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Transylvania & Enchantment of Eastern Europe 2025

13 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
4.3
28 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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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
  12. Day 12 Ordas
  13. Day 13 Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

Number of tours

548

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

81%

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Customer Reviews

  • Lorna
    · May 8th, 2024
    Great food, entertainment.
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  • 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'.
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  • Lynn
    · July 23rd, 2025
    This is the best river cruise we have had. The itinerary, staff, and organisation was excellent. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. We made some new, life-long friends. What a shame it had to end.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 279859

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Euro
    Croatia
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand 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 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,000 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.
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  • 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.