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7 Night Danube Delights

From Budapest to Munich

Emerald Star

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13972908
  • Departs: Sat, Sep 19, 2026
  • Returns: Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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    Suite $5,095
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Sep 19, 2026
    Day
    1
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Welcome to Budapest, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, before enjoying time at leisure to explore the Hungarian capital. This evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show onboard, followed by a traditional dinner.
    Sunday - Sep 20, 2026
    Day
    2
    Budapest, Hungary
    • Budapest, Hungary
    Architecture from across the centuries shines a light on the history of the Hungarian capital. Originally two separate cities, Buda to the west and Pest to the east, offer incredibly different views on the culture of one of the liveliest cities in Eastern Europe. Today, you will have the opportunity to explore the city during a guided tour, including Heroes' Square and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Andrassy Avenue and Buda Castle District. Alternatively, enjoy a hike to Buda Hill for a postcard-worthy panorama of the Danube banks. ...
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    Monday - Sep 21, 2026
    Day
    3
    Bratislava, Slovakia
    • Bratislava, Slovakia
    This morning, relax onboard as we sail to Bratislava. An ancient landscape awaits, where remarkable towers add to a skyline that perfectly encapsulates the history of the city, and preserved medieval fortifications tell tales of a turbulent past. Your local guide will take you through the heart of the city, as you soak in sights of the lavish Episcopal Summer Palace and the Neo-Renaissance facade of the Slovak National Theatre. If you are feeling more active, you could instead choose to hike around the serene gardens of Bratislava Castle, offering the perfect environment for the Shakespeare festival that occurs during the summer months. This afternoon, you will be invited into the home of a local family to learn about their culture over coffee and cake. ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 22, 2026
    Day
    4
    Vienna, Austria
    • Vienna, Austria
    Sweeping boulevards and world-famous art exhibitions welcome you to Vienna, a city which perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the Habsburg Monarchy and their ornate Baroque palaces. The Austrian capital is an art-lovers dream and your guided tour will include a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide. If you are feeling more active, then choose to explore on two wheels instead, cycling along the riverbanks before touching on Danube Island and Prater, the famous Viennese amusement park, home to the traditional 19th-century Ferris wheel. ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 23, 2026
    Day
    5
    Krems, Austria
    • Krems, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Gottweig Abbey, Austria
    • Bus Travel
    • Krems, Austria
    • Durnstein, Austria
    This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Gottweig Abbey, a true treasure overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley. Visible from great distance, it is one of Austria's most important Benedictine abbeys and attracts visitors from all over the world and provides epic panoramas. Afterwards, your Star-Ship will sail through the fascinating Wachau Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, and on to Durnstein. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour from Krems to Durnstein, passing terraced vineyards, castles, and ruins along the way, before arriving where your Star-Ship is docked in Durnstein. In the afternoon, we arrive in Durnstein; a small town nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region. you will have the chance to hike to the medieval ruins of Durnstein Castle, the site where King Richard I was held prisoner following his return from the Third Crusade, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, a place peppered with natural lookout points that highlight the beauty of the region. ...
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    Thursday - Sep 24, 2026
    Day
    6
    Engelhartszell, Austria
    • Engelhartszell, Austria
    • Passau, Germany
    After a morning of sailing along the Danube, we will take you into the heart of Passau. Nicknamed the Dreiflussestadt, meaning the "the city of three rivers", it is situated at the confluence of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers. Your included guided tour of Passau will unveil its noteworthy Gothic and Baroque architecture. Or, if you're feeling active, you could join a bike tour along the River Inn, one of the three rivers converging in Passau. After your tour, enjoy some free time to explore Passau at leisure, before an evening spent sailing towards Regensburg. ...
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    Friday - Sep 25, 2026
    Day
    7
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    This morning, we will arrive in Regensburg, a city built on the site of an ancient Roman fort. Your guided walking tour of Regensburg will showcase its UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval center, where narrow cobbled lanes and tall facades help to define the character of this enchanting Bavarian city. Alternatively, you could join a bike tour to the Walhalla monument which towers high above the slopes of the Danube. From here, you can enjoy a fascinating view of the surrounding landscape and the river. This evening, enjoy a traditional Bavarian band onboard. ...
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    Saturday - Sep 26, 2026
    Day
    8
    Regensburg, Germany
    • Regensburg, Germany
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 26, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Bus Travel
    • Munich, Germany
    After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Roman architecture and eclectic culture with you. Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 12:45 PM. 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. ...
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