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Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania 2027

13 days

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From Budapest to Bucharest

4.1

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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
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
- Traditional Hungarian dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest at leisure
- Experience Budapest's nightlife
Landmarks
Danube
Day 2
Ordas
Ordas
Optional Activities
- Puszta Equestrian Heritage - traditional performance showcasing Magyar cowboy equestrian skills, horse parade and exercise drills
Day 3
Novi Sad
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 along Danube promenade
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Orthodox Cathedral
Catholic Cathedral
Synagogue
Day 4
Belgrade
Belgrade
Included Activities
- Highlights of Belgrade - coach tour including Church of Saint Sava, Parliament Building, Republic Square, City Hall, and Tito's Mausoleum
Optional Activities
- Serbian folklore evening show on board
- Guided e-bike tour in Belgrade along Danube including Belgrade Waterfront, Staro Sajmiste, and Ada Island
- Routes of Nikola Tesla museum visit (extra expense)
Landmarks
Church of Saint Sava
Parliament Building
Republic Square
City Hall
Tito's Mausoleum
Belgrade Waterfront
Staro Sajmiste
Ada Island
Nikola Tesla Museum
Day 5
Golubac – Donji Milanovac
Golubac – Donji Milanovac
Included Activities
- Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum
Optional Activities
- Golubac Castle visit - walking tour of medieval fortress (extra expense)
Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Fortress
Iron Gates
Rock carving of Decebalus
Day 6
Vidin
Vidin
Included Activities
- Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting
- Visit to Baba Vida Fortress
- Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress
Optional Activities
- Traditional Bulgarian pastry making - banitsa demonstration and tasting with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus yoghurt (extra expense, 3 hours 15 minutes)
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress
Belogradchik Rock Fortress Park
Day 7
Rousse
Rousse
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Rousse including Court House, City Hall, Opera Building, Alexandrovska shopping street, St. Trinity Church, with coffee and cake at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Ivanovo Church - World Heritage-listed Rock-Hewn Churches from 13th-14th centuries with biblical frescoes
- Full day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi (extra expense)
Landmarks
Court House
City Hall
Opera Building
St. Trinity Church
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi
Day 8
Giurgiu – Bucharest
Giurgiu – Bucharest
Included Activities
- Guided drive through Bucharest with visit to Spring Palace and Nicolae Ceauescu private residence
- Coach tour passing Palace of Parliament
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest at leisure
Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Spring Palace
Day 9
Bucharest – Brasov
Bucharest – Brasov
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Bran Castle)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bran Castle with lunch
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 10
Brasov
Brasov
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Brasov including Museum of Urban Civilisations and Black Church
Optional Activities
- Prejmer & Harman UNESCO Fortified Churches tour (extra expense)
Landmarks
Black Church
Museum of Urban Civilisations
Prejmer Fortified Church
Harman Fortified Church
Day 11
Brasov
Brasov
Optional Activities
- Sighisoara & Viscri Village tour (extra expense) - World Heritage-listed fortified medieval town founded by Saxon craftsmen, hilly streets, 16th-century architecture, plus lunch with locals in Viscri Village
Landmarks
Old Town Square
Mount Tampa
Sighisoara
Viscri Village
Day 12
Brasov – Bucharest
Brasov – Bucharest
Meals
Lunch (Lunch at Peles Castle)
Included Activities
- Peles Castle visit with lunch
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Sinaia
Day 13
Bucharest
Bucharest

Landmarks
Danube

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Orthodox Cathedral
Catholic Cathedral
Synagogue

Landmarks
Church of Saint Sava
Parliament Building
Republic Square
City Hall
Tito's Mausoleum
Belgrade Waterfront
Staro Sajmiste
Ada Island
Nikola Tesla Museum

Landmarks
Lepenski Vir
Golubac Fortress
Iron Gates
Rock carving of Decebalus

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress
Belogradchik Rock Fortress Park

Landmarks
Court House
City Hall
Opera Building
St. Trinity Church
Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
Veliko Tarnovo
Arbanassi

Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Spring Palace

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Black Church
Museum of Urban Civilisations
Prejmer Fortified Church
Harman Fortified Church

Landmarks
Old Town Square
Mount Tampa
Sighisoara
Viscri Village

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Sinaia

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Rating: 4.1(37 reviews)
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Emerald Cruises Ship

Emerald Sky
Offering unique river cruising experiences since 2014 on Danube and Rhine to the 182 passengers it can accommodate, Emerald Sky is the perf… Read more
Capacity
Built
2014
Guests
180
Crew
51
Length
135 metres / 443 feet
Width
11 m / 36 ft
Suites
Staterooms
Registry
Gross Tonnage
3544 gt
Electricity
Beam
Cruising Speed
13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
Generators
Engines
Draft
Cabin
91
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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4.1

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
Janardhanan
May 14th, 2026
Very nice cruise on the Danube. Efficient and helpful staff. Visited many nice places.

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Tour ID: 340820

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Bulgaria
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Forint
Hungary
€
Euro
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Serbia
Type E
Hungary and Serbia
Type F
Hungary and Serbia
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Visa
- 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 October 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 16th, 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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