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Delights of the Danube

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River View
$4,153
Balcony
$5,202
Suite
$6,410
* Port charges, taxes and fees included
 Cruise Length
8 Days
 Cruise Starts
Nuremberg
 Cruise Finishes
Budapest
8 Day Delights of the Danube Itinerary (Emerald Cruises)
Countries Explored: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary
Ship
Departures
Passengers
180
Crew
51
Launched
2015
Cruise Code
ENUB-1

Overview

A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.

Itinerary

This evening, you’ll join your fellow guests for dinner on board.

Please book your flight to arrive into Nuremberg prior to 02:00 PM. (D)

The main highlight of your tour will be the 12th-century Stone Bridge, a medieval structure crossing the Danube. Enjoy time to explore Regensburg at leisure after your guided tour or return to your Star-Ship for some peace and tranquillity. Later today, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band performance on board.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Regensburg

DiscoverMORE Sausage-making workshop (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Return for lunch on board and an afternoon peacefully cruising along the Danube.

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Salzburg (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE Excursion to Ceský Krumlov (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Later, the Star-Ship sails through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and on to Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages in the Wachau wine region, where you can choose to hike to Dürnstein Castle, the site where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the Crusades.

EmeraldACTIVE Guided bike tour along the Danube

Included Excursion Tour of Melk Abbey (B/L/D)

Explore the famous sights of the Ringstrasse and Vienna’s city centre by coach and on foot or join a guided bike tour. Marvel at the Renaissance-style arches that adorn the façades of the Opera House, the Baroque Burgtheater and the Flemish Gothic Parliament before enjoying time to explore Vienna at leisure.

Included Excursion Guided tour of Vienna

DiscoverMORE Visit to Schönbrunn Palace (extra expense) (B/L/D)

Your local guide will take you through the heart of the city. Pass by the botanical gardens of the Episcopal Summer Palace, the Old Town Hall and its delightful Renaissance courtyard and the Slovak National Theatre, where busts of famous composers adorn the façade. After your tour, enjoy free time to explore at leisure.

EmeraldPLUS Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

Included Excursion Walking tour of Bratislava

DiscoverMORE Carpathian wine route (extra expense) (B/L/D)

EmeraldPLUS Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

Included Excursion Guided coach tour of Budapest

DiscoverMORE Jewish heritage tour (extra expense, not available on Saturdays due to Sabbath) (B/L/D)

This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information. (B)

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Five Star Dining On Board

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Wellness and Beauty
Wellness and Beauty

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Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Delights of the Danube' Reviews

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Splendours of Europe   3 , NSW, Australia, Jul 2023
Overall a great trip with Emerald. Had good rapport with all staff and the chef catered for me being a Coeliac to the extent of a special cake for my birthday. Weather was great in July, needed a light jacket despite reports of heatwave in Europe. Group was a mixture mainly of Australians and Canadians with a few UK and USA travellers. All friendly. ...read more Overall apart from the long haul flight enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks Tracey for your help. The photo is of Durnstein. A lovely small town, try the apricot ice cream!

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