Arrive at Istanbul Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, a representative will take you to the Four Seasons Sultanahmet for a one-night stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Istanbul Halkalı Station for a champagne reception, then board the Golden Eagle Danube Express.

Explore the ruins of Roman Serdica, the City Garden, the National Theatre Ivan Vazov, the Presidential Palace and other Sofia landmarks. Descend into the Crypt of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral for a private performance by the Vanya Moneva Choir.

Explore Tito’s blue train, enjoy a traditional Serbian feast at a local restaurant, and sample varieties of Rakija at Belgrade’s oldest brewery. Discover the city’s streets before reboarding the train.

Ride an underground train through Postojna Caves and hear a saxophonist perform among the cave formations. After lunch, join an onboard confectionery masterclass with Catering Manager Krisztian and Head Pastry Chef Rebeka. Arrive in Vienna in the evening for dinner in town and a private classical concert by the Vienna Supreme Orchestra.

Travel by train through the Austrian countryside and the Alps, taking in the views from your cabin or the Bar Lounge Car.

Take an exclusive guided tour of a vineyard in Champagne and taste its sparkling wine.

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the S.S. Joie de Vivre to begin your Seine cruise.

Choose a scenic morning hike or visit the hilltop Château de La Roche-Guyon and its gardens. Later, explore Monet’s gardens, arriving by bicycle through the countryside or by coach.

Explore Rouen’s medieval historic quarter, including the cathedral painted by Claude Monet and the cross marking where Joan of Arc was martyred.

From Caudebec-en-Caux, choose a drive through the Calvados countryside to the harbor town of Honfleur or a round of golf near the cliffs of Étretat.

Take a full-day outing to the Normandy beaches, choosing to visit the American, British and Commonwealth, or Canadian beaches. Afterwards, attend a private memorial ceremony commemorating Operation Overlord.

Visit the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles.

Choose a panoramic overview of Paris or a walk through two neighborhoods with a local expert.

Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be taken to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.