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Voyage Through the Balkans Budapest → Budapest (2027)

15 days
Start and end in Budapest
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome reception with Hungarian folk music performance
    • Tasting of local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Meals
    Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner with multi-course expertly crafted menu)

    Included Activities

    • Gala Welcome Dinner with multi-course expertly crafted menu

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - City Tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Freedom of Choice - Culinary Tour of the Great Market Hall exploring sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
    • Freedom of Choice - Funicular Ride to Castle Hill with walk to Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
  3. Day 3

    Budapest (excursions to Pécs and Villány)

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Pécs Sightseeing Tour including Early Christian Mausoleum and Szent István Square
    • Freedom of Choice - Villány Wine Tasting at a local winery with tour and tasting of red and rosé varieties
    • Freedom of Choice - Guided Bike Ride along the Danube to an ancient mill
    Landmarks
    Early Christian Mausoleum
    Szent István Square
    Villány Wine Region
  4. Day 4

    Vukovar

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Vukovar covering the city's wartime history
    • Visit to the Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Guided Exploration of Belgrade including Belgrade Fortress and Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    • Freedom of Choice - Kayak Tour from confluence of Danube and Sava rivers to Great War Island and Lido Beach
    • Freedom of Choice - Belgrade Culinary Tour including food market visit, Serbian cuisine introduction, and tasting of rakija with medenjaci gingerbread biscuits
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    Great War Island
    Lido Beach
  6. Day 6

    Golubac

    Meals
    Lunch (Serbian meze tasting at local riverside tavern featuring cheeses, cured meats and local specialties)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Golubac Walking Tour including Golubac Fortress exploration with expert guide
    • Scenic walk along Danube riverbanks
    • Serbian meze tasting at local riverside tavern featuring cheeses, cured meats and local specialties
    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Iron Gates
  7. Day 7

    Onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard spa treatments
    • Cocktails on the Daystar Deck
  8. Day 8

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bucharest Old Town including Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church and Lipscani district

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Palace of the Parliament tour
    • Freedom of Choice - Village Museum visit showcasing traditional Romanian village life
    Landmarks
    Royal Court
    Stavropoleos Church
    Lipscani
    Palace of the Parliament
    Village Museum
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  9. Day 9

    Veliko Tarnovo

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery of Veliko Tarnovo with expert local guide
    • Visit to Tsarevets Fortress
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
  10. Day 10

    Belogradchik

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Baba Vida Fortress in Vidin
    • Visit to Belogradchik Fortress
    • Viewing of unique Belogradchik rock formations
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
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  11. Day 11

    Onboard

  12. Day 12

    Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Guided City Discovery of Novi Sad including iconic sights along Zmaj Jovina
    • Freedom of Choice - Local Farmstead visit featuring traditional breakfast, music and freshly-made doughnuts
    Landmarks
    Zmaj Jovina
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 13

    Puszta

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic Hungarian lunch at Puszta farm)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Folk Art House visit
    • Visit to paprika producer
    • Horse show at Puszta farm
    • Authentic Hungarian lunch
    Landmarks
    Puszta
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Tour of Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    • Guided hike to Gellért Hill with views of the Danube River and St Gellért Monument
    Landmarks
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    Gellért Hill
    St Gellért Monument
  15. Day 15

    Budapest to Airport

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APT

4.1
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Number of tours

228

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8 to 99 years old

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Response rate

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