Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship for check-in. After meeting the captain and crew this evening, there's a traditional Hungarian folklore show on board to kick things off.
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
Landmarks Budapest 
- Day 2
Budapest
A guided coach tour takes you through Budapest's medieval quarter and the UNESCO World Heritage city centre. You'll spend time at the Grand Market, the largest indoor market in the city, where you can walk around and learn about Hungary's food culture and local products.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest tour with Grand Market visit
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
Landmarks Grand Market (Nagy Vásárcsarnok) Szentendre - Day 3
Bratislava
The ship sails into Bratislava this morning. With a local guide, you'll wander through the romantic cobblestone lanes of the ancient town centre, seeing the Slovak National Theatre and various Gothic and Art Nouveau buildings. Later this evening, there's local Slovakian entertainment back on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Bratislava
- Local Slovakian entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)
Landmarks Slovak National Theatre Bratislava Old Town 
- Day 4
Vienna
Vienna's on the agenda today, and the main stop is Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire. This UNESCO World Heritage Baroque palace has historic importance and includes beautiful grounds and furnishings worth seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Schönbrunn Palace
Optional Activities
- Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Landmarks Schönbrunn Palace 
- Day 5
Melk
You'll visit Weissenkirchen in the Wachau wine region, known for its warm weather and vineyards. The ship sails through the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Valley before reaching Melk, where a guided tour covers Melk Abbey, an ornate Baroque structure with important medieval manuscript collections. During the Taste of Wachau, you'll try the region's local food and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey
- Taste of Wachau
Optional Activities
- Winery visit and wine tasting in Weissenkirchen (extra expense)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Weissenkirchen 
- Day 6
Český Krumlov
After docking in Linz, a coach transfers you to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Český Krumlov, built around a 13th-century castle. You'll walk through the winding cobblestone streets past colorful buildings, and a guided tour shows you the 15th-century St. Vitus Church and Gothic architecture throughout the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Český Krumlov
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Český Krumlov Castle St. Vitus Church 
- Day 7
Passau
A guided tour takes you to Passau, where you can see the historic center with its Baroque buildings, riverside views, and narrow cobblestone streets. The city earned the name City of Three Rivers for its location and trading importance, blending different cultures together. By evening, there's a traditional Bavarian band performing on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Passau
- Traditional Bavarian band on board
Optional Activities
- Bavaria Live (extra expense)
Landmarks Passau 
- Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll disembark from the Star-Ship and transfer to the airport, taking with you memories of Europe's iconic cities and the Danube River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
