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Belgian Delights & Splendours of Europe

18 days
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From Brussels to Budapest
4.3
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  • Palace with manicured gardens in front under a clear sky.
  • Colorful garden with historic Brussels architecture in the background.
  • Grand Place in Brussels illuminated by sunset colors.
  • Scenic village with traditional buildings nestled in the hills of Passau.
  • Waterside view of Passau with a backdrop of rolling hills.
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  • Belvedere Palace with its surrounding gardens in Vienna.
  • A stunning view of Belvedere Palace's picturesque gardens.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Brussels
    Brussels
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Miltenberg
    Miltenberg
  • Wertheim
    Wertheim
  • Wurzburg
    Wurzburg
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Durnstein
    Durnstein
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
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Highlights

  • Explore Brussels with a local guide
  • Cruise Amsterdam's canals or bike to Waterland
  • Tour Cologne's historic sites and cathedral
  • Sail through the scenic Rhine Gorge
  • Visit Melk Abbey and bike along the Danube

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Brussels
  2. Day 2 Brussels
  3. Day 3 Brussels
  4. Day 4 Brussels - Amsterdam
  5. Day 5 Amsterdam
  6. Day 6 Cologne
  7. Day 7 Rüdesheim
  8. Day 8 Miltenberg – Wertheim
  9. Day 9 Würzburg
  10. Day 10 Bamberg
  11. Day 11 Nuremberg
  12. Day 12 Regensburg
  13. Day 13 Passau
  14. Day 14 Melk – Dürnstein
  15. Day 15 Vienna
  16. Day 16 Bratislava
  17. Day 17 Budapest
  18. Day 18 Budapest
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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    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
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    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    3544 gt
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    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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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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  • Louis
    · August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so informative. Long live the music from the Netherlands and Germany through Austria and Slovakya to Hungary! Just for the music, dances and songs I will do the cruise again!
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  • Lorna
    · May 8th, 2024
    Great food, entertainment.
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      We do have cruises that do Europe in the month of November of 2025. To narrow down your options could you kindly let us know if there are any specific countries or Rivers that you would like to do?

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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