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Prague & Danube Explorer

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

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee & 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)
    Landmarks
    Josefov
  4. Day 4

    Prague to Passau

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus
    • Bavarian Countryside Experience

    Optional Activities

    • Bavaria Live (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
    Mariahilf
    St. Severin
  6. Day 6

    Linz to Český Krumlov

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Český Krumlov

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
    St. Vitus' Church
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  7. Day 7

    Melk to Weissenkirchen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    • Guided hike in Weissenkirchen

    Optional Activities

    • Wachau Valley Experience (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Danube Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Vienna to Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Local Slovakian entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Castle
    Slovak National Theatre
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Budapest tour with Grand Market visit
    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    • Hike to Gellert Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Market
    Gellert Hill
    Buda Castle
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  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Gold Operator
Rating
4.1(36 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
80%
Cancellation policy

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
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Reviews from other tours by Emerald Cruises

  • Dorrance
    May 26th, 2026
    First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
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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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Tour ID: 304348

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
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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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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