Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection,  the world's only authentic boutique cruise line, partners with the world's premier active tour operator, Butterfield & Robinson, to bring their shared philosophy of providing exceptional travel experiences to their guests. Both companies, leaders in their respective travel space, have curated an exertive itinerary on Uniworld's popular 8-day Enchanting Danube departures, taking travelers through four countries and three capitals on a journey from Budapest, Hungary to Passau, Germany.

Debuting in 2016 on select Enchanting Danube departures, travelers wishing to enjoy the best of river cruising paired with a more active exploration of the region can join an exclusive biking excursion lead by the experts from Butterfield & Robinson. Guests will cycle along the Danube River bike path, Europe's longest dedicated bike path, from Germany to Bratislava. Throughout their cycling adventure, they'll be treated to an incredible backdrop of rich culture and stunning scenery with medieval strongholds, towering castle ruins and gorgeous vineyards. In addition to discovering extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage sites in Budapest and Vienna, and countless gems in between in Salzburg, Linz, Melk, Dürnstein and Passau, they'll delve deeply into the flavors of the region with exclusive events ranging from an organic wine tasting of the Wachau Valley's famous Rieslings to a saffron workshop to beer and bratwurst in Bavaria. 

“Partnering with Butterfield & Robinson aligns with our core values, emphasizing attention to detail, excellence in service, unparalleled gastronomy and most importantly, providing our guests with unforgettable and unique experiences,” said Guy Young, President of Uniworld. “We're thrilled to be offering this active-focused option on one of our most popular itineraries.”

Join Uniworld and Butterfield & Robinson on select September 2016 departures onboard the elegant River Beatrice and select sailings between May and September 2017 sailings onboard the regal S.S. Maria Theresa. Travelers can book these now at http://www.butterfield.com/trip/danube-river-cruise-biking/.

For more details, please visit uniworld.com. Join Uniworld's social media community at facebook.com/uniworldrivercruises or twitter.com/uniworldcruises using the hashtag #ExploreUniworld.

About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection—the world's most award-winning boutique river cruise line—features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, exclusive excursions, gourmet cuisine, and the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry. Based in Los Angeles, California, Uniworld offers truly all-inclusive itineraries in Europe, as well as voyages in Russia, China, Vietnam and Cambodia, India, and Egypt—a total of 22 rivers in 26 countries worldwide. Uniworld is a member of CLIA and is highly regarded by discerning travelers, media, and cruise industry experts:

• Listed among the "World's Best River Cruises" by Travel + Leisure, and recognized for "World's Best Service" in the River Cruise category
• Seven ships listed among Travel + Leisure's "Top 20 River Ships," with River Countess rated highest of all cruise ships (river & ocean)
• Included on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List for seven years (2008 – 2014)
• Top 3 ranking on Condé Nast Traveler's "Top Ten Cruise Lines" (river & ocean)
• Top 4 ranking on Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards for "Top Cruise Lines" (2014)
• Named "Best Luxury River Cruise Line" by Cruise International (2012 – 2015)
• Named “Best New River Cruise Ship” for the S.S. Maria Theresa by Cruise International (2015)
• Named "Best Culinary Cruise Line" by readers of SAVEUR (2014 – 2015)
• Named “River Cruise Line of the Year” and “Best River Cruise Line” by readers of Food & Travel (2015)
• Awarded “Best Overall River Line,” “Best New River Ship” for the S.S. Maria Theresa and “Best Shore Excursions” (river) by the editors at Cruise Critic (2015)

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About Butterfield & Robinson
Butterfield & Robinson—the world's premier active travel company—designs incredible journeys to the world's most amazing places. Crafted from the finest ingredients (exceptional lodgings, incomparable access, stellar wines and food, experienced guides and more than a few secrets), B&R trips combine adventure with unparalleled cultural immersion in the world's greatest destinations.

About The TreadRight Foundation
Created as a joint initiative between The Travel Corporation's family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not-for-profit that works to help ensure the environment and communities we visit remain vibrant and preserved for generations to come. To date, TreadRight has supported more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide. The foundation's guiding principle is to encourage sustainable tourism development through conservation, leadership and support for communities.

TreadRight's past project partners include WWF, Conservation International and The National Trust in the UK. Current initiatives include sponsoring the National Geographic Society's inaugural “World Legacy Awards,” helping to combat wildlife crime with WildAid, and empowering individuals with the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise.

To learn more about our past and current work at TreadRight, please visit us at TreadRight.org.
 

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Media Contacts
Arnelle Kendall
Vice President of Public Relations
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
akendall@uniworld.com
561.330.0850

Katie Marshall
Media Relations
Butterfield & Robinson
katie.marshall@butterfield.com