escort you along the way. We’ve designed each extension to offer a high level of luxury and service, taking the Uniworld experience from ship to shore.

The only thing better than taking a Uniworld journey? Taking a longer one.

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Pre- and Post-Extensions

5-DAY AMMAN & PETRASplendors of Egypt & the Nile...........................p. 152

3-DAY AMSTERDAM Castles Along the Rhine......................................p. 58

4-DAY BANGKOK Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong...............................................................p. 138

3-DAY BASEL & LAKE LUCERNECastles Along the Rhine......................................p. 58

3-DAY BUDAPEST Delightful Danube & Prague................................p. 60Enchanting Danube.............................................p. 62European Jewels...................................................p. 64Highlights of Eastern Europe..............................p. 68

5-DAY CHANDIGARH WELLNESS RETREATIndia’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges........p. 144

5-DAY HANOI & HA LONG BAYTimeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong...............................................................p. 138

4-DAY HONG KONG Highlights of China & the Yangtze.....................p. 128China, Tibet & the Yangtze................................p. 130

5-DAY JERUSALEMSplendors of Egypt & the Nile...........................p. 152

3-DAY MUNICH Enchanting Danube.............................................p. 62

3-DAY PARIS Paris & Normandy................................................p. 96

Burgundy & Provence..........................................p. 98

Grand France (Paris to Avignon direction only)..........p. 100

Brilliant Bordeaux...............................................p. 104

A Portrait of Majestic France.............................p. 106

Ultimate France..................................................p. 110

4-DAY PRAGUE Classic Christmas Markets................................p. 156

6-DAY SAPA Timeless Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the

Mekong...............................................................p. 138

7-DAY ULAANBAATAR AND GOBI DESERTHighlights of China & the Yangtze.....................p. 128

3-DAY VARANASI India’s Golden Triangle & the Sacred Ganges........p. 144

ME to WE & the Sacred Ganges.........................p. 146

3-DAY VIENNAAlluring Amsterdam & Vienna............................p. 78

Authentic Danube & Prague...............................p. 86

Note: Your extension may fall pre- or post-voyage, depending on embarkation city.

Club L’Esprit, S.S. Joie de Vivre


S.S. BEATRICE • S.S. JOIE DE VIVRE • S.S. MARIA THERESA • S.S. CATHERINE • S.S. ANTOINETTE

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RIVER PRINCESS • RIVER QUEEN • QUEEN ISABEL • RIVER VICTORIA • SANCTUARY YANGZI EXPLORER

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The S.S. Beatrice showcases the best in luxury river cruising after her stunning bow-to-stern transformation. She boasts a fresh, sleek look including a graceful new bow, yacht-like finishes throughout, an elegant grand staircase, two additional dining venues, two new Grand Suites, a second 390-square-foot Royal Suite, and several adjoining rooms, perfect for families traveling together. Original art includes works by Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Pino Signoretto.

Beatrice is a beauty. DELIGHTFULLY DIVINE.

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Elevator • Triple accommodation available

Club L’Esprit / Claude's

24-Hour Coffee and Tea Station Staterooms 410/412 available as connecting staterooms

Staterooms 301/303 and 302/304 available as connecting staterooms

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NOTE: All suites on the Victor Hugo Deck have French balconies. Designated suites provide triple-accommodation options. Designated adjoining staterooms are available.

The S.S. Joie de Vivre brings the joy of living to northern France with a design reflecting 20th-century Paris. The ship’s innovative Club L’Esprit transforms from pool area to cinema to dining venue before your eyes.

INAUGURATED 2017TRAVELS ON SEINE RIVERGUESTS 128STAFF 54

LENGTH: 410 ftWIDTH: 37.5 ftVOLTAGE: 110/220 volts

GRAND SUITES: 2 (410 ft2)

SUITES: 8 (260 ft2)

DELUXE FRENCH BALCONY: 16 (194 ft2)

FRENCH BALCONY: 29 (194 ft2)

CLASSIC: 9 (180–162 ft2)

Travel elegantly.LIVE JOYFULLY.

S.S. Joie de Vivre

S.S. Joie de Vivre Godmother, Dame Joan Collins

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