Emerald Luna
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7 Night Danube Explorer Cruise from Budapest

Ship: Emerald Luna
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises
Sailed: Thursday, May 8, 2025 from Budapest, Hungary
Ended: Thursday, May 15, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, May 8, 2025 departure of the Emerald Luna. 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 - Thursday - May 8, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Welcome to the 'Pearl of the Danube', Budapest. You'll be met at the airport and transferred to the contemporary surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you. This evening, join your fellow guests for a traditional Hungarian folklore show. Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 5 PM.
Day 2 - Friday - May 9, 2025
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
Explore the city's cobbled medieval quarter today, as you embark on a motorcoach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center. Your guide will teach you about the Hungarian capital's culinary scene and the tour will finish at the Neo-Gothic Great Market, Budapest's largest and most expansive indoor market, where you'll plenty of time for exploration. If you're feeling more active, you can instead choose to hike to Buda Hill. The surrounding area has been rebuilt several times, most recently following the air raids of WWII. Some 18th-century Baroque houses still stand and are best explored from the medieval paths and alleyways in the area around Buda Castle.
Day 3 - Saturday - May 10, 2025
Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, Slovakia
Relax onboard as we sail into the capital of Slovakia this morning. This graceful nation of leafy avenues became an independent country in 1993, and since then Bratislava has flourished as a new capital and made a name for itself as a cultural center. The romantic cobblestone lanes that weave through the city are yours to explore with your local guide, as you enjoy a walking tour of the ancient town center, including the Slovak National Theatre and a range of Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings. Alternatively, embark on a guided hike to Bratislava Castle, a landmark steeped in legend that looks as though it has been plucked from the pages of a fairy tale. This striking building has been rebuilt several times, most recently in a Renaissance style. Tonight, enjoy some local Slovakian entertainment onboard.
Day 4 - Sunday - May 11, 2025
Vienna, Austria
Vienna, Austria
Sweeping boulevards and world-famous art exhibitions welcome you to Vienna, the birthplace of revolutionary breakthroughs in the fields of music and psychology. The city perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the Habsburg Monarchy and their ornate Baroque palaces, some of which you will be able to see during your guided motorcoach tour of the Ringstrasse. Following this, embark on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city center and its surrounding classical architectural styles, evidence of the melting pot of artistic influences that have existed here since the turn of the 20th century. If you're feeling more active, then perhaps choose to explore on two wheels, cycling along the river to the Danube Island.
Day 5 - Monday - May 12, 2025
Weissenkirchen, Austria
Weissenkirchen, Austria
Melk, Austria
Effortlessly suspended in time, Weissenkirchen is one of the most frequented parts of the Wachau wine region, where the delightful warm weather creates the perfect setting for viticulture. Today, join your activity manager for a hike in town before you set sail to Melk through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley. Arrive in Melk, where you'll enjoy a guided tour of Melk Abbey. Originally a lavish castle that was gifted to Benedictine monks during the 11th century, this opulent Baroque building is home to some of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in the world.
Day 6 - Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Linz, Germany
Linz, Germany
Bus Travel
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Bus Travel
Linz, Germany
This morning, your Star-Ship will dock in Linz, from where you'll be transferred by motorcoach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed center of Cesky Krumlov, a town built around a 13th-century castle. Join your local guide on a walk along the labyrinth of winding cobblestone streets, passing the colorful facades of buildings, as you learn about how they have survived the test of time. The town surrounds the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cesky Krumlov Castle, and your guided tour will include the 15th-century St. Vitus Church and a number of delightful Gothic facades.
Day 7 - Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany
Narrow cobblestone streets and the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread welcome you to Passau, a town nestled on the confluence of three of Europe's main waterways. This important historic trading center borders Austria and boasts a distinctive blend of cultures. Experience life on a typical Bavarian farm for some interesting insights into the life of local farmers and livestock farming, then try their homemade specialities. Alternatively, you can set off on a hike, catching sights such as the Mariahilf and St. Severin, an ancient church dating back to the Ottonian dynasty.
Day 8 - Thursday - May 15, 2025
Passau, Germany
Passau, Germany
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Munich, Germany
After breakfast, it's time to disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Europe's iconic skylines with you. Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 1 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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