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Voyage Through the Balkans Budapest → Budapest (2028)

15 days
Start and end in Budapest
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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 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome performance with Hungarian folk music
    • Tasting of local brandy, artisan meats and cheeses
    Landmarks
    Budapest
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • Gala Welcome Dinner with multi-course meal

    Optional Activities

    • City tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Culinary tour of the Great Market Hall featuring sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
    • Funicular ride to Castle Hill and walk to Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
  3. Day 3

    Mohács

    Mohács

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking discovery of Pécs including the Early Christian Mausoleum and Szent István Square
    • Visit to a local winery in Villány wine region with tour and tasting of red and rosé wines
    • Guided bike ride along the Danube to an ancient mill
    Landmarks
    Pécs
    Early Christian Mausoleum
    Szent István Square
    Villány
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Vukovar

    Vukovar

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Vukovar with discussion of wartime history
    • Visit to Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Guided exploration of Belgrade including Belgrade Fortress and Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    • Kayak tour beginning at confluence of Danube and Sava rivers, paddling to Great War Island and Lido Beach
    • Belgrade culinary tour of food market with tasting of Serbian rakija brandy and traditional medenjaci gingerbread biscuits
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    Danube River
    Sava River
    Great War Island
    Lido Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Golubac, Iron Gates

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

    Included Activities

    • Golubac walking tour including Golubac Fortress, riverbank walk and Serbian meze tasting at local riverside tavern
    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Iron Gates
  7. Day 7

    Danube River

    Danube River

    Optional Activities

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

    Giurgiu to Bucharest

    Giurgiu to Bucharest

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Palace of the Parliament tour
    • Village Museum visit in Herăstrău Park showcasing traditional Romanian village life
    Landmarks
    Stavropoleos Church
    Lipscani
    Palace of the Parliament
    Village Museum
    Herăstrău Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Ruse to Veliko Târnovo

    Ruse to Veliko Târnovo
    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Veliko Târnovo
    • Visit to Tsarevets Fortress
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets Fortress
    Veliko Târnovo
  10. Day 10

    Vidin to Belogradchik

    Vidin to Belogradchik

    Included Activities

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

    Danube River

    Danube River
  12. Day 12

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Guided city discovery of Novi Sad including main walkway of Zmaj Jovina
    • Visit to local farmstead featuring traditional breakfast, music and freshly-made doughnuts
    Landmarks
    Zmaj Jovina
  13. Day 13

    Kalocsa to Puszta

    Kalocsa to Puszta
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic Hungarian lunch at farm in Puszta)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Folk Art House with local handicrafts
    • Visit to paprika producer
    • Horse show at Puszta farm
    • Authentic Hungarian lunch at Puszta farm
    Landmarks
    Puszta
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest Departure

    Budapest Departure

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    • For any tour departing before November 24th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 24th, 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.
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