Route Map
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Budapest
Hungary
Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive
2026-07-03 00:00:00
Day 2
Budapest
Hungary
Sail past grand palatial architecture and soak in legendary thermal baths while the Danube glides through Europe's most enchanting river city.
Arrive
2026-07-04 00:00:00
Day 3
Bratislava
Slovakia
Explore medieval Bratislava Castle's stunning hilltop fortress and sweeping Danube views, then wander charming Old Town's baroque architecture and vibrant cafés.
Arrive
2026-07-05 00:00:00
Day 4
Vienna
Austria
Glide through enchanting Danube canals past imperial palaces while sipping Viennese coffee in the heart of Central Europe's most elegant capital.
Arrive
2026-07-06 00:00:00
Day 5
Dürnstein
Austria
Climb the dramatic clifftop ruins of a 900-year-old castle overlooking the enchanting Danube River valley.
Arrive
2026-07-07 00:00:00
Day 5
Melk
Austria
Perch high above the Danube River to explore the magnificent baroque Melk Abbey, one of Austria's most stunning monasteries with breathtaking views and centuries of history.
Arrive
2026-07-07 00:00:00
Day 6
Passau
Germany
Wander through the stunning Altstadt where three rivers converge and baroque architecture rises majestically from centuries past.
Arrive
2026-07-08 00:00:00
Day 7
Regensburg
Germany
Wander through medieval cobblestone streets and marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of the 13th-century cathedral dominating this Danube riverside jewel.
Arrive
2026-07-09 00:00:00
Day 8
Nuremberg
Germany
Wander through perfectly preserved medieval lanes and explore the impressive Imperial Castle that towers over this enchanting Bavarian city.
Arrive
2026-07-10 00:00:00
Day 9
Bamberg
Germany
Wander through fairy-tale medieval streets and discover a stunning prince-bishop's palace rising above the Regnitz River.
Arrive
2026-07-11 00:00:00
Day 10
Würzburg
Germany
Wander through the magnificent Prince-Bishop's Palace, a stunning Baroque masterpiece perched above the Main River with breathtaking frescoed ceilings.
Arrive
2026-07-12 00:00:00
Day 11
Wertheim
Germany
Wander through meticulously preserved half-timbered villages and shop at one of Europe's largest outlet malls nestled in charming Franconian countryside.
Arrive
2026-07-13 00:00:00
Day 11
Miltenberg
Germany
Wander cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered mansions and sample local wines in this picturesque Main River town.
Arrive
2026-07-13 00:00:00
Day 12
Rüdesheim
Germany
Glide through spectacular Rhine Valley vineyards on the scenic cable car while sipping local Riesling wine.
Arrive
2026-07-14 00:00:00
Day 12
Koblenz
Germany
Ascend the dramatic Ehrenbreitstein Fortress via cable car for breathtaking Rhine Valley views and centuries of Rhineland history.
Arrive
2026-07-14 00:00:00
Day 13
Cologne
Germany
Marvel at the soaring Gothic spires of Cologne Cathedral while sipping Kölsch beer in charming riverside taverns along the Rhine.
Arrive
2026-07-15 00:00:00
Day 14
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Glide through picturesque canals lined with 17th-century townhouses and world-class museums on intimate waterway tours.
Arrive
2026-07-16 00:00:00
Day 15
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Glide through picturesque canals lined with 17th-century townhouses and world-class museums on intimate waterway tours.
Arrive
2026-07-17 00:00:00
About This Cruise
From Budapest to Amsterdam, this 15 day Splendours of Europe river cruise will take you through some of Europe's most historic towns & cities including Vienna.
14 nights on
Emerald Sky
with
Emerald Cruises
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