Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania 2026

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From Budapest to Bucharest

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Gold Operator: Emerald Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Day 2
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Parliament
Day 3
Budapest to Danube River
Budapest to Danube River
Meals
Dinner
Day 4
Ordas
Ordas
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and reception)
Included Activities
- Puszta Equestrian Heritage - traditional performance and horse parade
Landmarks
Puszta
Day 5
Vukovar
Vukovar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family
Optional Activities
- Baranja wine region with tasting
Day 6
Belgrade
Belgrade
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Highlights of Belgrade city tour
- Serbian folklore evening show on board
Optional Activities
- Museum of Yugoslavia visit
- Guided bike tour in Belgrade
- Routes of Nikola Tesla (extra expense)
Landmarks
Church of Saint Sava
Museum of Yugoslavia
Day 7
Golubac - Donji Milanovac
Golubac - Donji Milanovac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum
Optional Activities
- Golubac Castle visit (extra expense)
Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Castle
Iron Gates
Day 8
Vidin
Vidin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting
- Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress
- Traditional Bulgarian pastry making (extra expense)
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress
Day 9
Rousse
Rousse
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rousse
- Choir performance
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Ivanovo Church
- Full day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (extra expense)
Landmarks
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Day 10
Danube River to Giurgiu - Bucharest
Danube River to Giurgiu - Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided drive through Bucharest with a visit to the Spring Palace
Landmarks
Spring Palace
Palace of Parliament
Day 11
Bucharest to Brasov
Bucharest to Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit of Bran Castle en route to Brasov
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 12
Brasov
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Brasov
- Visit to Museum of Urban Civilizations
- Visit to Black Church
Optional Activities
- The UNESCO fortified Church Prejmer (extra expense)
Landmarks
Black Church
Museum of Urban Civilizations
Day 13
Brasov
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town Square
- Wander through narrow colourful streets
- Hike up Mount Tampa
- Sighisoara & Viscri Village (extra expense)
Landmarks
Old Town Square
Mount Tampa
Day 14
Brasov to Bucharest
Brasov to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Peles Castle), Dinner
Included Activities
- Peles Castle visit with lunch
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Day 15
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Chain Bridge
Parliament

Landmarks
Puszta

Landmarks
Church of Saint Sava
Museum of Yugoslavia

Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Castle
Iron Gates

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress

Landmarks
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo

Landmarks
Spring Palace
Palace of Parliament

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Black Church
Museum of Urban Civilizations

Landmarks
Old Town Square
Mount Tampa

Landmarks
Peles Castle

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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Star
Sail on the stylish Emerald Star through Europe’s most popular watercourses, the Danube, Rhine or Moselle. Should you be looking for a rel… Read more
Built
2014
Guests
182
Crew
47
Length
135m
Suites
92
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Prabha
July 11th, 2026
We had a great time on the cruise
Dorrance
May 26th, 2026
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything...
First river cruise we have taken as we are normally ocean cruisers. Pros: Food and service was better. Everything was within 50 feet away which made accessibility more convenient. The small setting made it more intimate. A completely different vibe which we loved. Cons: Room and bathroom were smaller even though we had a suite. When ever you flushed, it sounded like the toilet would explode. Bathroom was inconvenient to get to. No elevator between 3rd and 4th floors. You can clearly hear people walking and running upstairs. Other boats can block your view. Ramps are much, much steeper at times. There were technical issues which were ironed out. This was expected given this was the inaugural cruise of the Emerald Astra. Overall: Enjoyed the journey, food, service, people, and guided excursions from guides who lived in the various countries we visited.Show more
Wendy
May 23rd, 2026
We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it...
We had a fabulous cruise. Everyone was very friendly, helpful and professional. The weather wasn’t cooperative as it was cool and rainy a fair bit. It warmed up by the end though. We really enjoyed our first cruise with Emerald and Tour Radar was instrumental in that success. Your staff were very professional and helpful as well and attentive to our questions and timely with the answers. Thank you.Show more

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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