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Istanbul & Enchantment of Eastern Europe 2026

12 days
From Istanbul to Budapest
4.4
26 traveler reviews
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Istanbul & Enchantment of Eastern Europe 2026 - 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 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

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  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
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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

306

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

80%

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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...
  • David
    · August 17th, 2022
    So much fun. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Beautiful views. Friendly staff on board. Fun times. Great...

Dates & Availability

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

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    Tuesday
    21 Apr, 2026
    Saturday
    2 May, 2026
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    19 Sep, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 300772

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  • 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, Turkey and Romania
    Type E
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania
    Type F
    Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey 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, 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 April 23rd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 23rd, 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
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    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.