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11-day river cruise · Danube

Danube Delights and Classic Prague

Getting you there

Flights into Budapest, Hungary and home from Regensburg, hotel nights before or after, and transfers. One of our trip specialists books it all around the sailing.

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Day by day

• Day 1Budapest, Hungary · embark · included: Traditional Hungarian folklore show
  Welcome to Budapest, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Eastern Europe. Here, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to the comfortable surrounds of your Emerald Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to greet you.
• Day 2Budapest, Hungary · included: Guided coach tour of Budapest, Hike to Gellert Hill
  Wake in Budapest this morning. The Hungarian capital is divided by the iconic Danube River, with Buda and Pest on either side.
• Day 3Bratislava, Slovakia · included: Walking tour of Bratislava, Guided hike to Bratislava Castle, Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
  Bordering Austria and Hungary, the Slovakian capital is yours to discover today. Set at the crossroads of ancient trade routes in the heart of Europe, Bratislava is a place where Baroque palaces, boutiques and cafés adorn medieval cobblestone streets.
• Day 4Vienna, Austria · included: Art tour of Vienna, including Kunsthistorisches Museum, Guided e-bike tour of Vienna
  Austria’s breathtaking capital is recognised for its cultural legacy. As the former residence of Mozart and Beethoven, a multitude of imperial palaces represent a rich history, and the museum district boasts contemporary buildings, housing the work of some of the world’s most prolific artists.
• Day 5Dürnstein, Austria · included: Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle, Guided e-bike tour along the Danube, Göttweig Abbey with Organ Recital
  Stop in enchanting Dürnstein this morning, from where you’ll get to visit one of Austria’s most important Benedictine abbeys, and active excursions can show you more of the surrounding countryside Later, relax on the Sun Deck as you cruise through the World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and on to Melk, nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region.
• Day 6Passau, Germany · included: Guided tour of Passau, Guided e-bike tour along the River Inn
  Situated on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is a postcard-worthy destination that has been shaped by the surrounding waterways. Maze-like romantic lanes weave through the city, opening into large squares and magical promenades adorned with classical boutiques.
• Day 7Regensburg, Germany · included: Guided e-bike tour to Walhalla monument, Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting, Bavarian band performance on board
  Cruise the fascinating Main-Danube Canal to Regensburg today. As you continue down the Danube, one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval cities welcomes you with two millennia of history.
• Day 8Regensburg to Prague · disembark
  Upon arrival, settle into your centrally-located hotel, which is included in your exciting three-night Prague stay. Later, meet your fellow guests and tour director for a convivial welcome drink.
• Days 9-11Prague, Czech Republic · after the cruise · included: Guided city tour of Prague, Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
  Soak in the sights of Prague on your included morning tour. Later, you may continue exploring the city at leisure.

Emerald includes its shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences and the EmeraldACTIVE program; DiscoverMORE outings are optional extras. This trip also sails on Emerald's sister Star-Ships; we confirm the ship for your date. Port arrival and departure times vary by departure date; we confirm them for your sailing.

Facts from Emerald Cruises' official pages; subject to change.