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Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest 2027 - 11 Days (from Bucharest to Budapest)

11 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
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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

    Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest on your own this evening
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Giurgiu

    Included Activities

    • Guided drive through Bucharest with a visit to the Spring Palace
    • Pass by the Palace of Parliament during the guided coach tour
    Landmarks
    Palace of Parliament
    Spring Palace
  3. Day 3

    Rousse

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rousse
    • Admire the Court House, City Hall, Opera Building, Alexandrovska shopping street, and St. Trinity Church
    • Coffee and cake at a local restaurant in Rousse
    • Guided hike to Ivanovo Church at River Lom Nature Park

    Optional Activities

    • Full day Tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanasi (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 8.5 hours duration
    Landmarks
    Court House
    City Hall
    Opera Building
    Alexandrovska
    St. Trinity Church
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    River Lom Nature Park
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanasi
  4. Day 4

    Vidin

    Included Activities

    • Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting
    • Wine tasting of local wines including gamza
    • Visit to Baba Vida Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress at Belogradchick Rock Fortress Park
    • Traditional Bulgarian pastry making (extra expense) - Easy activity level, 3 hours 15 minutes duration
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
    Belogradchick Rock Fortress Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Donji Milanovac - Golubac

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    • View the rock carving of Decebalus
    • Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum

    Optional Activities

    • Golubac Castle Visit (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 2 hours duration
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
    Rock carving of Decebalus
    Lepenski Vir
    Golubac Fortress
  6. Day 6

    Belgrade

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Serbian folklore show and dinner at Horizon Lounge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Belgrade highlights
    • View Church of Saint Sava
    • See Parliament Building
    • See Republic Square
    • See City Hall
    • Drive through Belgrade's wealthiest neighbourhoods
    • Pass Tito's Mausoleum
    • Serbian folklore evening show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Belgrade (Moderate activity level) - includes Belgrade Waterfront, Staro Sajmiste former concentration camp, and Ada Island
    • Routes of Nikola Tesla (extra expense) - Moderate activity level, 2.5 hours duration
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Parliament Building
    Church of Saint Sava
    Republic Square
    City Hall
    Tito's Mausoleum
    Belgrade Waterfront
    Staro Sajmiste
    Ada Island
    Nikola Tesla Museum
  7. Day 7

    Novi Sad

    Meals
    Lunch (Home-hosted lunch with a Serbian family)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Novi Sad
    • Visit the market
    • Visit Orthodox Cathedral
    • Visit City Hall
    • Visit Catholic Cathedral
    • Visit Synagogue
    • Home-hosted lunch with a Serbian family

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Novi Sad - explore Danube promenade and iconic landmarks
    Landmarks
    Orthodox Cathedral
    City Hall
    Catholic Cathedral
    Synagogue
    Petrovaradin Fortress
  8. Day 8

    Ordas to Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner on board with folklore show and music performance)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Puszta Equestrian Heritage - traditional performance on the Great Hungarian Plain showcasing Magyar cowboy equestrian skills
    Landmarks
    Puszta
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  9. Day 9

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided coach tour of Budapest
    • View the Chain Bridge
    • View Parliament building
    • See additional impressive landmarks
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
    Parliament building
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Farewell drink with fellow guests and tour director

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Hungary (extra expense) - Easy activity level, 1.5 hours duration - sample goulash, lángos, chimney cake, and pálinka at markets and eateries
    Landmarks
    Chain Bridge
  11. Day 11

    Budapest

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Emerald Cruises

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Response rate
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Emerald Cruises Ship

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    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

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  • Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest 2027 - 11 Days (from Bucharest to Budapest) reviewer 1
    July 8th, 2025
    Overall we enjoyed our trip. If you get a half off deal or 2 for 1 deal then it’s worth the price. The best part for...
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    Traveled in June 2025
  • L
    May 7th, 2024
    Great food, entertainment.
    Traveled in March 2024
  • D
    August 17th, 2022
    So much fun. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Beautiful views. Friendly staff on board. Fun times. Great...
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    Traveled in June 2022
  • W
    July 24th, 2019
    Excellent,knowledgeable and very well organized.
    Traveled in July 2019
  • Enchantment of Eastern Europe with Budapest and Bucharest 2027 - 11 Days (from Bucharest to Budapest) reviewer 5
    May 21st, 2019
    Emerald Waterways did a wonderful job in housing, feeding, entertaining, and transporting us. I would definitely...
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    Traveled in May 2019

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • 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.
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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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