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US military personnel, veterans, first responders, and their families take an additional $150 per person savings on Emerald Cruises River with proof of current or past military status. This offer is combinable with 2-for-1 savings, pay-in-full offers, key account exclusives, Flash sales, Scenic Select, and Emerald Cruises. Combinable with groups. Not combinable with any other offers. Taxes & port charges are included in the price. Offer available to residents of the 50 United States only. Offers may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Visit scenicusa.com for complete terms and conditions.
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Full Fares: Full Fares reflect full fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Deposit is due within 48 hours of booking, with final payment due no later than 90 days prior to departure. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Standard Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Standard Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Select Fares: Select Fares offer up to 15% savings off Standard Fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Deposit is due within 48 hours of booking, with final payment due no later than 120 days prior to departure. Select Fare promotions expire 120 days prior to sailing. Any percentage-based savings are calculated on the base cruise fare only and exclude port charges, air, land programs, transfers, hotel stays, or other supplemental offers included in the booking. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Select Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Select Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Preferred Fares: Preferred Fares offer up to 15% savings off Standard Fare pricing and include applicable port charges. Preferred Fares include complimentary air on select departures or enhanced savings in lieu of air, depending on the promotion selected. Deposit is due at the time of booking. For sailings outside of 10 months, full payment is due 10 months prior to departure. For sailings within 10 months, full payment is due within 30 days of booking or at standard final payment date, whichever occurs first. Any percentage-based savings are calculated on the base cruise fare only and exclude port charges, air, land programs, transfers, hotel stays, or other supplemental offers included in the booking. Air offers are subject to availability and are booked at Emerald Cruises’ discretion on its choice of airline and routing. Complimentary air has a maximum ticket value of $2,000 per guest. Reduced-rate air also has a maximum ticket value of $2,000 per guest, inclusive of the reduced fare amount paid by the guest. Air offers are available to residents of the United States of America only; guests from Latin America will receive "in lieu of air" savings offer. Preferred Fare promotions expire 120 days prior to sailing. Fares displayed are based on double-occupancy cabins unless otherwise noted. Preferred Fares are combinable with flash sales, boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and group bookings. Preferred Fares are not combinable with EDO, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
Preferred+ Fares: Preferred+ Fares provide an additional $300 savings per guest and is offered as a combinable promotion. Full payment is due within 7 days of booking. Preferred+ bookings are non-refundable once paid. Preferred+ are combinable with Preferred Fares, as well as boosts, account-exclusive offers, Military and First Responder offers, wire savings, and other eligible promotions. Not combinable with group bookings, EDOs, third-party offers, interline rates, or other low- or non-revenue offers. Additional restrictions may apply.
All offers are inventory-controlled and may be extended, cancelled, or withdrawn at any time without notice. Emerald Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change all fares and promotions at any time. Port charges are included in the price shown. For the most up-to-date pricing, availability, and offers, please visit emeraldcruises.com or contact your Professional Travel Advisor. Offers applicable for residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C.
- Day 1PragueWed, Aug 26, 2026
When you arrive in Prague, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your centrally located hotel for a three-night stay.
- Day 2PragueThu, Aug 27, 2026
The heart of Prague is an enchanting treasure trove, showcasing some of Europe’s finest and most well-preserved architectural marvels from various eras. Begin your journey by exploring three magnificent castle courtyards before stepping into the awe-inspiring St. Vitus Cathedral. From there, descend the Castle Steps, where breathtaking views of Prague unfold before your eyes. Next, we stroll across the iconic Charles Bridge, leading us to the charming Old Town. Our unforgettable city tour concludes at the legendary Astronomical Clock in the vibrant Old Town Square, leaving you captivated by Prague’s timeless beauty.
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A guided tour of PragueEmeraldPLUS
Coffee & Cake at Lobkowicz Palace
Meals: Breakfast - Day 3PragueFri, Aug 28, 2026
Your tour director will be available to help you plan a day of independent exploration today, perhaps strolling past ornate façades in the Baroque quarter or discovering Prague’s Jewish heritage in Josefov.
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Tastes of Czechia (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast - Day 4Prague – PassauSat, Aug 29, 2026
You’ll be collected from your hotel and transferred to Passau this morning, to board your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 5PassauSun, Aug 30, 2026
Today, you’ll gain fascinating insight into the life of local Bavarians during a visit to a farm, where you’ll also be able to try their homemade specialities. Alternatively, you can set off on a hike, catching sights such as the Mariahilf and St. Severin, an ancient church dating back to the Ottonian dynasty.
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Hike to Veste OberhausEmeraldPLUS
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Bavaria Live (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 6Linz – Ceský KrumlovMon, Aug 31, 2026
Today, you will visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Ceský Krumlov. This quaint Czech town has one of the best-preserved ancient centres in Europe, with more than three hundred protected medieval buildings and an iconic castle complex. Enjoy a guided tour of the area, including the 15th-century St. Vitus’ Church and a series of delightful Gothic façades, each taking you back to the Middle Ages.
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Walking tour of Linz with a Linzer Torte tasting (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 7Melk – WeissenkirchenTue, Sep 01, 2026
Relax as you cruise down the Danube River early this morning, passing some of the world’s finest wine-producing vineyards.
Later, you’ll arrive in Melk, an Austrian town nestled along the Danube River. On today’s included tour, you’ll have the opportunity to walk through the gold-leaf halls of 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery that is home to rare medieval manuscripts. Afterwards, enjoy sailing through Austria’s spectacular Wachau Valley to Weissenkirchen. Alternatively, remain in Melk and take a guided bike tour to Weissenkirchen, traversing a route that reveals a different perspective on the region’s esteemed viticulture. Take the chance to join a guided hike in the afternoon through the vineyards and soak in the spirit of the Wachaus valley nature.
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Tour of Melk AbbeyEmeraldACTIVE
Guided bike tour along the DanubeEmeraldACTIVE
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Wachau Valley Experience (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 8ViennaWed, Sep 02, 2026
Discover the classical charms of Vienna today. As we take you through the heart of the city, we’ll point out all of the best cafés and artisan studios as you discover its imperial grandeur. A drive around the Ringstrasse will introduce you to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre.
Alternatively, enjoy a bike tour along the serene trails on the Danube Island.
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Guided tour of ViennaEmeraldACTIVE
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Exclusive Viennese evening concert (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 9Vienna - BratislavaThu, Sep 03, 2026
Enjoy a short but tranquil sailing between Vienna and Bratislava, marvelling at the everchanging scenery of the Danube. This afternoon, enjoy a guided hike to Bratislava Castle – its silhouette looks as though it has been pulled from the pages of a fairy tale. Alternatively, explore the city’s historic architecture on an included guided tour, where everything is in walking distance, including the ornate exterior of the Slovak National Theatre.
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Walking tour of BratislavaEmeraldPLUS
Local Slovakian entertainment on boardEmeraldACTIVE
Guided hike to Bratislava CastleDiscoverMORE
Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava (extra expense)DiscoverMORE
Carpathian Wine route (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 10BudapestFri, Sep 04, 2026
Welcome to Budapest, where an amazing end to a fantastic trip awaits. Explore the city’s cobbled medieval quarter today, as you embark on a coach tour through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city centre. Your guide will teach you about the Hungarian capital’s culinary scene while touring the neo-Gothic Grand Market, Budapest's largest and most expansive indoor market, where you’ll have time to explore on your own.
If you’re feeling more active, you can instead choose to hike to Gellert Hill. The surrounding area has been rebuilt several times, most recently following the air raids of WWII. Some 18th-century Baroque houses still stand and are best explored from the medieval paths and alleyways in the area around Buda Castle. This evening, enjoy a traditional Hungarian folklore show on board.
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Budapest tour with Grand Market visitEmeraldPLUS
Traditional Hungarian folklore show on boardEmeraldACTIVE
Hike to Gellert HillDiscoverMORE
Excursion to Szentendre (extra expense)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner - Day 11BudapestSat, Sep 05, 2026
After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests and disembark your Star-Ship for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of apricot orchards and ancient Roman cities with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
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Fabulous experience! As usual I was extremely nervous about traveling and all of the things that “could” go wrong. Everything that AffordableTours.com promised was executed without a hitch! It was a wonderful trip and incredible service from AffordableTours.com and their team members. Thank you!
Although this is my first river cruise, so I cannot compare with other companies, I was very happy with Emerald with a few exceptions. They advertise that it is all inclusive and do offer several free tour options at each port, but that also sell Discovery options that are more money. We did 4 of those which increased the cost for 2 by $600. If you like to workout, forget the gym, which had one rowing machine, an exercise bike and some dumbbells with enough room for 3 people at most. The staff were all great, the food was very good and the itinerary was excellent. They have a small swimming pool and late night activities. Good diversity with most people from US, Canada, Australia and new Zealand.
Our third river cruise but found the baths on this particular ship to be very small. The crew, though, was excellent, especially the director!
I absolutely loved the cities and towns we visited. I met mant new friends on this trip. The staff were very friendly, professional and attentive to my needs.
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Land and river tours were excellent. Emerald was extremely efficient in all manners.