Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli

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Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli
2026

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

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Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River, beginning with an enriching pre-cruise extension in Türkiye. Explore the cultural marvels of Istanbul, and visit the poignant sites of Gallipoli. Then, continue to Romania’s capital, Bucharest, before discovering Bulgaria’s stunning sights. Journey through small, traditional towns and the grand capital of Budapest, where history and beauty come alive.

Route

Travel Information

12 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCRIB12

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.

Istanbul to Budapest

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.

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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Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli