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           A classic journey on the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers promises spectacular landscapes, rich culture, and fascinating history, where world-class cities are complemented by romantic towns.
            
          
                    Immerse yourself in the pageantry of Christmas the European way. An extra special treat awaits you on our Christmas Markets Cruise. Celebrate the festive season in style cruising from Budapest to Amsterdam, stopping in Bratislava, Vienna, Nuremberg, Würzburg and Cologne for visits to some of the most iconic Christmas markets.
                  
                          
                
               
              The Emerald Cruises Difference
              
					Experience an unforgettable voyage of discovery with shore excursions, EmeraldPLUS cultural experiences, and the EmeraldACTIVE program all included.
              	
            
        
                        
                        14 nights on board an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided coach tour of Budapest
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        41 superb meals including 14 Breakfasts (B), 13 Lunches (L), 14 Dinners (D)
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Airport transfers to and from the ship
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Walking tour of Bratislava
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Christmas traditions in Europe (lecture on boarHome-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Including a Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        The services of an Emerald Cruises Cruise Director
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Vienna
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Traditional Bavarian band on board
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Port taxes and charges
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Tour of Melk Abbey
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Visit to the Christmas market in the Thurn und Taxis Palace grounds
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        All tipping and gratuities
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Passau
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Exclusive visit to the Glass Art Museum in Wertheim with presentation
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Regensburg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Nuremberg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Bamberg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Walking tour of Würzburg and a visit to the Bishops Residence
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Guided tour of Miltenberg
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Museum
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Quest for Cologne’s treasures
                    
                    
                    
                        
                        Canal cruise in Amsterdam
                    
                    
                
                      
                          
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