14-night Europe cruise on Emerald Xara

The Budapest Escape & Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Transylvania is a 14-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Xara, operated by Emerald Yacht Cruises. Departing Budapest on May 1, 2027, the voyage visits 11 ports.

Length: 14 nights
Departs: May 1, 2027
Returns: May 15, 2027
Ports of call: 11

Voyage code ECBT010527.1

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Itinerary

Day 1 May 1, 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 Budapest port guide Search cruises visiting Budapest

Day 6 May 6, 2027 Belgrade The meeting point of Central Europe and the Middle East is situated where the Sava flows into the Danube. This gateway to the Balkans is open, cosmopolitan and full of fun. By simply strolling through the city, you can travel back through the history of Belgrade, admire its architecture and encounter European modernism. And while you discover culinary specialties on every corner, your eye will be drawn to the magnificent influences of the Ottoman Empire, which gives way to socialist classicism on the next corner. Every visitor ends up in Belgrade’s medieval fortress sooner or later, which features moats and a beautiful park. It’s time for a little break. Belgrade Belgrade port guide Search cruises visiting Belgrade

Belgrade photo — Day 6 May 6, 2027 Belgrade The meeting point of Central Europe and the Middle East is situated where the Sava flows into the Danube. This gateway to the Balkans is open, cosmopolitan and full of fun. By simply strolling through the city, you can travel back through the history of Belgrade, admire its architecture and encounter European modernism. And while you discover culinary specialties on every corner, your eye will be drawn to the magnificent influences of the Ottoman Empire, which gives way to socialist classicism on the next corner. Every visitor ends up in Belgrade’s medieval fortress sooner or later, which features moats and a beautiful park. It’s time for a little break. Belgrade Belgrade port guide Search cruises visiting Belgrade

Day 10 May 10, 2027 Giurgiu A metropolis on the Eurasian Steppe and the capital city of Romania, Bucharest has its own unique sense of humour. Its citizens are typically quick-witted, sharp-tongued and self-deprecating. In visual terms, Bucharest is characterised by contradictions. There is an exclusive residential district to the north of the city, while in the centre you will find a lively mix of architectural styles, intersected by four well-maintained boulevards. In addition, Bucharest is home to the George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra. To experience the orchestra live, fans can attend one of the popular concerts at the Ateneul Roman (Romanian Athenaeum), a magnificent building from 1885. A further highlight is the splendid Palatul Regal (Royal Palace). This building, which used to be home to kings, now houses part of the National Museum of Art of Romania. Giurgiu

Bucharest photo — Day 10 May 10, 2027 Bucharest Bucharest, in southern Romania, is the country's capital and commercial center. Its iconic landmark is the massive, communist-era Palatul Parlamentului government building, which has 1,100 rooms. Nearby, the historic Lipscani district is home to an energetic nightlife scene as well as tiny Eastern Orthodox Stavropoleos Church and 15th-century Curtea Veche Palace, where Prince Vlad III (“The Impaler”) once ruled. Bucharest Bucharest port guide Search cruises visiting Bucharest

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 139-day span: $5,623 · range $5,623–$12,730

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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Price history

30 days

We've tracked this sailing's fares every day for the past 143 days. Here's what each cabin type has cost.

Price history by cabin type
Cabin	Current	Lowest	Highest
Oceanview	$5,869	$5,623 · Aug 3	$12,730 · Jul 30
Suite	$6,967	$6,663 · Aug 3	$15,040 · Jul 30

Lowest and highest fares we've recorded for each cabin type.

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $5,869 D Oceanview Stateroom E Emerald Stateroom

Suite

Lowest Suite $6,967 A Balcony Suite B Balcony Suite C Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite S Deluxe Balcony Suite SA Owner's Suite

Lines step when the price changed; a gap means sold out or no public fare that day. Plot up to 6 at once.

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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

Your ship Emerald Xara 5★ **5,755** GT **128** guests Built **2014** 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 Emerald Xara ship guide Search cruises on Emerald Xara

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