Discover the rivers of Europe 2026 - 29 Days (from Budapest to Nice)

29 days
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From Budapest to Nice
4.3
28 traveler reviews
  • Floral bridge overlooking a quaint canal and traditional buildings.
  • A grand parliamentary building by the river at sunset.
  • A picturesque abbey perched by a river under a bright sky.
  • Colorful buildings along the river with luxurious boats docked.
  • Aerial view of a historic city with a Roman amphitheater.
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  • View of the Pont Saint-Bénézet and the city of Avignon.
  • Aerial view of a historic city with a suspension bridge over a river.
  • A scenic view of a river surrounded by hills and vineyards.
  • Tulips blooming by a canal lined with Dutch architecture.
  • A historical building with a distinct wooden frame over a bridge.
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Gold Operator
Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Bratislava
    Bratislava
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Durnstein
    Durnstein
  • Melk
    Melk
  • Passau
    Passau
  • Regensburg
    Regensburg
  • Nuremberg
    Nuremberg
  • Wurzburg
    Wurzburg
  • Wertheim
    Wertheim
  • Miltenberg
    Miltenberg
  • Koblenz
    Koblenz
  • Cologne
    Cologne
  • Amsterdam
    Amsterdam
  • Dusseldorf
    Dusseldorf
  • Heidelberg
    Heidelberg
  • Breisach
    Breisach
  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Beaune
    Beaune
  • Tournon-sur-Rhone
    Tournon-sur-Rhone
  • Viviers
    Viviers
  • Avignon
    Avignon
  • Arles
    Arles
  • Nice
    Nice
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Highlights

  • Explore Budapest by coach or hike Gellert Hill
  • Enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore show
  • Tour Vienna's historic Ringstrasse by bike or foot
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey
  • Discover Cologne's Old Town and majestic Cathedral

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Budapest
  2. Day 2 Budapest
  3. Day 3 Bratislava
  4. Day 4 Vienna
  5. Day 5 Dürnstein - Melk
  6. Day 6 Passau
  7. Day 7 Regensburg
  8. Day 8 Nuremberg
  9. Day 9 Bamberg
  10. Day 10 Würzburg
  11. Day 11 Wertheim - Miltenberg
  12. Day 12 Rüdesheim – Koblenz
  13. Day 13 Cologne
  14. Day 14 Amsterdam
  15. Day 15 Amsterdam
  16. Day 16 Amsterdam
  17. Day 17 Duesseldorf - Cologne
  18. Day 18 Koblenz
  19. Day 19 Germersheim
  20. Day 20 Kehl – Strasbourg
  21. Day 21 Breisach - Freiburg
  22. Day 22 Basel – Lyon
  23. Day 23 Lyon
  24. Day 24 Mâcon
  25. Day 25 Tournon
  26. Day 26 Viviers
  27. Day 27 Avignon
  28. Day 28 Arles
  29. Day 29 Arles – Nice
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What's Included

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  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Emerald Cruises

4.3
(28 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

567

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

80%

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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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  • 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

29 days
Discover the rivers of Europe 2026 - 29 Days (from Budapest to Nice)
From Budapest to Nice

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    16 May, 2026
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    22 Aug, 2026
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