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Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2027)

12 days

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From Bucharest to Budapest

4.1

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Operator: APT
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 1 - 200
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Bucharest
Brasov
Bran
Vidin
Novi Sad
Kalocsa

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Highlights

Explore Bucharest's revitalized Old City
Descend into Europe's largest salt mine
Tour the legendary Bran and Peleș Castles
Uncover Veliko Târnovo's medieval citadel
Experience a traditional Hungarian horse show

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Bucharest
Day 2 Bucharest
Day 3 Bucharest, Brașov
Day 4 Brașov, Bran
Day 5 Brașov, Sinaia, Giurgiu, Embark Ship
Day 6 Ruse, Veliko Târnovo
Day 7 Vidin, Belogradchik
Day 8 Scenic Cruising
Day 9 Novi Sad
Day 10 Kalocsa, Puszta
Day 11 Budapest
Day 12 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

What's Included

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Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Bucharest
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel
Hotel
Days 3, 4
APT Ostara
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Operated by

APT

4.1

(26 reviews)

Number of tours

366

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

56%

A family-owned company since its conception in the 1920s. APT had its...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Reviews from other tours by APT

Tour Operator
4.1

Lenore
July 20th, 2023
5.0
The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were...
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Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

From Saturday
10 Apr, 2027
To Wednesday
21 Apr, 2027
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 315713

Currencies
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Bulgarian Lev
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Forint
Hungary
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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.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- 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.
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 June 6th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 6th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. 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.
- The following cards are accepted for "APT" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of APT. Please familiarize yourself with the APT payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
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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