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River Cruise

Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli

2025

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River. Begin in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, before exploring stunning sights in Bulgaria as you make your way to Hungary. Small traditional towns and the grand capital Budapest then await.

12 day River Cruise

Itinerary

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Istanbul 

Day 2

Istanbul

Day 3

Istanbul, Canakkale

Day 4

Canakkale, Troy, Istanbul

Day 5

Istanbul, Bucharest, Giurgiu, Embark Ship

Day 6

Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi 

Day 7

Vidin, Belogradchik

Day 8

Scenic Cruising

Day 9

Novi Sad

Day 10

Kalocsa, Puszta

Insider Experiences

Day 11

Budapest

Enhance Your Journey

Day 12

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

Coach/Vehicle
Cruise
Stay/Stop name (no. of nights)
Flight (included)

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
29 meals – 11 breakfasts, 9 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

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

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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 land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified

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