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.

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Included

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

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Airport transfers outside Australia are included

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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

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The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director

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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

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Map

Attractions

Historisches Museum RegensburgHistorisches Museum Regensburg
Liberation Hall, Kelheim, Landkreis Kelheim, Bavaria, GermanyLiberation Hall
Three River Conjunction, Passau, Bavaria, GermanyThree River Conjunction
Photo of The Neue Burg is part of the Vienna Hofburg and the monumental Imperial Forum it is an incomplete 19th century palace wing hosting Kunsthistorisches Museum collections.Kunsthistorisches Museum
Photo of Heroes' Square, Hosok Tere or Millennium Monument, major attraction of city, with 36 m high Corinthian column in center, Budapest, Hungary. Heroes' Square
Photo of Buda Castle Royal Palace on Hill Hungary, Budapest.Buda Castle
photo of view of Gellért Hill, Budapest, Hungary.Gellért Hill
photo of Europe hungary Budapest. Old train cemetery and museum. Aerial photos about an abandoned place. There are much old rust train.Hungarian Railway Museum
Wachau, Gemeinde Rossatz-Arnsdorf, Bezirk Krems, Lower Austria, AustriaWachau
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Paul
photo of view of Danube Tower in Vienna - Donauturm Wien, Vienna, Austria.Donauturm
Pálffy Palace
View on Bratislava castle and old town over the river Danube in Bratislava city, SlovakiaBratislava Castle
Slovak National GallerySlovak National Gallery
Photo of the Wiener Riesenrad or Vienna Giant Wheel 65m tall Ferris wheel in Prater park in Austria.Prater
Photo of the Dohány Street Synagogue, also known as the Great Synagogue or Tabakgasse Synagogue, is a historical building in Erzsébetváros, the 7th district of Budapest, Hungary.Dohány Street Synagogue

Daily Itinerary

Day 1

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.

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Day 2

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.

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Day 3

Day 3 – Day 3: Discovering Bratislava

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 – Day 4: Vienna's Artistic Splendor

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.

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Day 5

Day 5 – Day 5: Göttweig Abbey and Wachau Valley

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.

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Day 6

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.

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Day 7

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.

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Day 8

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.

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