EMERALD WATERWAYS
11 Days | Christmas Markets on the
Danube with Prague
Westbound
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BUDAPEST TO PRAGUE
Day 1 | Budapest, Hungary. Welcome to Budapest! You will be met and transferred from the airport to your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship. After boarding, enjoy some time at your leisure to explore Budapest. This evening, join your fellow travellers with a traditional Hungarian welcome dinner. Later, enjoy a Hungarian folk dancing and music performance on board. (D)
EmeraldPLUS Traditional Hungarian Folklore Show & Budapest Evening Cruise
Day 2 | Budapest. Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest or an exciting hike on the Buda Hill. On your free time, stroll the Christmas market on Budapest’s main square near Váci Utca Street. This afternoon you depart for Bratislava. (B,L,D)
EmeraldACTIVE A guided active walk to Buda Hill
Day 3 | Bratislava, Slovakia. This morning we arrive at the city of Bratislava, capital of the Republic of Slovakia. Enjoy a sightseeing tour including the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, Mirbach Palace and the Gothic Cathedral of St Martin. Bratislava also charming Christmas markets throughout the city, which you can enjoy. (B,L,D)
EmeraldACTIVE A guided hike to Bratislava Castle
EmeraldPLUS Home Hosted Coffee and Cake with Slovakians
Day 4 | Vienna, Austria. Today, you will explore Austria’s capital beginning with a drive along the Ringstrasse, where we will see the sights of Vienna’s world–famous attractions such as the Opera House, Burgtheater, Town Hall, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. After the tour, enjoy your free time to visit the wonderful Christmas markets of Vienna which are set up in 15 different squares in the city. (B,L,D)
DiscoverMORE Taste of Vienna Tour (extra expense) — AND / OR — Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss (extra expense)
Day 5 | Dürnstein. Melk. In the morning we arrive in Dürnstein, one of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region. This is the site of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the crusades in the 12th century. Thereafter, you will drive through the picturesque landscape of this district to the 900–year old Benedictine Abbey of Melk, which features Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture. (B,L,D)
EmeraldACTIVE Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle — OR — A guided biking tour along the Danube River from Dürnstein to Melk
Day 6 | Passau, Germany. Cruise along the Danube this morning, in the afternoon we reach Passau. Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in this beautiful city. On this afternoon’s walking tour, stroll through the old town’s narrow alleys and see the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to Europe’s largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. During your leisure time in Passau, why not visit one of the traditional Christmas markets in town. (B,L,D)
DiscoverMORE* Tour to Salzburg (extra expense)
*NOTE: you can only choose either included tour of Passau or the DiscoverMORE option, as both tours run at the same time.
Day 7 | Regensburg. After breakfast we arrive in magnificent Regensburg. On our guided walking tour, you will have the chance to see one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architectural highlights including the Old Town Hall. Also visit the famous Christmas Market at the Thurn & Taxis Palace grounds. (B,L,D)
EmeraldPLUS Traditional Bavarian Band on board
EmeraldPLUS Visit to Thurn & Taxis Christmas Market
Day 8 | Nuremberg. Disembark. Prague, Czech Republic. Situated on the banks of the River Vltava in central Bohemia, this beautiful city is rich in history and is home to some of the world’s most pristine collections of architecture. Included is a three-night stay in Prague. (B)
Day 9 | Prague. This morning we explore the sights of the Old Town Square on a guided walking tour. We see Mozart´s Theatre, Little Square and Astronomical Clock. We continue our tour and walk across the Charles Bridge spanning the River Vltava and full of portrait artists and small vendors, to board our coach to drive to the 1,000–year–old Prague Castle area. With our local guide we walk through Hradcany Square, for the spectacle of the Changing of the Guard. See the magnificent Loreta Monastery, and arrive at Hradcany Castle. (B,)
EmeraldPLUS Local Dinner with Entertainment
Day 10 | Prague. Your Tour Director is on hand to help plan your day’s exploring. The baroque quarter of Mala Strana is a must see, as is Josefov, the Jewish quarter. You will no doubt return to the lively atmosphere around the Charles Bridge for another look. (B)
DiscoverMORE Tastes of Czechia
Day 11 | Prague. After breakfast, it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and transfer to the airport for your flight. (B)
NOTE: Itinerary is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the itinerary schedule you receive with your final documents.
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