Extend your stay on our river cruises
We offer a range of delightful pre- and post-cruise city stays and stopovers to extend your luxury river cruise.
River Cruise City Extensions
Explore more and extend your river cruise with a popular city stay that includes a guided city tour, daily breakfast, and internal transfers. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace or unwind in comfort before or after your cruise and flights. Whether settling in before your journey or unwinding after, it’s the ideal way to enhance your travel experience.
Discover our range of city stays
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 $1,235pp 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 $575pp 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 $665pp 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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France offers culture and art, delicious food, and smooth wines. Experience the lights of the Eiffel Tower at night, walk along Nice’s Promenade des Anglais, or taste the finest Provencal in Aix-en-Provence with our range of cruise extensions.
Paris city stay
From $1,165pp 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
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Nice city stay
From $995pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Monte Carlo
Transfer to and from the airport
Transfers to and from ship in Arles
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Aix-en-Provence city stay
From $1,165pp twin share*. Inclusions:
3 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Aix-en-Provence
Transfers from the airport
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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 $1,170pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Lisbon
Transfer to and from the airport
Transfer to and from ship in Porto
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Madrid city stay
From $1,260pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Madrid
Transfers to and from the airport
Flight between Porto and Madrid
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Barcelona city tour
From $1,635pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Barcelona city tour
Transfers to and from the airport
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Your questions answered
Read on for our quick guide to city stay extensions as we answer your frequently asked questions.
Our range of city stays encompasses both pre- and post-cruise extensions. The availability of each city stay depends on your itinerary and cruise sailing.
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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