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NZ $8,061 per person

Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague 2026

11 days
From Budapest to Prague
3.6
4 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 Budapest with a local guide
  • Enjoy Hungarian folk music on board
  • Visit Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum
  • Taste Göttweig Abbey's wine
  • Discover Prague's Christmas markets

Itinerary

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  1. Day 1 Budapest
  2. Day 2 Budapest
  3. Day 3 Bratislava
  4. Day 4 Vienna
  5. Day 5 Dürnstein
  6. Day 6 Linz
  7. Day 7 Passau
  8. Day 8 Passau - Prague
  9. Day 9 Prague
  10. Day 10 Prague
  11. Day 11 Prague
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

550

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

94%

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Cancellation Policy

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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

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    3.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    4.0
  • Food
    Good
    4.0
  • 4.3
  • YS
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague
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    Trip date: August 2023
  • K
    · July 9th, 2022
    Beware!! Emerald changes ships without notification We received our paperwork a few days before our cruise departure and found out that we’re not cruising on the DESTINY ship. EMERALD changed our ship to SKY. We booked wanting to go on a newer ship and now we’re going on an older ship. Called EMERALD and they said according to the fine print they can make this modification to our cruise. Ok, BUT WE WERE NEVER NOTIFIED OF THIS CHANGE. We’re screwed because we leave in a few days. They offered nothing other than we’re sorry. This is how terrible EMERALD treats their customers so BEWARE of their lousy business practices.
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    Trip date: July 2022
  • DA
    · December 19th, 2019
    Loved this trip! Well organized.
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    Trip date: December 2019
  • Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague 2026 reviewer 4
    · October 30th, 2018
    The river water level was low, so there really was no river cruise, except for about 1 1/2 days at the end. That part was the nicest part. Otherwise, we were shuttled to and fro a very extra amount and had to stay at a hotel in Bratislava for three days. I know it was not your fault, but many other travelers had been notified in advance, which we were not. We may have been able to make alternate plans had we had advance notice. The boat stateroom was really tiny and stuffy. The food was, "eh." Not so good, not terrible. Very few vegetable options - not vegan, but would have liked more salad options. Waaaay too much roast beef and gravy entrees. The bus tours were very cramped and uncomfortable.
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    Trip date: October 2018

Dates & Availability

11 days
Christmas Markets on the Danube & Classic Prague 2026
From Budapest to Prague

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    From Tuesday
    24 Nov, 2026
    To Friday
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    English
    From:
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    NZ $8,061 per person
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Tour ID: 299122

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    Czech Koruna
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  • 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.
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before November 4th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 4th, 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.
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