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17 Night European Inland Waterways Cruise on the Emerald Star

Itinerary for October 03, 2026 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Saturday, 10/03/2026Depart from Welcome to Budapest, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Eastern Europe. Here, You'll be met at the airport and transferred to the comfortable surrBudapest, Hungary
2Sunday, 10/04/2026Budapest is a place of striking contrasts, with Buda on one side housing a generous scattering of the city's elegant landmarks, and Pest on the other Budapest, Hungary
3Monday, 10/05/2026Bordering Austria and Hungary, the Slovakian capital is yours to discover today. Wander down cobblestone streets and witness the sheer majesty of ornaBratislava, Slovakia
4Tuesday, 10/06/2026A wave of culture paves the way for life in the Austrian capital, where some of history's most prestigious composers once walked the streets and foundVienna, Austria
5Wednesday, 10/07/2026This morning, you will have the opportunity to hike to Dürnstein Castle, perhaps stopping to imagine how it would have looked when Richard the Lionhea 
6Thursday, 10/08/2026Sat on the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers, Passau is a postcard-worthy destination that has been shaped by the surrounding waterways. MaPassau, Germany
7Friday, 10/09/2026After breakfast, set out on an exploration of one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Germany, where more than two millennia of history is yours  
8Saturday, 10/10/2026Today, the historic city of Nuremberg is yours to explore during an included sightseeing tour, touching on the architectural wonders that have acted a 
9Sunday, 10/11/2026This morning, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Bamberg awaits. Thousands of listed buildings can be found in the medieval town centre, an areaBamberg, Germany
10Monday, 10/12/2026Set alongside the Main River, Würzburg offers a perfect introduction to the Romantic Road, one of Bavaria's most popular tourism routes that links stuWurzburg, Germany
11Tuesday, 10/13/2026This morning, as part of your EmeraldPLUS offering, you will have the opportunity to attend an exclusive glassblowing presentation at the Glass Art Mu 
12Wednesday, 10/14/2026Relax on your Star-Ship this morning until we reach Rüdesheim, a town with a rich history of viticulture. When you arrive, ride the Winzerexpress to S 
13Thursday, 10/15/2026Cruise along the Rhine from Koblenz to Cologne this morning, where an illustrious 2,000-year-long history awaits. One of the oldest cities in the counCologne, Germany
14Friday, 10/16/2026This morning, board a glass-top canal boat for a cruise down the UNESCO World Heritage-listed canal system that weaves across Amsterdam, passing elegaAmsterdam, Netherlands
15Saturday, 10/17/2026After breakfast, you will be transferred from your Star-Ship to the centre of Paris, the world-famous ";City of Light";. There is something for everyo 
16Sunday, 10/18/2026Today, the wide and leafy boulevards of Paris are yours to discover with a local guide, as you witness the sheer majesty of the Notre Dame Cathedral aParis, France
17Monday, 10/19/2026The beauty of Paris is yours to enjoy today, as a full day of independent exploration leaves the entire city at your fingertips. Perhaps visit a ParisParis, France
18Tuesday, 10/20/2026Arrive at After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport, taking memories of ancient Roman architecture and Parisian cuisine with you. Paris, France
 

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Departing from Budapest, Hungary
Departure Date 10/03/2026
OCG Class
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Departing 10/03/2026
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