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Day 1 - Bucharest, Romania

Arrive in Bucharest, Romania, and transfer to your Star-Ship. Take an included guided city drive to see landmarks like the Spring Palace and historic boulevards. Enjoy welcome drinks and dinner onboard, with accommodation for the night.

Day 2 - Giurgiu, Romania

Cruise along the Danube to Giurgiu, Romania, a charming riverside town where you'll enjoy an orientation walk ashore. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included, along with drinks with lunch and dinner and port fees.

Day 3 - Rousse, Veliko Tarnovo & Arbanasi, Bulgaria

Explore Rousse, Bulgaria, on a guided walking tour, then visit the medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo and the traditional village of Arbanasi. Meals, drinks with lunch/dinner, guided shore excursions, and onboard entertainment are included.

Day 4 - Vidin, Bulgaria

Visit Vidin, Bulgaria, an old riverside city anchored by the medieval Baba Vida Fortress. Included tours let you learn about the town's history and the Danube's importance to Bulgaria. Meals, drinks, and port charges are included.

Day 5 - Donji Milanovac & Golubac, Serbia

Cruise through the scenic Iron Gates Gorge before stopping at Donji Milanovac and Golubac, Serbia. Take in dramatic landscapes and historic fortifications on included excursions. Meals, drinks, and port fees are included.

Day 6 - Belgrade, Serbia

In Belgrade, Serbia, enjoy a guided tour of Kalemegdan Fortress and Republic Square. Optional home-hosted coffee and folklore show are available as part of cultural EmeraldPLUS experiences. Meals, drinks with meals, and onboard entertainment are included.

Day 7 - Novi Sad, Serbia

Explore Novi Sad, the second-largest city in Serbia, offers a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere with walkable streets, lively parks and bars, notable museums, and the iconic Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the Danube. Meals, drinks, onboard entertainment, and shore excursions are included.

Day 8 - Kalocsa & Budapest, Hungary

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon as your ship docks in the charming village of Ordas, set in one of Hungary's most fertile paprika-growing regions. In the evening, immerse yourself in an authentic Hungarian folklore show and savor a delicious onboard dinner as you cruise toward Budapest. All meals and drinks are included.

Day 9 - Budapest, Hungary

Spend a full day in Budapest, Hungary, exploring iconic sights such as the Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, and historic castle district. Optional EmeraldACTIVE bike or walk tours are available, with meals, drinks, port fees, and an evening folklore show included.

Day 11 - Bratislava, Slovakia

Take a guided walking tour of Bratislava, Slovakia, visiting the Old Town and castle views, with free time to explore cafes, markets, and boutiques. Meals, drinks, guided tours, and port charges are included.

Day 10 - Budapest, Hungary

Wake this morning in vibrant Budapest, where the iconic Danube River separates historic Buda from lively Pest, connected by the famous Chain Bridge - one of the city's most cherished landmarks. All meals, drinks, and guided tours are included.

Day 12 - Vienna, Austria

Explore Vienna, Austria, on an included city tour of imperial landmarks. Optional EmeraldACTIVE e-bike rides are available along the historic streets or Danube promenade. Meals, drinks, guided tours, and onboard entertainment are included.

Day 13 - Krems & Engelhartszell, Austria

Visit Krems, Austria, a historic riverside town, and Engelhartszell, Austria, with its tranquil abbey. Enjoy included walking tours and tastings, surrounded by vineyard landscapes along the Danube. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 14 - Passau, Germany

Visit Passau, Germany, known as the City of Three Rivers, and explore its charming Old Town and St. Stephen's Cathedral on an included guided tour. Enjoy scenic cruising as you continue along the Danube. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 15 - Regensburg, Germany

Discover Regensburg, Germany, one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities, on an included walking tour through its UNESCO-listed Old Town filled with cobbled lanes and historic squares. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 16 - Nuremberg, Germany

Explore Nuremberg, Germany, on an included guided city tour covering its historic centre and castle district, learning about its medieval heritage and significant modern history. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 17 - Bamberg, Germany

Arrive in Bamberg, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town famous for its cathedral and half-timbered houses, and enjoy an included guided walking tour through its beautifully preserved streets. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 18 - Wurzburg & Wertheim, Germany

Visit Wurzburg, Germany, and tour the magnificent Wurzburg Residence Palace before continuing to Wertheim, Germany, where you can explore its charming riverside setting and historic town centre. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 19 - Miltenberg, Germany

Enjoy a brief stop in Wertheim before reaching Miltenberg, a picturesque village on the Main River famed for its medieval half-timbered houses and charming winding streets. All meals, drinks, and guided tours are included.

Day 20 - Rudesheim, Germany

Explore Rudesheim, Germany, a picturesque Rhine wine town, and stroll along the lively Drosselgasse lined with traditional taverns and boutiques. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 21 - Rhine Gorge & Cologne, Germany

Cruise through the spectacular Rhine Gorge, Germany, passing hilltop castles and vineyard-covered slopes, before arriving in Cologne, Germany, for an included guided walking tour featuring the iconic cathedral. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 22 - Amsterdam, Netherlands

Arrive in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and enjoy an included canal cruise through the city's historic waterways, admiring its elegant merchant houses and bridges. Meals, drinks, guided shore excursions, and port fees are included.

Day 23 - Amsterdam, Netherlands (Disembark)

Disembark in Amsterdam, Netherlands, after breakfast and transfer for your onward journey, concluding your unforgettable river cruise. Breakfast, port fees, and transfers are included.