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Prague to Budapest & Christmas Time on the Danube

9 days
From Prague to Budapest
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Prague

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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague
    • Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Lobkowicz Palace
  3. Day 3

    Prague to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Burgtheater
    Vienna City Hall
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Hofburg Palace
    Schönbrunn Palace
  5. Day 5

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Local Slovakian Entertainment on board
    • Christmas traditions in Europe (on board presentation)

    Optional Activities

    • Active guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old Town Hall
    Mirbach Palace
    Cathedral of St Martin
    Bratislava Castle
  6. Day 6

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner with folk dancing and live music in a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Dinner & folklore show in Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Váci Utca Street
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  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    Landmarks
    Buda Castle
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
  9. Day 9

    Budapest to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    July 23rd, 2025
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    August 24th, 2023
    5.0
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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    October 17th, 2022
    5.0
    Food, service, programs above and beyond. Wonderful team!

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 17th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 17th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Who is travelling?

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