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Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague 2027

11 days
From Budapest to Prague
3.6 (4 reviews)
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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 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    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
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    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
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    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
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Dürnstein - Melk

    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
  6. Day 6

    Linz

    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
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Passau
    • Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • View Gothic Town Hall
    • View Bishop's Residence
    • Traditional Bavarian band performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Sample warm Glühwein at Christkindlmarkt
    • Purchase freshly baked gingerbread and local goods
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Gothic Town Hall
    Bishop's Residence
    Christkindlmarkt
  8. Day 8

    Passau to Prague

    Passau to Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink meeting with tour director and fellow guests
  9. Day 9

    Prague

    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
  10. Day 10

    Prague

    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
  11. Day 11

    Prague to Airport

    Prague to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Rating
4.1 (39 reviews)
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9 hours
Response rate
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3.6
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    4.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.0
  • Food
    4.0
  • 4.1

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  • Yuri5.0August 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
    Traveled in August 2023
  • Kat1.0July 2022
    Beware!! Emerald changes ships without notification We received our paperwork a few days before our cruise departure...
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    Traveled in July 2022
  • Debra
    Debra5.0December 2019
    Loved this trip! Well organized.
    Traveled in December 2019
  • Robin
    Robin3.5October 2018
    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...
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    Traveled in October 2018

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