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7 Night Danube Explorer Cruise

From Budapest, (Hungary) to Passau, (Germany)

Emerald Star
Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
Cruise #: 14027029
Sail Date: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026
Return Date: Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
$3,495
Suite
$4,545
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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7 Night Danube Explorer Cruise

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Mar 11, 2026
Day
1
  • 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. ...
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Thursday - Mar 12, 2026
Day
2
  • 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 while touring the Neo-Gothic Grand 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 Gellert 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. ...
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Friday - Mar 13, 2026
Day
3
  • 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. ...
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Saturday - Mar 14, 2026
Day
4
  • 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. ...
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Sunday - Mar 15, 2026
Day
5
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. Later, sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and 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. ...
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Monday - Mar 16, 2026
Day
6
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. ...
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Tuesday - Mar 17, 2026
Day
7
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. ...
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Wednesday - Mar 18, 2026
Day
8
Passau, Germany
  • Passau, 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.
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