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10 Night Danube Delights and Classic Prague Cruise and Land Tour

From Budapest, (Hungary) to Prague, (Czech Republic)

Emerald Star
Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
Cruise #: 14009124
Sail Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Return Date: Tuesday, Jun 3, 2025
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
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10 Night Danube Delights and Classic Prague Cruise and Land Tour

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - May 24, 2025
Day
1
  • Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your luxury Emerald Waterways Star-Ship, before enjoying time at leisure to explore Budapest. This evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show onboard, followed by a traditional dinner.
Sunday - May 25, 2025
Day
2
  • Budapest, Hungary
The ancient Roman city of Aquincum once sat on the site of modern Budapest, where architecture from across the centuries shines a light on the history of the Hungarian capital. Originally two separate cities, Buda on the right and Pest on the left offer incredibly different views on the culture of one of the liveliest cities in Eastern Europe. Today, you will have the opportunity to explore the city during a guided tour, including Heroes' Square and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Andrassy Avenue and Buda Castle District. Alternatively, enjoy a hike to Buda Hill for a postcard-worthy panorama of the Danube banks. ...
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Monday - May 26, 2025
Day
3
  • Bratislava, Slovakia
This morning, relax onboard as we sail to Bratislava. An ancient landscape awaits, where remarkable towers add to a skyline that perfectly encapsulates the history of the city, and preserved medieval fortifications tell tales of a turbulent past. Your local guide will take you through the heart of the city, as you soak in sights of the lavish Episcopal Summer Palace and the Neo-Renaissance facade of the Slovak National Theatre. If you are feeling more active, then you could instead choose to hike around the serene gardens of Bratislava Castle, offering the perfect environment for the Shakespeare festival that occurs during the summer months. This afternoon, you will be invited into the home of a local family to learn about their culture over coffee and cake. ...
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Tuesday - May 27, 2025
Day
4
  • Vienna, Austria
Set on the banks of the Danube, Vienna has been considered to be Europe's capital of music for centuries. Viennese Classicism is still highly regarded around the world, as the 18th century brought with it the First Viennese School, consisting of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Today, your local guide will take you for a drive around the world-famous Ringstrasse and a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Vienna, including a peppering of lavish Baroque mansions and the Vienna State Opera. If you are feeling more active, then choose to explore on two wheels instead, cycling along the riverbanks before touching on Danube Island and Prater, home to a traditional 19th-century Ferris wheel. ...
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Wednesday - May 28, 2025
Day
5
Durnstein, Austria
  • Durnstein, Austria
  • Melk, Austria
This morning, arrive in Durnstein, a small town nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region. When you arrive, you will have the chance to hike to the medieval ruins of Durnstein Castle, the site where King Richard I was held prisoner following his return from the Third Crusade, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, a place peppered with natural lookout points that highlight the beauty of the region. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike ride from Durnstein to Melk, traversing the banks of the Danube. Later, sail through the Wachau Valley, a place that showcases a plethora of historic architecture, in the form of monasteries, castles, and ruins, and the development of urban design through the ages. When you arrive in Melk, you will be taken for a tour of the 900-year-old Melk Abbey, touching on the lavish surrounds of the former palace and viewing ancient manuscripts in the monastic library. ...
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Thursday - May 29, 2025
Day
6
Passau, Germany
  • Passau, Germany
After a morning of sailing along the Danube, perhaps relaxing with a drink in hand on the Sun Deck, we will take you into the heart of Passau. As the point at which the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet, Passau is also known as the Dreiflussestadt, meaning the "City of Three Rivers". Your included guided tour of Passau will unveil its noteworthy Gothic and Baroque architecture. The town was destroyed by a series of fires in the 17th century, leaving a blank canvas for Italian architects to work with. After your tour, enjoy some free time to explore Passau at leisure, before an afternoon spent sailing towards Regensburg. ...
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Friday - May 30, 2025
Day
7
Regensburg, Germany
  • Regensburg, Germany
This morning, we will arrive in Regensburg, a city that has been generously steeped in history, built on the site of an ancient Roman fort that went on to become a major center for trade during the Middle Ages. Your guided walking tour of Regensburg will showcase its UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval center, where ancient Roman architecture can be found sitting alongside 11th-13th century patrician houses. Narrow cobbled lanes and tall facades help to define the character of this enchanting Bavarian city. Afterwards, sail down the Main-Danube Canal, passing over a series of aqueducts as panoramas of idyllic landscapes pass by. This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band onboard. ...
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Saturday - May 31, 2025
Day
8
  • Regensburg, Germany
  • Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 8 - Saturday - May 31, 2025
Day
8
  • Bus Travel
  • Prague, Czech Republic
In Regensburg, disembark your Star-Ship and be transferred to Prague, home to some of the world's most pristine collections of architecture from across the ages. Included is a comfortable three-night stay in the city.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jun 1, 2025
Day
9
  • Prague, Czech Republic
This morning, join a walking tour of Prague to explore its vivid history through its Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, with each style encapsulating a slice of the city's past. Witness the splendour of Mozart's Theatre, the Little Square, and the Astronomical Clock, a medieval wonder that can be dated back to the start of the 15th century. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Monday - Jun 2, 2025
Day
10
  • Prague, Czech Republic
Today is yours to spend exploring Prague at leisure, perhaps uncovering the secrets of Josefov, the Jewish Quarter, and Mala Strana, one of the most historic regions in the city. Your tour director will be available to help you plan your day and to answer any questions that you may have.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Tuesday - Jun 3, 2025
Day
11
  • Prague, Czech Republic
After breakfast, it is time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and leave Prague's idyllic center for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of ancient wonders and idyllic panoramic views of UNESCO World Heritage-listed areas with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. ...
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