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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.
Emerald Cruises City Extensions
Your questions answered
Read on for a quick guide to Emerald Cruises' city extensions, where your frequently asked questions will be answered.
Your pre- and post-cruise city extensions must be booked prior to departure. The availability of each extension depends on your itinerary and cruise.
City Extensions are an ideal way to begin or conclude your journey. Available as a pre- or post-stay*, they include premium accommodation in a centrally located hotel with daily breakfast, along with seamless transfers from the airport to your hotel and to your Emerald Star-Ship.
Enjoy an included guided walking tour led by knowledgeable local experts, showcasing the city’s most iconic sights and hidden highlights. You’ll also have ample free time to explore at your own pace.
Everything is thoughtfully arranged so you can simply relax and explore the very best of each city.
Enjoy an included guided walking tour led by knowledgeable local experts, showcasing the city’s most iconic sights and hidden highlights. You’ll also have ample free time to explore at your own pace.
Everything is thoughtfully arranged so you can simply relax and explore the very best of each city.
*Varies by extension.
Your City Extension includes a stay in a premium, centrally located hotel so you can make the most of your time in the city. Emerald Cruises & Tours partner with a selection of trusted hotel providers, carefully chosen for their quality, comfort, and excellent locations.
For details on the hotel for your specific departure, please contact Reservations or speak with your local Travel Advisor.
If you choose to extend your journey with us on a city extension, Emerald Cruises will organise transfers from your Emerald Star-Ship to your hotel, and to your airport for onwards travel, all included in the price of your journey.
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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