Special Interest River Cruises
8-Day Rhine Spa, Arts & Culture Cruise
Thoughtfully curated by our expert journey planners, we have reinvented three of our most popular river cruise itineraries to feature a collection of specially selected excursions and experiences with a focus on celebrating the arts and culture of the Rhine and Danube, and the centuries of wine-making history along the banks of the Moselle.
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Perfect for those who wish to indulge their special interests while enjoying the ever-changing beauty of Europe’s much-loved rivers.
Day 4 Mannheim Take part in a romantic philosopher’s walk and visit Heidelberg University library.
Mainz to Basel Departing June 2022 | from £2,495 per person
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Mainz - Embarkation
Day 2 Rüdesheim Visit Eberbach Abbey for a wine-tasting in the morning, before enjoying a bird’s-eye view of Rüdesheim. Day 3 Koblenz Enjoy a walking tour of Koblenz and shopping near the Forum Confluentes.
Enjoy a wine-tasting
Day 5 Rastatt Unwind during a relaxing spa day in Baden-Baden. Day 6 Strasbourg Embark on a photography tour of Strasbourg. Day 7 Breisach Indulge in a culinary walk in Alsace. Day 8
Basel - Disembarkation
See The Majestic Rhine river cruise (page 11) for more information
8-Day Wines of the Moselle Cruise
8-Day Danube Spa, Arts & Culture Cruise
Mainz to Bernkastel Departing August 2022 | from £2,195 per person
Budapest to Passau Departing August 2022 | from £2,445 per person
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Mainz - Embarkation
Day 2 Wiesbaden Tour Schloss Vollrads wine estate and taste the famous Riesling. Day 3 Rüdesheim Visit Eberbach Abbey and enjoy a wine-tasting. Day 4 Koblenz Venture on a morning walking tour of Koblenz and visit a family-owned winery for a hike and tasting.
Day 5 Cochem In the morning, embark on a guided walking tour of Cochem. Then, attend an on board wine presentation with your cruise director, complete with tasting. Day 6 Trier Explore Trier this morning, on a guided tour. Day 7 Bernkastel Tour Bernkastel on foot, then enjoy a wine-tasting. Day 8
Bernkastel - Disembarkation
See Legendary Rhine & Moselle river cruise (page 12) for more information 14
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Budapest - Embarkation
Day 2 Budapest In the morning, venture out on an arts and crafts tour of Szentendre, before indulging in a traditional Budapest spa experience. Day 3 Bratislava A local Slovakian family will welcome you into their home for coffee and cake. Day 4 Vienna Take part in a Viennese art tour, complete with a visit to the Kunstmuseum.
Epic Voyages Looking for the ultimate cruising experience? Whether you are struggling to decide which part of the world you would like to see next, if there is somewhere special you are longing to visit again, or if you are a seasoned explorer waiting for your next adventure, our Epic Voyages have it all. Our journey designers have hand-crafted these exclusive adventures to combine two or more of our most popular itineraries to create the ultimate cruising experience. Tick more of the world’s incredible destinations off your bucket list and delve deeper into each port of call immersing yourself in the local culture of many different regions, all in one fascinating trip.
Day 5 Melk This morning, visit Melk Abbey. In the afternoon, take part in a hike in the Wachau Valley before trying some local fare.
Day 7 Passau Delight in a Bavarian brunch at a local farm. Passau - Disembarkation
See Danube Explorer river cruise (page 10) for more information
To book one of these exclusive cruises or for more information visit emeraldcruises.co.uk, or call 0808 273 6578
Lyon, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
23-Day Discover the Rhine, Main & Danube Bucharest to Amsterdam | Departing June 2022 From £6,765 per person
15-Day Discover the Rhine & Rhône Amsterdam to Arles | Departing October 2022 From £4,785 per person
Beginning in Bucharest, cruise the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on an epic 23-day journey on this fascinating and insightful river cruise, which combines two of our most popular itineraries. Weave a spectacular route through nine countries and explore six different European capital cities, including Vienna, Budapest, and Amsterdam.
Enjoy two of our most popular itineraries that link seamlessly across fifteen insightful days of cruising. Beginning in Amsterdam, cruise along the Rhine river to Basel, then journey through Switzerland and into France to Lyon, and join the Emerald Liberté Star-Ship for your second seven night cruise along the picturesque Rhône and into Arles.
Belgrade, Serbia
Day 6 Linz Join a photography tour of Linz, with a Linzer torte tasting.
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Chain Bridge, Hungary
Arles, France
16-Day Discover the Treasures of the Danube Regensburg to Bucharest | Departing May – October 2022 From £3,550 per person
15-Day Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal Porto to Arles | Departing April – September 2022 From £4,065 per person
Journey from central to eastern Europe along the mighty Danube River. This remarkable river cruise highlights the many treasures of this part of Europe. Embark on insightful guided city tours and enjoy immersive cultural experiences, visiting five capital cities, including vibrant Vienna, Belgrade, and Bucharest.
These two wonderful cruises link seamlessly to create this fifteen-day itinerary. Begin with seven nights on board Emerald Liberté cruising the Rhône and Saône rivers of southern France, before a flight to Porto for a second seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River through Portugal and into Spain on board Emerald Radiance.
To book an Epic Voyage or for more information visit emeraldcruises.co.uk/epic, or call 0808 273 6578
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