Global search form

Belogradchik cliff rocks, nature gem landmark, panoramic landscape, Bulgaria
River Cruise

Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania

2025

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure with Transylvania

Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania

Explore the best of the Balkans on a seven-night cruise along the Danube River. Discover the grand sights of Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest, visit the fabled Bran Castle, explore charming riverside towns and villages, cruise through the spectacular Iron Gates and tour Transylvania.

11 day River Cruise

Itinerary

11 days / 10 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Bucharest

Day 2

Bucharest, Brasov

Day 3

Brasov

Day 4

Brasov, Giurgiu, Embark Ship

Day 5

Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi 

Day 6

Vidin, Belogradchik

Day 7

Scenic Cruising

Day 8

Novi Sad

Day 9

Kalocsa, Puszta

Insider Experiences

Day 10

Budapest

Enhance Your Journey

Day 11

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

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, Tour Director and local guides
24 meals – 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 8 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 11 towns, villages and cities
Enjoy a traditional Hungarian horse show with Magyar cowboys in Puszta
Explore Bran Castle and Novi Sad, Serbia’s ‘Athens of the North’

Tour Highlights

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

E1X1D9 Hungarian cowboy Csikos Once common on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kalocsa, Hungary

Traditional Horse Show

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

What's On Board

Expand

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.

Explore Ship

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.

Europe Cruise

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

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

APT/TM - APT Travel Group
APT/TM - Australian Pacific Holdings
APT/TM - OneTomorrow