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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania 2028 - Bucharest to Budapest (2028)

12 days

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From Bucharest to Budapest

4.0 (21 reviews)

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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 Bucharest Old Town)
Day 2
Bucharest
Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest's wide boulevards and Belle Époque architecture
- Explore Old Town including Stavropoleos Monastery
- Visit Lipscani district
Landmarks
Stavropoleos Monastery
Lipscani District
Day 3
Bucharest to Brașov
Bucharest to Brașov
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Brașov)
Day 4
Brașov
Brașov
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Brașov)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bran Castle with local guide
- Guided tour of Brașov's medieval streets
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 5
Brașov to Giurgiu
Brașov to Giurgiu
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Day 6
Ruse, Veliko Tărnovo, Arbanasi
Ruse, Veliko Tărnovo, Arbanasi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in Arbanasi), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veliko Tărnovo's historic centre with local guide
- Explore Tsarevets fortress
- Visit Arbanasi hilltop village
- Traditional lunch in Arbanasi
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Arbanasi
Day 7
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 rock formations
Landmarks
Baba Vida Fortress
Belogradchik Fortress
Day 8
Scenic Cruising
Scenic Cruising
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Day 9
Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress overlooking the Danube and explore the catacombs
Landmarks
Petrovaradin Fortress
Day 10
Kalocsa, Puszta
Kalocsa, Puszta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Traditional horse show in the Puszta
Optional Activities
- Optional carriage ride in the Puszta
- Visit stables and meet the riders
Day 11
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Culinary tour through Great Market Hall discovering Hungarian sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Visit Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a World War II hospital and Cold War bunker located within caves beneath Buda Castle
Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
Day 12
Budapest
Budapest
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Stavropoleos Monastery
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 Bucharest Old Town
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Brașov
Hotel
Days 3, 4
aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

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Rating: 4.0 (21 reviews)
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Response rate: 79%
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Reviews from other tours by Travel Marvel

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
Dawn5.0•June 2026
Wonderful cruise on the Duoro - exceptional comfort/food/staff/tours - loved every minute.

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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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Bulgarian Lev
Bulgaria
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Hungary
€
Euro
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  Only used in Hungary and Serbia
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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania 2028 - Bucharest to Budapest (2028)

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