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Portugal & Spain
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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.

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

From £905pp twin share*. Inclusions:

4 days in centrally-located hotels – 3 days in Lucerne and 1 day in Zurich.
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Zurich
Guided tour of Lucerne
Transfers to and from the airport

Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:

Berlin city stay

From £900pp twin share*. Inclusion:

4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided city tour of Berlin
Flight from Frankfurt to Berlin
Transfers to and from ship and airport

Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:

People cheersing beers at Oktoberfest, Munich

Munich & Oktoberfest city stay

From £840pp twin share*. Inclusions:

3 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Munich
Entrance to Oktoberfest grounds
Transfers to and from the airport

Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:

Danube Delights (select dates)

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

From £570pp twin share*. Inclusions:

4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Monte Carlo
Transfer to and from the airport
Transfer to and from ship in Arles

Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:

Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Paris city stay

From £670pp 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

Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:

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

From £730pp twin share*.

4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided City Tour of Madrid
Flight between Porto and Madrid
Transfers to and from the airport

Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:

Secrets of the Douro

Lisbon city stay

From £675pp twin share*

4 days in a centrally-located hotel
Breakfast daily
Guided tour of Lisbon
Transfer to and from the airport
Transfer to and from the ship in Porto

Available as a pre- or post-cruise extension on:

Secrets of the Douro (EPDC)

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.

Bangkok

Immerse yourself in the kaleidoscopic world of Bangkok and indulge all your five senses. From delighting in the flavorful delicacies of its busy street markets to moments of quiet reflection inside its serene temples, the city is a melting pot of new experiences. Choose to stay at Banyan Tree Hotel or Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit

Inclusions:

Choice of length of stay
Breakfast daily
Return airport transfers
Bonus inclusions & upgrades

Singapore

A cosmopolitan mix of contrasts, Singapore is home to people of Chinese, Malay and Indian descent, offering visitors unique sightseeing and culinary opportunities. Easily accessible by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) or taxi, enjoy the shopping districts of Orchid Road, Bugis Street, Raffles Centre or China Town. Choose to stay at intercontinental Singapore. Fairmont Singapore or Swissotel Stamford.

Inclusions:

Choice of length of stay
Breakfast daily
Return airport transfers
Bonus

Sapa

Regard the breathtaking scenery and cultural diversity of this spectacular part of Vietnam in awe. Visit the Hmong and Red Zao people of the traditional hill tribes and learn all about their fascinating lives. Pay a visit to the bustling Sapa market and the nearby villages of Sa Seng and Sau Chua, surrounded by beautiful mountains where ancient ways of life remain.

Inclusions:

Four nights accommodation
Breakfast daily
All touring with local guides

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.