Welcome to Hungary and the ‘Pearl of the Danube,’ Budapest. Here, you’ll be met at the airport and then transferred to the stylish surrounds of your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, where your friendly captain and crew will be waiting to welcome you on board. Later this evening, join your fellow guests for a traditional Hungarian folklore show on board your Star-Ship.

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Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board

Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 05:00 PM.

Today, explore the city’s atmospheric cobblestone streets and medieval quarter, as you embark on a coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Your insightful guide will explain to you all about the Hungarian capital’s culinary scene as you tour the neo-Gothic Grand Market, Budapest's largest and most expansive indoor market. Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to explore this vibrant market at your own pace.

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Budapest tour with Grand Market visit

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Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)

This morning, relax on board your Star-Ship as you sail into the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava. This graceful nation became an independent country in 1993, and since then, charming Bratislava has flourished as the new capital and made a name for itself as a cultural centre. The romantic cobblestone lanes that weave through the city are yours to explore with your insightful local guide. Enjoy your tour of the 18th century Old Town, taking in the Slovak National Theatre and a wealth of Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings. Tonight, relish some local Slovakian entertainment on board your Star-Ship.

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Panoramic tour of Bratislava

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Local Slovakian entertainment on board

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Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)

Today, explore the classical charms of Vienna and discover why this magnificently elegant Austrian city is considered the ‘Capital of Art.’ Your tour includes a visit to the iconic Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of the world’s premier art museums, exhibiting an extensive collection of art and historical artifacts. The museum’s galleries house masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Titian, and Raphael, as well as fascinating ancient Egyptian exhibits and classical antiquities.

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Art tour of Vienna including Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)

Effortlessly suspended in time, Weissenkirchen is one of the most frequented parts of the Wachau wine region, where the delightful warm weather creates the perfect setting for viticulture.

Later, sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley and arrive in Melk, a delightful Austrian town, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of Melk Abbey. Originally a lavish castle that was gifted to Benedictine monks during the 11th century, this opulent Baroque building is home to some of the most important collections of medieval manuscripts in the world.

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Tour of Melk Abbey

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Winery visit and wine tasting in Weissenkirchen (extra expense)

This morning, your Star-Ship will sail into Linz, where you’ll be transferred by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ceský Krumlov, home to one of the best-preserved ancient centres in Europe. Join your insightful local guide on a walking tour along the labyrinth of winding cobblestone streets lined with the colourful façades of buildings, learning how they survived the test of time. This quaint Czech town surrounds the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ceský Krumlov Castle, and your guided tour will take in the 15th-century St. Vitus Church and a number of delightful Gothic façades, transporting you back to the Middle Ages

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Guided tour of Ceský Krumlov

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Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)

Embark on a guided tour of Passau. Explore the city’s historic Old Town, featuring charming Baroque buildings, stunning riverside views, and narrow cobblestone streets. At this time of year, you’ll find this area infused with the aroma of freshly-baked gingerbread, a local delicacy. Known as the ‘City of Three Rivers,’ this important historic trading centre is situated where three of Europe’s main waterways converge – the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers – and bordering Austria, displays a distinctive blend of cultures.

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Guided Tour of Passau

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Bavaria Live (extra expense)

This morning after breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, leaving with cherished memories of Europe’s cultural and historic treasures.

Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 01:00 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. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.

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