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Take a river Cruise along the enchanting Danube

20th January 2009 Print
Take a river Cruise along the enchanting Danube On May 2, 2009 Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will host its First Annual President's River Cruise onboard the new, ultra-luxurious River Beatrice sailing along the Enchanting Danube. Guy Young, President of Uniworld, will be hosting this eight day event sailing from Passau, Germany to Budapest, Hungary.

"This trip is going to be extra special in so many ways. In addition to all of the wonderful inclusions guests receive when traveling with Uniworld, we are going to be offering several one-of-a-kind exclusive inclusions only available during this cruise," states Young. "This is going to be an unforgettable experience for all who travel with us. I look forward to introducing the beautiful new River Beatrice and sharing this experience with our valued travelers," adds Young.

Space is limited, so book early. In addition, if travellers book and pay-in-full by January 31, 2009, they can save up to $600 per stateroom. Plus at the time of booking, one complimentary stateroom category upgrade will be given, based on availability, at a value of up to $1750 per couple, excluding owner's suite. The Enchanting Danube River Cruise only prices start from $2,799 per person.

Highlights include:

- 7 nights onboard the new, ultra-luxurious River Beatrice, in a riverview stateroom with extra comforts including plush robes and slippers, L'Occitane body products special travel set, an exclusive gift from Valrhona Chocolate, and fresh fruit delivered daily

- All meals prepared fresh daily using the finest ingredients brought onboard from the itinerary's ports of call

- Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with dinner, bottled water in the staterooms, and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas

- President's Welcome and Farewell Cocktail Receptions and Dinners

- Fully-hosted tours with English-speaking local guides in Passau, Salzburg, Melk, Durnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest

- Exclusive excursions fully hosted by local, English-speaking guides and onboard events only available during the President's Cruise including:

* Cocktail Reception at Artstetten Castle with Princess Anita von Hohenberg, royal descendant of the Habsburg lineage, plus a guided tour of the Castle's Museum and Crypt
* A visit to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna to observe a morning training
* Mozart and Strauss Concert at Palais Auersperg in Vienna
* Dinner at Griechenbeisl - one of the oldest restaurants in Vienna where such noteworthy people as Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, Strauss, Brahms, and Mark Twain once dined
* Onboard Viennese Waltz lesson

- Special onboard local entertainment, insightful lectures, and interactive demonstrations

- An all English-speaking, world-class attentive staff with a ratio of one staff member for every three guests

- Al fresco evening dining on the sun deck (weather permitting)

- Complimentary use of bicycles

- All transfers on arrival and departure days

For more information or to book a Uniworld River Cruise, log on to uniworld.com.

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Take a river Cruise along the enchanting Danube