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Danube Delights & Classic Prague

11 days
From Budapest to Prague
4.1
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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

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Budapest
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square, Andrássy Avenue, and Buda Castle District

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Gellert Hill for panoramic views of the Danube
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    Andrássy Avenue
    Buda Castle District
    Gellert Hill
  3. Day 3

    Budapest to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava including Episcopal Summer Palace and Slovak National Theatre
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local family

    Optional Activities

    • Hike around Bratislava Castle gardens
    • Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Slovak National Theatre
    Bratislava Castle
  4. Day 4

    Bratislava to Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Vienna along riverbanks, Danube Island, and Prater
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Danube Island
    Prater
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  5. Day 5

    Vienna to Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour from Krems to Dürnstein
    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle ruins
    Landmarks
    Göttweig Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein Castle
  6. Day 6

    Dürnstein to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the River Inn
    • Hike into town, Engelharstzell
    • Visit to Schuetz Museum Engelhartszell (extra expense)
    • Excursion to the Bavarian Forest (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Passau
  7. Day 7

    Passau to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting
    • Traditional Bavarian band performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument
    • Excursion to Nuremberg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Medieval Centre
    Walhalla monument
  8. Day 8

    Regensburg to Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Prague
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  9. Day 9

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Prague including St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, and Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock
    • Coffee and cake at Lobkowicz Palace
    Landmarks
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Lobkowicz Palace
  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
    Malá Strana
  11. Day 11

    Prague to Home

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Emerald Cruises

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4.1(35 reviews)
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Response rate
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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Wendy
    May 23rd, 2026
    We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it...
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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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    Interested Departure Date: Thursday 24 April, 2025

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      The 24th April 2025 does not have enough cabins available. Would you be open to 10-20th April 2025?

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      No I cannot make that date. I will plan another destination. Thank you for your response.

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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.Germany.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 August 27th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 27th, 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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