Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Budapest
7 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Sky, departing Budapest and calling at Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Moselle River, Germany, Linz and Cesky Krumlov and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Sky
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Danube
- Departs
- Budapest
- Returns
- Passau
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Where this voyage takes you
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
Weissenkirchen
A wine village in Austria's Wachau valley, set on the Danube among steep terraced vineyards. Its Baroque parish church and riverside lanes sit at the heart of a UNESCO-listed stretch known for Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.
- Wachau vineyards
- Danube terraces
- Baroque church
Moselle River, Germany
A winding river in western Germany, threading between steep terraced vineyards from Trier toward its meeting with the Rhine at Koblenz. River cruises pass hilltop castles, riverside wine villages and some of the country's steepest Riesling slopes.
- Riesling vineyards
- Cochem Castle
- Bernkastel-Kues
- Day6
Linz
An Austrian city on the Danube between Salzburg and Vienna, with a large baroque main square at its heart. A pair of funiculars and a tram climb the Pöstlingberg hill above town, and it serves as a river gateway toward the Salzkammergut lakes.
- Main Square
- Pöstlingberg hill
- Danube promenade
Cesky Krumlov
- Day7
Passau
A Bavarian city where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet, near the Austrian border. Long a starting point for Danube cruises, its baroque old town centres on St. Stephen's Cathedral, home to one of the largest church organs in the world.
- Three rivers
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Baroque old town
- Day8
Passau
A Bavarian city where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet, near the Austrian border. Long a starting point for Danube cruises, its baroque old town centres on St. Stephen's Cathedral, home to one of the largest church organs in the world.
- Three rivers
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Baroque old town
Upcoming departures
- 14 Aug 2026
- 17 Nov 2026
- 19 Apr 2027
- 26 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Budapest FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Weissenkirchen, Moselle River, Germany, Linz, Cesky Krumlov and Passau.
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 Passau.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Emerald Sky.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Aug 2026, 17 Nov 2026, 19 Apr 2027 and 26 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.