$11,999—Europe river & ocean fly-stay-cruise + solar eclipse

This 27-night getaway is a smart and satisfying way to experience Europe. On this popular itinerary, you don’t have to choose between river and ocean. Enjoy two classic cruise experiences in one uninterrupted European summer holiday. Travel in July, when cities are vibrant, festivals fill the streets, and daylight stretches long into the evening. Your journey begins in Munich, with time to settle into Bavaria’s relaxed rhythm. Then board your all-inclusive Danube River cruise with Emerald and drift through storybook towns, vineyard slopes, and hilltop abbeys. Vienna delivers imperial art, while Bratislava and Dürnstein offer castles, wine and village charm. Budapest’s bridges and hills provide a memorable river finale. You then fly to Rome for two nights among ancient ruins and lively piazzas. It’s the perfect reset before the journey opens to the sea. Your Mediterranean voyage with Princess is relaxed and social and timed for a rare natural moment at sea. You sail to Naples, Dubrovnik and Corfu, with Sicily, Spain, Gibraltar and Barcelona to follow. Along the way, you’ll be at sea during a total solar eclipse. Day briefly turns to night—a moment few people ever experience from the open ocean. With flights, hotels and transfers included, travel feels effortless throughout.

Putting this together yourself would mean coordinating flights, hotels, two cruises and transfers across multiple countries. Here, it’s already done for you. At $11,999 per person, Travelzoo members save up to $1965 per person compared with self-packaging. That’s effectively the value of your hotel stays and transfers—and then some.

What's included

• One-way flight from Australia* to Munich
• 1-night stay in Munich at the H4 Hotel München Messe^ w/breakfast
• 7-night all-inclusive Emerald Cruise from Regensburg (Munich) to Budapest
  • Ports of call: Passau, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna and Bratislava
    (incl. overnight stays in Regensburg and Budapest)
    
  • 20 meals, including 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner onboard
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Traditional Bavarian band and Hungarian folklore performances onboard
  • Guided sightseeing and active excursions, including:
    • Guided tour of Passau
    • Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting
    • Guided bike tours along the Danube River, the River Inn, Danube Island and to the Walhalla monument
    • Walking tour of Bratislava
    • Home-hosted coffee and cake with a Slovakian family
    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum
    • Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with wine tasting
    • Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle, Bratislava Castle and Gellert Hill
  • All tipping and gratuities
  • All port taxes and government taxes
• One-way flight from Budapest to Rome
• 2-night stay in Rome at 4-star The Starhotels Metropole^ w/breakfast
• 14-night cruise, round trip from Civitavecchia (Rome) onboard the Enchanted Princess
  • Ports of call: Naples, Kotor, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Messina, Palermo, Gibraltar, Alicante and Barcelona
  • Accommodation in the cabin category you booked
  • All shipboard main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
  • Most entertainment onboard
  • All port and government charges
• 1-night 4-star stay in Rome at The Starhotels Metropole^ w/breakfast
• One-way flight from Rome to Australia*
• Transfers throughout

When

This itinerary departs Australia* on 24 July 2026.

Book by 13 February 2026.

Cabin upgrades

Featured prices are based on an Emerald D cabin for the river cruise and an Inside cabin for the ocean cruise. We’ve also found savings against cabin upgrades. Upgrades start at $2000 per person:

• +$1000 for a Panorama C cabin on the river cruise and a Balcony cabin on Enchanted Princess
• +$3000 for a Grand Balcony cabin on the river cruise and a Mini Suite on Enchanted Princess

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Holiday snapshot

Australia* - Munich - Regensburg - Passau - Melk - Durnstein - Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest - Rome - Civitavecchia - Naples - Kotor - Dubrovnik - Corfu - Messina - Palermo - Gibraltar - Alicante - Barcelona - Rome - Australia*

Itinerary highlights

Begin in Munich, where grand squares, historic beer halls and alpine-inspired architecture set a classic European tone.

With the included transfer to Regensburg, upon check-in, you'll have a night to wander its medieval Old Town and stone bridge, steeped in Roman and Gothic history.

Arrive in Passau, the “City of Three Rivers,” where baroque churches and pastel streets meet scenic river confluences.

Sail through the Wachau Valley to Melk, visiting its magnificent hilltop abbey overlooking vineyards and the Danube below.

Stop in Dürnstein, a storybook village of cobbled lanes and castle ruins wrapped in terraced wine country.

Explore imperial Vienna, discovering grand palaces, elegant boulevards and a rich musical legacy that shaped European culture.

Call at Bratislava, where a compact Old Town, hilltop castle and riverside cafés reveal Slovakian charm.

You'll overnight in Budapest, where you can discover its dramatic skyline, thermal baths and landmark architecture straddling both sides of the Danube.

Fly to Rome for a 2-night stay and step into a living museum of ancient ruins, Renaissance art and iconic piazzas.

Travel to Civitavecchia, gateway to Rome’s cruising ports and the start of your Mediterranean voyage.

Arrive in Naples, where historic streets, fiery flavours and sweeping bay views unfold beneath Mount Vesuvius.

Sail into Kotor’s fjord-like bay, climbing medieval walls for panoramic views above a UNESCO-listed Old Town.

Wander Dubrovnik’s famous limestone streets and fortified walls overlooking the sparkling Adriatic Sea.

Relax in Corfu, exploring Venetian lanes, pastel villages and lush Ionian landscapes framed by turquoise waters.

Visit Messina, where Sicilian culture, cathedral squares and coastal scenery welcome you to the island’s eastern edge.

Explore Palermo, sampling vibrant street food, ornate churches and lively markets shaped by layered Mediterranean history.

Pass the legendary Rock of Gibraltar, where British heritage meets dramatic limestone cliffs at the gateway to the Atlantic.

Stroll Alicante’s palm-lined promenades, historic fortresses and sun-washed beaches along Spain’s Costa Blanca.

Conclude in Barcelona, immersing yourself in Gaudí’s architecture, lively markets and Mediterranean energy before your journey ends.