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Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul 2027

12 days
From Budapest to Istanbul
4.1
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    • Traditional Hungarian dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's legendary nightlife
    Landmarks
    Danube
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Ordas

    Included Activities

    • Puszta Equestrian Heritage performance
    Landmarks
    Puszta
  3. Day 3

    Novi Sad

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Novi Sad including market, Orthodox Cathedral, City Hall, Catholic Cathedral, and Synagogue

    Optional Activities

    • Home-hosted lunch with a Serbian family
    • Guided e-bike tour in Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Orthodox Cathedral
    City Hall
    Catholic Cathedral
    Synagogue
  4. Day 4

    Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • Highlights of Belgrade coach tour including Church of Saint Sava, Parliament Building, Republic Square, City Hall, and Tito's Mausoleum
    • Serbian folklore evening show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Belgrade
    • Routes of Nikola Tesla museum visit
    Landmarks
    Church of Saint Sava
    Parliament Building
    Republic Square
    City Hall
    Tito's Mausoleum
    Belgrade Waterfront
    Ada Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum

    Optional Activities

    • Golubac Castle walking tour
    Landmarks
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Rock Carving
    Golubac Fortress
  6. Day 6

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac - Belogradchik

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress
    • Traditional Bulgarian pastry making (banitsa)
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Rock Carving
    Belogradchik Rock Fortress
  7. Day 7

    Rousse

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rousse including Court House, City Hall, Opera Building, Alexandrovska shopping street, and St. Trinity Church with coffee and cake at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Ivanovo Church
    • Full day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Court House
    City Hall
    Opera Building
    Alexandrovska
    St. Trinity Church
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
  8. Day 8

    Giurgiu - Bucharest

    Included Activities

    • Guided drive through Bucharest with visit to the Spring Palace and Nicolae Ceausescu's private residence

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest at leisure
    Landmarks
    Palace of Parliament
    Spring Palace
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  9. Day 9

    Bucharest - Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink with fellow guests and tour director
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  10. Day 10

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul including Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, and Basilica of Saint Sophia

    Optional Activities

    • Topkapi Palace and Harem section visit
    • Basilica Cistern descent
    • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hocapasha Cultural Centre
    Landmarks
    Hippodrome Square
    Blue Mosque
    Basilica of Saint Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Basilica Cistern
    Hocapasha Cultural Centre
  11. Day 11

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Underground Cistern
    • Spice Market visit
    • Private boat cruise on the Bosphorus with guide commentary on legends, myths, and landmarks

    Optional Activities

    • Turkish Bath at Roxelana
    • Street Food tour
    Landmarks
    Underground Cistern
    Spice Market
    Bosphorus
    Galata Bridge
    Karakoy Gulluoglu
    Galatasaray
    Istiklal Caddesi
    Baths of Roxelana
  12. Day 12

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
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657

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12 to 90 years old

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    Capacity
    Built
    2014
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    51
    Length
    135 metres / 443 feet
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
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    3544 gt
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    Cruising Speed
    13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
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    Cabin
    91
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    July 23rd, 2025
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    May 7th, 2024
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    September 11th, 2023
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 15th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 15th, 2026, a minimum payment of 100% is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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