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.
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.
Discover our range of city stays throughout Central Europe
Medieval architecture and snow-capped mountains make for a spectacular setting in Lucerne. And in Copenhagen, an unwavering commitment to eco-friendly innovation has given the Danish capital its own unique ethos. Discover these city stays and more.

Lucerne & Zurich city stay
Lucerne & Zurich city stay
Inclusions:
3 nights in centrally-located hotels
2 nights in Lucerne and 1 night in Zurich
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Zurich
Guided tour of Lucerne
Transfers to and from the airport
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Munich & Oktoberfest city stay
Inclusions:
2 nights in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Transfers to and from the airport
Guided city tour of Munich
Entrance to Oktoberfest grounds
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Copenhagen city stay
Inclusions:
3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Transfers to and from the airport
Guided city tour with visit to Amalienborg Palace
EmeraldPLUS Canal cruise
Flights to and from Amsterdam
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Discover our range of city stays throughout France
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.

Nice city stay
Inclusions:
3 nights 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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Paris city stay
Inclusions:
Up to 3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided bus tour of Paris & Seine cruise
Transfers to and from the airport
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Aix-en-Provence city stay
Inclusions:
2 night hotel in Aix-en-Provence
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Aix-en-Provence
Transfers from the airport
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Discover our range of city stays throughout Portugal & Spain
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.

Madrid city stay
Inclusions:
2 nights in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Madrid
Transfers to and from airport
Flight between Porto and Madrid
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Lisbon city stay
Inclusions:
3 nights 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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Sevilla city tour
Inclusions:
3 nights in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Transfers to and from the airport
Walking tour of Seville
Flights to and from Porto
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Southeast Asia extensions & stopovers
While exploring Southeast Asia and the Mekong Delta, you’ll have the chance to extend your trip and visit Laos’ capital, Luang Prabang, or the Vietnamese town of Sapa. You’ll also have a choice of stopovers as you fly to or from your Emerald Cruises tour.

4-Day Luang Prabang Tour
Explore the ancient capital’s glistening temples and discover why it has been awarded UNESCO status.

5-Day Sapa Tour
Gaze in awe at the breath-taking scenery and cultural diversity of this spectacular part of Vietnam.

Singapore
A choice of two or three nights at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (or similar)
All tour extensions and stopovers available throughout our catalogue of Southeast Asia itineraries:
Discover our range of tour extensions & stopovers throughout Southeast Asia
In Luang Prabang, explore glistening temples and catch the sunset from Mt. Phousi. In Sapa, gaze in awe at the breathtaking scenery and visit the people of the traditional hill tribes. Or discover somewhere new with our choice of city stopovers.

Luang Prabang, Laos

Rice Fields, Vietnam

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
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