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

Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania

2026

River Cruise

Legends of the Balkans 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.

BucharestBudapest
11 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

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Bucharest to Budapest

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

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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.

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.

The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.

Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.

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...

Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.

Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.

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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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