18 May 2023
Emerald Cruises has launched a new offer where a second guest sail free** across selected sailings in their 2023 Europe and Southeast Asia river cruise collection.
From visiting the largest temple in the world at Angkor Wat Cambodia, to a special guided art tour in Vienna or culinary tour of Budapest’s grand market, guests can explore some of Europe and Southeast Asia’s most iconic attractions.
Highlights of the sailings included in the second guest sails free** offer:
- 15-Day Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong: Guests can explore bustling metropolises for an immersive taste of life in Southeast Asia. Early highlights include a seat at Cambodia’s world-famous Phare circus, a blessing from a Buddhist monk and a Tuk-Tuk tour of Phnom Penh. Guests can then discover the Cao Dai temple and learn of the unique Vietnamese religion before visiting the locals of My An Hung. A beautiful remote village which produces fruit and vegetables, and is particularly known for its hot chilli peppers, guests will witness daily life as it unfolds in this peaceful Vietnamese countryside community. The 15-day Wonders of Vietnam, Cambodia & the Mekong voyage commences in Siem Reap and visits, Prek’kdam, Oudong, Phnom Penh, Tan Chau, Long Khanh Island, An Long, My An Hung, Sa Dec, Cai Be, My Tho and Ho Chi Minh City.
- Eight-Day Jewels of the Rhine: Guests can voyage from Amsterdam to Basel to experience the very best of Northern Europe. Cycling tours past quaint canals and the iconic Kinderdijk windmills precede an exploration of Cologne’s old town to admire its UNESCO World Heritage-listed cathedral. Next, guests can discover the quaint town of Koblenz, on the confluence of the lovely Rhine and Moselle rivers. In Strasbourg, a walking tour of the old town, where hanging flower baskets ornament half-timbered houses, awaits. Architecture, history and natural beauty are ever present on this wonderful Rhineland journey, beginning at the Dutch capital and sweeping up Cologne, Koblenz and the spectacular Breisach.
- Eight-Day Danube Explorer: This is the perfect way for guests to get an authentic taste of Europe. Guests can hike the medieval fortress of Veste Oberhaus before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Ceský Krumlov – one of the best preserved old towns in Europe. Guests can admire the gold-leaf halls of Melk Abbey before sailing through the idyllic Wachau Valley, with inspiring Romantic views. Vienna’s historic Ringstrasse and a bike tour along the serene trails of Danube Island are real highlights. Finally, guests are invited to learn more about Budapest’s thriving culinary scene as the tour finishes at the neo-Gothic Grand Market, Budapest’s largest and most expansive indoor market. The cruise departs from Passau before visiting Linz, Ceský Krumlov, Melk, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.
**The second guest sails free offer is applicable to the cruise cost only when paying in full at the time of booking and is not inclusive of any flights, taxes or port charges
visit emeraldcruises.co.uk
