DiscoverMORE optional excursions

If you’re looking to explore even more of the continent’s rich cultural tapestry, our extra-special DiscoverMORE excursions have been created specially to grant you rare insights that venture beyond the ordinary travel encounters.

Available at an additional cost, these optional tours compliment our extensive daily included tours as well as our EmeraldPLUS and EmeraldACTIVE programmes. We’d advise you to book before you travel to ensure you secure your place on your chosen activities, just look out for the DiscoverMORE icon across our itineraries.

Rhine, Main, Moselle & Danube Rivers Austria

Vienna

Viennese Evening Concert From €74 per person Emerald Waterways invite you to a private concert exclusively for you to enjoy favorites such as the “Blue Danube Waltz” and the “Radetzky” March. A complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival adds to the special occasion. Includes: Coach transfer • Concert ticket • Glass of sparkling wine

Schönbrunn Palace From €57 per person The former summer residence of the Habsburg Empire is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque palaces in Europe. Follow our local expert and hear the fascinating tales surrounding this UNESCO World Heritage-listed cultural icon. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance

Tour of Salzburg From €62 per person A full day tour to the birthplace of Mozart and the picturesque setting for the theatrical masterpiece The Sound of Music. Your guide will showcase the highlights of this unique city with all its Baroque architecture and Alpine charm. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide

Tastes of Vienna From €49 per person Vienna is known for its culture and delicious pastries. Enjoy a tour where you will learn more about the food culture in the city of Waltz. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Tasting

Belgium

Antwerp

Ruben’s Museum and Cathedral Please enquire for cost Walking tour of Antwerp old town- entrance of the main Cathedral to admire Ruben’s artworks before heading to Ruben’s House’s where an art historian will be guiding through the Museum. Includes: local guide + entrance to the cathedral + entrance to Ruben’s house COST - please enquire for cost

Czech Republic

Prague

Taste of Czechia From €36 per person On your guided tour you will learn all about the great variety of Czech wines. A short walk from your hotel will take you through some of the city’s interesting hidden corners before arriving at a local restaurant in a building dating back to 14th century. Meet your sommelier and enjoy a welcome drink of Czech sparkling wine followed by a selection of red, white and rose wines all accompanied by traditional charcuterie and cheeses carefully selected to complement each glass. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide • Wine tasting Please note: This tour is only for passengers on the Prague (city) extension

Českỳ Krumlov

Taste of Czechia From €62 per person A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cesky Krumlov is famous for its Old Town, with its picturesque medieval center is located in South Bohemia, Czech Republic. Cobblestone streets wind past century's old townhouses, shops and cages. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide Please note: This tour happens at the same time as the included Passau walking tour and Salzburg excursion optional tour

Germany

Kehl

Excursion to Riquewihr From €58 per person Enjoy an orientation tour of the small French town of Riquewihr. Along the Alsace Wine Route, it has the nickname ‘the Gem of the Alsace Vineyards’. After your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the wines of a local winery. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Wine tasting

Koblenz

Moselle Valley & Cochem Castle visit From €64 per person Perched on a spectacular hill 300 foot above the Moselle Valley, you’ll find the old town of Cochem. Take a walking tour of the town including a guided visit of the magnificent Reichsburg Castle, boasting impressive views of the Moselle Valley. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Castle entrance

Nuremberg

Gingerbread Cooking Demonstration From €43 per person In Germany, gingerbread biscuits have become a long-standing feature of Christmas markets, often taking on various shapes. It is believed that this delicious sweet treat descends from medieval European culinary traditions but, in Nuremberg, you’ll have the opportunity to learn traditional German techniques during a cooking demonstration with a local chef. Witness the preparation that goes into it, before tasting them for yourself. Known as Lebkuchen, thought to originate from the German ‘leben’, meaning ‘life’, you’ll not only learn some additional baking skills, but you’ll be taught about the history of Nuremberg. A truly wonderful experience into traditional Germany, this excellent excursion is sure to put a festive spring in your step. Includes: Coach transfer • Local chef • Tasting

Passau

Bavaria Live From €44 per person Until today "Wirtshaus" culture is very lively. Sitting together, eating and drinking together, making music together and having fun together - that is part of everyday life in Bavaria. A local will inform the guests about the 800-year-old history of Passau beer and introduce them to the Bavarian Taverne traditions in an entertaining way. This includes snuffing tobacco, finger hooks, lifting beer stein and a few more surprises. Includes: Local guide • Entertainment & Beer

Regensburg

Visit to a local brewery From €57 per person We visit one of the many local breweries in Regensburg, to see where Germany’s much-loved beer is brewed. You’ll see how traditional brewery techniques have merged with latest industry technology before having the opportunity to taste various beers for yourself. Includes: Beer tasting • Expert guide

Würzburg

Excursion to Rothenburg From €58 per person The best-preserved medieval town in Germany, walk the wall that encircles Rothenburg, climb to the top of the town hall tower and admire the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque houses and fountains. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Local sausage tasting Please note: This DiscoverMORE operates at the same time as included excursions.

Hungary

Budapest

Jewish Heritage Tour From €46 per person Discover the city’s Jewish heritage on a guided tour with a local expert. You’ll learn about significant events from history which have shaped Budapest’s culture. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide Please note: The Jewish heritage tour will be replaced by a tour of Szentendre on Friday & Saturday Please note: This excursion happens at the same time as the DiscoverMORE Jewish Heritage tour.

Excursion to Szentendre From €32 per person

Our tour takes you to the picturesque village of Szentendre. Explore the cobblestone streets and experience a Mediterranean atmosphere that lots of artists come to find inspiration and work here. The coach takes you from the ship to Szentendre. The old city center of Szentendre is a pedestrian area, taking you to the beginning of the pedestrian zone and that’s where your walking tour starts. Szentendre is a small town on the Danube River, north of the capital, Budapest. It’s known for its baroque architecture, churches, colorful houses and narrow, cobbled streets. The main square, Fő Tér, and the alleyways around it are lined with art galleries, museums and shops. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance to Micro Museum Please note: This excursion happens at the same time as the DiscoverMORE Jewish Heritage tour.

Netherlands

Amsterdam

Haalem Discovery Visit From €48 per person Northwest of the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam, the charming town of Haarlem is yours to discover. Once home to many a Dutch artist, including Frans Hals, this compact community provides a wonderful insight into quintessential Holland. Enjoy a guided tour of this hidden gem, a sightseer’s paradise, where the cobbled streets, ancient architecture and bustling social scene has been attracting visitors from all over the world for years. After your guided tour, indulge in a beer tasting session in an old converted church just outside the medieval town center. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide • Beer tasting

Rotterdam

Delft Pottery factory visit From €58 per person Learn about one of the most popular forms of earthenware in the Netherlands, Delft pottery, during a visit to a functioning factory. Hear about how the local people maintain this rich tradition, dating back to the 1500s. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide • Entrance

Serbia

Belgrade

National Opera Theater tour From €29 per person The home of opera, ballet and drama, tour the backstage area, the dressing room, make up rooms and costumes areas. Stand on the stage as the professionals do, and enjoy a concert at the end, given by two singers in the Museum Area. Includes: Coach transfer • Tour guide • Entrance • Glass of sparkling wine

Switzerland

Lucerne

Tra§in & cable car ride to Mt. Rigi & Weggis From €49 per person Enjoy an unguided visit to Mount Rigi, one of the most iconic mountains in central Switzerland. Take a train to the top and a cable car back down the mountain. Includes: Train to the top + cable car Please note: This tour can only operate on the Lucerne / Zurich (city extension) + cruise

Rhône & Saône Rivers France

Avignon

Guided Tour of the Pont du Gard From €49 per person The UNESCO World Heritage-listed aqueduct is technically and architecturally impressive. Marvel at the three-level, 48-metre-high Roman structure, which served as an aqueduct until the 6th century, transporting 20,000m 3 of water a day. Includes: Coach transfers • Guide • Entrance to Pont du Gard site & museum

Classical Concert From €74 per person During your time in Avignon, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful evening classical concert within the halls of one of the Provençal city’s churches, and just a short stroll from your Star-Ship. Includes: Concert entry

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Lyon

Excursion to Pérouges From €39 per person Overlooking the Ain river valley, this medieval walled town thrives on its wine and weaving industries. Explore from the upper gate to the 15th century church, passing the 33-metre-deep well and the Maison du Sergent de Justice. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide

Nice

Visit to Saint Paul de Vence From €49 per person Embark on a guided tour of this medieval town, including the Colombe d’Or hotel and restaurant, the houses of James Baldwin and Marc Chagall, as well as the 13th century Collegiate church. Afterwards, admire the views of the Côte d’Azur. Includes: Coach transfers • Local guide

Paris

Tastes of Paris From €21 per person Join your tour director on a walking tour to the local market often frequented by locals. You will have the opportunity to learn about some French culinary traditions as well as taste some of the region's best and most authentic ingredients. Includes: Local guide • Tasting Please note: This tour cannot be offered when falling on a Monday due to market closure. Alternative tour will be offered instead.

Retro car tour of Paris From €91 per person Today, embark on an adventure by sidecar from your hotel through Paris, where you will experience some of the main sites of the City of Lights. Includes: Side car ride • Local guide

Douro River Portugal

Lisbon

Excursion to Sintra From €54 per person Just north of Lisbon, enjoy a guided tour of Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site which dates back to Moorish times, including a tour of Sintra Palace. Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Sintra Palace entrance Please note: This tour can only be done by passengers on the Lisbon (city extension) + cruise

Pocinho

Archaeological Tour 4x4 Coa Museum From €38 per person Canada do Inferno is located on the left bank of the Côa, in the municipality and parish of Vila Nova de Foz Côa. The tour begins at the Côa Museum. Board your jeep and drive to the area where the abandoned Côa dam was being built, and onwards through a landscape marked by the construction work that determined the recent history of the Côa rock art. The final part of the tour is on foot. Includes: Coach transfer - Guide - 4x4 tour

Porto

Taylors Port Wine tour From €38 per person Established over three centuries ago in 1692, Taylor’s is one of the oldest of the founding Port houses. It is dedicated entirely to the production of Port wine and in particular to its finest styles. Enjoy a tour of the wine cellars with a Taylor’s guide. The tour takes the visitor through cathedral-like cellars which house gigantic, ancient wooden vats and over 1,500 casks of Ports. Following the tour, move to a tasting room and enjoy three delicious premium Ports styles Includes: Coach transfer - Guide - Tasting Please note: This tour happens at the same time as Visit to Quinta da Aveleda

Visit to Quinta da Aveleda From €34 per person Explore the fairy-tale like property of Quinta Aveleda, a renowned sparkling wine producer set on an estate boasting incredible gardens. A highlight of this tour are the enchanting gardens. Includes: Coach transfer - Guide - Tasting Please note: This tour happens at the same time as Taylors Port Wine Tour

Régua

Visit to Mateus Manor House From €38 per person Built in the 18 th century, Mateus Manor House is one of the finest representations of Baroque architecture in Portugal. Consisting of the main house, the gardens, a winery and a chapel, you may recognize these wonderful dwellings from the label of Portugal’s famous rosé wine Includes: Coach transfer • Local guide • Entrance to palace