Experience the jewels of Europe in style

If you’ve always wanted to cruise in style through the gentle curves of Europe ’s most beautiful and historic river ways, then Uniworld’s five star European Jewels is a great way to do so.

Float by castles, medieval spires, romantic bridges and the patchwork of coloured roofs that adorn the historic river banks.  Uniworld Boutique River Cruises offer a holiday experience where your elegant floating hotel travels with you.

Staterooms are adorned with the finest Egyptian cotton sheets, luxurious towels and plush robes, European toiletries, individual air conditioning and a flat screen television.  From beauty salon to sauna, the exquisitely appointed ships are decked out for every comfort.

Includes world-class cuisine prepared by chefs using fresh ingredients collected from local markets along the way. Journey along the Danube where Turkish Baths in Budapest join stallions and cake in Vienna. 900 year old monasteries meet historic fortresses and Europe ’s best preserved medieval town houses, Bavarian beer and contrasting green and yellow buttercup pastures.

Uniworld’s 15 day European Jewels is priced from $4699 per person (twin share).  Itinerary highlight include:

* A visit to Budapest – the “ Paris of Central Europe ”.  Spanning both sides of the Danube , this beautiful and cosmopolitan city has stunning historical buildings to explore and a bevy of Turkish Baths housing many of the city’s natural thermal springs.

* An excursion to Vienna , the home of the waltz.  Visit the stately Ringstrasse and Mozart’s house with time for a cake at the Famous Hotel Sacher, opened by the son of the creator of Emperor Franz Josef’s favourite chocolate cake – the Sachertorte.

* A tour around the spectacular 900 year old monastery in Melk, formerly the residence of Leopold I in 976.  Given to the monks in 1089, it houses some of the greatest treasures of that era and is a masterpiece of baroque architecture and art.

* Exploring the colourful trading post town of Passau in Germany , formerly an ancient Roman colony.  Listen to an organ recital on Europe ’s largest pipe organ.

* A visit to Regensburg , widely regarded as the best preserved medieval town in Europe , where Bavarian breweries meet pastel coloured houses.

* Tour around Nuremburg and visit the Imperial Castle and Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal in 1946 was held.  You can then take in the famous sausages, beer and gingerbread…

* Excursions to the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Bamberg and Wurzburg , largely unspoilt by visitors and boasting renaissance palaces and baroque houses.

* Cruising the wonderfully peaceful Main River to the fairytale student town of Heidelberg .  Legends and ruined castles meet beer halls, old bridges and incredible views.

* Enjoying a gondola ride to the Niederwald Heights followed by a cruise on the romantic Rhine where tiny villages are lorded over by legend-shrouding castles.

The river cruise includes accommodation in an outside stateroom on the beautiful River Empress or River Queen.  It also includes all meals onboard, complimentary fine wine at dinner, opportunity for alfresco dining on deck, specialty coffees, shore excursions with local guides, Captain’s welcome and farewell dinners, on-board entertainment and lectures and English speaking crews that equate to one staff member for every three guests.