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Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube 2025|2026|2027

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From Prague to Budapest
4.1
34 traveler reviews
  • Close-up of heart-shaped gingerbread cookies with colorful icing.
  • Vibrant evening market scene in Prague city square.
  • Vienna City Hall beautifully illuminated at night.
  • Prague Castle with Charles Bridge over the river.
  • Budapest cityscape with Buda Castle illuminated at night.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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

    Arrival in Prague

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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague
    • Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Charles Bridge crossing
    • Old Town Square visit
    • 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
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna
    • Ringstrasse drive with views of major landmarks

    Optional Activities

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

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Local Slovakian entertainment on board
    • Christmas traditions in Europe presentation on board

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian dinner with folk dancing and music

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
  • Davinia
    May 9th, 2026
    We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks on the Emerald Star! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!...
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  • Yuri
    August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague

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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before August 25th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 25th, 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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