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Balkan Gems Budapest → Bucharest (2028)

8 days
From Budapest to Bucharest
4.2
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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)
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Multi-course gala welcome dinner with expertly crafted menu)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Gala Welcome Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Morning City Tour - Historic monuments including Heroes' Square and St. Stephen's Basilica
    • Culinary Tour - Great Market Hall discovery with sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
    • Funicular Ride to Castle Hill and Fisherman's Bastion
    Landmarks
    Heroes' Square
    St. Stephen's Basilica
    Great Market Hall
    Castle Hill
    Fisherman's Bastion
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  3. Day 3

    Mohács

    Mohács
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Optional Activities

    • Pécs Sightseeing Tour - Guided walking discovery of ancient city with Early Christian Mausoleum and Szent István Square
    • Villány Wine Tasting - Visit to local winery with tour and tasting of red and rosé varieties
    • Guided Bike Ride - Bike ride along the Danube to an ancient mill
    Landmarks
    Early Christian Mausoleum
    Szent István Square
  4. Day 4

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • City Tour - Enlightening tour covering city's wartime history
    • Visit Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Memorial Centre of Homeland War Vukovar
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Exploration of Belgrade - Historic discovery including Belgrade Fortress and Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    • Kayak Tour - Sightseeing from the water starting at the confluence of Danube and Sava rivers, paddling to Great War Island and Lido Beach
    • Belgrade Culinary Tour - Food market visit learning about Serbian cuisine, tasting local produce, meats and cheeses, plus rakija and traditional gingerbread biscuits (medenjaci)
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    Great War Island
    Lido Beach
  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)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Included Activities

    • Golubac Walking Tour - Exploration of Golubac village and Golubac Fortress with expert guide and guided walk along Danube riverbanks
    • Serbian Meze Tasting - Local riverside tavern experience with array of cheeses, cured meats and local specialties
    • Iron Gates Cruising
    Landmarks
    Golubac Fortress
    Iron Gates
  7. Day 7

    Danube Scenic Cruising

    Danube Scenic Cruising
    Accommodation
    Hotel (APT Ostara)

    Optional Activities

    • Onboard spa treatments
    • Relax on Daystar Deck
  8. Day 8

    Giurgiu to Bucharest

    Giurgiu to Bucharest
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Where You'll Stay

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Tour ID: 356147

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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 B - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months 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 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 5th, 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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  • Cancellation Policy
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