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Danube Explorer & Prague (10 destinations)

11 days
From Budapest to Prague
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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

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest city centre
    • Visit to Grand Market with guide
    • Hike to Gellert Hill

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Grand Market
    Gellert Hill
    Buda Castle
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bratislava Old Town
    • 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
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  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Vienna's 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
    City Hall (Rathaus)
    Parliament
    Danube Island
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  5. Day 5

    Weissenkirchen - Melk

    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
  6. Day 6

    Linz - Český Krumlov

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Český Krumlov

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of Linz with Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
    St. Vitus Church
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian Countryside Experience
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus

    Optional Activities

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

    Passau to Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  9. Day 9

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Prague
    • Visit to St. Vitus Cathedral
    • Walk across Charles Bridge
    • Visit to Old Town Square
    • Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
    Landmarks
    St. Vitus Cathedral
    Charles Bridge
    Old Town Square
    Astronomical Clock
    Lobkowicz Palace
  10. Day 10

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
  11. Day 11

    Prague

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Emerald Cruises

4.1
(31 reviews)

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684

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

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Response rate

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    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

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    July 23rd, 2025
    5.0
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was...
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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
  • nancy
    October 17th, 2022
    5.0
    Food, service, programs above and beyond. Wonderful team!

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    • 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.
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    • 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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    • For any tour departing before July 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 18th, 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.
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