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.
Continue Exploring with an Emerald Extension
Elevate your European river cruise with a seamless pre- or post-cruise extension. For a limited time, enjoy additional savings of up to $150 per person when adding an extension to your European river journey.
Emerald 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 & Tours at 1(855) 222-3214, or email hello@emeraldcruises.com. Alternatively, request a callback below to speak with a member of our reservations team.
Terms and Conditions:
Available for new bookings only made between May 12 and June 30, 2026. Save an additional $150 per person when adding an extension to your European River Journey. Must book the applicable cruise and use the corresponding extension code at time of booking. Combinable with Select Fares, Preferred Fares, Preferred+ Fares, Onboard future cruise offers, Flash sales, Military discounts, Show Vouchers, and Loyalty offers, unless otherwise specified. Combinable with groups. Not combinable with any other offers.
All offers are capacity controlled and may be extended, canceled, or withdrawn at any time without notice. Scenic Group reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change fares and promotions at any time. For the most current pricing, availability, and offers, visit emerald.cruises/US/en-US, or contact your Professional Travel Advisor. Offers applicable for legal residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C. and Latin America.
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