Danube Delights 2024|2025|2026

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Description

Summary

Starts

Budapest

Duration

8 days

Languages

English

Difficulty

Easy

Minimum age

12 years

Description

Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour along the enchanting Danube River. This journey will take you through the heart of Central Europe, exploring the vibrant cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, and more. Enjoy guided tours, cultural experiences, and breathtaking landscapes as you sail in luxury aboard an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. From historical sites to local traditions, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Included

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Airport transfers outside Australia are included

7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship

Emerald Star: Owner's Suite ,Grand Suite ,Emerald Panorama Suite ,Emerald Stateroom, Emerald Sun: Owner's Suite ,Grand Suite ,Emerald Panorama Suite ,Emerald Stateroom, Emerald Dawn: Owner's Suite ,Grand Suite ,Emerald Suite ,Emerald Stateroom, Emerald Destiny: Owner's Suite ,Grand Suite ,Emerald Panorama Suite ,Emerald Stateroom

The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director

7 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship

Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship

The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director

Port taxes and charges

All tipping and gratuities

Guided tour of Passau

Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey

Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum

Walking tour of Bratislava

Guided coach tour of Budapest

Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family

Traditional Bavarian band on board

Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting

Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument

Guided bike tour along the River Inn

Guided bike tour along the Danube River

Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle

Guided bike tour in Vienna

Guided hike to Bratislava Castle

Hike to Gellert Hill

20 delectable meals including 7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner

Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board

Attractions

Historisches Museum Regensburg

Liberation Hall

Three River Conjunction

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Heroes' Square

Buda Castle

Gellért Hill

Hungarian Railway Museum

Wachau

Stadtpfarrkirche St. Paul

Donauturm

Pálffy Palace

Bratislava Castle

Slovak National Gallery

Prater

Dohány Street Synagogue

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Daily Itinerary

Day1

Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Budapest

Budapest - Arrival day
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Hungarian Railway Museum
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Welcome to Budapest! Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. Spend the afternoon exploring the vibrant Hungarian capital at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show on board, followed by a traditional dinner.

Day2

Day 2
Day 2: Exploring Budapest

Budapest
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Heroes' Square
Buda Castle
Gellért Hill
Dohány Street Synagogue
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Discover the rich history of Budapest with a guided tour that includes Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue, and the Buda Castle District. Alternatively, embark on a hike to Gellert Hill for stunning panoramic views of the Danube.

Day3

Day 3
Day 3: Discovering Bratislava

Pálffy Palace
Bratislava Castle
Slovak National Gallery
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Sail to Bratislava and explore its ancient landscape with a guided tour of the city, including the Episcopal Summer Palace and the Slovak National Theatre. Alternatively, hike around the serene gardens of Bratislava Castle. In the afternoon, enjoy a home-hosted coffee and cake with a local family.

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Day 4
Day 4: Vienna's Artistic Splendor

Kunsthistorisches Museum
Donauturm
Prater
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Arrive in Vienna, where a guided tour will take you to the Kunsthistorisches Museum. For a more active experience, opt for a bike tour along the riverbanks, visiting Danube Island and Prater amusement park.

Day5

Day 5
Day 5: Göttweig Abbey and Wachau Valley

Wachau
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Tour the magnificent Göttweig Abbey, overlooking the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. Sail through the picturesque valley to Dürnstein, where you can hike to the medieval ruins of Dürnstein Castle or enjoy a guided bike tour along the Danube.

Day6

Day 6
Day 6: The Charm of Passau

Passau
Regensburg
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Three River Conjunction
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Paul
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Arrive in Passau, the 'City of Three Rivers'. Enjoy a guided tour showcasing its Gothic and Baroque architecture. For a more active option, join a bike tour along the River Inn. Spend the afternoon exploring Passau at your leisure before sailing towards Regensburg.

Day7

Day 7
Day 7: Regensburg's Historical Wonders

Regensburg
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Historisches Museum Regensburg
Liberation Hall
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Explore Regensburg's UNESCO-listed medieval center with a guided walking tour. Alternatively, bike to the Walhalla monument for breathtaking views. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band performance on board.

Day8

Day 8
Day 8: Farewell in Munich

Regensburg
Munich - Departure day
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After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers and disembark your Star-Ship. Transfer to Munich Airport, taking with you unforgettable memories of the Danube River's rich culture and history.