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Classic Prague & Danube Delights (20 destinations)

11 days
From Prague to Budapest
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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

    Arrival in Prague

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  2. Day 2

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Prague
    • Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Walk across Charles Bridge
    • 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)
    Landmarks
    Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
    Malá Strana
  4. Day 4

    Prague to Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Walhalla monument
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour along the River Inn
    • Bavarian Traditions (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Wachau Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour from Melk to Dürnstein along the Danube River
    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
    Landmarks
    Göttweig Abbey
    Dürnstein Castle
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour in Vienna
    Landmarks
    Kunsthistorisches Museum
    Danube Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
    • Carpathian wine route (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Slovak National Theatre
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Gellert Hill
    • Jewish Heritage tour (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Gellert Hill
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Departure from Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Gold Operator
Rating
4.2(33 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

  • Janardhanan
    May 14th, 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
  • Davinia
    May 9th, 2026
    We have just finished an amazing 2 weeks on the Emerald Star! It was everything we dreamed it would be and more!...
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  • Yuri
    August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague

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Tour ID: 312762

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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.
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