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Paris to Prague & Splendours of Europe Cruise

  • Departure DateTue 29th Sep 2026
  • Emerald Cruises Emerald Astra
  • 20 Night Cruise From Paris
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Itinerary

  • Paris
  • Amsterdam
  • Cologne
  • Rudesheim
  • Miltenberg
  • Wurzburg
  • Bamberg
  • Nuremberg
  • Regensburg
  • Passau (Munich)
  • Melk
  • Vienna
  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Prague

What's Included

  • Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
  • Daily shore excursions
  • All gratuities on board and ashore
  • EmeraldPlus experience taking you to the heart of local culture
  • WiFi

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Day 1 - Paris

Arrive: Tue 29 September 2026

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Day 2 - Paris

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Day 3 - Paris

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Day 4 - Paris

Depart: Fri 02 October 2026

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Day 5 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Sat 03 October 2026 / Depart: Sat 03 October 2026

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths

Day 6 - Cologne

Arrive: Sun 04 October 2026 / Depart: Sun 04 October 2026

Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city spanning the Rhine River in western Germany, is the region’s cultural hub. A landmark of High Gothic architecture set amid reconstructed old town, the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral is also known for its gilded medieval reliquary and sweeping river views. The adjacent Museum Ludwig showcases 20th-century art, including many masterpieces by Picasso, and the Romano-Germanic Museum houses Roman antiquities.

Day 7 - Rudesheim

Arrive: Mon 05 October 2026 / Depart: Mon 05 October 2026

Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present.

Day 8 - Miltenberg

Arrive: Tue 06 October 2026 / Depart: Tue 06 October 2026

Miltenberg is a town in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia in Bavaria, Germany. It is the seat of the like-named district and has a population of over 9,000.

Day 9 - Wurzburg

Arrive: Wed 07 October 2026 / Depart: Wed 07 October 2026

Würzburg is a city in Germany's Bavaria region. It's known for lavish baroque and rococo architecture, particularly the 18th-century Residenz palace, with ornate rooms, a huge fresco by Venetian artist Tiepolo and an elaborate staircase. Home to numerous wine bars, cellars and wineries, Würzburg is the center of the Franconian wine country, with its distinctive bocksbeutel (bottles with flattened round shapes).

Day 10 - Bamberg

Arrive: Thu 08 October 2026 / Depart: Thu 08 October 2026

Bamberg is a town in northern Bavaria, Germany, laid out over 7 hills where the Regnitz and Main rivers meet. Its old town preserves structures from the 11th to 19th centuries including the muraled Altes Rathaus (town hall), which occupies an island in the Regnitz reached by arched bridges. The Romanesque Bamberg Cathedral, begun in the 11th century, features 4 towers and numerous stone carvings.

Day 11 - Nuremberg

Arrive: Fri 09 October 2026 / Depart: Fri 09 October 2026

Nuremberg is the second-largest city of the German state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany.

Day 12 - Regensburg

Arrive: Sat 10 October 2026 / Depart: Sat 10 October 2026

Regensburg, a Bavarian city on the Danube River in southeast Germany, is known for its well-preserved medieval core. The 12th-century Stone Bridge, a 310m-long icon with 16 arches, crosses the river to the old town. The 13th-century Regensburg Cathedral, a twin-spired Gothic landmark, is home to the Regensburger Domspatzen choir. Walhalla, a Parthenon replica just east of the city, honors illustrious Germans.

Day 13 - Passau (Munich)

Arrive: Sun 11 October 2026 / Depart: Sun 11 October 2026

Passau, a German city on the Austrian border, lies at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Known as the Three Rivers City, it's overlooked by the Veste Oberhaus, a 13th-century hilltop fortress housing a city museum and observation tower. The old town below is known for its baroque architecture, including St. Stephen's Cathedral, featuring distinctive onion-domed towers and an organ with 17,974 pipes.

Day 14 - Melk

Arrive: Mon 12 October 2026 / Depart: Mon 12 October 2026

Melk is an Austrian town on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town. Gold statuary adorns its domed Abbey Church, and the huge library houses medieval manuscripts. The Marmorsaal is a baroque hall with a ceiling fresco and red marble walls. South of Melk, gardens surround Renaissance Schallaburg Castle, which hosts cultural exhibitions.

Day 15 - Vienna

Arrive: Tue 13 October 2026 / Depart: Tue 13 October 2026

Vienna, Austria’s capital, lies in the country’s east on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual legacy was shaped by residents including Mozart, Beethoven and Sigmund Freud. The city is also known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence. In the MuseumsQuartier district, historic and contemporary buildings display works by Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt and other artists.

Day 16 - Bratislava

Arrive: Wed 14 October 2026 / Depart: Wed 14 October 2026

Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is set along the Danube River by the border with Austria and Hungary. It’s surrounded by vineyards and the Little Carpathian mountains, crisscrossed with forested hiking and cycling trails. The pedestrian-only, 18th-century old town is known for its lively bars and cafes. Perched atop a hill, the reconstructed Bratislava Castle overlooks old town and the Danube

Day 17 - Budapest

Arrive: Thu 15 October 2026

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

Day 18 - Budapest

Depart: Fri 16 October 2026

Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is bisected by the River Danube. Its 19th-century Chain Bridge connects the hilly Buda district with flat Pest. A funicular runs up Castle Hill to Buda’s Old Town, where the Budapest History Museum traces city life from Roman times onward. Trinity Square is home to 13th-century Matthias Church and the turrets of the Fishermen’s Bastion, which offer sweeping views.

Day 19 - Prague

Arrive: Sat 17 October 2026

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.

Day 20 - Prague

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.

Day 21 - Prague

Depart: Mon 19 October 2026

Prague, capital city of the Czech Republic, is bisected by the Vltava River. Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” it's known for its Old Town Square, the heart of its historic core, with colorful baroque buildings, Gothic churches and the medieval Astronomical Clock, which gives an animated hourly show. Completed in 1402, pedestrian Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints.

Emerald Astra From Emerald Cruises

Emerald Astra will mark the next evolution of Emerald Cruises’ award-winning river fleet. Designed to mirror the sleek elegance of the line’s luxury superyachts, the ship features a modern, grey-tinted glass exterior and will welcome 180 guests. The updated design focuses on both style and functionality, offering guests’ favorite amenities such as the pool/cinema combination, multiple dining options, and a sun deck dedicated to relaxation and panoramic views. All interiors have also been enhanced with a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring a sophisticated and spacious atmosphere for travelers on Europe’s rivers.

Ship Cabins

Emerald Single Stateroom

All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

Emerald Stateroom

All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite

All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

Grand Balcony Suite

All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.

Owner's One Bedroom Suite

All passenger staterooms feature queen-size beds (convertible to twins) except the Single cabins, which are furnished with one bed (79 x 63 inches / 200 x 160 cm). Standard amenities include bedside tables, mirrored panels by the bed, private en-suite bathroom (WC, small sink, shower cubicle, mirrored cupboards, mirror over the basin, clothesline, luxury bath products such as shampoo, liquid soap, conditioner, and body lotion), walk-in closet (large wardrobe with hangers), personal safe, direct-dial phone, flat HDTV (satellite reception, news and movie channels, infotainment system, movies on demand, and “View From the Bridge” / real-time webcam views), and a mini-bar (stocked with beer, wine, soft drinks, and snacks / all at an additional cost, except in Owner’s Suites). Additional in-room conveniences include individual climate control, 220V power outlets (European sockets in the cabin and bathroom, plus one Australian socket; American travelers should bring adapters), umbrella, shoe cleaner, and two sets of earplugs. All Suites feature floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. Despite being marketed as “Balcony Suites,” these are one-room cabins with an “indoor veranda” (instead of the French Balcony found on other ships). The windows can be lowered halfway with the push of a button. Behind the main curtain, an inner insect screen is provided. The Owner’s Suites include a separate bedroom and a lounge/living area with sofa, plus a bathroom with dual sinks. They also have an outdoor balcony furnished with two wooden chairs (padded seats) and a small round table. Extra perks exclusive to Owner’s Suites include a complimentary mini-bar (restocked daily), Nespresso coffee maker, iPad, in-room dining (continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés, after-dinner sweets), and complimentary laundry service (4 items per day). Grand Suites come with additional perks such as a Nespresso coffee maker, en-suite dining (continental breakfast, canapés, and sweets), and complimentary laundry (2 items per day). All Standard staterooms feature large fixed Picture Windows. Laundry service is available at extra cost, with items collected from cabins by the housekeeping staff. Cabins are accessed via magnetic chip cards attached to lanyards, instead of traditional key cards. A daily program with scheduled activities is delivered to cabins each evening. The Cruise Director also hosts a nightly port talk providing an overview of the next day’s ports of call, excursions, and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi internet is available shipwide.
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