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River Cruise

Best of the Balkans

2025

River Cruise

Best of the Balkans

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Best of the Balkans

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.

15 day River Cruise

Itinerary

15 days / 14 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Almas, 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
Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

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

14 nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
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
Explore 15 towns, villages and cities
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. 

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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.

- Europe Cruise

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

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