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Balkan Discovery with 1 Night in Budapest & 2 Nights in Transylvania 2023

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From Budapest to Bucharest
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Landmarks
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Budapest to Mohács

    Budapest to Mohács
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided City Sightseeing including Heroes' Square
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
  4. Day 3

    Mohács

    Mohács
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mohács by foot with Adventure Host (Option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Mohács including St. Nicholas Watermill (Option 2)
    • Guided Tour of Pécs including 4th-century Christian underground tombs and organ concert (Option 3)
    Landmarks
    St. Nicholas Watermill
    Pécs Early Christian Necropolis
  5. Day 4

    Ilok to Novi Sad

    Ilok to Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Ilok
    • Walk in Novi Sad with Adventure Host (Option 1)
    • Guided Tour of Novi Sad (Option 2)
    Landmarks
    Ilok Medieval Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Belgrade's central area with Adventure Host (Option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Belgrade including Saint Sava (Option 2)
    • Onboard Lecture about Balkan history, destinations, and culture

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Excursion for Bohemian Dinner in Skadarlija Quarter
    Landmarks
    Saint Sava
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skadarlija Quarter
  7. Day 6

    Golubac to Vidin

    Golubac to Vidin
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fortress of Golubac
    • Walk with Adventure Host in Donji Milanovac (Option 1)
    • Guided Tour to Lepenski Vir archaeological site (Option 2)
    • Sail through Iron Gates Gorge
    Landmarks
    Fortress of Golubac
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates Gorge
  8. Day 7

    Vidin to Rousse

    Vidin to Rousse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Vidin with Adventure Host (Option 1)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vidin and Guided Tour of Belogradchik (Option 2)
    Landmarks
    Belogradchik Rock Formations
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Rousse to Oltenita

    Rousse to Oltenita
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk in park in Rousse with Adventure Host (Option 1)
    • Full-day Guided Tour to Veliko Târnovo and Arbanassi (Option 2)
    • Guided Sightseeing Tour of Rousse and Holy Trinity Church (Option 3)
    • Bulgarian folklore show onboard
    Landmarks
    Veliko Târnovo
    Arbanassi
    Holy Trinity Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Oltenita to Bucharest to Brașov

    Oltenita to Bucharest to Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Bucharest including Arc de Triomphe and Royal Palace Square
    Landmarks
    Arc de Triomphe
    Royal Palace Square
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Brașov to Bran Castle

    Brașov to Bran Castle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Bran Castle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Brașov
    • Guided Tour of Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  12. Day 11

    Bran Castle to Bucharest via Peleș Castle

    Bran Castle to Bucharest via Peleș Castle
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Tour of Peleș Castle
    Landmarks
    Peleș Castle
    Victory Avenue
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Length
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    12m / 39 ft
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    2775 gt
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    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
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