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Danube Explorer & Prague (28 destinations)

11 days
From Budapest to Prague
4.1 (39 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 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Szentendre - visit the cobblestone village with Baroque architecture, churches, art galleries, museums and shops in the main square and surrounding alleyways (Moderate activity level, 4 hours)
    Landmarks
    Grand Market
    Gellert Hill
    Chain Bridge
    Varkert Bazaar
    Szentendre
  3. Day 3

    Bratislava

    Bratislava

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
    • Local Slovakian entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava - learn about Communist era through personal stories from your guide and enjoy local authentic refreshments (Easy activity level, 2 hours)
    • Carpathian Wine route - explore viticultural towns including vineyards of Vinosady and a family-run winery in Senkvice, learn about winemaking heritage and sample local wines in a historic wine cellar (Moderate activity level, 4 hours 40 minutes)
    Landmarks
    Bratislava Old City
    Bratislava Castle
    Episcopal Summer Palace
    Old Town Hall
    Slovak National Theatre
    St. Martin's Cathedral
    St Michael's Gate
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vienna

    Vienna

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Vienna
    • Guided e-bike tour of Vienna

    Optional Activities

    • Klosterneuburg Abbey Wine Tour - visit the 12th-century abbey, historic Press House with light installation, Baroque wine cellar, and taste four wines or cloudy apple juices (Medium activity level, 3.5 hours)
    • Exclusive Viennese evening concert - enjoy classical music at one of Vienna's beautiful concert halls with complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival (Easy activity level, 2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Ringstrasse
    Vienna State Opera House
    Burgtheater
    Parliament
    Danube Island
    Klosterneuburg Abbey
  5. Day 5

    Weissenkirchen - Melk

    Weissenkirchen - Melk

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Wachau Valley Experience - hike through vineyards of Weissenkirchen, learn about wine-growing heritage, taste local wine, jam, chutney, chocolate and Austrian Mohnzelten pastry (Moderate activity level, 3 hours)
    • Visit to Schallaburg Castle - tour the Renaissance castle spanning 1,000 years of history, try long-bow archery on the Renaissance-era shooting range and enjoy freshly baked pastries (Medium activity level, 2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Weissenkirchen
    Melk Abbey
    Wachau Valley
    Danube River
    Schallaburg Castle
  6. Day 6

    Linz - Ceský Krumlov

    Linz - Ceský Krumlov

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ceský Krumlov

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Mauthausen Concentration Camp - guided tour learning about Nazi Germany's largest concentration camp, World War II significance, with visits to barracks and stone quarry (Moderate activity level, 3.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Linz
    Ceský Krumlov
    Ceský Krumlov Castle
    St. Vitus' Church
    Mauthausen Concentration Camp
  7. Day 7

    Passau

    Passau
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bavarian Countryside Experience
    • Hike to Veste Oberhaus

    Optional Activities

    • Bavaria Live - learn about 800 years of Passau beer history and Bavarian Tavern traditions with local guide, enjoy beer and pretzel while listening to oompah band (Easy activity level, 2 hours)
    Landmarks
    Passau
    St Stephen's Cathedral
    Mariahilf
    St. Severin
    Veste Oberhaus
  8. Day 8

    Passau to Prague

    Passau to Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Prague
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  9. Day 9

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Czechia - learn about Czech wines, walk through hidden corners of the city, meet a sommelier and enjoy welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine followed by selection of red, white and Rosé wines with traditional charcuterie and cheeses (Easy activity level, 2.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Baroque Quarter
    Malá Strana
  11. Day 11

    Prague to Departure

    Prague to Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    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

Reviews from other tours by Emerald Cruises

  • Prabha5.0July 2026
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  • Wendy5.0May 2026
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