Exploring the world’s most beautiful waterways and magnificent towns and cities, an Emerald Waterways river cruise provides a feast of cultural experiences and inspiring panoramic views.
We want every one of our guests to get the most from their experience, so we’ve added in-depth destination guides to the cities and waterways our Star-Ships explore.
From the cultural sights you must visit to the culinary experiences which will live with you forever – our guides are designed to help you immerse in local life and local culture. Incorporating our experience journeying the world’s waterways with local knowledge, our guides are packed with information you can use before and during an Emerald Waterways river cruise.
The culture, architecture and history of destinations throughout the world are laid bare, with interactive guides to help you get to grips with people and places across the continent.
Melk is one of a handful of historic towns which line the banks of the Danube river in the heart of Austria’s Wachau Valley. Surrounded by sloping terraced vineyards, the town is at the centre of Austria’s revered wine-making heritage, and is within a stone’s throw of the legendary Dürnstein Castle.