Sail through Central Europe on an 8-day Danube River cruise from Budapest to Regensburg aboard Emerald Sky. Begin with free time in Budapest before visiting Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Passau, and Regensburg. Guided tours include stops at Heroes’ Square, the Buda Castle District, Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Passau’s old town. Cultural experiences feature a folklore show in Hungary, coffee with a local family in Slovakia, and Bavarian sausage tasting in Germany. Active travelers can join hikes to Gellert Hill and Dürnstein Castle or bike along the Danube, including a ride to the Walhalla monument.
Highlights
Visit Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum with included art tour
Tour Gottweig Abbey and enjoy a wine tasting in Austria
Sample Bavarian sausage during a city walk in Regensburg
Climb to medieval Dürnstein Castle in the Wachau Valley
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Arrive in Budapest, where a transfer from the airport takes you to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. The rest of the day is open for you to explore the city on your own.
This evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show on board, followed by a traditional dinner.
EmeraldPLUS:
Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior to 05:00 PM.
Budapest’s architecture reflects its long history and the contrasting characters of Buda and Pest, once two separate cities. A guided tour includes stops at Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue, and the Buda Castle District. Those who prefer a more active option can join a hike to Gellert Hill for a view of the Danube.
This morning, relax on board as you 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 take you through the heart of the city, as you soak in the sights of the lavish Episcopal Summer Palace and the neo-Renaissance façade of the Slovak National Theatre.
If you’re feeling more active, you could instead choose to hike around the serene gardens of Bratislava Castle, which provides the perfect setting for the Shakespeare festival that occurs during the summer months.
This afternoon, you are invited into the home of a local family to learn more about their traditions and culture over coffee and cake.
Included Excursion:
Walking tour of Bratislava
EmeraldPLUS:
Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local family
Sweeping boulevards and world-famous art exhibitions welcome you to Vienna, a city that perfectly encapsulates the opulence of the Habsburg Monarchy and its ornate Baroque palaces. The Austrian capital is an art-lover's dream, and your guided tour includes a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country and one of the most important museums worldwide.
If you’re feeling more active, then you may opt 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.
Included Excursion:
Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum
This morning, enjoy a guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with wine tasting, a true treasure overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Valley. Visible from a great distance, it’s one of Austria's most important Benedictine abbeys and attracts visitors from all over the world and provides epic panorama views.
Afterwards, your Star-Ship sails through the fascinating Wachau Valley, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, and on to Dürnstein.
Alternatively, join the Guided hike to Dürnstein castle or embark on a guided bike tour of the Wachau region, passing terraced vineyards, castles, and ruins along the way, before arriving at where your Star-Ship is docked in Dürnstein.
In the afternoon, you arrive in Dürnstein, a small town nestled in the heart of the Wachau wine region. You'll have the chance to hike to the medieval ruins of Dürnstein 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.
EmeraldPLUS:
Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with wine tasting
After a morning sailing along the Danube, the journey continues into the heart of Passau. Known as the Dreiflüssestadt, or “city of three rivers,” it sits where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet.
Your included guided tour of Passau unveils its noteworthy Gothic and Baroque architecture. 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 your leisure, before spending an evening sailing blissfully towards Regensburg.
Included Excursion:
Guided tour of Passau
EmeraldACTIVE:
Guided bike tour along the River Inn
This morning, you arrive in Regensburg, a city built on the site of an ancient Roman fort. Your guided walking tour of Regensburg showcase its UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval center, where narrow cobbled lanes and tall façades help to define the character of this enchanting Bavarian city. You stop for a local Bavarian sausage tasting so you get a real feel of the daily life in Regensburg.
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 performance on board.
EmeraldPLUS:
Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting
EmeraldPLUS:
Traditional Bavarian band performance on board
EmeraldACTIVE:
Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument
Day 8: Regensburg | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Roman architecture and the rich culture of the Danube River with you.
Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 12:00 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 the terms and conditions for further information.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Notes
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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