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Grand Christmas & New Year's
22 Dec - 3 Jan
12 Nights
8 Ports
Uniworld River Cruises

Grand Christmas & New Year's

22 December 2025 - 3 January 2026
From £6,029 pp
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Duration

12 Nights

Journey Type

Sailing from Germany

Ports

8 Ports

22-23 December

Setting sail from Nuremberg

Nuremberg, Bavaria's second city, first pops up in the history books in 1050 as a stronghold of the Franks, and later became the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Nuremberg was also the centre of the German Renaissance, although in the 20th century it became associated with the Nazis; huge rallies were held here, and Nazi officials were later tried and convicted at the Nuremberg Trials. Happily Nuremberg has bounced back from those dark days, and nowadays the city is a tourist magnet thanks to the beautifully restored old town, Christmas markets and excellent beer.

Our tip

Nuremberg is completely rebuilt so has a bit of a Disneyesque feel to it. But this was a key centre for Hitler, so turn your back on toytown and visit the Documentation Centre (excellent exhibit) and Zeppelinfeld, where most of the big Nazi rallies took place.

24-25 December

Germany: Regensburg

26 December

Germany: Deggendorf

27 December

Germany: Passau

28 December

Austria: Linz (Salzburg)

29 December

Austria: Dürnstein

30 December - 1 January

Austria: Vienna

2-3 January

Arriving in Budapest

Budapest is one of Eastern Europe's most appealing cities, a vibrant and welcoming capital that straddles the Danube. The history of Budapest has been somewhat turbulent - ransacked by the Mongols in 1241, occupied by the Ottoman Turks for over a century, and almost flattened by the Soviets in 1945 - but plenty of older buildings survive, including the imposing Parliament and iconic St Stephen's Basilica. Although a pedant might point out that Budapest has only really existed since 1873; up until then the city's two distinct halves, Buda and Pest, were separate towns.

Don't miss

If you are a music lover, you can’t miss a performance at the Opera House – affordable, and great music in a wonderful building.

The Ship

Your home from home

Uniworld River Cruises - S.S. Beatrice in Budapest
Uniworld - S.S. Beatrice - Royal Suite
Uniworld - S.S. Beatrice - Wolfgang's Lounge
The vessel formerly known as the River Beatrice was fully refurbished in 2018, reborn as a stylish and modern 'Super Ship'.

What we love

Uniworld's ships really do stand out from the crowd, unmatched in their opulent style and individual features. Every detail of the ship has been carefully considered to create an environment which enhances your itinerary, providing supreme levels of comfort and reflecting the region in which you're travelling.

Capacity 152 Guests
Crew 55 Staff
Style Relaxed and informal during the day, giving way to an elegant evening atmosphere.
Inclusions
  • All meals in all venues
  • All alcoholic drinks
  • Sightseeing and excursions
  • Tea, specialist coffees and soft drinks
  • WiFi onboard
  • Bicycles and fitness centre
  • All gratuities
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Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
Hotel Drei Raben, Nuremberg

Where to stay in Nuremberg

We like the Drei Raben (Three Ravens) in the rebuilt old town.

Kaiserburg castle, Nuremberg

Explore Nuremberg's rich history

Nuremberg's medieval might and significance as part of the Holy Roman Empire becomes clear in a visit to the Kaiserburg.

Hotel Palazzo Zichy, Budapest

Our favourite hotel in Budapest

We like the Hotel Palazzo Zichy on the Pest side of the river, which used to be the residence of Count Nándor Zichy.

Tokaji aszú wine, Hungary

A taste of Hungary

If you’re a wine lover, you really should visit the world’s oldest classified wine region, known for its sweet Tokaji aszú dessert wine.

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Grand Christmas & New Year's

22 December 2025 - 3 January 2026
From £6,029 pp

Duration

12 Nights

Journey Type

Sailing from Germany

Ports

8 Ports

Ship

S.S. Beatrice of Uniworld River Cruises

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Why Mundy?

Who we are

Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

Matthew Lonsdale

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