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Extend your stay on our river cruises
We offer a variety of delightful pre- and post-cruise city stays and stopovers to extend your luxury river cruise.
Discover our 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.
Zurich & Lucerne Preserved medieval architecture and snow-capped mountains make for the most spectacular stay.
Copenhagen A commitment to eco-friendly innovation has given the Danish capital its own unique ethos.
Istanbul A city of contrasts and endless surprises, bringing east and west together.
Berlin Home to the Brandenburg Gate and the imposing Berlin Wall, explore the history in this iconic city.
Amsterdam The charming capital is characterized by countless canals and even more bicycles.
Budapest Straddling the Danube River, the Hungarian capital offers superb sights to explore.
Prague A city whose beauty is comparable to that of Rome & Paris, Prague is a favorite extended stay among our guests.
Munich In the charming Bavarian capital, centuries-old buildings are home to brauhäuser serving beer and German dishes.
Transylvania Rich in history and folklore, Transylvania is home to some of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns.
Glacier Express The picturesque Swiss town of Zermatt is located at the foot of the Matterhorn.
Budapest to Prague
11 Days
SEASON: 2024Danube Delights & Classic Prague
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
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$3,615*
Copenhagen to Basel
11 Days
SEASON: 2024Jewels of the Rhine & Copenhagen
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
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$4,620*
Berlin to Zurich
13 Days
SEASON: 2025Berlin to Zurich & The Majestic Rhine
Discover Europe’s most popular river cruises
From
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$5,835*
Discover our 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.
Paris Renowned for its spectacular architecture and proud history, Paris is the center for fashion and gastronomy.
Nice France’s fifth-most populous city, Nice is named after Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.
Aix-en-Provence Located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, unearth this Provençal jewel lined with leafy boulevards.
Combine your Paris extension with a stay in either Nice or Aix-en-Provence.
Lyon to Nice
11 Days
SEASON: 2024Sensations of Lyon & Provence with Nice
Discover the magic of France by river
From
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$4,435*
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.
Lisbon Also known as 'The City of Seven Hills', 'Queen of the Sea', and 'The City of Light', this charming city is Portugal's capital.
Madrid Once the center of the Spanish Empire, Madrid promises exquisite architecture, iconic landmarks, and plazas.
Sevilla The beautiful Andalusian capital sits on the Guadalquivir River, resplendent by its Catholic and Moorish monuments.
Combine your Lisbon extension with with a stay in Madrid or Sevilla.
Lisbon to Porto
11 Days
SEASON: 2024Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro
Explore the charms of Portugal by river
From
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$5,070*
Madrid to Porto
10 Days
SEASON: 2024Madrid & Secrets of the Douro
Explore the charms of Portugal by river
From
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$4,560*
Lisbon to Madrid
13 Days
SEASON: 2024Lisbon to Madrid with Secrets of the Douro
Explore the charms of Portugal by river
From
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$5,885*
Discover our 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.
Luang Prabang, Laos tour
Sapa, Vietnam tour
Dubai, UAE stopover
Hong Kong, China stopover
Bangkok, Thailand stopover
Singapore stopover
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.
Each city stay extension will include a city tour, transfers to or from hotels, Star-Ships and airports as required, as well as any optional DiscoverMORE experiences^ you wish to join. The rest of the time is yours to enjoy at leisure.
^Additional cost
During your city stay extension, you will stay in a centrally-located hotel chosen by Emerald Cruises. We work with a number of hotel partners in each city to ensure you get the most out of your cruise extension.
If you choose to extend your journey with us on a city stay, Emerald Cruises will organize transfers from the ship to your hotel, and to your airport for onward travel, all included in the price of your journey.
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Your guide to Europe river cruising
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