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This deal was published October 23, 2024 and sold out November 06, 2024. See current deals£1595pp—Danube cruise with free drinks
Visit Gothic castles, traditional wine-making villages, and three capital cities
Why We Love This Deal
We've negotiated a free drinks package on this Danube voyage from Emerald Cruises. That means you get cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer onboard—normally it'd cost almost €200 per person. We love the floor-to-ceiling views in the bar. You feel totally immersed in the changing landscapes.
What's included
- £500 flight credit**
- Return transfers
- A 7-night Danube cruise on Emerald Dawn, Emerald Luna, or Emerald Star, in a Category E Emerald Stateroom
- All meals onboard the ship
- A free Platinum Drinks Package, worth €199.50 per person (approximately £166)
- Daily excursions
- Gratuities
When
Fly from any airport on 23 or 30 March, 2025***.
Fly on 2, 9, or 30 August from £2095 per person, or on 8 May from £2345 per person.
For more information, see our partner's website.
Itinerary
Fly to Budapest. You'll have a full day in port before embarking on your cruise. Highlights include:
- Budapest... enjoy a guided tour including the Grand Market, or an active hike to Gellert Hill.
- Bratislava... a local guide will show you around the Slovak capital’s winding cobbled streets.
- Vienna... go on a walking or cycling tour of the city and see Mozart's favourite haunts.
- Weissenkirchen... meander past the lush vineyards of the Wachau Valley.
- Melk... enjoy an included tour of the iconic Melk Abbey.
- Linz... from here, you can join a guided excursion to Medieval village of Ceský Krumlov.
- Passau... excursions include a trip to a Bavarian farm, with tastings of their homemade specialities.
Ship details
Emerald Cruises' Star-Ships are deluxe river cruise ships that carry 180 passengers. Each has a restaurant, a bar, and a heated pool with a retractable roof. The pool can transform into a cinema in the evenings. The design is immersive, with floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the changing scenery. Entertainment includes a live Slovakian band and a Hungarian folklore show.
You'll enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the elegant Reflections Restaurant. Dinners are multi-course and take inspiration from the destinations you'll visit. Your drinks package includes beers, wine by the glass, and bottles under €25. You can also choose from house-brand spirits, cocktails, and soft drinks.
Other options
- Sail in a Panorama Balcony Suite from £2345 per person
- Sail in a Grand Balcony Suite from £3185 per person
- Sail in an Owner's Suite from £3955 per person
Transfers & baggage
Both are included.