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The Belogradchik Rocks are a group of strangely shaped sandstone and conglomerate rock formations located on the western slopes of the Balkan Mountains near the town of Belogradchik in northwest Bulgaria.
River Cruise

LEGENDS OF THE BALKANS

2026

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure

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Legends of the Balkans

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.

8 Days River Cruise

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.

Bucharest to Budapest

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Bucharest, Giurgiu, Embark Ship

Day 2

Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi 

Day 3

Vidin, Belogradchik

Day 4

Scenic Cruising

Day 5

Novi Sad

Day 6

Kalocsa, Puszta

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Budapest

Enhance Your Journey

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

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Cruise
Cruise Stay (no. of nights)

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 seven towns, villages and cities
Enjoy a traditional Hungarian horse show with Magyar cowboys in Puszta
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.

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 

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

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