--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 9ea7a958-00ab-457f-a4b2-09d167f5dfc9 slug: 2202605 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Uniworld River Cruises ship: River Duchess departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Amsterdam disembarkation_port: Budapest starting_price_usd: 8649.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T14:55:43Z --- # European Jewels - Amsterdam to Budapest > Uniworld River Cruises · River Duchess · Jun 21 – Jul 5   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Uniworld River Cruises | | **Ship** | River Duchess | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Amsterdam | | **Disembarkation Port** | Budapest | | **Starting Price** | 8,649 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Amsterdam **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Delve into the glories of Amsterdam’s golden age: the doors to the Van Gogh museum open early just for you and your fellow passengers, and an art expert guides you through this remarkable collection (The Potato Eaters and Sunflowers are just two of its highlights), followed by one of two ways to experience the historic city. You may cruise the 400-year-old canals or stroll through the medieval Begijnhof, home to Amsterdam’s oldest wood houses, and visit the elegant 17th-century Van Loon mans... ### Day 2: Cologne **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture can stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral. ### Day 3: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present. ### Day 4: Frankfurt **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Get an overview of modern-day Frankfurt as well as its charming Old Town, or experience Frankfurt as a local. ### Day 5: Wertheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Wertheim is a town in southwestern Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg with a population of around 23,400. It is located on the confluence of the rivers Tauber and Main. Wertheim is best known for its landmark castle and medieval town centre. ### Day 6: Wurzburg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Art lovers will want to visit the Würzburg Residence, and fairytale lovers will want to go to Rothenburg and Weikersheim, where you can visit a grand palace. ### Day 7: Kitzingen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Kitzingen is a town in the German state of Bavaria, capital of the district Kitzingen. It is part of the Franconia geographical region and has around 21,000 inhabitants. Surrounded by vineyards, Kitzingen County is the largest wine producer in Bavaria. It is said to be Franconia's wine trade center. ### Day 8: Bamberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM City dwellers will wish to discover Bamberg—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and country dwellers will wish to experience a Franconian village outing. ### Day 9: Nuremberg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. ### Day 10: Regensburg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Discover Germany’s best-preserved medieval city on a walking tour; visit a Bavarian hops farm. ### Day 11: Passau **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Discover Passau with a variety of choices, either on an intimate walking tour, panoramic city tour or via a “Go Active” choice with a ride along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube and into the heart of Passau. ### Day 12: Melk **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions. ### Day 13: Vienna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Get acquainted with Vienna’s treasure trove of imperial gems with a city tour or visit Prince Eugene’s Winter Palace. If you prefer to experience the city’s artistic gems,you can join an art tour, featuring a Gustav Klimt exhibit at the Belvedere. ### Day 14: Budapest **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. ### Day 15: Budapest **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $8,649 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Classic** (Code: C) Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) Handcrafted Savoir Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heat... ## Ship Information ### River Duchess The 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 130 | | Crew | 42 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 361.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 65 | ## Ports of Call ### Amsterdam *Coordinates: 52.3731, 4.89222* Delve into the glories of Amsterdam’s golden age: the doors to the Van Gogh museum open early just for you and your fellow passengers, and an art expert guides you through this remarkable collection (The Potato Eaters and Sunflowers are just two of its highlights), followed by one of two ways to experience the historic city. You may cruise the 400-year-old canals or stroll through the medieval B... ### Cologne *Coordinates: 50.9407, 6.95991* You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture can stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral. ### Rudesheim *Coordinates: 49.979, 7.92637* Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancie... ### Frankfurt *Coordinates: 50.1115, 8.68051* Get an overview of modern-day Frankfurt as well as its charming Old Town, or experience Frankfurt as a local. ### Wertheim *Coordinates: 49.7586, 9.51285* Wertheim is a town in southwestern Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg with a population of around 23,400. It is located on the confluence of the rivers Tauber and Main. Wertheim is best known for its landmark castle and medieval town centre. ### Wurzburg *Coordinates: 49.7943, 9.92749* Art lovers will want to visit the Würzburg Residence, and fairytale lovers will want to go to Rothenburg and Weikersheim, where you can visit a grand palace. ### Kitzingen *Coordinates: 49.7381, 10.1554* Kitzingen is a town in the German state of Bavaria, capital of the district Kitzingen. It is part of the Franconia geographical region and has around 21,000 inhabitants. Surrounded by vineyards, Kitzingen County is the largest wine producer in Bavaria. It is said to be Franconia's wine trade center. ### Bamberg *Coordinates: 49.8942, 10.8855* City dwellers will wish to discover Bamberg—a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and country dwellers will wish to experience a Franconian village outing. ### Nuremberg *Coordinates: 49.4505, 11.0805* Nuremberg is the largest city of the German federal state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. ### Regensburg *Coordinates: 49.0165, 12.1009* Discover Germany’s best-preserved medieval city on a walking tour; visit a Bavarian hops farm. ### Passau *Coordinates: 48.5735, 13.4639* Discover Passau with a variety of choices, either on an intimate walking tour, panoramic city tour or via a “Go Active” choice with a ride along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube and into the heart of Passau. ### Melk *Coordinates: 48.2265, 15.35* Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts... ### Vienna *Coordinates: 48.2092, 16.3728* Get acquainted with Vienna’s treasure trove of imperial gems with a city tour or visit Prince Eugene’s Winter Palace. If you prefer to experience the city’s artistic gems,you can join an art tour, featuring a Gustav Klimt exhibit at the Belvedere. ### Budapest *Coordinates: 47.4984, 19.0408* Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping view... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2202605 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2202605 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2202605.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2202605/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/uniworld-river-cruises/river-duchess/other/69501.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 14:55:43 UTC