2008: Grand European Explorer : River Countess

Combine our Grand European Discovery and Eastern Europe Explorer cruises into one magnificent voyage. Sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers all the way from Switzerland to Romania.Crisscross the legendary Rhine, meandering Main and romantic Danube en route towards the Black Sea and Bucharest
Your journey takes you along the legendary Rhine and back in time as you visit towns that seem to have been lifted out of the pages of fairy tales. Follow pastoral scenes along the Main River, and through the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal as it gives way to the romantic Danube, through the dramatic Iron Gates and heads towards the Black Sea. Touch history in ten countries
Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania await your discovery. Explore medieval towns and majestic European capitals - Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Belgrade and Bucharest. Find inspiration in Eastern Europe with evolving cities juxtaposed between their turbulent past and their vibrant future. Discover renaissance palaces, baroque and rococo architecture, and Roman ruins. Have lunch at a family home in Croatia, sample famous Austrian Rieslings in Krems, and marvel at the oldest gold in the world in Varna. Be amazed by ten countries, three rivers and countless chances to touch history!Who will enjoy this cruise: Those with a true sense of adventure will enjoy exploring more than 2,000 miles of sweeping history, great natural beauty and diverse cultural heritage from Switzerland to Romania.
Cruise Highlights include:
Details
- Cruise Line
- Uniworld
- Duration
- 30 Days
- Cruise Ship
- River Countess
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| Day | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| Day 1 | Depart Home Gateway City | ||
| Day 2 | Basel | ||
| Day 3 | Strasbourg | ||
| Day 4 | Speyer | ||
| Day 5 | Aschaffenburg | ||
| Day 6 | Miltenberg | ||
| Day 7 | Wurzburg | ||
| Day 8 | Bamberg | ||
| Day 9 | Nuremberg | ||
| Day 10 | Nuremberg | ||
| Day 11 | Regensburg | ||
| Day 12 | Passau | ||
| Day 13 | Melk | ||
| Day 14 | Cruising Wachau Valley | ||
| Day 15 | Vienna | ||
| Day 16 | Vienna | ||
| Day 17 | Vienna | ||
| Day 18 | Bratislava | ||
| Day 19 | Budapest | ||
| Day 20 | Budapest | ||
| Day 21 | Vukovar | ||
| Day 22 | Belgrade | ||
| Day 23 | Belgrade | ||
| Day 24 | Scenic Cruising Iron Gates | ||
| Day 25 | Vidin | ||
| Day 26 | Rousse | ||
| Day 27 | Silistra | ||
| Day 28 | Oltenita | ||
| Day 29 | Bucharest | ||
| Day 30 | Bucharest |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- *On these dates cruise operates from Bucharest to Basel.
Port Charges: $312 (Basel to Bucharest), $312 (Bucharest to Basel)
Prices shown above include cruise in Category 5, Moselle Deck.
A limited number of singles may be available in certain categories on certain vessels for an additional supplement. Please inquire.
#Cruise & Air prices include airline fuel surcharges. Government taxes and fees are additional and restrictions apply. Availability of airfares is limited.










