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Discover the rivers of Europe 2026 - 29 Days (from Nice to Budapest)

29 days
From Nice to Budapest
4.4
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Discover the rivers of Europe 2026 - 29 Days (from Nice to Budapest) - Emerald Cruises
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Arles and its ancient amphitheater
  • Enjoy a Provençal dinner in Arles
  • Attend a classical concert in Avignon
  • Discover Lyon's historic sites and cuisine
  • Tour Melk Abbey and bike the Danube

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Nice - Arles
  2. Day 2 Arles
  3. Day 3 Avignon
  4. Day 4 Viviers
  5. Day 5 Tournon
  6. Day 6 Lyon
  7. Day 7 Chalon-sur-Saône – Beaune
  8. Day 8 Lyon - Basel
  9. Day 9 Freiburg (Breisach)
  10. Day 10 Kehl - Strasbourg
  11. Day 11 Heidelberg (Germersheim)
  12. Day 12 Koblenz
  13. Day 13 Cologne –Düsseldorf
  14. Day 14 Amsterdam
  15. Day 15 Amsterdam
  16. Day 16 Amsterdam
  17. Day 17 Cologne
  18. Day 18 Rüdesheim
  19. Day 19 Miltenberg – Wertheim
  20. Day 20 Würzburg
  21. Day 21 Bamberg
  22. Day 22 Nuremberg
  23. Day 23 Regensburg
  24. Day 24 Passau 
  25. Day 25 Melk – Dürnstein
  26. Day 26 Vienna
  27. Day 27 Bratislava
  28. Day 28 Budapest
  29. Day 29 Budapest 
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What's Included

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  • Meals
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

308

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

79%

There’s nothing quite like an Emerald Waterways river cruise. From Europe to Southeast Asia and beyond, we’ve put our stamp on deluxe river cruising, combining state-of-the-art Star-Ships with meticulously planned itineraries plus our promise of exceptional EmeraldVALUE so you can be sure of an...

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Customer Reviews

  • Louis
    · August 11th, 2023
    The program in the Emerald ship was magnificently planned and discussed. The local music during the cruise was so...
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  • Mark
    · April 25th, 2023
    It was not excellent but good…entertainment lacked they had a girl singing that was one of the bartenders and some...
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  • Yuri
    · August 24th, 2023
    Excellent! The best tour guide was a lady in Bratislave, and above all Petr in Prague

Dates & Availability

29 days
Discover the rivers of Europe 2026 - 29 Days (from Nice to Budapest)
From Nice to Budapest

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 301919

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before April 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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