City Extensions in Europe
We offer a range of delightful pre- and post-cruise city stays and stopovers to extend your luxury river cruise.
Extend your European River Cruise
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.
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
From $ 1,425pp twin share*. Inclusions:
3 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum visit
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Budapest
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 and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Prague
From $1,045pp twin share*. Inclusions:
Up to 4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Prague
Coffee & cake at Lobkowicz Palace
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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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
From $1,560pp 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
From $1,155pp 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
From $1,355pp twin share*
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
From $1,400pp twin share*.
4 days in centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Madrid
Flight included between Porto and Madrid
Transfers to and from the airport and your luxury Emerald Star-Ship
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Barcelona
From $1,370pp twin share*. Inclusions:
4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Barcelona city tour
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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