Baba Vida Fortress, Vidin, Bulgaria 9-Day Enchantment of Eastern Europe Budapest to Bucharest Departing: April – October 2025 Day 1 Budapest Welcome to Budapest, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your Emerald Cruises Star-Ship to be greeted by your friendly captain and crew. This afternoon, explore Eastern Europe’s liveliest city at your leisure. The ‘Pearl on the Danube’ is a truly breathtaking sight, where dozens of lights adorn the stone bridges that cross the mighty Danube. For your EmeraldPLUS experience, enjoy an authentic Hungarian folklore show on board, followed by a traditional dinner. Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board Meals: Dinner Day 2 Kalocsa This morning, we’ll reach Kalocsa, best known for its vibrant paprika festivals. You’ll venture to the Puszta, or Great Hungarian Plain, for your EmeraldPLUS experience, a traditional performance showcasing the exceptional equestrian skills of the Magyar cowboys. Sit back and enjoy the show, as you watch their spectacular horse parade. Tonight, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to relax and meet your fellow guests during the welcome dinner & reception. Puszta Equestrian Heritage Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 3 Vukovar This morning, you will learn more about Croatia and the daily life of locals. Our EmeraldPLUS experience will bring you to the home of a Croatian family to share a typical meal from the area while getting to know the local culture and customs. Home-hosted lunch with a Croatian family Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 4 Belgrade The capital of Serbia awaits you today, as an included tour introduces you to the highlights of one of Europe’s oldest cities. Relax as your coach takes you through the centre of this peaceful city and witness the symmetrical façade of the Church of Saint Sava, one of the world’s largest church buildings. Stop for a tour of the Museum of Yugoslavia or learn about the history of Belgrade during a guided bike tour of the city. This evening, relax in the Horizon Lounge, enjoying your EmeraldPLUS experience, a traditional Serbian folklore show providing spectacular entertainment. Serbian folklore evening show on board Guided bike tour in Belgrade Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 5 Golubac – Donji Milanovac In eastern Serbia, within the Majdanpek municipality, the town of Donji Milanovac sits on the right bank of the Danube. Today, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Palaeolithic site of Lepenski Vir on an included excursion. Enjoy learning about the importance of this archaeological site and its illustrious history, spanning more than eight millennia. The day ends as we sail through the Iron Gates, a picturesque narrow gorge that meanders between the Carpathian Mountains and the European Alps. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Day 6 Vidin This morning, we’ll arrive in Vidin, a beautiful town in north-west Bulgaria, renowned for its wine production. Your included tour will introduce you to the best of Vidin’s viticulture, as you stroll through a local vineyard and enjoy a tasting session of their produce. Later, venture to Baba Vida, a medieval fortress whose name can be translated to mean ‘Granny Vida’. Alternatively, hike to Belogradchik Fortress, a well-preserved stronghold that sits against a series of impressive rock formations. Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner CLICK HERE for further details 38
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