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Danube Explorer 2026|2027 - 8 Days

8 days
From Budapest to Passau
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

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

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Coach tour of Budapest with Grand Market visit
    • Hike to Gellert Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Market
    Gellert Hill
    Buda Castle
    Budapest UNESCO World Heritage Centre
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    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
    Bratislava Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Vienna and Ringstrasse
    • Guided walking tour of Vienna city centre
    • Guided bike tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna State Opera
    Vienna City Hall
    Austrian Parliament
    Danube Island
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  5. Day 5

    Melk

    Melk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Schallaburg Castle (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Weissenkirchen
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Český Krumlov

    Český Krumlov
    Meals
    Breakfast, 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
    Český Krumlov Old Town
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  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian Countryside Experience
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus

    Optional Activities

    • Bavaria Live (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Veste Oberhaus
    Mariahilf
    St. Severin
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Janardhanan4.0May 2026
    Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.
    Traveled in May 2026

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    Asked on February 14th, 2026

    Is there a possibility to cancel the reservation and get a refund?

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    • Emerald CruisesOperatorWritten February 2026

      It would not be possible to make a cancellation without charges. However, you can proceed with the reservation for six travelers and later add the others if they can finally join. This cruise is organized in English. Would this be suitable for you?

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    What is availability for June-July cruise from Buda to Passau

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      The ship that will be sailing on the 25 July, 2026 is known as the Emerald Luna. If you could kindly have a look and reply back with your preferred cabin preference, I can quote you the pricing and the relevant details.

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