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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

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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 conclude your journey with a transfer to Bucharest.

8 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Budapest to Bucharest

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Osijek

Day 5

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Iron Gates

Day 7

Ruse

Day 8

Giurgiu, Depart Bucharest

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Cruise Stay (no. of nights)
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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 cities
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. 

The Iron Gate or Djerdap Gorge - gorge on the Danube River in Djerdap National Park, Serbia and Romania border. This is the narrowest point of the largest and longest gorge in Europe. View from Serbia

Iron Gates Cruising

Get ready to witness nature at its finest today as your ship cruises through the Iron Gates, a stunning natural wonder of lush forests, towering cliffs and rugged landscapes. This spectacular series of gorges connects Serbia and Romania and makes for an unparalleled cruising experience.

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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Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

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Roman Catholic Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion in Early Morning in Budapest, Hungary
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What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.

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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.

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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.

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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...

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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.

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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.

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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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