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Classic Danube & Budapest

Resort:Classic Danube & Budapest
Operator: Emerald Waterways
Destination:
Price From: £1670.00

Overview

Taking in three countries, two celebrated European capitals and a string of captivating heritage towns brimming with historic and cultural wonders.

Itinerary

Day 1 – UK > Munich Nuremberg

Return economy flights from one of up to 15 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport.

Arrive at Munich Airport and transfer to Nuremberg to embark your Emerald Waterways luxury river cruise ship and where you will be welcomed by your Captain and crew. Nuremberg is situated along the MainDanube canal, an engineering masterpiece linking the rivers of Germany with the mighty Danube which flows from the Alps to the Black Sea.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 – Nuremberg

Today, you will have a sightseeing coach tour of the historic city of Nuremberg. Your coach tour would pass by the sights of the 900-year-old ramparts, the Justice Palace where the War Crimes Tribunal sat in 1946, the Nazi party rally grounds, where rallies were held from 1933 until 1938 among other historical sights. Afterwards, take a self-guided tour of the WWII Documentation Centre or instead enjoy free time in the city centre.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Regensburg

This morning takes you through the final stretch of the fascinating MainDanube Canal to Regensburg, one of Germanys best preserved medieval cities. On our guided walking tour, you will have the chance to see one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the citys architectural highlights including the Old Town Hall.
EmeraldPLUS: Traditional Bavarian Band on board
EmeraldPLUS: Organ Concert

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Passau

Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you in the beautiful city of Passau. On this mornings walking tour, stroll through the old towns narrow alleys and see the hilltop Oberhaus Fortress from the town below. Visit St. Stephens Cathedral, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture and home to Europes largest church organ with more than 17,000 pipes. Return for lunch and an afternoon cruising along the Danube River.
EmeraldACTIVE: Hike around Passau Area

DiscoverMORE: Open Air Museum (extra expense)

DiscoverMORE: Bavarian Beer Evening (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Linz

Linz, the European capital of culture in 2009 is a lively, modern city with long and eventful history, reflected in the architecture of the city centre with its unique Baroque Hauptplatz. After your tour, you will have time to stroll through the marvelous old quarter of the city or sit in a typical Austrian Coffee House to taste some local specialties.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Melk – Drnstein

Situated within Austrias winegrowing region, Melk is home to an imposing 900year old Benedictine Abbey which features Austrias finest Italian baroque architecture, with its ornate gold leaf walls, 640ft Imperial Corridor and fresco ceilings. Later the ship sails through the spectacular Wachau Valley and on to Drnstein, one of the most enchanting villages of the Wachau wine region. This is the site of the castle where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned after returning from the crusades in the 12th century.
EmeraldACTIVE: A guided biking tour along the Danube River from Melk to Drnstein
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EmeraldACTIVE: A guided hike to Drnstein Castle

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Vienna

Welcome to Vienna, the capital of classical music. Today you have a choice of either exploring Austrias capital beginning with a drive along the magnificent Ringstrasse, where we will see some of Viennas world-famous sights such as the Opera House, Burgtheater, Town Hall, St. Stephens Cathedral and the Hofburg Imperial Palace. If you feel active, join the guided bike tour instead of the drive around and guided walk.
EmeraldACTIVE: Guided bike Tour

DiscoverMORE: Exclusive Viennese concert with music from Mozart and Strauss (extra expense)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 – Vienna Disembarkation Budapest

After breakfast, disembark the ship and transfer by coach to the vibrant city of Budapest. Included is a two-night stay in Budapest.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 9 – Budapest

Enjoy a guided tour of the city sights including the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge linking Buda and Pest.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 10 – Budapest > UK

After breakfast, it is time to farewell your fellow passengers and disembark the ship for your transfer to the airport.

Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast