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Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul Budapest to Istanbul

The Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul Budapest to Istanbul is a 13-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Xara, operated by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Departing Budapest on April 15, 2027, the voyage visits 10 ports. Fares start from $6,132 per person.

Length
13 nights
Departs
Apr 15, 2027
Returns
Apr 28, 2027
Ports of call
10

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Itinerary

Budapest
Day 1 Apr 15, 2027 Budapest On one bank of the Danube is hilly Buda with its Fisherman’s Bastion and Castle Hill; on the other, there’s flat Pest with its House of Parliament. These two beautiful districts couldn’t be more different. Perhaps that’s why it took until 1873 for the two cities on opposite sides of the river to merge and form Budapest. Right from the start, the landmark of this new metropolis was Buda Castle, a monumental structure that rises high above Budapest and provides mesmerising views across the city. In terms of monumental grandeur, the House of Parliament is certainly on a par with Buda Castle. Erected to mark the millennium celebrations of 1896, this gigantic building was completed in just 22 years. Considering it is 96 metres high, 268 metres long and 118 meters wide, with a total of 691 rooms, that’s an incredible achievement. Budapest is a place where you keep coming across echoes from days gone by. There are traces of Ottoman rule, the extravagant Habsburg era and Soviet socialism – different cultural influences that have combined to create a vibrant, lively city that’s a must-see destination. Budapest port guide Search cruises visiting Budapest

Budapest → Istanbul · approximate route

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 85-day span: $5,685 · range $5,685–$6,939

Lower than 100% of peers This longer-duration sailing's from-price per night is lower than 100% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line, destination, duration, and departure window · from-price per night · as of Jul 1, 2026

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $6,132

$471 / night

Fare rows

Oceanview Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,132

$471 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,132

$471 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Oceanview Stateroom

Cabin grade

Available

from $12,295

$945 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $6,939

$533 / night

Fare rows

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,939

$533 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,939

$533 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,037

$541 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,037

$541 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,381

$567 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $7,381

$567 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,418

$647 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,418

$647 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,195

$1,091 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,425

$1,109 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Balcony Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,235

$1,171 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,675

$1,359 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 29, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Emerald Yacht Cruises and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Price history

30 days

○ = last available date (sold out, or no longer listed). · Price verified 2 days ago.

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name Supplier code Type
Oceanview Stateroom D Oceanview
Emerald Stateroom E Oceanview
Emerald Stateroom ES Oceanview
Balcony Suite A Suite
Balcony Suite AB Suite
Panorama Balcony Suite AP Suite
Balcony Suite B Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite C Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite P Suite
Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite R Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite S Suite
Owner's Suite SA Suite
Terrace Suite T Suite
Yacht Suite Y Suite

Ship

Emerald Xara
Your ship Emerald Xara 5★ 5,755 GT 128 guests Built 2015 The 2028-built superyacht Emerald Xara features 64 passenger cabins, 4 dining venues, a wellness complex (gym, 3 saunas, spa with 3 massage rooms), an aft Marina Platform (for watersports), and a Marina Deck with a sundeck served by the Marina Lounge & Bar. The yacht is equipped with 3 tender boats, 2 lifeboats, 2 Zodiacs (RIBs), an infinity swimming pool, and a Pool Deck with an infinity spa pool, sunbathing area, and bar. Additional venues include the Amici Bar Lounge (main lounge), Observation Lounge (bow-facing indoor lounge), Aqua Café (outdoor bar lounge), Sky Bar (outdoor poolside bar), and a Medical Center (Infirmary/Hospital). The vessel has 7 decks, 6 of which are passenger-accessible, with cabins located on 4 decks. Two midship elevators (lifts) provide access between all decks. Emerald Xara’s sisterships of the same class/design are Kaia (2026) and Raiya (2027). Emerald Xara ship guide Search cruises on Emerald Xara
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