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8-Night Enchantment Of Eastern Europe Cruise

Aboard Emerald Star (Emerald Cruises) | Departing Bucharest to Budapest | 11 Available Departures from $3,574

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8 NightsDuration
Emerald CruisesCruise LineEmerald StarCruise ShipBucharestEmbarkation PortEurope RiverRegion$3,574Starting Fare
PORTS OF CALL ON THIS VOYAGEBucharest, Rousse, Vidin, Donji Milanovac, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ordas, Budapest
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Upcoming Sailings & Stateroom Fares (11)

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Departure DateReturn DateInsideOceanviewBalconySuiteAdvisor Quote & Perks
Apr 11, 2027
Voyage #EWBB110427.2
Apr 19, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$3,931Call for Exclusive Rate$4,720
Apr 23, 2027
Voyage #EWBB230427.2
May 01, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$4,358Call for Exclusive Rate$5,147
May 09, 2027
Voyage #EWBB090527.2
May 17, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$4,429Call for Exclusive RateCall for Exclusive Rate
Jun 18, 2027
Voyage #EWBB180627.2
Jun 26, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$4,548Call for Exclusive Rate$5,337
Oct 05, 2027
Voyage #EWBB051027.2
Oct 13, 2027Call for Exclusive Rate$4,144Call for Exclusive Rate$5,465
Apr 14, 2028
Voyage #EWBB140428.2
Apr 22, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$3,574Call for Exclusive Rate$4,771
May 10, 2028
Voyage #EWBB100528.2
May 18, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$3,954Call for Exclusive Rate$5,151
May 26, 2028
Voyage #EWBB260528.2
Jun 03, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$3,954Call for Exclusive Rate$5,151
Jun 08, 2028
Voyage #EWBB080628.2
Jun 16, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$3,954Call for Exclusive Rate$5,151
Sep 14, 2028
Voyage #EWBB140928.2
Sep 22, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$3,954Call for Exclusive Rate$5,151
Oct 12, 2028
Voyage #EWBB121028.2
Oct 20, 2028Call for Exclusive Rate$3,954Call for Exclusive Rate$5,151
PORT-BY-PORT TIMELINE

Day-by-Day Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Bucharest (Bucharest)

Welcome to Bucharest, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, perfectly situated in the centre of the city, for your overnight stay. Nicknamed the ‘Paris of the East’, the centre of Bucharest exudes a distinctiv

Day 2

Bucharest - Giurgiu (Bucharest - Giurgiu)

Explore Bucharest this morning. After your insightful tour, you’ll be transferred from Bucharest to Giurgiu, on the banks of the Danube, where a warm welcome from your captain and crew awaits on board your Emerald Star-Ship. Included Excursion Guided drive through Bucharest

Day 3

Rousse (Rousse)

Today, your Emerald Star-Ship will cruise into Rousse, Bulgaria’s most elegant city. This important port on the Danube is often called ‘Little Vienna’ thanks to its elegant Belle Epoque and Neo Baroque architecture, leafy squares and wide boulevards. 

Day 4

Vidin (Vidin)

Viticulture is at the heart of the most western town in Bulgaria, where sweeping vineyards pepper the banks of the Danube and winemaking has prospered for generations. Vidin is one of Bulgaria’s oldest riverside towns, beginning life as a Thracian settle

Day 5

Donji Milanovac - Golubac (Donji Milanovac - Golubac)

Relax on board as you cruise through the Iron Gates, a picturesque narrow gorge that meanders between the Carpathian Mountains and the European Alps. Look out for the huge rock carving of Decebalus, the last King of Dacia. Later, cross into Serbia and dock in the town of Donji Milanov

Day 6

Belgrade (Belgrade)

The Serbian capital Belgrade is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in Europe and has lived a multitude of lives over the last 2,000 years. It has been shaped by conflict and still bears the scars of bombings from World War II through to the 1990s. At the same time, this gritty centr

Day 7

Novi Sad (Novi Sad)

The second-largest city in Serbia, Novi Sad, has a relaxed atmosphere and lively spirit that sets it apart from other major cities in the region. You’ll find the locals relaxing in leafy parks, swimming in the river and sharing drinks in busy lanewa

Day 8

Ordas - Budapest (Ordas - Budapest)

This afternoon, dock in Ordas. This tiny village on the left bank of the Danube is in one of Hungary’s most fertile agricultural regions, which is famous for its paprika. This evening, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show and dinner on board as you cruise towards Budapest. EmeraldPL

Day 9

Budapest (Budapest)

After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your fellow guests and transfer to the airport, taking memories of traditional equestrian performances and ancient viticulture on the banks of the Danube with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons

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What is included in the 8-Night Enchantment Of Eastern Europe cruise aboard Emerald Star?

This 8-night Emerald Cruises voyage aboard Emerald Star embarks in Bucharest and concludes in Budapest, visiting Bucharest, Rousse, Vidin, Donji Milanovac, Belgrade, Novi Sad, Ordas, Budapest. Fares start at $3,574 per person based on double occupancy, plus eligible Vincent Vacations onboard credits.

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