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9-Night Danube Explorer & Highlights Of Budapest Cruise

Aboard Emerald Sky (Emerald Cruises) | Departing Budapest to Munich | 1 Available Departures from $4,495

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Nov 08, 2026
Sailing #1545321
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PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Danube Explorer & Highlights Of Budapest Route Map
Day 1

Budapest (Budapest)

Welcome to Budapest, the ‘Pearl of the Danube’, where you will be greeted by one of our Emerald Cruises representatives and transferred to your contemporary Star-Ship. Once on board, you receive a warm welcome from our friendly crew. Please book your flight to arrive into Budapest prior

Day 2

Budapest (Budapest)

Your journey starts in Budapest, where a fantastic trip and exciting experiences await. Explore the city’s cobbled medieval quarter as you embark on a coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Your guide will teach you about the Hungarian capital’s culinary scene w

Day 3

Budapest (Budapest)

Today, we invite you to a special dinner and a traditional folklore show for a truly immersive local experience, presenting you with a great chance to get to know your fellow travellers and to spend the evening in town just like the locals do. EmeraldPLUS Dinner & folklore show in Budapest Disco

Day 4

Budapest (Budapest)

On our last morning in Budapest, enjoy a leisurely walk in town or use one of the on board bikes for a last ride through the Hungarian capital. In the afternoon, our ship sets sail on the magnificent Danube River onto our next destination – Slovakia. DiscoverMORE Excursion to Szentendre (extra

Day 5

Bratislava (Bratislava)

Early this morning we sail into the Slovakian capital. The romantic cobblestone lanes weaving through the city are yours to explore. Enjoy guided walking tours of the ancient town centre, passing a range of Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings, including the incredible Slovak National Theatre. Alternati

Day 6

Vienna (Vienna)

Sweeping boulevards and world-famous exhibition halls welcome you to Vienna, the birthplace of revolutionary breakthroughs in the fields of music and psychology. The city perfectly encapsulates the extravagance of the Habsburg Monarchy and their ornate Baroque palaces. A walking tour of the UNESCO W

Day 7

Weissenkirchen - Melk (Weissenkirchen - Melk)

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, where you’ll enjoy

Day 8

Linz - Cesky Krumlov (Linz - Cesky Krumlov)

This morning, your Star-Ship will dock in Linz. Transfer by coach across the border into the Czech Republic to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre of Ceský Krumlov, a town built around a 13th-century castle. Join your local guide on a walk along the labyrinth of winding cobblestone street

Day 9

Passau (Passau)

Narrow cobblestone streets and the aroma of freshly baked goods welcome you to Passau, a town nestled on the confluence of three of Europe’s main waterways. This historic trading centre borders Austria and boasts a distinctive blend of cultures.  Experience a typical Bavarian farm for som

Day 10

Passau (Passau)

After breakfast, it’s time to disembark the Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of Europe’s iconic skylines and charming small towns along the Danube River with you.   Please book your flight to depart out of Munich after 01:00 PM. This itinerary is a gu