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Splendours of Europe & Belgian Delights

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From Budapest to Brussels
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  • Grand palace with manicured gardens and blue sky.
  • Grand European river route from Brussels to Budapest connecting Rhine, Main and Danube.
  • Scenic view of Budapest at sunset, showcasing the Danube River and bridges
  • View of the Hungarian Parliament Building from across the river
  • Colorful city square in Bratislava, Slovakia, with people walking
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  • Bratislava Castle on a hill overlooking the river
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's nightlife
    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Hike to Gellert Hill
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Liberty Statue
    Heroes' Square
    Buda Castle
    Matthias Church
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Gellért Hill
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    • Waltz show class on board
    Landmarks
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Old Town Hall
    Slovak National Theatre
    Bratislava Castle
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    St Michael's Gate
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour of Vienna
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna State Opera House
    Burgtheater
    Parliament
    Danube Island
    Schönbrunn Palace
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  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Dürnstein - Melk

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
    • Guided e-bike tour along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Dürnstein
    Melk Abbey
    Dürnstein Castle
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Gothic Town Hall
    Bishop's Residence
    Salzburg
    Český Krumlov
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg

    Regensburg
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg
    • Bavarian band performance on board
    Landmarks
    Stone Bridge
    Town Hall
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Nuremberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • World War II tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Nazi Rally grounds
    Courtroom 600
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  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Bamberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    New Residence
    Rose Garden
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Würzburg

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishop's Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bishop's Residence
    Rothenburg
  11. Day 11

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Wertheim - Miltenberg

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey
    • Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Gothic Merchant Hall
    Miltenberg Castle
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Mildenburg Castle
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz

    Rüdesheim to Koblenz
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum with local mini train ride through city streets
    • Active walk to Niederwalddenkmal through vineyards with panoramic views over Rüdesheim's old town and Rhine

    Optional Activities

    • German beer experience in Koblenz beer garden (extra expense, 2 hours, moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Lorelai Rock
    Pfalzgrafenstein Castle
    Rhine Gorge
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Niederwalddenkmal
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Amsterdam

    Included Activities

    • Timeless Dutch countryside

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour to Waterland
    • Hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Waterland
    Alkmaar
    Jordaan
    Our Lord in the Attic
  15. Day 15

    Amsterdam to Brussels

    Amsterdam to Brussels
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  16. Day 16

    Brussels

    Brussels
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Brussels

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Belgium (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Place
    Manneken Pis
    Royal Palace
    St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral
  17. Day 17

    Brussels

    Brussels
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Belgium's Comic Heritage (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Comic Art Museum
    Parc du Cinquantenaire
  18. Day 18

    Brussels

    Brussels
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    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
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    Engines
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    Cabin
    91
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