Cruise itinerary
4-Night Europe Cruise from Budapest
4 nights · Europe · 3 ports of call
4-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Astra, departing Budapest and calling at Bratislava and Vienna.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Astra
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Danube
- Departs
- Budapest
- Returns
- Vienna
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Where this voyage takes you
- Christmas
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Budapest
Hungary's grand capital, split by the Danube into hilly Buda and flat Pest. River ships moor in the centre, within reach of the neo-Gothic Parliament, the thermal baths at Széchenyi and the panoramic ramparts of Fisherman's Bastion.
- Parliament Building
- Széchenyi Baths
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Day2
Budapest
Hungary's grand capital, split by the Danube into hilly Buda and flat Pest. River ships moor in the centre, within reach of the neo-Gothic Parliament, the thermal baths at Széchenyi and the panoramic ramparts of Fisherman's Bastion.
- Parliament Building
- Széchenyi Baths
- Fisherman's Bastion
- Day3
Bratislava
Slovakia's compact capital on the Danube, within sight of both Austria and Hungary. A hilltop castle overlooks a small, walkable old town of pastel facades, baroque squares and the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral where Hungarian kings were once crowned.
- Bratislava Castle
- Old Town
- St. Martin's Cathedral
- Day4
Vienna
Austria's imperial capital on the Danube, long the seat of the Habsburgs. River ships call within reach of Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg and St. Stephen's Cathedral, in a city famed for coffee houses, classical music and grand ringstrasse architecture.
- Schönbrunn Palace
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Coffee houses
- Day5
Vienna
Austria's imperial capital on the Danube, long the seat of the Habsburgs. River ships call within reach of Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg and St. Stephen's Cathedral, in a city famed for coffee houses, classical music and grand ringstrasse architecture.
- Schönbrunn Palace
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Coffee houses
Upcoming departures
- 24 Nov 2026
- 28 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
4-Night Europe Cruise from Budapest FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 4-night Europe cruise calls at Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Budapest and ends in Vienna.
How long is this cruise?
4 nights aboard Emerald Astra.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Nov 2026 and 28 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.