Itinerary for May 20, 2026 Departure Day Date Location Port of Call Guide 1Wednesday, 05/20/2026Depart 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, Hungary2Thursday, 05/21/2026This 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, Hungary3Friday, 05/22/2026This 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, Croatia4Saturday, 05/23/2026The 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, Serbia5Sunday, 05/24/2026In 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 6Monday, 05/25/2026This 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, Bulgaria7Tuesday, 05/26/2026Today, your Star-Ship will cruise into Rousse, where you will have the opportunity to explore the timeless charm of its elegant architecture and cultu 8Wednesday, 05/27/2026This morning, relax and enjoy the passing scenery as we drive towards Bucharest, including the Romanian city of Giurgiu, set amongst the mud flats and 9Thursday, 05/28/2026After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, one of the most important and inspiringly beautiful cities of the 10Friday, 05/29/2026Today, 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, Turkey11Saturday, 05/30/2026We 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, Turkey12Sunday, 05/31/2026Arrive 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 Check Cruise Availability Total guests should not exceed 5 passengers. Adults: (ages 12-54) 0 1 2 3 4 5 Seniors: (ages 55 or older) 0 1 2 3 4 5 Kids: (ages 2-11) 0 1 2 3 4 5 Infants: (under 2) 0 1 2 3 4 5 Kid 1 Age: (at time of cruise) 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kid 2 Age: (at time of cruise) 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kid 3 Age: (at time of cruise) 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kid 4 Age: (at time of cruise) 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kid 5 Age: (at time of cruise) 0 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 US Resident? Need Airfare? 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