The Emerald Sky is waiting on the dock of Nuremberg. Enjoy the chance to see a 12th-century bridge crossing the Danube in Regensburg and tour into the heart of the Thurn und Taxis Palace Christmas market. Then, walk underneath the striking green domes of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and to Christkindlmarkt and see a place full of festive souvenirs and freshly baked goods. Also, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Melk Abbey, a beautiful palace, and sail through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley. Explore and venture into the heart of one of Vienna’s many Christmas markets across the city of Vienna. Experience a sightseeing tour in Bratislava and be mesmerized to the architectural wonders of the city. Many handcrafted souvenirs and traditional treats at the Christmas markets await!
Highlights
Tour to Andrássy Avenue and the neo-Renaissance townhouse façades
Learn and enjoy the Slovakian culture in Bratislava tour
Discover the Baroque cityscape and generous views of imperial palaces
Visit the Baroque palace and UNESCO World Heritage-listed Melk Abbey
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
This morning, relax as the ship cruises along the Main-Danube Canal to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Regensburg, a city that miraculously came out of the Second World War more or less intact. Here, visit the 12th-century bridge crossing the Danube and some of the city’s architectural highlights, before walking into the heart of the Thurn und Taxis Palace Christmas market, where rows of quaint wooden stalls are adorned by row-upon-row of twinkling lights.
The cobblestone streets that weave through Passau make it look as though it has been pulled from a Christmas card, especially when a thin layer of fresh snow blankets the town. Join a walking tour of Passau that will finish underneath the striking green domes of St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where a charming Christkindlmarkt full of festive souvenirs and freshly baked goods can be found.
Today, visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Melk Abbey, a Baroque palace that was gifted to monks almost a millennia ago. This afternoon, enjoy sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley, where Renaissance ruins and ancient castles pepper the surrounding landscape.
Welcome to Vienna, where opportunities abound to discover the Baroque cityscape and a generous peppering of imperial palaces during a guided tour of the Ringstrasse and the city centre, both by coach and on foot. After the tour, explore the area at leisure, perhaps venturing into the heart of one of Vienna’s many Christmas markets, each set in open squares across the city.
Today, enjoy learning about Slovakian culture while journeying into the heart of Bratislava, a capital where cultures really do sit side-by-side. A sightseeing tour of the city introduces architectural wonders, including the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral and the neo-Renaissance Slovak National Theatre, but the city’s Christmas markets are a true delight, as they showcase handcrafted souvenirs and traditional Christmas treats.
Offering a rich abundance of historical whimsy, Budapest is known for its architectural collections and the historic monuments that pepper both sides of the Danube. This UNESCO World Heritage-listed city is a true delight at Christmas, when the locals take to thermal baths to beat the crisp chill of the season. Today, a guided coach tour will visit Andrássy Avenue and the neo-Renaissance façades of the townhouses that can be found there, as well as a generous scattering of Christmas decorations.
This evening, a traditional Hungarian folklore show is certain to delight, as is a postcard-worthy night-time cruise along the Danube.
Day 8: Budapest | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer to the airport.
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Single Stateroom (ES)
Single Occupancy Only. 117 sq ft. 2 single cabins located on the Riviera Deck with a deluxe single bed, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
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Stateroom (E)
162 sq ft. 9 cabins located on the Riviera Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
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Stateroom (D)
162 sq ft. 8 cabins located on the Riviera Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
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Panorama Balcony Suite (C)
180 sq ft. 19 cabins located on the Vista Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, indoor balcony with open-air system, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
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Panorama Balcony Suite (B)
180 sq ft. 18 cabins located on the Vista Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, indoor balcony with open-air system, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
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Panorama Balcony Suite (A)
180 sq ft. 23 cabins located on the Horizon Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, indoor balcony with open-air system, bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and infotainment system
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Grand Balcony Suite (S)
210 sq ft. 8 cabins located on the Horizon Deck with a Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds, outdoor private balcony with the open-air system, in-suite mini-bar available at own expense, a complimentary Nespresso machine and bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hairdryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes, and slippers
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Owner's Suite (SA)
315 sq ft. 4 cabins located on the Horizon Deck with a Queen-size or twin beds, an outdoor private balcony with the open-air system, a separate bathroom and lounge area, a walk-in wardrobe, an in-suite mini-bar, restocked daily with wine, beer, and soft drinks
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Single accommodations are available on some tours for an additional single supplement rate. Contact us for details of pricing and availability.
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