Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and get transferred straight to your river ship on the Danube. Get settled into your cabin and take some time to familiarize yourself with the ship before departure.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Landmarks Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
After breakfast, you'll head out with a local guide to see Budapest. Later that evening, there's a Gala Welcome Dinner on board while the ship sails past illuminated monuments and bridges along the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner on board)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided city exploration with local guide
- Gala Welcome Dinner on board
- Day 3
Mohács to Pécs
The ship travels to Pécs, where you'll visit the copper-domed Mosque of Pasha Qasim and the 11th-century cathedral. Your afternoon is free, or you can join an optional wine tasting tour in the Villány wine region if that interests you.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Visit Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Visit Pécs Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Villány Wine Tasting - travel to Hungary's renowned wine region known for red and rosé varieties, visit a local winery for tour and tasting
Landmarks Mosque of Pasha Qasim Pécs Cathedral 
- Day 4
Osijek to Vukovar
You'll walk through Osijek's cobblestone streets and see the 18th-century architecture, stopping at Holy Trinity Square and St. Michael's Church. Later, head to Vukovar for a tasting of regional dishes before returning to the ship for an afternoon cruise toward Serbia.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Osijek
- Visit Holy Trinity Square
- Visit St. Michael's Church
- Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
Landmarks Holy Trinity Square St. Michael's Church - Day 5
Belgrade
In Belgrade, join a guided tour to Belgrade Fortress with its views where the Danube and Sava rivers meet, then visit the Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava. You'll also experience life at a family farm and try slivovitz, the local brandy.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Belgrade
- Visit Belgrade Fortress
- Visit Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
- Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour - visit local family's village home and barn, meet farm animals, tour fruit orchards, learn about slivovitz (plum brandy) brewing process
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava 
- Day 6
Iron Gates Cruise
Your ship cruises through the Iron Gates, a series of gorges between Serbia and Romania. You'll see lush forests, high cliffs, and rough landscapes from your comfortable spot on deck as the ship passes through this natural corridor.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Cruise through Iron Gates
Landmarks Iron Gates - Day 7
Ruse
In Ruse, Bulgaria, take a walking tour past Belle Époque buildings and well-kept garden squares, including Liberty Square, the courthouse, the opera house, and Alexander Battenberg Square. The afternoon is yours to visit the Regional Museum of History, National Transport Museum, or the ancient Sexaginta Prista Fortress on your own.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ruse
Optional Activities
- Visit Regional Museum of History
- Visit National Transport Museum
- Visit ancient ruins of Sexaginta Prista Fortress
Landmarks Liberty Square Ruse Opera House Alexander Battenberg Square Regional Museum of History National Transport Museum Sexaginta Prista Fortress - Day 8
Ruse to Brașov
After breakfast, you'll travel to Brașov and stop in Sinaia along the way for free time and lunch before reaching your hotel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Brasov)
- Day 9
Bran Castle and Brașov
Head to Bran Castle for a guided tour through its history, rooms, and 19th-century antiques. Back in Brașov, explore the old town with medieval streets, colorful baroque buildings, and Gothic churches, then spend time browsing cafes and shops.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Brasov)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bran Castle
- Guided tour of Brașov old town
Landmarks Bran Castle 
- Day 10
Bucharest
Travel to Bucharest and join a guided tour of the city. You'll walk tree-lined boulevards past elegant Belle Époque buildings, then check out the Old City with the Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church, and the Lipscani district where there's lots of activity and energy.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest
- Visit Royal Court
- Visit Stavropoleos Church
- Explore Lipscani district
Landmarks Royal Court Stavropoleos Church Lipscani 
- Day 11
Departure from Bucharest
You'll get a transfer to the airport to head home after your river and land tour through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania.
