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Balkan Adventure with Transylvania Budapest → Bucharest (2027)

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From Budapest to Bucharest
4.0 (21 reviews)
  • Fairytale Bran Castle perched on rocky cliff surrounded by dense Transylvanian forest at sunset
  • Bran Castle stands atop a rocky hill surrounded by lush forest under a fiery sunset sky.
  • Hungarian Parliament building lit by warm sunset colors reflecting in the Danube River
  • Aerial view of Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, and winding Danube framed by morning haze
  • Riverside skyline of Belgrade with church spire rising above leafy hills and docked boats
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  • Small stone Orthodox chapel with wooden bell tower surrounded by evergreen trees under blue sky
  • Drone view of colorful medieval square of Brasov with clock tower and surrounding Carpathian hills
  • Orange-roofed old town of Brasov dominated by the Gothic Black Church at foot of lush green mountain
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 48
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
    Landmarks
    Danube River
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Budapest with local guide
    • Explore Budapest's grand landmarks and architectural highlights
  3. Day 3

    Mohács - Pécs

    Mohács - Pécs
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pécs, Hungary's fifth-largest city and UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Visit Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • Visit Pécs Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Villány wine region for guided tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    Pécs Cathedral
  4. Day 4

    Osijek - Vukovar

    Osijek - Vukovar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Osijek
    • Visit Holy Trinity Square
    • Visit Church of Saint Michael
    • Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
    • Afternoon cruise towards Serbia
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Square
    Church of Saint Michael
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Belgrade Fortress
    • Visit Church of Saint Sava
    • Village farm visit and slivovitz tour with local family
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Church of Saint Sava
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  6. Day 6

    Iron Gates

    Iron Gates
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
  7. Day 7

    Ruse

    Ruse
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    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ruse
    • Admire Belle Époque architecture
    • Visit manicured garden squares
    • Pass Monument of Liberty
    • Pass courthouse
    • Pass Battenberg Square

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rousse Regional Historical Museum
    • Visit National Transport Museum
    • Explore ancient ruins of Sexaginta Prista fortress
    Landmarks
    Monument of Liberty
    Battenberg Square
    Rousse Regional Historical Museum
    National Transport Museum
    Sexaginta Prista fortress
  8. Day 8

    Giurgiu to Brașov

    Giurgiu to Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brașov)

    Included Activities

    • Disembark river ship
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  9. Day 9

    Brașov

    Brașov
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brașov)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bran Castle with local guide
    • Walk through Bran Castle rooms
    • View 19th-century antiques at Bran Castle
    • Guided tour of Brașov old streets
    • Explore medieval architecture
    • Explore baroque buildings
    • Explore Gothic masterpieces
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
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  10. Day 10

    Brașov to Bucharest

    Brașov to Bucharest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest
    • Stroll tree-lined boulevards
    • Explore Old City centre
    • Visit Royal Court
    • Visit Stavropoleos Church
    • Explore Lipscani district
    Landmarks
    Royal Court
    Stavropoleos Church
    Lipscani
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  11. Day 11

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

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  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

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  • Brașov

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  • Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town

    Hotel
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    Asked on December 15th, 2023

    I see there is a Balkan Adventure plus Transylvania tour in October 2024, but it says not available in my area. What are you trying to say? Forget about it? Or is it just that you are not booking that far out?

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    • Travel MarvelOperator•Written December 2023

      As it is operated by Travel Marvel, unfortunately, due to regional contractual restrictions set in place by Travel Marvel, we are currently only able to sell this product to Australian or New Zealand travellers

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      Molly

      Traveler•Written January 2024

      You told me I am not eligible for this cruise because I am not Australian so, no, I haven't made any further plans. However, if you want to let us join the Aussies, we would be happy to discuss it.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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