Deals of The Week•Cultural Classics  Up to 50% OFF

Deals end:2D13H23M19S

Switch to the app and book faster and easier!

Where?
When?
2
Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Where to?

Traveling when?

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Who is travelling?

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
From
$6,245
US $5,421 per person

Splendours of Europe 2026|2027

15 days
•
From Budapest to Amsterdam
4.3
3 reviews
  • Sunset view of Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge over the Rhine River.
  • Dramatic night shot of Budapest’s Chain Bridge lit by strings of lights reflecting on the Danube.
  • The Hungarian Parliament building by the Danube River.
  • Aerial view of Bratislava with the Danube River in the background.
  • Hofburg Palace in Vienna with horse-drawn carriages.
    View all
  • Canal view in Amsterdam adorned with colorful tulip flowers.
  • Aerial view of a city with a large cathedral, river, and bridge.
  • Aerial view of a confluence with a monument and flags.
  • An aerial view of a city with bridges and cathedrals.
  • Close-up view of a large baroque abbey on a sunny day.
    View all
From
$6,245
-13%
US $5,421 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Emerald Cruises

4.2(32 reviews)

Replies within 2 days •72% response rate

Gold Operator
Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Budapest
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to Gellert Hill
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Gellert Hill
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, 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
    Old Town Hall
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Bratislava Castle
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour of Vienna
    • Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense)
    • Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Vienna State Opera
    Ringstrasse
    Prater
    Schönbrunn Palace
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein to Melk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Melk Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
    • Guided bike tour along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Dürnstein Castle
    Wachau Valley
    Melk Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Passau

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Passau

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)
    • Excursion to Český Krumlov (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Oberhaus Fortress
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Regensburg to Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg Old Town
    • Bavarian band performance on board
    Landmarks
    Regensburg Old Town
    Main-Danube Canal
    Kelheim
  8. Day 8

    Nuremberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Nuremberg

    Optional Activities

    • World War II tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Nuremberg
  9. Day 9

    Bamberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bamberg
    Landmarks
    Bamberg Old Town
    New Residence
    Altenburg Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Würzburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Rothenburg (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Würzburg Residence
    Marienkapelle
    Würzburg Town Hall
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Miltenberg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Miltenberg
    • Visit to Bronnbach Abbey

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle
    Landmarks
    Bronnbach Abbey
    Miltenberg
    Mildenburg Castle
  12. Day 12

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Active Walk to Niederwalddenkmal
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
    Niederwalddenkmal
    Rhine Gorge
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Quest for Cologne's treasures
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  14. Day 14

    Amsterdam

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Canal cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Guided bike tour to Waterland
    • Private hidden Gems Tour of Amsterdam (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Canal System
    Waterland
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Gold Operator
Rating
4.2(32 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
72%
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
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Traveler Moments

  • Decorative wrought-iron shop sign with colourful compass motif hanging over a narrow European street.
  • St Martin’s Cathedral with red-tiled roof and green spire framed by blue sky and spring foliage.
  • Stone fountain statue in manicured garden maze with crowds touring on a bright spring day.
  • Dramatic night shot of Budapest’s Chain Bridge lit by strings of lights reflecting on the Danube.
  • Historic archway leading to a courtyard where two people admire a baroque fountain sculpture.
  • Plated gourmet chocolate dessert drizzled with artistic swirls of dark and white sauces and berry accents.
  • Ship captain in formal uniform speaking into a microphone inside a stylish cruise bar.

Traveler Reviews

4.3
Overall rating based on 3 Reviews

Sort by

Most recent
Most popular
Highest first
Lowest first

Sort by

Most Recent
Most Popular
Highest First
Lowest First
  • D
    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!...
    Show more
    • Stone fountain statue in manicured garden maze with crowds touring on a bright spring day.
    • Plated gourmet chocolate dessert drizzled with artistic swirls of dark and white sauces and berry accents.
    • Dramatic night shot of Budapest’s Chain Bridge lit by strings of lights reflecting on the Danube.
    • Ship captain in formal uniform speaking into a microphone inside a stylish cruise bar.
    • St Martin’s Cathedral with red-tiled roof and green spire framed by blue sky and spring foliage.
    • Decorative wrought-iron shop sign with colourful compass motif hanging over a narrow European street.
    • Historic archway leading to a courtyard where two people admire a baroque fountain sculpture.
    Traveled in April 2026
  • Splendours of Europe 2026|2027 reviewer 2
    March 6th, 2026
    No one can predict the weather, so high water issues were not the ships fault. I will say they did a fantastic job of...
    Show more
    Traveled in February 2026
  • L
    July 23rd, 2025
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
    Show more
    Traveled in July 2025
  • L
    August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so...
    Show more
    Traveled in July 2023

Dates & Availability

Select departure month and travellers

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0
Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends in2d2h23m18s
  • From Sunday
    17 May, 2026
    To Sunday
    31 May, 2026
    English
    From:
    US $6,995 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • From Saturday
    30 May, 2026
    To Saturday
    13 Jun, 2026
    English
    Emerald Sun
    From:
    US $6,995 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Friday
    19 Jun, 2026
    To Friday
    3 Jul, 2026
    English
    Emerald Destiny
    From:
    $6,995
    US $6,371 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -9%
    From Saturday
    27 Jun, 2026
    To Saturday
    11 Jul, 2026
    English
    Emerald Dawn
    From:
    $7,455
    US $6,785 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -18%
    From Friday
    3 Jul, 2026
    To Friday
    17 Jul, 2026
    English
    Emerald Sky
    From:
    $7,355
    US $6,034 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -18%
    From Saturday
    8 Aug, 2026
    To Saturday
    22 Aug, 2026
    English
    From:
    $6,595
    US $5,426 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -5%
    From Saturday
    5 Sep, 2026
    To Saturday
    19 Sep, 2026
    English
    From:
    $7,655
    US $7,310 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -5%
    From Saturday
    19 Sep, 2026
    To Saturday
    3 Oct, 2026
    English
    Emerald Dawn
    From:
    $7,655
    US $7,310 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -5%
    From Sunday
    27 Sep, 2026
    To Sunday
    11 Oct, 2026
    English
    Emerald Sky
    From:
    $7,655
    US $7,310 per person
    Multiple Room Types
  • -5%
    From Monday
    12 Oct, 2026
    To Monday
    26 Oct, 2026
    English
    Emerald Destiny
    From:
    $10,785
    US $10,284 per person
    Multiple Room Types

Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits

What our customers ask about this tour

The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
All questions
We couldn't find results
Try a different search term or ask a question to this adventure's experts
  • E

    Elizabeth

    Asked on March 14th, 2026

    We are looking to book for end Aug start Sept 2028 - is this possible this far out or do we need to wait?

    Price / Availability
    • Emerald CruisesOperator•Written March 2026

      Currently, Emerald Cruises' dates for 2028 have not yet been published, but don't worry! We expect those dates to be available closer to the end of 2026. We encourage you to check our website around December of 2026 for the 2028 schedule.

      In the meantime, if you're open to exploring 2026 or 2027 European River Cruises, we'd be more than happy to assist you in finding the perfect journey.

  • S

    Simon

    Asked on November 10th, 2025

    Is a single person able to join the tour?

    Single supplement
    Tour Details
    • Emerald CruisesOperator•Written November 2025

      We can only sell Emerald Cruises to passengers from the United States and Canada. We offer an alternative tour: Danube City & Nature 2026 from 25th April-13th May 2026.

  • C

    Claire

    Asked on September 10th, 2025

    I can't find any information about the types of cabins. Does the one included in the quote have windows? Also what are the types of excursions eg included then active etc etc and where do you add these?

    Accommodation
    Tour Details
    • Emerald CruisesOperator•Written September 2025

      Which cabin would you prefer? You can view all cabin types. Emerald Cruises tend to be on the more expensive side as they have almost EVERYTHING included.

Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Emerald Cruises with your enquiry, they usually respond within 2 days.
From
$6,245
-13%
US $5,421 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Best price guarantee Learn More

Emerald Cruises

4.2(32 reviews)

Replies within 2 days •72% response rate

Earn while you share

With TourRadar RISE, you can earn commission when someone books a tour through a link you share — like this one.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 313742

  • Currencies
    €
    Euro
    Austria, Germany and Netherlands
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
  • 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
    Hungary and Slovakia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria.Germany.Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for 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 August 13th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 13th, 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.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
  • People also viewed

Keep Exploring Europe

Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

2

ChildrenUnder 18

0

Select departure month

2026

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2027

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

2028

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec