Emerald Cruises is highlighting its city stay extension itineraries across its 2024 European river collection.
Guests will enjoy an included tour of major European cities and will be based in centrally located hotels where breakfast is provided.
Here are some of Emerald Cruises’ best pre- and post-river cruise city stay extensions to explore Europe’s hotspots at a leisurely pace.
The 11-day Classic Prague & Danube Delights sailing expands on Emerald Cruises’ popular Danube Delights itinerary, with time in the Czech capital.
Highlights include a guided walking tour through the Old Town, finishing in front of the famous Astronomical Clock at Old Town Square, a Bavarian sausage tasting in Regensburg, and two nights in Budapest.
Also included is a traditional folklore show on board and a hike up Gellert Hill for panoramic views of the city.
Prices start from £2,312 per person based on a 15 October 2024 departure, including flights from all major UK airports, transfers, meals and excursions.
The 10-day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Paris combines a cruise through Provence with and extended stay in the French capital.
Guests can take to the water on a canoeing excursion in Avignon, explore the vineyards of Tournon on a guided hike, and visit the site of one of France’s most famous wine auctions, the Hospices de Beaune.
As a city stay extension, guests can enjoy a two-night stay in Paris where they can take a guided tour of Paris and a Seine river cruise.
Emerald Cruises’ ten-day Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Paris cruise starts from £3,221 per person based on a 4 October 2025 departure, including flights from all major UK airports, transfers, meals and excursions.
Nick Hughes, Sales, Strategy & Partnership Director for Scenic UK, commented:
“City stay extensions have been a notable feature of Emerald Cruises’ expanded 2024 European river cruise collection.”
“Our network of local tour operators ensures our longer itineraries are both memorable and enriching, offering our guests a deeper immersion in the culture and lifestyle of a city. “
“We have huge ambitions for strengthening the relationships with our valued agent partners over the coming months and encourage all agents to get in touch with their local sales manager for more information, training and marketing support at agencysales@scenic.co.uk.”
To work with Scenic and Emerald Cruises’ trade team, email agencysales@scenic.co.uk
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