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11-night Europe cruise: Istanbul to Budapest on Emerald Star

The Istanbul & Enchantment of Eastern Europe is a 11-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Star, operated by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Departing Istanbul on September 8, 2026 and arriving in Budapest on September 19, 2026, the voyage visits 14 ports including Bucharest, Giurgiu, Rousse, Bulgaria. CruiseCaptain has fare history for this sailing.

Length
11 nights
Departs
Sep 8, 2026
Returns
Sep 19, 2026
Ports of call
14

Voyage code EWBI080926.2

Istanbul

11 nights · Europe

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Why this route stands out

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Istanbul

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Bucharest

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Vidin

One of the places included in this itinerary.

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30 days
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Tracked range
Apr 1 – Sep 15
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $8,025 · Sep 4 $6,260 on Apr 1 $10,026 on Aug 21
Suite $11,466 · Sep 4 $6,328 on May 18 $14,176 on May 14
Cabin grades
8 total
Emerald StateroomOceanview · D
Emerald StateroomOceanview · E
Emerald StateroomOceanview · ES
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · A
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · B
Emerald Panorama Balcony SuiteSuite · C
Emerald Grand Balcony SuiteSuite · S
Owner's One-bedroom SuiteSuite · SA

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The journey

11 nights, in order

Istanbul

Day 1 Sep 8, 2026

Istanbul

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The full itinerary

18 scheduled calls
Emerald Star

Your ship

Emerald Star

Guiding you past some of Europe’s most beautiful stretches of countryside and through some of the continent’s most vibrant and enchanting cities; Emerald Sky ensures every minute of your holiday is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable. From the spacious suites and staterooms to the contemporary, sophisticated public spaces, every inch of Emerald Sky has been considered. Navigating the rivers Rhine, Main, Danube and Moselle; the Emerald Star, Sky, Sun, Dawn and Destiny can guide you through some of Europe’s most magical stretches of water and help you explore many of the continent’s most arresting and enchanting cities. The five sister vessels, boasting a modest capacity of 182 guests apiece, are all blessed with a selection of wonderful amenities and features. Our brand new Emerald ‘Star Ships’, the Emerald Dawn and the Emerald Sun, have made their debut voyages and have received high marks from our guests. You’ll enjoy all the same great features, including our open air system in the balcony suites and the indoor/ outdoor pool area, that make the “Star Ships” the 2014 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick award winners for best new river ships. No matter which river cruise you choose, all your meals on-board the ship; beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner; on-shore excursions and touring; a special selection of EmeraldPLUS experiences; all travel and transfers from selected airports; and all tipping are included in the price. It’s what we like to call ‘Exceptional Emerald Value’. Step on to an award-winning ship where the spacious Sun Deck offers panoramic views of the stunning scenery. Relax in the fresh air while enjoying a light lunch and a glass of wine al-fresco on The Terrace. Enjoy insightful excursions in every port at no extra cost and we take care of tipping so you don’t have to think about it. You wouldn’t expect all this from a river cruise, but on an Emerald Waterways river cruise, you can look forward to it.

4★ 182 Passengers Built 2014
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