Dashing Through the Danube

 

8 Days From Budapest to Regensburg​

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Day 1           Budapest  

 

INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - RUIN PUB RENDEZVOUS (PM)  

Budapest has a reputation for being an epic party city, but we can’t be certain. If you could, please follow your host through the city’s scene of abandoned buildings turned raves and report back to us. We hear cheap drinks, techno beats and street art at every stop are to be expected.

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Day 2           Budapest                                                                                                                    Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

 

INCLUDED - BUDAPEST: THE HEART OF HUNGARY (AM) 

Head out with your U Host for an exciting orientation walk along the Danube in Budapest. As you begin to walk, famous buildings and attractions will pop up left and right. The Buda Castle, Vaci Street with the famous Market Hall, the Fisherman’s Bastion, the Chain Bridge and the Elisabeth Square just to name a few. So, come along, ask questions, and enjoy the city and all it offers!

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INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - ICE SKATING AT THE CASTLE (PM)  

Put the night on ice and glide around the skating rink next to City Park and Vajdahunyad Castle for a Christmas activity that’s both romantic and nostalgic.

 

U TIME - BUDAPEST’S BEST (AM)  

Did you know Budapest is actually made up of two cities? On this walking tour, you’ll experience the greatest sites that Pest has to offer. From Parliament to the Jewish Quarter and everything in-between, discover hidden gems and even sample some Hungarian street food from a local market!

 

Day 3           Bratislava & Vienna                                                                                                   Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

 

INCLUDED - THE FESTIVE STREETS OF OLD TOWN (AM) 

Walk the festive streets of Bratislava’s Old Town with your host and stop at the city’s annual Christmas market. Taste Slovak delicacies and pick up some Bohemian Christmas decorations and toys—all handcrafted for the holiday season.

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INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - 'TIS THE SEASON (PM)   

Follow your U Host for an evening of Viennese holiday fun! For this excursion, you’ll head to a traditional Christmas market in Vienna that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Eat, drink, and be merry, it’s the most wonderful time of year!

 

U TIME - RETRO BRATISLAVA (AM) 

Take a trip through Slovakia’s Communist past. Start by hopping into a Škoda car, Czechoslovakia’s legendary automobile, where a local expert will take you off the beaten path to some amazing Soviet monuments, viewpoints and food markets. There, you can get a taste of the socialist worker’s cuisine and snacks. Finish your tour with a drive into Bratislava’s old town where you can explore before heading back to the ship.

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Day 4           Vienna                                                                                                                        Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

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INCLUDED - FESTIVE CHRISTMAS MARKET (AM)   

Can’t get enough Christmas? Well you’re in luck, Vienna is home to some of the best and most festive Christmas markets in Europe! Spend the morning sipping seasonal drinks, laughing with friends and getting yourself something sweet to eat. It’s vacation after all!

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INCLUDED NIGHT OUT - WINTER PARADISE (PM)   

Get excited, because for this excursion, you are heading to Rathaus City Hall, the most beautiful ice skating rink in the world. Skate for as long as you like, and don’t be afraid if it’s your first time, just hold on to your U Host! After you skate, head outside and explore the Christmas market located conveniently in front of the rink! Shop, drink, and enjoy some amazing seasonal festivities!

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Day 5           Melk                                                                                                                           Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

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U TIME - BURG CLAM (PM)  

We're taking you to Clam Castle, the family home of the Counts of Clam for more than five centuries.

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Day 6           Passau                                                                                                                        Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

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INCLUDED - SCENIC PASSAU (AM)  

Into beautiful scenery and architecture? Don't pass on Passau. Situated at the intersection of the Danube, Inn and llz rivers, the city boasts some of the best views on the German-Austrian border. Take a hike to one of Passau's best viewpoints: Veste Oberhaus. The views are storybook, allowing you to see the entire city of Passau as well as the surrounding countryside. Get lost in the city’s maze of old town alleys. Get your architecture fix at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, with its distinctive domed towers. Fun fact: The cathedral is also home to one of the largest organs in the world, with 17,974 pipes.

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Day 7           Regensburg                                                                                                              Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

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INCLUDED - MEDIEVAL REGENSBURG (PM)   

Revel in 2,000 years of medieval history on an hour-long, host-escorted stroll through Regensburg’s well-preserved Old Town. Visit landmarks like Regensburg Cathedral and the famous Old Stone Bridge. Then, make your way through crooked town alleys and stumbling stones before hitting one of the many beer pubs. Cheers to history and hops!

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U TIME - REVVED ENGINES (PM)  

For many gear heads, the epicenter of German engineering is Regensburg’s high-tech BMW factory, where you can observe how the Ultimate Driving Machine is made on a fascinating tour. Follow your host on a guided tour of BMW’s impressive facilities where you’ll walk into the middle of the action that’s setting the blueprint for the future of the automotive industry. Watch giant conveyors lift car bodies into place for automated welding by computer-controlled robots. Bear witness to the “wedding” of engines and car bodies. Observe engine installation and final assembly—remarkable displays of logistical efficiency. Whether you’re a car person or not, your mind will be blown.

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U TIME - REGENSBURG THROUGH THE AGES (PM)    

Regensburg has a fascinating history. Learn about the animal fights, reckless tightrope artists and public executions that lured people into the city streets during the Middle Ages. Watch re-enactments and hear captivating stories about the lives of executioners, street artists and other outcasts. The city, once divided by glittering wealth and bitter poverty, has come a long way.

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Day 8           Regensburg 

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Disembarkation.

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