Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Ayasofya was a Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. — Land Tour and River Cruise
Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli
2026

River Cruise

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Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River, starting in Budapest and exploring charming Hungarian towns. Visit Belgrade, cruise through the Iron Gates, and end in Bucharest. Then, continue to Istanbul for a mix of East and West, before visiting Gallipoli.

Route

Travel Information

12 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCBI12

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.

Budapest to Istanbul

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Osijek

Day 5

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Iron Gates

Day 7

Ruse

Day 8

Giurgiu, Disembark Ship, Bucharest, Istanbul

Day 9

Istanbul

Day 10

Istanbul, Canakkale

Day 11

Canakkale, Troy, Istanbul

Day 12

Depart Istanbul

Coach/Vehicle

Flight (included)

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

Four nights immersed in Türkiye

Services of a Travelmarvel  Cruise Director and local guides

26 meals – 11 breakfasts, 6 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

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

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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. 

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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Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli