Enchantment of Eastern Europe
8 nights
Emerald Astra
5 Oct '27Cruise overview
As the final stretch of the Danube weaves its way through the depths of eastern Europe, meet locals for lunch in their home, enjoy tours of Osijek & Belgrade & marvel at the beauty of the Iron Gate.
Itinerary
Bucharest
Welcome to Bucharest, where you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, perfectly situated in the city, for your overnight stay.
Nicknamed the ‘Paris of the East’, the centre of Bucharest encapsulates a distinctive Parisian atmosphere, with wide avenues adorned by famous landmarks and quaint leafy boulevards that cross the city
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.
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Bucharest
Ruse
Vidin
Donji Milanovac
Belgrade
Vukovar
Kalocsa
Budapest
Grand Balcony Suite
Spacious and refined, the Grand Balcony Suite offers an extended private balcony, separate seating area, plush bedding and a larger bathroom. Guests enjoy extra touches and upgraded amenities for an elevated onboard experience.
Amenities
- Coffee machine
- Minibar
- Pillow menu
- Bathrobe and slippers
- And included laundry service
Ship features
Emerald Astra offers sleek design, spacious public areas, and modern amenities, ensuring every journey along Europe’s rivers is as comfortable as it is inspiring.
- All-suite and stateroom accommodation for 180 guests
- Panorama Restaurant with regionally inspired menus
- Refined Horizon Bar & Lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
- Heated indoor pool that converts to a cinema at night
- Spacious Sun Deck with putting green and walking track
- Wellness area with spa, gym, and bicycles for guests’ use
- EmeraldACTIVE and DiscoverMORE excursion programmes
- Innovative Star-Ship design with energy-efficient systems
- Contemporary décor inspired by modern European living
- Attentive service and relaxed, inclusive atmosphere