Mega Sale:  Organized tours  Up to 70% OFF

New Deals: 8 Apr, 2025
From
$9,605
US $5,510

Istanbul & Enchantment of Eastern Europe 2026

12 days
•
From Istanbul to Budapest
4.4
26 traveler reviews
Istanbul & Enchantment of Eastern Europe 2026 - Emerald Cruises
From
$9,605
-43%
US $5,510
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
  • River Cruise
  • Local Living
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Historical
  • Wine tasting
Gold Operator
Emerald Cruises
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Places You’ll See

  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Belgrade
    Belgrade
  • Osijek
    Osijek
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's historic sites and markets
  • Cruise the Bosphorus and learn its legends
  • Tour Bucharest and visit the Spring Palace
  • Taste local wines and explore Baba Vida Fortress
  • Witness equestrian skills at a Puszta horse farm

Itinerary

Expand All
  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Istanbul
  4. Day 4 Istanbul - Bucharest
  5. Day 5 Bucharest - Giurgiu
  6. Day 6 Rousse
  7. Day 7 Vidin
  8. Day 8 Donji Milanovac - Golubac
  9. Day 9 Belgrade
  10. Day 10 Vukovar – Osijek
  11. Day 11 Kalocsa
  12. Day 12 Budapest
Want to read it later?

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    Stay connected on your adventure with a free eSIM, making it easier than ever to keep your friends, family and social media up to date without the hassle of roaming fees.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.4
(26 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

332

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

81%

There’s nothing quite like an Emerald Waterways river cruise. From Europe to...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Emerald Cruises Ship

Customer Reviews

  • Lorna
    · May 8th, 2024
    Great food, entertainment.
    Show more
  • Nicholas
    · September 11th, 2023
    Superb experience with professional crew and minute attention to detail. Service excellent and staff always friendly and willing to help. Cabin size more than comfortable and food/drink better than anticipated. As we were 1st time cruisers, we had some misgivings however these were quickly dispelled as we settled in to 'water magic'.
    Show more
  • David
    · August 17th, 2022
    So much fun. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Beautiful views. Friendly staff on board. Fun times. Great people. Rooms were nice and activities were plenty
    Show more

Dates & Availability

12 days
Istanbul & Enchantment of Eastern Europe 2026
From Istanbul to Budapest

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Flexible payment options
    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $100 in travel credits

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in United States, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • April 2026
  • September 2026
Select The Travel Month

Select transport

Upcoming departures
Hurry, deals only available for a limited time!
Ends on 8 Apr, 2025
  • -43%
    From Tuesday
    21 Apr, 2026
    To Saturday
    2 May, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    Emerald Dawn
    From:
    $9,605
    $5,510
  • From Tuesday
    8 Sep, 2026
    To Saturday
    19 Sep, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    Emerald Star
    From:
    $5,380
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Emerald Cruises with your enquiry, they usually respond within 1 day.

Good to Know

Tour ID: 300772

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    kn
    Kuna
    Croatia
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    €
    Euro
    $
    US Dollar
  • 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, Turkey 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, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and 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 July 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 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.
  • People also viewed

Similar Tours

Keep Exploring Europe