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Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube 2026

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From Prague to Budapest
4.1
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  • Christmas market with a historic building and festive lights.
  • Crowded medieval square with a tall cathedral, vibrant lit market stalls, and a fountain.
  • Historic bridge over the river with classic buildings and a cityscape.
  • Gothic architecture with a sunset backdrop over a large city.
  • Eglise-style architecture with a statue in front, daylight.
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  • River cruise sailing past a historic castle on a hill.
  • Scenic cityscape with historial buildings and a cathedral.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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

    Prague

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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague with Christmas market

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Lobkowicz Palace
  3. Day 3

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
  4. Day 4

    Prague to Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau
    • Traditional Bavarian Band performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • St. Stephen Cathedral organ concert
    • Christmas market of Passau
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen Cathedral
    Passau Christmas Market
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Full day Excursion to Salzburg (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
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  7. Day 7

    Dürnstein

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Göttweig Abbey with wine tasting (EmeraldPLUS)
    Landmarks
    Wachau Valley
    Göttweig Abbey
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Viennese evening concert (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava

    Optional Activities

    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Carpathian wine route (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    Slovak National Theatre
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  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board (EmeraldPLUS)
    • Excursion to Szentendre (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    • Jewish Heritage Tour (DiscoverMORE - extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Andrássy Avenue
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  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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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
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    91
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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.
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    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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    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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    • 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 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 29th, 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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