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Budapest & Christmas Time on the Danube

7 days

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From Budapest to Vienna

4.1 (40 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
Budapest
Budapest
Day 2
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas markets
- Cross the Chain Bridge to Buda and Pest
Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Day 3
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
Landmarks
Budapest
Day 4
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special dinner with traditional folklore show in town)
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
- Dinner in Budapest with Folklore Show
Optional Activities
- Explore Christmas market on Budapest's main square near Váci Utca Street
- Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
Landmarks
Váci Utca Street
Day 5
Bratislava
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava
- Local Slovakian Entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
- Visit Christmas markets (Main Square, Hviezdoslav Square, and smaller city centre locations)
Landmarks
Bratislava Castle
Old City Town Hall
Mirbach Palace
Cathedral of St Martin
Day 6
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
- Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
- Explore Vienna's Christmas markets
Landmarks
Vienna State Opera House
Burgtheater
Vienna City Hall
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Hofburg Imperial Palace
Schönbrunn Palace
Day 7
Vienna
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Chain Bridge

Landmarks
Budapest

Landmarks
Váci Utca Street

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

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

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Rating: 4.1 (40 reviews)
Response time: 11 hours
Response rate: 72%
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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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2 local currencies
You’ll encounter Euro in Austria, Forint in Hungary.
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From

$2,785

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Price based on Shared Room

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Plan your adventure:

Budapest & Christmas Time on the Danube

Itinerary

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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What's Included

Reviews from other tours by Emerald Cruises

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Plug types C, F, E

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Cancellation Policy

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