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Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague 2027

11 days

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From Budapest to Prague

3.6

4 traveler reviews

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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 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest
Meals
Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board with dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Budapest Christmas markets
Landmarks
Budapest Christmas Markets
Day 2
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest
- Walking tour of Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
- Christmas market exploration
Landmarks
Liberty Statue
Heroes' Square
Buda Castle
Matthias Church
Fisherman's Bastion
Day 3
Bratislava
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava Old City including Episcopal Summer Palace, Old Town Hall, and Slovak National Theatre
Optional Activities
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
- Carpathian wine route (extra expense) - Explore viticultural towns of the Small Carpathian Wine Route with vineyard visits and wine tasting in a historic wine cellar
Landmarks
Episcopal Summer Palace
Old Town Hall
Slovak National Theatre
Day 4
Vienna
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Vienna art tour with visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum
Optional Activities
- Viennese evening concert (extra expense) - Exclusive evening concert at one of Vienna's concert halls featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert, with complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival
Landmarks
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Day 5
Dürnstein - Melk
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise through UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with organ recital
Landmarks
Dürnstein
Wachau Valley
Göttweig Abbey
Day 6
Linz
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Linz
- Linzer Torte tasting
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salzburg (extra expense) - Explore the birthplace of Mozart and setting for The Sound of Music, including the historic downtown district, Linzer Gasse shopping street, and Mozart's home
Landmarks
Salzburg
Mozart's Home
Day 7
Passau
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Passau including Gothic Town Hall, Bishop's Residence, and St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Traditional Bavarian band performance on board
Optional Activities
- Bavarian Traditions (extra expense) - Visit the Arnbruck Weinfurtner glass village in the Bavarian Forest to watch master glassblowers create works of art
Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic Town Hall
Bishop's Residence
Christkindlmarkt
Day 8
Passau to Prague
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome drink meeting with tour director and fellow guests
Day 9
Prague
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague including Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
- Prague Christmas Market visit
- Coffee and cake at Lobkowicz Palace
Landmarks
Old Town Square
Astronomical Clock
Prague Christmas Market
Lobkowicz Palace
Day 10
Prague
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Tastes of Czechia (extra expense) - Tour of Czech wines with welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine, followed by tasting of red, white and Rosé wines paired with traditional charcuterie and cheeses
Day 11
Prague to Airport
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Budapest Christmas Markets

Landmarks
Liberty Statue
Heroes' Square
Buda Castle
Matthias Church
Fisherman's Bastion

Landmarks
Episcopal Summer Palace
Old Town Hall
Slovak National Theatre

Landmarks
Kunsthistorisches Museum

Landmarks
Dürnstein
Wachau Valley
Göttweig Abbey

Landmarks
Salzburg
Mozart's Home

Landmarks
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Gothic Town Hall
Bishop's Residence
Christkindlmarkt

Landmarks
Old Town Square
Astronomical Clock
Prague Christmas Market
Lobkowicz Palace

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4.1

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

684

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Star
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Built
2014
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

3.6

Overall rating based on 4 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
4.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
4.1

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Yuri
August 24th, 2023
5.0
Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
Traveled in August 2023
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Kat
July 9th, 2022
1.0
Beware!! Emerald changes ships without notification We received our paperwork a few days before our cruise departure...
Beware!! Emerald changes ships without notification We received our paperwork a few days before our cruise departure and found out that we’re not cruising on the DESTINY ship. EMERALD changed our ship to SKY. We booked wanting to go on a newer ship and now we’re going on an older ship. Called EMERALD and they said according to the fine print they can make this modification to our cruise. Ok, BUT WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS CHANGE. We’re screwed because we leave in a few days. They offered nothing other than we’re sorry. This is how terrible EMERALD treats their customers so BEWARE of their lousy business practices.Show more
Traveled in July 2022
Debra
December 19th, 2019
5.0
Loved this trip! Well organized.
Traveled in December 2019
Robin
October 30th, 2018
3.5
The river water level was low, so there really was no river cruise, except for about 1 1/2 days at the end. That part...
The river water level was low, so there really was no river cruise, except for about 1 1/2 days at the end. That part was the nicest part. Otherwise, we were shuttled to and fro a very extra amount and had to stay at a hotel in Bratislava for three days. I know it was not your fault, but many other travelers had been notified in advance, which we were not. We may have been able to make alternate plans had we had advance notice. The boat stateroom was really tiny and stuffy. The food was, "eh." Not so good, not terrible. Very few vegetable options - not vegan, but would have liked more salad options. Waaaay too much roast beef and gravy entrees. The bus tours were very cramped and uncomfortable.Show more
Traveled in October 2018

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Hungary and Slovakia
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- 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.
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