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Mraconia, Romania. View of Mraconia monastery on Romanian side of Danube river Djerdap gorge, famous Iron Gates.
River Cruise

Balkan Adventure

2026

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure

Balkan Adventure

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.

8 day River Cruise

Itinerary

8 days / 7 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, Depart Bucharest

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle

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
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 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 five towns, villages and citie
Learn about life in Serbia during a visit to a local family’s village and fruit orchard in Belgrade
Cruise through the Iron Gates, one of the most spectacular natural sights on the Danube River

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

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

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