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12-night Budapest To The Black Sea Eastbound Cruise

OFFER ID 1610148

Cruise Line
Tauck - Cruise Division
Ship
ms Esprit for Tauck
Destination
Budapest/Bucharest
Departure Date
Apr 20, 2026
Length
12
from $7,790

Ship Info  |  ms Esprit for Tauck
Overview Statistics Services Staterooms Deck Plans


ITINERARY
Private Car & Driver
Optional Private Excursion
Destination Guide
Budapest
Arrive
04/20/2026
---
Depart
04/20/2026
---
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

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Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

This privately guided tour shows you the major sights within on the Pest Side (e.g.the Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica), as well the Buda Side (Castle Hill). One highlight of this tour is an inside visit of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

  • Heroe's Square, Vajdahunyad Castle (outside)
  • State Opera (outside)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (outside)
  • Parliament Buidling (outside)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

This extended privately guided full day basically covers all major sights and interesting locations within Budapest, also including inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church and the Parliament Building.

Highlights:

  • Main sights, e.g. National Museum, State Opera, Heroe's Square, Great Synagogue, Central Market Hall, Gellért Hill, Citatel, Vajdahunyad Castle etc. (outside visits)
  • Various Bridges above the Danube, e.g. Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge etc.
  • Matthias Church (inside visit)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (inside visit)
  • Parliament Building (inside visit)
Your guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full Day

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Parliament
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

During this privately guided tour, you visit the Castle Hill of Budapest, with the Royal and Presidential Palaces, fascinating squares and medieval cobblestone streets. Highlights are inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

  • Budapest's Castle Hill
  • Royal and Presidential Palaces (outside)
  • Holy Trinity Square
  • Hess András Square
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church of Our Lady (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Destination Guide
Budapest
Arrive
04/21/2026
---
Depart
04/21/2026
---
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

This privately guided tour shows you the major sights within on the Pest Side (e.g.the Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica), as well the Buda Side (Castle Hill). One highlight of this tour is an inside visit of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

  • Heroe's Square, Vajdahunyad Castle (outside)
  • State Opera (outside)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (outside)
  • Parliament Buidling (outside)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

This extended privately guided full day basically covers all major sights and interesting locations within Budapest, also including inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church and the Parliament Building.

Highlights:

  • Main sights, e.g. National Museum, State Opera, Heroe's Square, Great Synagogue, Central Market Hall, Gellért Hill, Citatel, Vajdahunyad Castle etc. (outside visits)
  • Various Bridges above the Danube, e.g. Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge etc.
  • Matthias Church (inside visit)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (inside visit)
  • Parliament Building (inside visit)
Your guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full Day

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Parliament
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

During this privately guided tour, you visit the Castle Hill of Budapest, with the Royal and Presidential Palaces, fascinating squares and medieval cobblestone streets. Highlights are inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

  • Budapest's Castle Hill
  • Royal and Presidential Palaces (outside)
  • Holy Trinity Square
  • Hess András Square
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church of Our Lady (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Destination Guide
Budapest
Arrive
04/22/2026
---
Depart
04/22/2026
---
Additional Optional Private Excursions

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day City Tour of Budapest, 4 hours

This privately guided tour shows you the major sights within on the Pest Side (e.g.the Opera House, St. Stephen's Basilica), as well the Buda Side (Castle Hill). One highlight of this tour is an inside visit of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

  • Heroe's Square, Vajdahunyad Castle (outside)
  • State Opera (outside)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (outside)
  • Parliament Buidling (outside)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Full Day City Tour of Budapest, 8 hours

This extended privately guided full day basically covers all major sights and interesting locations within Budapest, also including inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church and the Parliament Building.

Highlights:

  • Main sights, e.g. National Museum, State Opera, Heroe's Square, Great Synagogue, Central Market Hall, Gellért Hill, Citatel, Vajdahunyad Castle etc. (outside visits)
  • Various Bridges above the Danube, e.g. Chain Bridge, Liberty Bridge, Elisabeth Bridge etc.
  • Matthias Church (inside visit)
  • Fishermen's Bastion (inside visit)
  • Parliament Building (inside visit)
Your guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Tour can operate: Full Day

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion, Matthias Church, Parliament
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

  Close

Budapest Shore Excursion: Private Half Day Tour Budapest Castle District, 4 hours

During this privately guided tour, you visit the Castle Hill of Budapest, with the Royal and Presidential Palaces, fascinating squares and medieval cobblestone streets. Highlights are inside visits of the Fishermen's Bastion and the impressive Matthias Church.

Highlights:

  • Budapest's Castle Hill
  • Royal and Presidential Palaces (outside)
  • Holy Trinity Square
  • Hess András Square
  • Fishermen's Bastion (entry to upper terrace)
  • Matthias Church of Our Lady (indoor visit)
Your private guide is always flexible and adapts the tour according to your special interests.

Tour Duration: 4 hours

Tour can operate: Morning or Afternoon

Physical Activity Level: Light

Inclusions:
  • Pick up and drop off at the landing stage of the cruising ship in Budapest
  • Transfer in a private car
  • Private licensed English speaking guide (other languages available, but on request)
  • Entrance fees for Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church
Not included:
  • Meals
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
  • Entrances other than stated above

Destination Guide
Mohacs
Arrive
04/23/2026
---
Depart
04/23/2026
---
Destination Guide
Pecs
Arrive
04/23/2026
---
Depart
04/23/2026
---
Destination Guide
Villány
Arrive
04/23/2026
---
Depart
04/23/2026
---
Destination Guide
Vukovar
Arrive
04/24/2026
---
Depart
04/24/2026
---
Destination Guide
Novi Sad
Arrive
04/24/2026
---
Depart
04/24/2026
---
Destination Guide
Belgrade
Arrive
04/25/2026
---
Depart
04/25/2026
---
Destination Guide
Iron Gates (Cruising)
Arrive
04/26/2026
---
Depart
04/26/2026
---

No information currently available.

Ruse
Arrive
04/27/2026
---
Depart
04/27/2026
---

No information currently available.

Constanta
Arrive
04/28/2026
---
Depart
04/28/2026
---
Destination Guide
Mamaia
Arrive
04/28/2026
---
Depart
04/28/2026
---

No information currently available.

Constanta
Arrive
04/29/2026
---
Depart
04/29/2026
---
Destination Guide
Bucharest
Arrive
04/29/2026
---
Depart
04/29/2026
---
Destination Guide
Bucharest
Arrive
04/30/2026
---
Depart
04/30/2026
---
Destination Guide
Bucharest
Arrive
05/01/2026
---
Depart
05/01/2026
---
Destination Guide
Bucharest
Arrive
05/02/2026
---
Depart
05/02/2026
---
Destination Guide
Itinerary subject to change without notice. Please confirm itinerary at time of booking.
PRICING & STATEROOMS

Oceanview

Cat 6 Ruby Deck [ 6 ]

$9,790 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
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Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$9,790 per person

Cat 6 Ruby Deck

Category 6

183

Cat 5 Diamond Deck [ 5 ]

$9,540 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$9,540 per person

Cat 5 Diamond Deck

Category 5

183

Cat 4 Ruby Deck [ 4 ]

$8,940 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$8,940 per person

Cat 4 Ruby Deck

Category 4

150

Cat 3 Diamond Deck [ 3 ]

$8,190 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$8,190 per person

Cat 3 Diamond Deck

Category 3

150

Cat 2 Emerald Deck [ 2 ]

$8,040 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$8,040 per person

Cat 2 Emerald Deck

Category 2

183

Cat 1 Emerald Deck [ 1 ]

$7,790 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$7,790 per person

Cat 1 Emerald Deck

Category 1

150

Suite

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite [ 7 ]

$10,490 per person

Additional rates available

Inclusions
Rates
Cruise Only - Cruise Only
Fares are cruise only, per person, and based on double occupancy
Rules & Restrictions Apply
  Close

Terms & Conditions

Prices are cruise-only, per person and based on double occupancy.

$10,490 per person

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite

Category 7

300

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Departure Date
Apr 20, 2026
Number of Nights
12
Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Reception and dinner at Bragadiru Palace in Bucharest

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
  • Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $4,355Choices of bicycle excursions in Budapest & Belgrade
  • Dinner at the massive Parliament building (the "People's Palace") in Bucharest 
  • Visit with a Croatian family in their private home in Vukovar
  • A visit to the city of Pécs in Hungary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Passage through the Iron Gate on the Danube River
  • Choice of Romanian excursions exploring the story of Vlad Tepes, 15th-century inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula"
  • In Romania's capital, Bucharest, you have a choice of visits to either the National Museum of Art of Romania or Ceausescu Villa
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport and trains station transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 30 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharge
Available Addons
Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
Remarks

Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1:On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1,000 per cabin in Category 4, 5 & 6: on the April 20, July 23* and 31 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking. (*westbound departures)

Shipboard Credit for Category 7 Staterooms: a €100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 7 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes: cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Itinerary Changes: Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. East and west itineraries are similar. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.



All prices per person and in USD unless otherwise stated.
Offer ID
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