Itinerary for September 25, 2025 Departure

Day Date Location Port of Call Guide
1Thursday, 09/25/2025Depart from 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 cBudapest, Hungary
2Friday, 09/26/2025This morning, we'll reach Kalocsa, best known for its vibrant paprika festivals. You'll venture to the Puszta, or Great Hungarian Plain, for a traditiKalocsa, Hungary
3Saturday, 09/27/2025This morning,you will get to learn more about Croatia and the daily life of locals, Our EmeraldPLUS excursion will bring you to the home of a CroatianVukovar, Croatia
4Sunday, 09/28/2025The capital of Serbia awaits you today, as a city tour introduces you to the highlights of one of Europe's oldest cities. Relax as your coach takes yoBelgrade, Serbia
5Monday, 09/29/2025In eastern Serbia, within the Majdanpek municipality, the town of Donji Milanovac sits on the right bank of the Danube. Today, you'll have the opportu 
6Tuesday, 09/30/2025This morning, we'll arrive in Vidin, a beautiful town in north-west Bulgaria, renowned for its wine production. Your included tour will introduce you Vidin, Bulgaria
7Wednesday, 10/01/2025Today, your Star-Ship will cruise into Rousse, where you will have the opportunity to explore the timeless charm of its elegant architecture and cultu 
8Thursday, 10/02/2025This morning, relax and enjoy the passing scenery as we drive towards Bucharest, including the Romanian city of Giurgiu, set amongst the mud flats and 
9Friday, 10/03/2025After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, one of the most important and inspiringly beautiful cities of the 
10Saturday, 10/04/2025Today, you will explore some of the Istanbul's highlights -; such as the famed Hippodrome Square which was once the sporting and social center of ConsIstanbul, Turkey
11Sunday, 10/05/2025We start the day with a tour of the Underground Cistern known by the locals as the Sunken Cistern. From there you will continue your exploration with Istanbul, Turkey
12Monday, 10/06/2025Arrive at After breakfast, bid farewell to your fellow guests as you are transferred to the airport for your onward or homebound flight. This itinerary is a guiIstanbul, Turkey
 

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Departing from Budapest, Hungary
Departure Date 09/25/2025
OCG Class
River Cruise
Departing 09/25/2025
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