Emerald Cruises is offering holidaymakers a range of amazing savings across Europe’s second-longest river, the magnificent Danube, to mark the 20th annual celebration of Danube Day. The celebration pays tribute to the vital role the Danube and its tributaries play in people’s lives and also celebrates the people of the region and the wildlife that finds refuge there.
When guests book a 2023 or 2024 Danube River cruise between 27 June and 4 July, they can enjoy a free Premium Drinks Package, entitling them to unlimited drinks whilst on board.± In addition, guests looking for a last-minute getaway can cruise the Danube in 2023 for as little as £3,620 per couple, including flight credit* with Emerald Cruises second guest sails free* offer. Alternatively, book early for 2024 and cruise from £1,995 per person.
Guests can enjoy return flight credit*, transfers^, stylish accommodation, delicious dining, excursions, and tours, as well as access to the relaxing wellness area and a pool that transforms into a cinema in the evening. From incredible explorations of fairytale castles in Austria to food tours of Budapest’s great open-air market, here are some of the best experiences along the Danube.
See a new side to Central Europe on the eight-day Danube Delights river cruise, which sails from Regensburg to Budapest. Join a guided hike through fairytale woodland to the spectacular Dürnstein Castle, where Richard the Lionheart was held captive, before visiting the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed wine region with picturesque green hills.
In Vienna, enjoy a fascinating art tour at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Explore the Baroque masterpiece of Bratislava Castle during a visit to the Slovakian capital. After a transfer from Munich, the tour calls at Regensburg, Passau, Engelhartszell, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. Cruise from £3,620 per couple with Emerald Cruises second guest sails free* offer, based on a 27 October 2023 departure, or cruise in 2024 from £1,995 per person based on an 18 October departure.
Discover the hidden gems of the Lower Danube on the nine-day Enchantment of Eastern Europe voyage. Embark on an unforgettable journey after boarding your luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship, and set sail to Kalocsa – a historic town famed for its paprika festivals and traditional Hungarian folk art. See the might of the Magyar cowboys who corral the Great Hungarian Plain. Enjoy a wine tasting of niche Romanian vintages, attend a choir concert in Arbanasi, and journey to the eclectic capital of Bucharest.
The tour calls at Budapest, Kalocsa, Osijek, Belgrade, Golubac, Donji Milanovac, Vidin, Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi, Giurgiu and Bucharest. Cruise from £4,010 per couple with Emerald Cruises second guest sails free* offer, based on a 16 September 2023 departure, or cruise in 2024 from £2,395 per person based on a 19 April departure.
The eight-day Danube Explorer itinerary is the perfect way for guests to get an authentic taste of Europe. Try local delicacies on an authentic Bavarian farm before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Ceský Krumlov – one of the best-preserved old towns in Europe. Admire the gold-leaf halls of Melk Abbey.
Afterwards, cycle to Dürnstein, traversing a route that offers a different perspective on the region’s rich viticulture. Take a guided tour of Vienna and marvel at its Baroque galleries, opera houses and concert halls. Learn more about Budapest’s thriving culinary scene as the tour finishes at the neo-Gothic Grand Market, one of Europe’s most expansive indoor markets.
The cruise departs from Passau before visiting Linz, Ceský Krumlov, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. Cruise from £3,670 per couple with Emerald Cruises second guest sails free* offer, based on a 14 August 2023 departure, or cruise in 2024 from £2,245 per person based on a 14 April departure.
*Second guest sails free offer is available on selected 2023 Europe river cruising itineraries, departure dates and cabin grades. Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable and must be paid in full at the time of booking. Second guest sails free is available as a cruise-only or cruise with a flight credit option. Flights come in the form of flight credit.
For the flight credit option, flights may not be a direct service, and the flight credit amount is dependent on the itinerary for Europe River cruises. If the required airfare exceeds the set credit amount, additional charges will apply.
^Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of your journey and at times designated by Emerald Cruises. Transfers outside these times will be at your expense and must be secured by your own arrangements.
±Premium Drinks Package applies to onboard drinks only and excludes Champagne, wine by the bottle, bottled beers, premium spirits, and cabin mini bar.
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