CRUISING WITH THE EXPERTS Don’t settle for anything less than the best Classical Music with D-Day & Normandy with Art & Culture with JOHN SUCHET LORD ANDREW ANDREW DANNATT ROBERTS GRAHAM-DIXON WELCOME TRAVEL WITH THE to Uniworld WORLD’S BEST River Cruise Line LUXURIOUS EXCEED River cruise ships Your expectations Each Uniworld ship is a unique, Everything we do is focused on a one-of-a-kind experience, designed to singular goal: to give you a unique and echo the style of a boutique hotel. unforgettable experience. We do this by Lavish décor, thoughtful amenities offering first-class service that puts and first-class service make them a you at the centre of every decision. destination in their own right. EXCLUSIVE Onshore Excursions Join some of the world’s leading experts, as they bring to life the rich culture, history and a fascinating insight of some Discover a range of included excursions of Europe’s historical waterways. Join John Suchet, acclaimed Classical Music radio broadcaster, travelling the Danube curated exclusively for Uniworld guests. through Europe’s history, including an exclusive classical music concert in Vienna and Andrew Graham Dixon a renowned Our collection of over 80 experiences will be your gateway to immersing yourself art critic offering insight in to the cultural influences that developed some of the world’s best-known artists and works in the authentic culture, sights and of art. Enjoy fascinating presentations on their lives as authors and broadcasters over the decades, as well as exclusive cuisine of the places you’ll visit. intimate group discussions. Enhance your cruise experience with many more opportunities aboard the World’s best Boutique River cruise line. 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Unlimited Beverages & Gracious and Farm-to-Table Cuisine Attentive Service Choose from a range of unlimited complimentary At Uniworld we take great pride in delivering warm, beverages, including top-shelf spirits, local wines, thoughtful and personal service to create memorable a selection of beers and expertly-mixed cocktails experiences for each our guests. Our mantra inspired by the destinations you visit. “No request too large, no detail too small.” Farm-to-table is a governing philosophy and commitment to serving you the very best local dishes created by our master chefs. When in Italy, dinner may consist of Osso Buco Milanese, prepared to your liking, with meats and vegetables sourced Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection from just miles away. Best River Cruise Line Service We’ve Got Your Travel Covered Over 80 Exclusive Experience the benefits of our all-inclusive Experiences and Events service long before you step foot on your ship. Flights with British Airways from Heathrow as well We give you the freedom to decide how you spend as other regional airports are included in your days ashore by offering an enticing selection of the price of your cruise. small group excursions and exclusive experiences. In Vienna be treated to a “Morning with the Masters,” a private art tour of the Vienna Art History Museum and Venice, a private, intimate after-hours Alternatively, take the Eurostar and high-speed evening visit to Saint Mark’s Basilica. trains across Europe. Upon arrival at the airport, a complimentary transfer will be waiting to escort you to your ship. 4 5 ENCHANTING CLASSICAL MUSIC ON THE DANUBE with John Suchet Meet your expert to Join acclaimed broadcaster, classical music authur, John Suchet, as you JOHN SUCHET 8 DAYS | BUDAPEST PASSAU travel in the footsteps of some of the worlds most renowned musicians, such as, Strausse, Schubert, Brahms, Beethoven and Mozart, CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS ACCLAIMED ENGLISH AUTHOR, on an unforgettable 8 day cruise along the Danube River. Do as the Locals Do, NEWSREADER, TELEVISION FROM £2,339 PP Budapest PRESENTER AND MUSICAL HOST Ride the metro, stop at a lively ON CLASSIC FM Abbey and its extraordinary baroque- market hall, visit the oldest garden FLIGHTS INCLUDED style library. Cruise through the foothills in the city and explore the National He has twice been honoured for his from the UK. Day 01 | Arrive in Budapest of the Bohemian Mountains, an UNESCO Museum. Put yourself in a local’s radio programme on Classic FM, at Fly from UK to Budapest Airport before being declared it a World Heritage Landscape. shoes and you’ll be amazed at the New York Festivals International transferred to your Uniworld river cruise ship. Castle ruins dominate hilltops; baroque what you encounter during a day Radio Programme Awards in 2014, and the Association for church towers appear on the river banks, exploring the city of Budapest. Day 02 | Budapest marking historic villages and splendid International Broadcasting Awards in 2013. Savour the beauty of both Buda and Pest on a abbeys; and vineyards and apricot Morning with the Masters, panoramic tour showcasing key orchards cling to the rocky slopes. highlights. If you prefer to experience the Vienna Before joining Classic FM, John was city as the locals do, then take a ride on This evening John Suchet talks about An exclusive early opening art tour best known as one of the country’s the metro and stop at some of the local his career and time as a reporter and of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, most popular television reporters attractions. news broadcaster for ITN. showcasing the Habsburg’s imperial and newscasters. As a reporter treasures as well as magnificent S.S. Maria Theresa for ITN, he covered major events Day 03 | Cruising the Danube - Day 06 | Salzburg or Linz works of art by some of the world’s A floating homage to regal Austria around the world, including the Iran Revolution, the Soviet invasion of Bratislava – Vienna In UNESCO-designated Salzburg, you’ll greatest artists, including Rubens, INDOOR POOL Afghanistan, and the Philippines Enjoy a day of leisure onboard as your ship see Mozart’s childhood home and the Rembrandt, Dürer, Titian and cruises the Danube Bend, which is lined garden where the famous “Do-Re-Mi” Your privacy is our priority, so whenever Revolution. scene from The Sound of Music was Tintoretto. you enter the pool area on our ship, the with scenic towns—some of the oldest settlements in the country. filmed. Alternatively, head to nearby Linz glass surrounding you instantly frosts up He then became a newscaster for instead, a former Roman settlement that Wachau Valley so no one can peek inside. ITN, presenting all major bulletins is now a vibrant centre for the arts. Baroque churches and ancient including News at Ten. John Suchet presents: A history of VIENNESE CAFÉ classical music and an insightful view of monasteries nestle amongst The spirit of Vienna lives on in our intimate the regions most famous composers. Day 07 | Passau striking greenery where undulating John has been honoured in both Viennese Café where you can help yourself roles. He was Television Reporter Discover the medieval city of Passau on landscapes pierce the skyline. to teas, coffees and freshly baked pastries. Day 04 | Vienna a walking tour through the cobblestone Wachau Valley is a sight to behold, of the year in 1986, and Television Newscaster of the year in 1996. In “Morning with the Masters,” an exclusive streets before watching a pipe organ whether you’re relaxing in the LIPIZZAN CINEMA early opening art tour of the concert at St Stephen’s Cathedral. Later, we Our intimate 10-seater cinema boasts 2008 the Royal Television Society have two “Go Active” experiences for you to comfort of your suite or soaking it accorded him its highest accolade, Kunsthistorisches Museum. If you prefer to up on the top deck. three showings a day and different movies experience the city as locals do, go on choose from: a bike ride along the Inn River in every destination, from timeless the Lifetime Achievement Award. a guided walk that highlights Viennese or a guided hike with a nature expert. classics to blockbusters. essentials or enjoy a Vienna panoramic city tour. Day 08 | Passau (Disembark) Disembark in Passau and transfer to JOHN SUCHET EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES This evening John Suchet introduces an Munich Airport for your flight home. CRUISE WITH JOHN SUCHET exclusive Mozart and Strauss concert in ∙ Specialist Talk on Classical music and the a Viennese palace. regions best known composers 20 OCTOBER 2019 ∙ Host to a private Mozart and Strauss Day 05 | Durnstein, cruising the evening concert FROM £2,339 PP Wachau Valley, Melk Based on Classic Stateroom ∙ Specialist talk on career as a reporter Browse the quaint shops through Book by 28 February 2019 cobblestone lanes in the beautiful town of and News broadcaster for ITN Durnstein.