Emerald Star
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Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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7 Night Christmas Markets on the Danube Cruise from Budapest

Ship: Emerald Star
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Sailed: Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Sunday, Dec 22, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 departure of the Emerald Star. If Emerald Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Sunday - Dec 15, 2024
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to Budapest. You'll be greeted by an Emerald Cruises representative at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship. After boarding, you'll have time to enjoy Budapest at your leisure. This evening, enjoy a performance of Hungarian folk music and dance onboard. Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 5 PM.
Day 2 - Monday - Dec 16, 2024
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Join a local guide for a tour of the Hungarian capital, as you board a comfortable motorcoach and drive past the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Chain Bridge, and the Buda Castle district, where historic facades line cobblestone streets. Following your guided tour, enjoy free time to explore the stalls of Budapest's Christmas market, where handcrafted ornaments are plentiful and colorful strings of festive lights line the streets.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Dec 17, 2024
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia
Across Europe, different cultures intertwine at Christmastime, sharing their traditions, treats, and unique customs. The Slovakian capital is a truly charming city whose roots can be traced across the continent. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bratislava, including its enchanting historic district and some of its many bustling Christmas markets.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Dec 18, 2024
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Sweeping boulevards and world-famous art exhibitions welcome you to Vienna, a city perfectly encapsulating the extravagance of the Habsburg Monarchy and their love of ornate Baroque palaces. For art lovers, there is no other place like the Austrian capital, not just because the city is packed with museums and artwork, but because of its variety. Your tour will include a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide.
Day 5 - Thursday - Dec 19, 2024
Krems, Austria
Krems, Austria
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Gottweig Abbey, Austria
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Krems, Austria
Enjoy a guided tour of Gottweig Abbey, a true treasure overlooking the Wachau Valley from a hill covered by vineyards and forests. Constructed in 1083, it's one of Austria's most important Benedictine abbeys, attracting visitors from across the globe. Run by a community of about 45 monks, it's visible from a great distance and provides epic panoramas from the grounds.
Day 6 - Friday - Dec 20, 2024
Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany
A blanket of powdered snow graces the European countryside at Christmastime, creating a magical setting as we cruise into Passau. On this afternoon's included walking tour of the town, enjoy visiting the annual Christkindlmarkt, set in front of St. Stephan's Cathedral. Almost a hundred gingerbread-like stalls selling festive souvenirs and handmade gifts are found here, each connected to the next by strings of twinkling fairy lights.
Day 7 - Saturday - Dec 21, 2024
Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg, Germany
Today, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, Regensburg. Our guided walking tour will explain the history behind this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, as you stroll across one of the oldest bridges on the Danube and witness its ancient fortifications. Stop to visit one of the loveliest Christmas markets in the region at Thurn and Taxis Palace, with its many quaint wooden stalls, twinkling lights, and festive goods adorning hidden passageways and narrow cobblestone streets.
Day 8 - Sunday - Dec 22, 2024
Regensburg, Germany
Regensburg, Germany
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Munich, Germany
After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests. Disembark your Star-Ship in Regensburg for your transfer to Munich Airport and take memories of handcrafted ornaments and gingerbread stalls with you. Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 2 PM. 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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