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Classic Prague & Danube Delights (11 destinations)

11 days
From Prague to Budapest
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

    Prague

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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Walk Charles Bridge
    • Visit Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
    • Coffee and cake at Lobkowicz Palace
    Landmarks
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Lobkowicz Palace
  3. Day 3

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

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

    Prague to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting
    • Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument
    Landmarks
    Walhalla
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau
    • Guided bike tour along the River Inn

    Optional Activities

    • Bavarian Traditions (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
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  7. Day 7

    Wachau Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube River
    • Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Göttweig Abbey
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum
    • Guided bike tour to Danube Island

    Optional Activities

    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Danube Island
  9. Day 9

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests on board)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Slovak National Theatre
    Bratislava Castle
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  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Gellert Hill
    • Jewish Heritage tour (extra expense; not available Fridays and Saturdays due to Sabbath observance)
    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Gellert Hill
    Danube River
    Budapest UNESCO World Heritage City Centre
    Szentendre
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  11. Day 11

    Budapest to Airport

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Emerald Cruises

4.1
(31 reviews)

Number of tours

657

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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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
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    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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  • Lynn
    July 23rd, 2025
    5
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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  • Yuri
    August 24th, 2023
    5
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
  • nancy
    October 17th, 2022
    5
    Food, service, programs above and beyond. Wonderful team!

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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 June 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 15th, 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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