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$15,092
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Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest 2025|2026|2027

10 days
From Munich to Budapest
4.3
28 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore Bavarian farms and local traditions
  • Tour the medieval town of Ceský Krumlov
  • Visit Melk Abbey and sail the Wachau Valley
  • Discover Vienna's imperial history and cafes
  • Experience Budapest with a folklore evening

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Munich – Passau 
  2. Day 2 Passau
  3. Day 3 Linz – Ceský Krumlov
  4. Day 4 Melk – Weissenkirchen
  5. Day 5 Vienna
  6. Day 6 Vienna - Bratislava
  7. Day 7 Budapest
  8. Day 8 Budapest
  9. Day 9 Budapest
  10. Day 10 Budapest 
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

567

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

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Cancellation Policy

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Travel Insurance

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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    Emerald Sky
    Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    3544 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • Lynn
    · July 23rd, 2025
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. We made some new, life-long friends. What a shame it had to end.
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  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Danube Explorer & Highlights of Budapest 2025|2026|2027
From Munich to Budapest

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    1 Apr, 2026
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    10 Apr, 2026
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    10 Jul, 2026
    To Sunday
    19 Jul, 2026
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    $16,434
    NZ $8,217 per person
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    11 Aug, 2026
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    20 Aug, 2026
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    21 Aug, 2026
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    30 Aug, 2026
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    NZ $8,217 per person
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    26 Jul, 2027
    To Wednesday
    4 Aug, 2027
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    $17,106
    NZ $8,553 per person
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    20 Oct, 2027
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    29 Oct, 2027
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 279717

  • Currencies
    Euro
    Austria and Germany
    Czech Koruna
    Czech Republic
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type E
    Hungary and Slovakia
    Type F
    Hungary and Slovakia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before December 19th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 19th, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.