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Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest

7 days

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From Vienna to Budapest

4.1 (39 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Vienna
Vienna
Day 2
Vienna
Vienna
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
Day 3
Bratislava
Bratislava
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
- Local Slovakian Entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Active guided hike to Bratislava Castle
Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town Hall
Mirbach Palace
Cathedral of St Martin
Bratislava Castle
Day 4
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
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
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Day 6
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets
- Cross Chain Bridge to explore Buda and Pest
Day 7
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Vienna State Opera House
Burgtheater
Vienna Town Hall
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Hofburg Imperial Palace

Landmarks
Bratislava Old Town Hall
Mirbach Palace
Cathedral of St Martin
Bratislava Castle

Landmarks
Váci Utca Street

Landmarks
Chain Bridge

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Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)
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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Destiny
Launched in the fresh waters of Danube, Rhine and Main in 2017, Emerald Destiny will take you on a river cruise right through the heart o… Read more
Built
2017
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
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4.1

Prabha5.0•July 2026
We had a great time on the cruise
Dorrance5.0•May 2026
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything was within 50 feet away which made accessibility more convenient. The small setting made it more intimate. A completely different vibe which we loved. Cons: Room and bathroom were smaller even though we had a suite. When ever you flushed, it sounded like the toilet would explode. Bathroom was inconvenient to get to. No elevator between 3rd and 4th floors. You can clearly hear people walking and running upstairs. Other boats can block your view. Ramps are much, much steeper at times. There were technical issues which were ironed out. This was expected given this was the inaugural cruise of the Emerald Astra. Overall: Enjoyed the journey, food, service, people, and guided excursions from guides who lived in the various countries we visited.Show more
Wendy5.0•May 2026
We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it...
We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it was cool and rainy a fair bit. It warmed up by the end though. We really enjoyed our first cruise with Emerald and Tour Radar was instrumental in that success. Your staff were very professional and helpful as well and attentive to our questions and timely with the answers. Thank you.Show more

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US $2,589 per person

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Plan your adventure:

Christmas Time on the Danube & Budapest

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Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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