Best of the Balkans

Decebal Statue on the Danube river, Romania — River Cruise
Best of the Balkans
2025

River Cruise

Best of the Balkans

Itinerary Inclusions Highlights Fleet Testimonials FAQs Trip Notes

Discover the beauty of the Balkans on this immersive 14-night cruise. From exciting cities like Belgrade and Bucharest, to small towns in Hungary and Bulgaria, enjoy the best the region has to offer.

Route

Budapest return

Travel Information

15 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCBB15

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Budapest to Budapest

15 days / 14 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, Bucharest

Day 9

Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi 

Day 10

Vidin, Belogradchik

Day 11

Scenic Cruising

Day 12

Novi Sad

Day 13

Kalocsa, Puszta

Insider Experiences

Day 14

Budapest

Enhance Your Journey

Day 15

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

Cruise

Cruise Stay (no. of nights)

Coach/Vehicle

Extensions

Trip Inclusions

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

Explore 15 towns, villages and cities

14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship

40 meals – 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 14 dinners

Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

Services of a Travelmarvel  Cruise Director and local guides

Transfers, port charges and tipping

Enjoy a traditional Hungarian horse show with Magyar cowboys in Puszta

Learn about life in Serbia during a visit to a local family’s village and fruit orchard in Belgrade

Tour Highlights

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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. 

Traditional Horse Show

In Puszta, enjoy a traditional horse show featuring Magyar cowboys and fine equestrian skills. 

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

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
Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising
Prices are for cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified

Best of the Balkans