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slug: 2243595
voyage_code: EXPV241126.2
cruise_line: Emerald Cruises
ship: Emerald Astra
departure_date: 
return_date: 
nights: 6
embarkation_port: Budapest
disembarkation_port: Prague
starting_price_usd: 6229.0
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last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:05:26Z
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# Prague & Christmas Time on the Danube

> Emerald Cruises · Emerald Astra · Nov 24 – 30   (6 nights)

## Quick Facts

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **Cruise Line** | Emerald Cruises |
| **Ship** | Emerald Astra |
| **Duration** | 6 nights |
| **Departure Date** | N/A |
| **Return Date** | N/A |
| **Embarkation Port** | Budapest |
| **Disembarkation Port** | Prague |
| **Starting Price** | 6,229 USD per person |
| **Voyage Code** | EXPV241126.2 |

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Budapest
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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 2: Budapest
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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 3: Bratislava
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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 4: Vienna
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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 5: Vienna
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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 5: Prague
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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 6: Prague
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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 7: Prague
**Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM

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.


## Pricing

Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD.

| Cabin Type | Starting Price |
|------------|----------------|
| Ocean View | $6,229 |
| Balcony | $7,329 |
| Suite | $11,229 |

## Ship Information

### Emerald Astra

#### Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Passenger Capacity | 0 |
| Crew | 0 |
| Gross Tonnage | 0.0 |
| Length | 0.0 ft |
| Total Cabins | 0 |

## Ports of Call

### Budapest
*Coordinates: 47.4984, 19.0408*

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...

### Bratislava
*Coordinates: 48.1484, 17.1073*

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 Danu...

### Vienna
*Coordinates: 48.2092, 16.3728*

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...

### Prague
*Coordinates: 50.0878, 14.4205*

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.


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