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Best of the Balkans Budapest - Budapest (2028)

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  • Turquoise river winding through lush canyon walls with a lone motorboat cruising below a jagged rock spire.
  • Bright yellow baroque palace with manicured forecourt and clear blue sky, Hungary.
  • Colourful main square of Novi Sad with towering Cathedral of Name of Mary and outdoor cafés.
  • Rock-hewn monastery church built into cliff face near Ruse, Bulgaria with striped facade.
  • Aerial panorama of Pécs with domed mosque-church, main square and Danube plain beyond.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 48
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
  3. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Budapest with local guide
  4. Day 3

    Mohács - Pécs

    Mohács - Pécs
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Villány wine region for guided tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    Pécs Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Osijek - Vukovar

    Osijek - Vukovar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Osijek's cobblestone streets and historic architecture
    • Visit to Holy Trinity Square
    • Visit to Church of Saint Michael
    • Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Square
    Church of Saint Michael
  6. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Belgrade Fortress
    • Visit to Church of Saint Sava
    • Village farm and slivovitz tour - visit to local family's village home, barn, farm animals, and orchards to learn about slivovitz distillation
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Church of Saint Sava
  7. Day 6

    Iron Gates

    Iron Gates
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Iron Gates scenic landscape
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
  8. Day 7

    Ruse

    Ruse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ruse
    • Visit to Monument of Liberty
    • Visit to courthouse
    • Visit to Battenberg Square

    Optional Activities

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

    Giurgiu - Bucharest

    Giurgiu - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to open-air Village Museum to explore traditional Romanian life and cultural heritage
    Landmarks
    Royal Court
    Stavropoleos Church
    Lipscani district
    Village Museum
  10. Day 9

    Ruse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi

    Ruse - Veliko Tarnovo - Arbanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in Arbanasi), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Veliko Tarnovo historic centre
    • Visit to Tsarevets fortress
    • Visit to Arbanasi village
    • Traditional lunch in Arbanasi
    Landmarks
    Tsarevets fortress
    Arbanasi
  11. Day 10

    Vidin - Belogradchik

    Vidin - Belogradchik
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Baba Vida medieval stronghold
    • Visit to Belogradchik Fortress
    • Viewing of Belogradchik rock formations
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
  12. Day 11

    Scenic Cruising

    Scenic Cruising
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Relaxation on board with views from Sun Deck
  13. Day 12

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Novi Sad

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Petrovaradin Fortress with catacombs exploration
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
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  14. Day 13

    Kalocsa - Puszta

    Kalocsa - Puszta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Traditional horse show in Puszta featuring Hungarian cavalry demonstrations

    Optional Activities

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

    Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • Captain's Farewell Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Culinary tour of Great Market Hall discovering Hungarian sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
    • Visit to Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - World War II hospital and Cold War bunker located in caves beneath Buda Castle
    Landmarks
    Great Market Hall
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
  16. Day 15

    Budapest

    Budapest

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  • 3 local currencies

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