City Extensions in Europe
We offer a range of delightful pre-and post-cruise city extensions to extend your luxury river cruise.
Extend your European River Cruise
Explore more and extend your luxury river cruise with a popular city extension that includes a guided city tour, daily breakfast, and internal transfers. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace or unwind in comfort. Whether settling in before your journey or unwinding after, it’s the ideal way to enhance your travel experience.
Emerald Cruises City Extensions
From the snow-capped peaks of Lucerne to the medieval charm of Prague and the canal-lined streets of Amsterdam - each city stay offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
Amsterdam city stay
From $1,425pp twin share*. Inclusions:
3 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Transfers to and from the airport
Guided city tour of Amsterdam and a visit to the Rijksmuseum
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Budapest city stay
From $665pp twin share*. Inclusions:
3 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Budapest
Transfers to and from the airport
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Prague city stay
From $1,045pp twin share*. Inclusions:
Up to 4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Prague
Transfer to and from the airport
Coffee & cake at Lobkowicz Palace
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From the snow-capped peaks of Lucerne to the medieval charm of Prague and the canal-lined streets of Amsterdam - each city stay offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
Paris city stay
From $1,430pp twin share*. Inclusions:
Up to 4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided bus tour of Paris & Seine cruise
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Nice city stay
From $1,055pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Monaco and Monte Carlo
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Explore Sevilla’s iconic fortress and palace, the Real Alcázar, take in the fascinating architecture of Spain’s capital, Madrid, or visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery, in Portugal’s first city, Lisbon.
Lisbon city stay
From $1,240pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Lisbon
Óbidos visit (en route)
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Madrid city stay
From $1,050pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Madrid
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Barcelona city tour
From $1,255pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Barcelona
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Your questions answered
Read on for our quick guide to city stay extensions as we answer your frequently asked questions.
Your pre- and post-cruise city extensions must be booked prior to departure. The availability of each extension depends on your itinerary and cruise.
Contact Us
To book or learn more, please contact your local Travel Advisor, call Emerald Cruises on 1300 286 110, or email hello@emeraldcruises.com.au. Alternatively, request a callback below to speak with a member of our reservations team.
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*Please note: All prices are per person, twin share, in AUD and subject to change. City stays must be purchased as part of a cruise. Prices are "from" as of 13/2/24 and subject to change. Rooms/packages subject to availability. Emerald Cruises reserve the right to change or cancel city stay at any time.
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