Itinerary
- Day 1
Munich to Passau
You'll arrive in Munich and meet your Emerald Cruises representative for the transfer to your Star-Ship in Passau. The captain and crew welcome you aboard, and you'll have dinner with fellow guests this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Dinner on board
- Day 2
Passau
The Bavarian countryside is yours to explore with a choice of activities. You can visit a local farm to sample homemade specialities and learn about agricultural traditions, or take a scenic hike with views of the hilltop church of Mariahilf and St. Severin church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bavarian Countryside Experience
- Hike to Veste Oberhaus
Optional Activities
- Bavaria Live (extra expense)
Landmarks Mariahilf Church St. Severin Church Veste Oberhaus - Day 3
Passau to Ceský Krumlov
You'll cross into the Czech Republic to see Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage town. On the guided tour, you'll walk through the medieval centre with its three hundred protected buildings, the castle complex, and St. Vitus' Church with its Gothic facades.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ceský Krumlov
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)
Landmarks Ceský Krumlov Castle St. Vitus' Church - Day 4
Ceský Krumlov to Melk
Sailing along the Danube takes you to Melk, where you'll tour Melk Abbey's golden halls. In the afternoon, choose to sail through the Wachau Valley to Weissenkirchen, or go on a guided bike tour along the Danube to see the region's vineyards from a different angle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Melk Abbey
- Guided bike tour along the Danube
- Guided hike in Weissenkirchen
Optional Activities
- Wachau Experience (extra expense)
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Valley Weissenkirchen - Day 5
Melk to Vienna
Vienna's classical charms come alive on your guided tour through cafes, artisan studios, and baroque imperial landmarks. You can drive around the Ringstrasse to see the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre, or take a scenic bike tour along the Danube Island trails instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
- Guided bike tour in Vienna
Optional Activities
- Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Landmarks Ringstrasse Donauinsel - Day 6
Vienna to Bratislava
You'll sail to Bratislava for a guided tour of the historic architecture and the ornate Slovak National Theatre within walking distance. After that, take a guided hike to Bratislava Castle, with optional evening entertainment or wine country experiences available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bratislava
- Guided hike to Bratislava Castle
- Local Slovakian entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Carpathian Wine Route (extra expense)
- Skoda tour of post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)
Landmarks Bratislava Castle Slovak National Theatre - Day 7
Bratislava to Budapest
Relax on board as you sail from Slovakia to Hungary. You'll arrive in Budapest and take a coach tour through the medieval quarter and the Grand Market, Europe's largest indoor market. Your guide shares insights into the city's culinary scene before you explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Budapest tour with Grand Market visit
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
Landmarks Grand Market 
- Day 8
Budapest
You'll have the day to yourself in Budapest, which means you can wander around and find things on your own. If you're up for something more physical, hiking up to Gellert Hill is a great option where you'll see medieval streets and pathways around Buda Castle. Not feeling the hike? You could book an optional tour instead, like heading to Szentendre for the day, taking a Jewish heritage tour, or doing a Budapest by Night excursion. These extras cost more but give you a structured way to see different parts of the city.
Included Activities
- Hike to Gellert Hill
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Budapest
- Tour to Szentendre (extra expense)
- Jewish heritage tour (extra expense)
- Budapest by Night (extra expense)
Landmarks Gellert Hill Buda Castle Szentendre 
- Day 9
Budapest
Your last full day in Budapest includes a special dinner and traditional folklore show on board for an immersive local experience. It's a perfect chance to say farewell to your fellow travellers before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special Dinner & Folklore Show in Budapest)
Included Activities
- Dinner & Folklore Show in Budapest
Optional Activities
- Retro tour of post-Communist Budapest (extra expense)
- Day 10
Budapest to Airport
After breakfast, you'll disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of apricot orchards and ancient Roman cities with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
