The Queen of the Danube:
Budapest
(4 Days)
Why Budapest?
• Budapest, stretching along the banks of the Danube River, is one of Europe’s most beautiful capital cities
• Often described as the ‘Queen of the Danube’, the capital has two sides: Buda and Pest, representing two different characters of the city
• 1,000 + years of history
• Buda offers everything a history lover would desire: famous monuments, churches, beautiful architecture, historic castle district with medieval streets, houses, museums, caves and Roman ruins
• Pest boasts the largest Parliament building of Europe, and offers a hip, lively and modern atmosphere, with many riverside cafés, bookstores and unique stores
• Best time to travel: before Europe’s vacation season, temperatures: 80F high, 63F low
Budapest – Danube Dinner River Cruise
The ‘extras’ about this trip
• Transylvania is not yet westernized: very authentic/local experience
• Can be accommodated towards travelers’ interests
• Special activities for children can be arranged: cooking, fruit/vegetable collecting, visit to local markets, soccer/tennis, horseback riding
• Visits to local school – meetings with local students/teachers can be arranged
• Possible to coordinate special requests for extra experiences
• Local factory tours can be arranged (textile, furniture, mineral water, beer, etc.)
• Children can play soccer, tennis, swim, hike and make friendships with local children
• Travelers will feel like they are traveling back in time – seeing and talking with old people in the villages
Information about the 2026 Journey
Date
Proposed Dates of Travel
Proposed Travel: approx.12 days
Proposed Timeline: Mid-June (approx.15-27)
• 8 days in Transylvania, Romania
• 4 days in Budapest, Hungary
Flights
Flights
• Flight from USA to Cluj (CLJ) or Bucharest (OTP), Romania
• Flight from Transylvania (TGM airport)Romania to Budapest (BUD), Hungary
• Flight back from Budapest (BUD), Hungary, to the USA
Flight Possibilities:
Departure: Chicago – Bucharest, Romania or Chicago – Cluj, Romania
Return: Budapest, Hungary – Chicago
NO VISA requirements
NO travel advisories
Medical/travel insurance recommended but not required
• Trip is limited to the first 50 registered travelers
Tour price & Steps
Tour Price
Adults: $4,500
Children: $3,700
Payment Information and Options: full pay or monthly installments
Deposit: a non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time of registration
The deposit will be applied towards the cost of the trip
All-inclusive price*
*Price includes everything, except: 1 meal per day, airline excess baggage fees, passport fees, gratuities to bus drivers and local expert guides and travel/medical insurance.
STEPS
Step 1: To reserve your spot, pay the non-refundable $500 deposit per person
Deposit can’t be discounted
Step 2: Choose from the following payment options:
*Full Payment – Discounted 5%, after the $500 deposit fee: June 15, 2025
Pay early, and receive a 5% discount. In this case the adult price is $3,800 and the child
*Monthly Payment Installments, after the $500 deposit fee:
• adults $334/month between June 1, 2025 and May 1, 2026
• children $267/month between June 1, 2025 and May 1, 2026
PAYMENT FORMS
Form of Payment:
• Check made out to EDUMED LLC (no fee)
• Wire transfer to EDUMED LLC (no fee)
• Credit card – online link: please note that a 4% fee is applied for credit card payments
Everything you get
Everything you get
• Flights from the USA to Romania and Budapest and back to USA
• All transportation within the countries of Hungary and Romania
• Accommodations in 4+ star hotels
• Two meals each day (either breakfast/lunch or breakfast/dinner)
• Entrance fees: to churches, museums, parliament, castles, salt mine, lakes
• River Cruise – private river cruise boat ride with meal and entertainment
• Transylvanian folkloric show and csardas dance lesson
• Pottery making lesson/hands-on-activity and carriage ride to the clay hills
• Pottery present from Korond, Transylvania
• Bread and kurtoskalacs baking lesson
• Palinka, beer and mineral factory visits/tasting
Responsibility
What are you responsible for?
• Ensuring that you have a current passport
• Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the return date
• Global travel protection plan and international insurance (optional)
• Spending money
• Tips for local tour guide and bus driver (around $15 per day/person)
• Laundry in hotels
• Aqua park entrance, or extra activities (if applicable)
• Airport excess baggage fees
Reservation
How can I reserve my spot?
What`s included?
Flight
• From USA to Bucharest
• Budapest to USA
• Transylvania to Budapest
All transportation
All transportation within the countries of Hungary and Romania – luxury motor coach
Accommodations
Stay in carefully selected
4-star hotels, ensuring a premium experience throughout your journey.
Two meals
Enjoy two daily meals, including breakfast and either lunch or dinner, to keep you energized for the day.
Entrance fees
Entrance fees to churches, museums, parliament, castles, salt mine, lakes, parks etc.
River Cruise
Enjoy a private river cruise with a meal and entertainment for a memorable experience.
Folklore
Immerse yourself in Transylvanian culture with a folkloric show and a Csárdás dance lesson.
Pottery
Pottery making lesson/hands-on-activity and carriage ride to the clay hills
Baking lesson
Learn the art of baking traditional bread and Kürtőskalács in a hands-on lesson.
Reservation
How can I reserve my spot?
We look forward to see you.
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