A fabled river journey through the heart of Europe
            
          
           Explore nine European countries, where a rich tapestry of cultural traditions, historic cities and breathtaking landscapes await along this extraordinary journey.
            
          
                    From the North Sea to the Black Sea, indulge in a luxury river cruise spanning 23 days through Central Europe and Eastern Europe.  As you journey along Europe’s classic rivers – the Rhine, Main and Danube – delve into historical splendours and mighty kingdoms, bewitching landscapes and vibrant traditions.  Cruise through nine countries that each day unveil unique treasures amid ever-changing scenery, while enjoying the luxurious comforts of your Emerald Star-Ship.  
Embrace the iconic Dutch experiences of Amsterdam’s heritage canals or cycling through the windmill- dotted countryside.  Glide through the World Heritage-listed Rhine Gorge, dotted with fairytale-like castles and spectacular Iron Gates Gorge.  Admire Cologne’s Gothic architecture and Vienna’s imperial grandeur. Explore the medieval Old Towns of Bamberg, Regensburg and Budapest and Serbia’s hidden archaeological treasures.  From immersive walking tours and local folklore shows to home-hosted visits with Slovakian families, enjoy a blend of relaxation and enrichment. Your spectacular journey concludes in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, the ‘Paris of the East,’ where momentous history and French-inspired beauty provide a fitting finale
                  
                          
                
               
              The Emerald Cruises Difference
              
					Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery with shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, and the EmeraldACTIVE program all included.
              	
            
        
                        
                        21 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Canal cruise in Amsterdam
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Exclusive visit to the Glass Art Museum in Wertheim with presentation
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided bike tour to Waterland
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        62 delectable meals including 22 breakfasts (B), 19 lunches (L), 21 dinners (D)
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Quest for Cologne’s treasures
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Traditional Bavarian band performance on board
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Active Walk to Niederwalddenkmal
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        1 night in a hotel in Bucharest
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Airport transfers to and from your Star-Ship
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided Active Walk to Mildenburg Castle
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        The services of an Emerald Cruises cruise director
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Miltenberg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided bike tour along the Danube River
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Port taxes and charges
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Highlights of Belgrade
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        All tipping and gratuities
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Bamberg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided bike tour in Vienna
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Nuremberg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided hike to Bratislava castle
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting & a visit to Baba Vida Fortress
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Regensburg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Hike to Gellert Hill
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Walking tour of Rousse
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Passau
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided drive through Bucharest with a visit to the Spring Palace
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guide bike tour in Belgrade
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Tour of Melk Abbey
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided hike to Belogradchick Fortress
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Vienna
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided hike to Ivanovo Church
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Walking tour of Bratislava
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided coach tour of Budapest
                    
                    
                
                      
                          
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