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Ayasofya was a Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
River Cruise and Land Tour

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

2025

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River. Begin with the grand sights of Budapest before venturing off into small Hungarian towns. Explore Belgrade, cruise through the magnificent Iron Gates, and end in Romania’s capital, Bucharest. 

12 day River Cruise

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Almas, Osijek

Day 5

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Iron Gates

Day 7

Ruse

Day 8

Giurgiu, Disembark Ship, Bucharest, Istanbul

Day 9

Istanbul

Day 10

Istanbul, Canakkale

Day 11

Canakkale, Troy, Istanbul

Day 12

Depart Istanbul

Coach/Vehicle
Flight (included)
Cruise

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
Four nights immersed in Türkiye
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
26 meals – 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Explore nine towns, villages and cities
Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided exploration of its war memorials

Tour Highlights

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

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Serbian Way of Life

Discover the traditional Serbian way of life with a local family in the village of Jarak. Take a tour of their home and barn to meet the resident farm animals. Stroll through the family’s fruit orchards to learn about the brewing process of ‘slivovitz’. This plum brandy is the national drink of choice. 

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Travelmarvel's State-of-the-art River Ships

Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shines bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment.

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What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.

European Gems cruise

The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.

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trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified

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