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15-Night Discovery Of The Danube Cruise

Aboard Emerald Astra (Emerald Cruises) | Departing Bucharest to Munich | 2 Available Departures from $7,481

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Apr 11, 2027
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Bucharest (Bucharest)

Welcome to Bucharest, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, perfectly situated in the centre of the city, for your overnight stay. Nicknamed the ‘Paris of the East’, the centre of Bucharest exudes a distinctiv

Day 2

Bucharest - Giurgiu (Bucharest - Giurgiu)

Explore Bucharest this morning. After your insightful tour, you’ll be transferred from Bucharest to Giurgiu, on the banks of the Danube, where a warm welcome from your captain and crew awaits on board your Emerald Star-Ship. Included Excursion Guided drive through Bucharest

Day 3

Rousse (Rousse)

Today, your Emerald Star-Ship will cruise into Rousse, Bulgaria’s most elegant city. This important port on the Danube is often called ‘Little Vienna’ thanks to its elegant Belle Epoque and Neo Baroque architecture, leafy squares and wide boulevards. 

Day 4

Vidin (Vidin)

Viticulture is at the heart of the most western town in Bulgaria, where sweeping vineyards pepper the banks of the Danube and winemaking has prospered for generations. Vidin is one of Bulgaria’s oldest riverside towns, beginning life as a Thracian settle

Day 5

Donji Milanovac - Golubac (Donji Milanovac - Golubac)

Relax on board as you cruise through the Iron Gates, a picturesque narrow gorge that meanders between the Carpathian Mountains and the European Alps. Look out for the huge rock carving of Decebalus, the last King of Dacia. Later, cross into Serbia and dock in the town of Donji Milanov

Day 6

Belgrade (Belgrade)

The Serbian capital Belgrade is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in Europe and has lived a multitude of lives over the last 2,000 years. It has been shaped by conflict and still bears the scars of bombings from World War II through to the 1990s. At the same time, this gritty centr

Day 7

Novi Sad (Novi Sad)

The second-largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad, has a relaxed atmosphere and lively spirit that sets it apart from other major cities in the region. You’ll find the locals relaxing in leafy parks, swimming in the river and sharing drinks in busy lanewa

Day 8

Ordas - Budapest (Ordas - Budapest)

This afternoon, dock in Ordas. This tiny village on the left bank of the Danube is in one of Hungary’s most fertile agricultural regions, which is famous for its paprika. This evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show and dinner on board as you cruise towards Budapest. EmeraldPL

Day 9

Budapest (Budapest)

Enjoy plenty of free time to explore Eastern Europe’s liveliest city at your leisure. The ‘Pearl on the Danube’ is a truly breathtaking sight, where dozens of lights adorn the stone bridges that cross the mighty Danube, separating both sides of the city.  EmeraldPLUS Tradition

Day 10

Budapest (Budapest)

Budapest is Eastern Europe’s liveliest and most cosmopolitan city. The Hungarian capital is divided by the iconic Danube River, with Buda and Pest on either side. They can be reached via the Chain Bridge, one of the city’s most symbolic structures. Included Excursion Budapest tour with G

Day 11

Bratislava (Bratislava)

This morning, relax on board your Emerald Star-Ship as you cruise into the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava. This graceful nation became an independent country in 1993, and since then, Bratislava has flourished as a new capital and made a name for itself as a cultural centre. Set at the crossroads of

Day 12

Vienna (Vienna)

Historic boulevards and imperial grandeur welcome you to Vienna, the magnificent Austrian capital. As the former residence of Mozart and Beethoven, a multitude of imperial palaces represent a rich history, and the museum district boasts contemporary buildings, housing the work of some of the world&r

Day 13

Weissenkirchen - Melk (Weissenkirchen - Melk)

Dock in Weissenkirchen, a picturesque village in the Wachau Valley. Later, continue on to Melk. Situated within Austria’s famed Wachau Valley, the county’s premier wine-growing region, Melk is home to a 900-year-old World Heritage-listed Benedictine abbey. A charming and compact port, it

Day 14

Linz - Cesky Krumlov (Linz - Cesky Krumlov)

Dock in the town of Linz this morning. Though the city has a history that dates back more than 1,000 years, it’s considered the country’s centre of innovation and technology. Striking public art installations, cutting-edge galleries and an ever-evolving cultural scene make Linz one of Eu

Day 15

Passau (Passau)

Narrow cobblestone streets, graceful arcades and St Stephen's Cathedral welcome you to Passau. This picturesque city has been shaped by the surrounding rivers over the years, sitting at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz. This memorable destination is dominated by large squares, magical p

Day 16

Passau - Munich (Passau - Munich)

This morning, after breakfast, it’s time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Emerald Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, leaving with cherished memories of a wealth of Europe’s iconic sights and cultural treasures. This itinerary is a guide only and may be am