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Empires of the Lower Danube

with UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
May. 28, 2028 - Jun. 05, 2028
9 days7 ports

Uncover the best-kept secrets of Europe on a cultural expedition through Bulgaria, Romania, and Serbia, three diverse nations at the heart of a region prized by the greatest empires in European history. The Ancient Romans. The Habsburgs. The Ottomans. Each immortalized through the kaleidoscope of architecture, language, art, and cuisines their modern-day counterparts inherited.

Tucked away from the larger tourism hotspots of Western Europe, the destinations along this route have kept their authentic charm and breathtaking landscapes.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Belgrade
Day 2: Belgrade
Day 3: Iron Gates
Day 4: Vidin
Day 5: Fetesti
Day 6: Hârsova
Day 7: Constanta
Day 8: Bucharest
Day 9: Bucharest
Day 1: Belgrade

Day programme:

Arrive at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

Day 2: Belgrade

Day programme:

Belgrade, the modern-day capital of Serbia, is one of Europe’s oldest cities, dating back some 7,000 years. Signs of its tumultuous history are visible everywhere, juxtaposed with the city’s vibrant modern-day present.

Day 3: Iron Gates

Day programme:

Head ashore to explore a Paleolithic site and an extraordinarily well-preserved medieval fortress. All along the way, history lines the banks of the river. Keep an eye out for Trajan’s Plaque, which the ancient Romans erected to commemorate the road they anchored in the steep cliffs above the water, and Golubac Castle, built in the 14th century and attacked successively by the Serbs, Magyars, and Turks.

Day 4: Vidin

Day programme:

Vidin is a port town on the Danube that once played an important role in medieval Bulgarian politics, as the great fortress Baba Vida attests. It’s your base for an unusual excursion today—a visit to the fascinating Belogradchik rock formations. Alternatively, indulge in a wine tasting in a unique setting.

Day 5: Fetesti

Day programme:

Select one of two ways to explore the Romanian countryside, home to rustic traditions and vineyards shaped by a generous allotment of annual sunshine and a unique terroir.

Day 6: Hârsova

Day programme:

This ancient city has been uniquely shaped by its position on the lush Danube Delta environment. Home to over 300 bird species and a diverse array of mammals, reptiles, and fish, the Danube Delta is the largest and most well-preserved river delta in Europe.

Day 7: Constanta

Day programme:

Named for Roman Emperor Constantine, Constanța’s long history is one of shifting Greek, Roman, and Ottoman rule. This historic atmosphere pairs beautifully with the city’s breezy, coastal location and sun-soaked charm.

Day 8: Bucharest

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country’s capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.

Day programme:

This morning, you’ll disembark the ship in Constanța and transfer to Bucharest. Tonight, you’ll relax in the comfort of a luxury hotel located in the heart of the city, Romania’s capital and its cultural and economic center.

Day 9: Bucharest

Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country’s capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled.

Day programme:

Check out of your hotel this morning. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport for your flight home.

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Ship features

Grand Suite

Grand Suite

Luxurious riverview grand suite (412 sq ft – 38.25 sq m) with two French Balcony windows that can be opened to half-height

Grand suites include built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, a rain shower and tub, backlit magnifying mirror, and a secluded toilet area

Butler service, such as packing and unpacking assistance, shoe shining, complimentary laundry service, and in-room breakfast delivery

In-room treats: fresh fruits and treats from your pastry chef delivered daily, a complimentary menu of specialty snacks and cocktails, Nespresso coffees and fine teas, a fully stocked mini bar, and a bottle of wine upon arrival

Grand Suite
Suite

Suite

Luxurious riverview suite (286 sq ft – 26.5 sq m) with two French Balcony windows that can be opened to half-height

Built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat and flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Butler service, such as packing and unpacking assistance, shoe shining, complimentary laundry service, and in-room breakfast delivery

In-room treats: fresh fruits and treats from your pastry chef delivered daily, a complimentary menu of specialty snacks and cocktails, Nespresso coffees and fine teas, a fully stocked mini bar, and a bottle of wine upon arrival

Grand Suite
Suite
Deluxe French Balcony

Deluxe French Balcony

Luxurious riverview stateroom (194 sq ft – 18 sq m) with a French balcony

Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Grand Suite
Suite
Deluxe French Balcony
French Balcony

French Balcony

Please note this category is only available for 2026 sailings.

Luxurious riverview stateroom (194 – 227 sq ft / 18 – 21 sq m) with a French balcony

Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Grand Suite
Suite
Deluxe French Balcony
French Balcony
French Balcony A

French Balcony A

Please note this category is only available on 2027 & 2028 sailings.

Luxurious riverview stateroom (194 – 227 sq ft / 18 – 21 sq m) with a French balcony

Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Grand Suite
Suite
Deluxe French Balcony
French Balcony
French Balcony A
French Balcony B

French Balcony B

Please note this category is only available on 2027 & 2028 sailings.

Luxurious riverview stateroom (194 – 227 sq ft / 18 – 21 sq m) with a French balcony

Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Grand Suite
Suite
Deluxe French Balcony
French Balcony
French Balcony A
French Balcony B
Classic

Classic

Luxurious riverview stateroom (175 sq ft – 16.25 sq m)

Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment center

Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, comfortable bathrobes and slippers

Gustav's Restaurant

Gustav's Restaurant

Gustav’s Restaurant can be located on the Athene Deck.

Gustav's Restaurant
Private Dining

Private Dining

The Private Dining can be located on the Danae Deck.

Excursions

Excursions

Do As The Locals Do

Whether we’re seeking local favorite treats or hopping on public trams to zip around town, these tours capture what it’s like to live in the destinations you visit.

Private Experiences

From visiting a museum without the crowds to an after-hours tour of a famous landmark, these included, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are arranged privately for Uniworld guests.

Village Day

On a Village Day, you’ll select from a few different ways to explore village life, often by diving into a cultural pastime or getting to know someone in town.

Excursions
Nights Out

Nights Out

From private after-hours tours of popular attractions to local nightlife experiences, this new line of included excursions will go the extra mile to bring you uniquely memorable moments on your all-inclusive, luxury river cruise.

Excursions
Nights Out
"Let's Go" Excursions

"Let's Go" Excursions

Our “Let’s Go” onshore program features guided walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking, golfing tours and more. Or, take one of our Brompton G-Line Bicycles or Nordic Walking Sticks and head out on your own adventure. Wherever your journey takes you, there will be many opportunities to get out and go.

Excursions
Nights Out
"Let's Go" Excursions
Masterpiece Collection

Masterpiece Collection

One of the many qualities that set a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise apart is the degree and quality of our all-inclusive amenities. We offer more inclusions—and more luxurious inclusions—than any other river cruise line. Our guests will always find everything they need and more to enjoy a wonderful holiday with Uniworld.

For the guests looking to take their journey one step further, we’ve curated a Masterpiece Collection of optional excursions that go above and beyond our included experiences, available for an additional charge.

Excursions
Nights Out
"Let's Go" Excursions
Masterpiece Collection
Make Travel Matter®

Make Travel Matter®

These sustainably minded excursions offer our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

Travelling with Uniworld means you’re travelling with purpose—supporting sustainable tourism as well as local communities and wildlife. Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences take that even further, offering our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way.

They are selected with great care using a proprietary assessment tool endorsed by industry experts, which ensures that our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences directly advance United Nations Global Goals.

Belvedere Lounge

Belvedere Lounge

The Belvedere Lounge can be located on the Adele Deck.

Belvedere Lounge
Aft Lounge

Aft Lounge

The Aft Lounge can be located on the Adele Deck.

Belvedere Lounge
Aft Lounge
Sun Deck

Sun Deck

The Bridge and Loungers can be located on the Sun Deck.

Belvedere Lounge
Aft Lounge
Sun Deck
Reception

Reception

The Reception is located on the Athene Deck.

Wellness on the Water™

Wellness on the Water™

Start your day with sunrise yoga on the top deck, a TRX® Suspension Training class, or work out at your own pace in the well-equipped fitness center.

Wellness on the Water™
Serenity River Spa™

Serenity River Spa™

Relax at the Serenity River Spa™ with a soothing facial or massage treatment.

Wellness on the Water™
Serenity River Spa™
Fitness Center

Fitness Center

The Fitness Center can be located on the Adele Deck.

The Generations Collection

The Generations Collection

Share the joys of river cruising with the entire family.

Find out more here.

Special Dietary Requirements

Special Dietary Requirements

Kindly inform us in advance if you have specific dietary requests (e.g., low-fat, low-calorie, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, etc.). This information can be provided to us when completing your Passenger Information Form. We have a “Travelling Lite” menu for guests seeking more health-conscious options, as well as light lunches, vegetarian options, and generous buffets that offer something for everyone. We will do our very best to accommodate your needs given the resources available to us.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Select ships offer complimentary Wi-Fi access. Please email us at info@uniworld.com to find out if Wi-Fi is available onboard. Service may be briefly interrupted in remote areas, while sailing, or when moving through locks, and the speed will likely be slower than what you are used to back home.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access
Age Restrictions

Age Restrictions

In our experience, most young children—especially those under 4—are simply not yet old enough to enjoy river cruising. We make no special arrangements for little ones and offer few kid-friendly activities onboard or onshore. Please note: Our Generations program departures include programs and services designed for families traveling with children. Adults accompanying children are responsible for their safety and behavior onboard and onshore.

Guests must be 5 years of age or older. Guests who are less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and booked in a cabin with someone who is 21 years of age or older.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access
Age Restrictions
Smoking Policy

Smoking Policy

For the comfort of all our guests, smoking is only permitted on the sun decks of our ships. Smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches. This policy applies to all forms of smoking materials including vapor e-cigarettes.

We also ask guests to refrain from smoking on shore excursions/tours, especially since many historical sites and other tourist attractions are now smoke-free as well.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access
Age Restrictions
Smoking Policy
Laundry

Laundry

Most ships have either a self-serve laundrette (with ironing board) or laundry service for an additional fee. Please contact info@uniworld.com to find out what services your ship offers. No dry cleaning services are available on any ship.

Sun Deck

Sun Deck

  • Sun Deck
  • Bridge
Sun Deck
Adele Deck

Adele Deck

  • Fitness Center
  • Serenity River Spa
  • Brocade Bar
  • Elevator
  • Belvedere Lounge
  • Grand Suite
  • Suite
  • Deluxe French Balcony
Sun Deck
Adele Deck
Athene Deck

Athene Deck

  • Lobby
  • Reception
  • Elevator
  • Gustav’s Restaurant
  • French Balcony Stateroom 
Sun Deck
Adele Deck
Athene Deck
Danae Deck

Danae Deck

  • Guest Laundry
  • The Gold Room
  • Classic Stateroom
  • Elevator

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