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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest to Budapest (2025)

11 days
From Bucharest to Budapest
4.0
2 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Parliament Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brasov)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest city
    • Walk through Old City centre
    • Visit Royal Court
    • Visit Stavropoleos Church
    • Explore Lipscani district
    Landmarks
    Royal Court
    Stavropoleos Church
    Lipscani District
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  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brasov)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bran Castle
    • Explore castle rooms and antiques
    • Guided tour of Brasov medieval streets
    • Explore baroque and Gothic architecture
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Brasov to River Ship

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seven Nights aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Free time in Sinaia
  5. Day 5

    Arbanasi

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo
    • Visit Tsarevets Fortress
    • Visit Arbanasi village
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Arbanasi
  6. Day 6

    Belogradchik

    Included Activities

    • Free time in Vidin

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Baba Vida Fortress
    • Visit Belogradchik Fortress
    • Explore Belogradchik rock formations
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
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  7. Day 7

    Onboard River Ship

    Included Activities

    • Relax on Sun Deck
  8. Day 8

    Novi Sad

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
    • Explore fortress catacombs
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Puszta

    Included Activities

    • Insider Experience in Puszta
  10. Day 10

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tour of Budapest Great Market Hall
    • Optional tour of Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum
    Landmarks
    Budapest Great Market Hall
    Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum
  11. Day 11

    Budapest to Airport

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

Travel Marvel

Rating
4(21 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
60%
Cancellation policy

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

Traveler Reviews

4.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    3.0
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    3.0
  • Food
    2.0
  • 4.0

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    June 21st, 2026
    Enjoyed the cruise and tours. Crew were wonderful and very obliging in all aspects. The ony improvements would be to...
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    Traveled in June 2026
  • P
    May 6th, 2024
    It was our first river cruise and we’re somewhat disappointed with our cabin, we expected all cabins had a big window...
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    Traveled in April 2024

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Tour ID: 266803

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

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    Hungary and Serbia
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for 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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    • For any tour departing before October 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 22nd, 2026, 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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