DANUBE CHRISTMAS MARKETS
Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing cruise on the Danube, Europe’s most popular river, during the holiday season.
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Get into the holiday spirit with a relaxing cruise on the Danube, Europe’s most popular river, during the holiday season. Explore the wonderful Christmas Markets of four countries with ports of call in the enchanting cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Passau and Regensburg, each specially decorated for the season. Roam the markets of each port in search of special handmade ornaments and crafts to bring home and cherish at holiday time for years to come.
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| Category | Stateroom/Suite | Deck | Per Person Twin | Single Room Add |
| E | Emerald Stateroom | Riviera | $4,214 | +$2,599 |
| D | Emerald Staterooom | Riviera | $4,538 | +$2,829 |
| C | Panorama Balcony Suite | Vista | $5,244 | +$3,325 |
| B | Panorama Balcony Suite | Vista | $5,434 | +$3,455 |
| A | Panorama Balcony Suite | Horizon | $5,648 | +$3,549 |
| S | Grand Balcony Sweet | Horizon | $6,354 | N/A |
| SA | Owner’s One-Bedroom Suite | Horizon | $7,338 | N/A |
Tour Features
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, & 7 Dinners
- Visit Christmas Markets in four different countries – Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany
- Seven night cruise on an Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
- First-class service by an English-speaking crew
- Onboard Activity Manager will host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment
- Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides
- Personal listening device for shore excursions
- All meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine
- Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinners
- Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom
- Round Trip Motorcoach Transportation to Airport
- Complimentary bicycles onboard for use ashore
- Variety of onboard entertainment
- All gratuities included
- Services of a Tour Director
Highlights From This Tour!
Tour Itinerary
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1 DEPART THE USA
Today we will take you to the airport to fly out overnight to our first destination Munich, Germany.
2 MUNICH / REGENSBURG, GERMANY
Welcome to Germany! All flights will land this afternoon in Munich. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred from the airport to our Emerald Cruises Star-Ship in Regensburg. After boarding, explore the ship and become acquainted with the amenities. Later, enjoy dinner onboard. Meal: Dinner
3 REGENSBURG, GERMANY
Your exploration of Germany begins in this historic city. On your guided walking tour, view one of the oldest bridges crossing the Danube and see the city’s architectural highlights. Visit the famous Christmas Market at the Thurn & Taxis Palace grounds, try a mug of Glühwein and treat yourself to homemade gingerbread! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4 PASSAU
Cobblestone streets and graceful arcades welcome you to this beautiful city, which is explored on a guided walking tour. The tour ends at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where you’ll find a Chirstkindlmarkt filled with gingerbread-like stalls selling handmade gifts and tasty treats in an atmosphere of twinkling lights. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 KREMS, AUSTRIA
Enjoy a leisurely morning sailing through the spectacular Wachau Valley, on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to Krems. Upon arrival, depart for a guided tour of Göttweig Abbey. This Benedictine monastery, perched high atop a vineyard and forest-covered hill, offers stunning views over the Wachau Valley. Inside the abbey, admire its architectural highlights, antique decorations and furnishings. A wine tasting is also included during the tour. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6 VIENNA
This capital city is comprised of grand boulevards, ornate palaces, amazing architecture and storied history. Also famous for art exhibitions and museums, your included tour visits the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in the country. After the tour, enjoy free time to visit the wonderful Christmas Markets throughout the city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7 BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Learn about Slovakian culture during a visit to Bratislava, capital of the Republic of Slovakia. Enjoy a walking tour including the enchanting Old City with its Town Hall, Slovak National Theater and the Episcopal Summer Palace. Bratislava is also home to charming Christmas markets where you can shop for handmade ornaments and holiday craft items. This afternoon, a highlight of the day may be a home-hosted visit where you are treated to tasty home-made specialties in the home of local Slovakians. What a unique opportunity to meet the locals and learn about life in Slovakia! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
Budapest, Eastern Europe’s most cosmopolitan capital, is known for the rich architecture and historic monuments along both sides of the Danube. This UNESCO World Heritage city is a true delight during the season with its Christmas Market and festive display of holiday decorations. Your guided coach tour will introduce you to the city as it passes the ornate Parliament Building and travels along Andrássy Avenue – the main shopping area lined with spectacular Neo- Renaissance townhomes, cafés, boutiques and theaters, among them the State Opera House. This evening you’ll be delighted by a traditional Hungarian folklore show onboard. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9 BUDAPEST, HUNGARY / USA
After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow travelers as you disembark the ship. Transfer to the Budapest airport, taking home warm memories of Europe at Christmastime. Meal: Breakfast
Pricing
Price Per Person:Deposit
$400 Per Person
Upcoming Tour Dates
- November 30th 2025 - December 8th 2025
- Area 1
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