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Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli Istanbul → Budapest (2025)

12 days
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From Istanbul to Budapest
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Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli Istanbul → Budapest (2025) - Travel Marvel
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Plan your adventure:
  • River Cruise
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
  • Historical
Operator
Travel Marvel
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 48
Age range 12 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Gallipoli
    Gallipoli
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Veliko Tarnovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Novi Sad
    Novi Sad
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore the iconic Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
  • Tour Gallipoli's poignant war memorials
  • Discover the medieval city of Veliko Tarnovo
  • Relax on board with stunning river views
  • Stroll through Budapest's historic market hall

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Istanbul, Canakkale
  4. Day 4 Canakkale, Troy, Istanbul
  5. Day 5 Istanbul, Bucharest, Giurgiu, Embark Ship
  6. Day 6 Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi
  7. Day 7 Vidin, Belogradchik
  8. Day 8 Scenic Cruising
  9. Day 9 Novi Sad
  10. Day 10 Kalocsa, Puszta
  11. Day 11 Budapest
  12. Day 12 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Istanbul

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Hotel Kolin

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Marmara Pera Hotel

    Hotel
    day 4

  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Operated by

Travel Marvel

3.5
(12 reviews)

Number of tours

208

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

71%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Travel Marvel Ship

  • Travelmarvel Capella
    Travelmarvel Capella
    Travelmarvel Polaris, and her sister ships Vega and Capella, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    182
    Crew
    45
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    12 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1700 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    12 m
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    3
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Susan
    · December 17th, 2019
    The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise...
  • Elaine
    · October 9th, 2019
    The tour was very well executed and the only criticism I have is that we spent much of the time on trains, buses and...

Dates & Availability

12 days
Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli Istanbul → Budapest (2025)
From Istanbul to Budapest

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    13 May, 2025
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  • 1 Other Unavailable Departure
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 266796

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type E
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type F
    Hungary and Serbia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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