Highlights Of Eastern Europe Along The Danube River

For those seeking new, off-the-beaten destinations, Uniworld's 10-day Highlights of Eastern Europe will impress. A great way to discover some of Europe's most beautiful locales is to cruise along the Danube River from Budapest to Bucharest. Visit Hungary, Serbia, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria and uncover the stories behind these beautiful and multi-cultural cities.

Admire the hidden gems of the revitalized nations of Eastern Europe in an easy sojourn past picturesque villages located along the lower Danube as you appreciate the wondrous sights and medieval towns from the comfort of your room window. Watch the scenery change as the ship passes by Croatia's Osijek, Serbia's Belgrade and Golubac known for its 14th Century castle. Along the way, look out for impressive white limestone cliffs as the ship cruises by the Iron Gate, a boundary between Serbia and Romania and frequently described as one of Europe's most iconic natural wonders.

For those seeking extraordinary moments, the journey through Eastern Europe promises to enthrall with lunch at a private-owned winery or an exclusive home-hosted intimate meal with farmers in Croatia.

Uniworld's newest Super Ship, the S.S. Beatrice, has started sailing along the Danube from Budapest to Giurgiu, with a 2-night land extension in Bucharest. Debuting earlier this year in April, the ship is the first vessel in the brand's award-winning fleet of floating boutique hotels to be upgraded to a Super Ship and has a fresh, sleek yacht-like design.

"We're thrilled to continue to offer guests the highest standard in river cruising with the debut of S.S. Beatrice," said Ellen Bettridge, Uniworld CEO and President. "We've seen great success with all of our Super Ships and their level of luxury demonstrates the way forward for the brand. We're excited to bring all of our ships up to this impeccable standard, with plans to upgrade another ship in our fleet - the River Royale to a Super Ship in 2019."

The S.S. Beatrice can host 152 passengers and has one of the highest staff-to-guest ratio with 55 staff onboard. Additionally, the ship offers two new Grand Suites each measuring 310 square feet and a second 390 square foot Owner's/Royal Suite. Connecting rooms, ideal for friends and families travelling together, have also been added.

The ship's redesigned lounge includes sofas and chairs with hand-made upholstery, a parquet floor and upholstered ceiling panels, solar shades, and new USB ports allowing guests to charge anywhere they are sitting. The artwork throughout the ship includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Pino Signoretto.

The ship offers four dining options all inspired by famous Austrian composers, including Mozart's, the ship's main restaurant; Wolfgang's bar and lounge and newly added Schubert's and Max's. For guests seeking an immersive culinary experience onboard the S.S. Beatrice, Max's restaurant offers intimate cooking classes where guests can create local European cuisines alongside the chef. Guests can look forward to tasting one-of-a-kind cocktails inspired by the destinations visited or enjoy complimentary local craft beer or regional wines. There will also be a sommelier onboard to offer wine-pairing recommendations during dinner.

Schubert's, an 18-seat café located at the bow of the ship, offers guests shared plates from lunch through dinnertime. The cozy Austrian-styled eatery features menus reflecting the cuisine of the ship's destinations, including brisket bouillon, Wiener Wurst with mustard, and an Austrian Kaiser Burger.

Uniworld has most recently been named the #1 River Cruise Line in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2018 readers' survey and voted Top-Rated River Cruise Line Europe in the 2018 Cruise Critic Cruisers Choice Awards.

2019 sailings are now available for booking with 10% savings for select departures. Meet the Uniworld team at an upcoming travel talk on the 26 September. Please contact 6292 2936, email info.asia@uniworld.com or register to be informed for events and the latest deals at www.uniworld.com.