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Transylvania & Enchantment of Eastern Europe

13 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
4.4
26 traveler reviews
Transylvania & Enchantment of Eastern Europe - Emerald Cruises
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Plan your adventure:
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore Bran Castle, the legendary Dracula's home
  • Tour Brasov and its medieval and German heritage
  • Visit Peles Castle, a jewel of the Carpathians
  • Discover Bucharest's landmarks and Spring Palace
  • Experience a traditional Croatian family lunch

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bucharest
  2. Day 2 Bucharest - Brasov
  3. Day 3 Brasov
  4. Day 4 Brasov
  5. Day 5 Brasov - Bucharest
  6. Day 6 Bucharest - Giurgiu
  7. Day 7 Rousse 
  8. Day 8 Vidin
  9. Day 9 Donji Milanovac - Golubac
  10. Day 10 Belgrade
  11. Day 11 Vukovar – Osijek
  12. Day 12 Kalocsa
  13. Day 13 Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

284

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

There’s nothing quite like an Emerald Waterways river cruise. From Europe to Southeast Asia and beyond, we’ve put our stamp on deluxe river cruising, combining state-of-the-art Star-Ships with meticulously planned itineraries plus our promise of exceptional EmeraldVALUE so you can be sure of an...

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Emerald Cruises Ship

  • Emerald Sky
    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

Customer Reviews

  • Lorna
    · May 8th, 2024
    Great food, entertainment.
  • Nicholas
    · September 11th, 2023
    Superb experience with professional crew and minute attention to detail. Service excellent and staff always friendly...
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  • David
    · 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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Dates & Availability

13 days
Transylvania & Enchantment of Eastern Europe
From Bucharest to Budapest

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    3 Jun, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 279859

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    kn
    Kuna
    Croatia
    Ft
    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
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
    Type E
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
    Type F
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia and 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 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.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Emerald Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.