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Balkan Adventure with Transylvania 2028 - Budapest to Bucharest (2028)

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From Budapest to Bucharest
4.0 (21 reviews)
  • Bran Castle perched on a rocky cliff amid dense Transylvanian forest at sunset.
  • Steam rises from Budapest's illuminated Széchenyi thermal pools as bathers relax under the deep blue evening sky.
  • Aerial view of Pécs with the domed Mosque of Pasha Qasim and bustling main square stretching toward the river.
  • The pale stone Patriarchal Cathedral of Bucharest glows warmly in the soft light of sunrise.
  • Dramatic drone shot of Brasov's Council Square, clock tower and Black Church encircled by red-roofed buildings against forested hills.
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Travel Marvel
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour with local guide exploring Budapest's grand landmarks and architectural highlights
  3. Day 3

    Mohács - Pécs

    Mohács - Pécs
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Pécs including the copper-domed Downtown Candlemas Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Pécs Cathedral

    Optional Activities

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

    Osijek - Vukovar - Serbia

    Osijek - Vukovar - Serbia
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Walking exploration of Osijek including Holy Trinity Square and Church of Saint Michael
    • Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Square
    Church of Saint Michael
  5. Day 5

    Belgrade

    Belgrade
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    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 tour with farm animals, orchard walk, and learning about slivovitz distillation
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Church of Saint Sava
  6. Day 6

    Iron Gates

    Iron Gates
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
  7. Day 7

    Ruse

    Ruse
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ruse

    Optional Activities

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

    Giurgiu to Brașov

    Giurgiu to Brașov
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    Hotel (Brașov)
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Brașov

    Brașov
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    Hotel (Brașov)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bran Castle including history and exploration of rooms with 19th-century antiques
    • Guided tour of Brașov's old town including medieval architecture, baroque buildings, and Gothic masterpieces
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
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  10. Day 10

    Brașov to Bucharest

    Brașov to Bucharest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander along Calea Victoriei boulevard
    • Relax in one of Bucharest's leafy parks
    • Admire the ornate Romanian Athenaeum
    Landmarks
    Calea Victoriei
    Romanian Athenaeum
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Brașov to Bucharest

    Brașov to Bucharest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Calea Victoriei boulevard
    • Relax in city parks
    • Visit Romanian Athenaeum
    Landmarks
    Calea Victoriei
    Romanian Athenaeum
  12. Day 12

    Bucharest

    Bucharest

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Croatia.Hungary.Serbia.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia.Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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.
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    • For any tour departing before November 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. 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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