Itinerary
- Day 1
Vienna
Your Vienna adventure begins with an airport pickup and transfer to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Once you're settled in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around Vienna on your own and get familiar with the city.
- Day 2
Vienna
A guided drive takes you along the Ringstrasse where you'll see the Opera House, Burgtheater, Town Hall, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and Hofburg Imperial Palace. After that, free time lets you hit Vienna's Christmas markets and try local foods like Käsekrainer sausage, doughnuts, pretzels, and Kartoffelpuffer.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
- Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Landmarks Vienna State Opera House Burgtheater Vienna Town Hall St. Stephen's Cathedral Hofburg Imperial Palace Schönbrunn Palace - Day 3
Vienna to Bratislava
You'll travel to Bratislava, Slovakia's capital, situated between the Carpathians and Alps. A walking tour covers the Old City including the Town Hall, Mirbach Palace, and Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. During free time, browse the Christmas markets or take an active guided hike up to Bratislava Castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
Landmarks Bratislava Old City Town Hall Mirbach Palace Cathedral of St Martin Bratislava Castle - Day 4
Bratislava to Budapest
Travel to Budapest, which has plenty of energy and things to do. A guided coach tour shows you the main sights and tells you about the city's landscape and architecture. Free time lets you check out the Christmas market near Váci Utca Street for Hungarian crafts. This evening, you'll have a traditional Hungarian dinner with folk dancing and music at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner with folk dancing and music in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
- Dinner in Budapest with Folklore Show
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
Landmarks Váci Utca Street 
- Day 5
Budapest
After breakfast, you'll leave your Star-Ship and head to a centrally located hotel in Budapest for two nights. A guided coach tour then explores the city, showing you both the Buda and Pest sides with the festive Christmas atmosphere, fairy lights, wooden ornaments, spiced mulled wine, and roasted chimney cake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
Landmarks Chain Bridge - Day 6
Budapest
This day is entirely yours to explore Budapest however you'd like. Cross the Chain Bridge to see the differences between Buda and Pest, or spend time at the Christmas markets sampling Hungarian treats and local goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Budapest
After breakfast, you'll say goodbye to your travel companions and transfer from your hotel to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
