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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest - Budapest (2027)

11 days

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From Bucharest to Budapest

3.0 (1 review)

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Operator: 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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn)
Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
Bucharest to Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Brasov)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest's wide, tree-lined boulevards and Belle Époque buildings
- Visit to the Royal Court
- Visit to Stavropoleos Church
- Explore the historic Lipscani district
Landmarks
Royal Court
Stavropoleos Church
Lipscani District
Day 3
Brasov
Brasov
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Brasov)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bran Castle with local guide
- Explore Bran Castle's rooms and 19th-century antiques
- Guided tour through Brasov's medieval streets
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 4
Brasov to Giurgiu
Brasov to Giurgiu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Optional Activities
- Free time in Sinaia
Day 5
Ruse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi
Ruse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in Arbanasi), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo's historic centre
- Visit to Tsarevets fortress
- Explore Arbanasi hilltop village
- Traditional lunch in Arbanasi
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Arbanasi
Day 6
Vidin - Belogradchik
Vidin - Belogradchik
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Explore Baba Vida fortress
- Visit Belogradchik Fortress
- Admire Belogradchik's rock formations
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress
Day 7
Scenic Danube Cruising
Scenic Danube Cruising
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Day 8
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour through Novi Sad's charming streets and cultural precincts
Optional Activities
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress and explore its catacombs
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Day 9
Kalocsa - Puszta
Kalocsa - Puszta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Traditional horse show in the Puszta featuring Hungarian cavalry
Optional Activities
- Optional carriage ride in the Puszta
- Visit the stables and meet the riders
Day 10
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Optional Activities
- Culinary tour through the Great Market Hall
- Visit Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Day 11
Budapest
Budapest

Landmarks
Royal Court
Stavropoleos Church
Lipscani District

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Arbanasi

Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress

Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress

Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum

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Where You'll Stay

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Hilton Garden Inn
Hotel
day 1
Brasov
Hotel
Days 2, 3
aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

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Traveler Reviews

3.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
3.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
3.0
Food
2.0
Tour Operator
4.0

Terry5.0•June 2026
Enjoyed the cruise and tours. Crew were wonderful and very obliging in all aspects. The ony improvements would be to...
Enjoyed the cruise and tours. Crew were wonderful and very obliging in all aspects. The ony improvements would be to have local wine, beer and somthing traditional on the menu rather than german an italian beverages all the time. Not that enthralled with Bran Castle and thought it a bit disney land. Perhaps Peles Castle might be better. That is all meant to be constructive and not negative. Overall, we had a lovely time amd met many new friends. Regards Terry and Helena O'KeefeShow more
Traveled in June 2026
Patricia3.0•May 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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3 local currencies
You’ll encounter Bulgarian Lev in Bulgaria, Forint in Hungary, Euro in .
Plug types C, F, E
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia and Hungary.

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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest - Budapest (2027)

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