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Best of the Balkans Budapest → Budapest (2027)

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Start and end in Budapest
4.0 (21 reviews)
  • A river passing through a canyon with lush green hills and a small boat in the water.
  • Riverside view of a grand historic building with a dome.
  • Aerial view of a town by a river, featuring historic buildings.
  • Aerial view of a grand cathedral in an urban setting.
  • Colorful hillside town with densely packed buildings.
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  • Aerial view of a historic fortress surrounded by greenery.
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Travel Marvel
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 38 - 48
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest Arrival

    Budapest Arrival
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
    Landmarks
    Danube River
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Pécs, UNESCO World Heritage-listed site
    • Visit Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • Visit Pécs Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour and tasting at a local winery in Villány wine region
    Landmarks
    Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    Pécs Cathedral
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Osijek

    Osijek

    Included Activities

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

    Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Belgrade
    • Visit Belgrade Fortress
    • Visit Church of Saint Sava
    • Village farm and slivovitz tour - visit local family's village home and barn, meet farm animals, and learn about plum brandy distillation
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Church of Saint Sava
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Iron Gates

    Iron Gates

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Iron Gates with views of forests, cliffs and gorges
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
  7. Day 7

    Ruse

    Ruse

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ruse to admire Belle Époque architecture and garden squares
    • See Monument of Liberty
    • See courthouse
    • See Battenberg Square

    Optional Activities

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

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest
    • Visit to Royal Court
    • Visit to Stavropoleos Church
    • Exploration of Lipscani district

    Optional Activities

    • Open-air Village Museum
    Landmarks
    Royal Court
    Stavropoleos Church
  9. Day 9

    Ruse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanasi

    Ruse - Veliko Târnovo - Arbanasi
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch in Arbanasi)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Veliko Târnovo historic centre with local guide
    • Visit Tsarevets fortress
    • Visit Arbanasi hilltop village
    • Traditional lunch in Arbanasi
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Arbanasi
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  10. Day 10

    Vidin - Belogradchik

    Vidin - Belogradchik

    Included Activities

    • Explore Baba Vida, 10th-century medieval stronghold
    • Visit Belogradchik Fortress
    • Admire Belogradchik rock formations
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida
    Belogradchik Fortress
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  11. Day 11

    Relaxation Day

    Relaxation Day
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxation time on ship
  12. Day 12

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad through charming streets and cultural precincts

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Petrovaradin Fortress, imposing complex overlooking the Danube with catacombs
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
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  13. Day 13

    Kalocsa - Puszta

    Kalocsa - Puszta

    Included Activities

    • Traditional horse show in Puszta featuring Hungarian cavalry riding skills

    Optional Activities

    • Carriage ride in Puszta
    • Visit Puszta stables and meet riders
    Landmarks
    Puszta
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Captain's Farewell Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Great Market Hall culinary tour - discover Hungarian sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
    • Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - explore WWII hospital and Cold War bunker within caves beneath Buda Castle
    Landmarks
    Great Market Hall
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    Buda Castle
  15. Day 15

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

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  • Terry5.0•June 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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    Wonderful cruise on the Duoro - exceptional comfort/food/staff/tours - loved every minute.

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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.

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  • Vaccines
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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.
  • 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 November 22nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 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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