Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head directly to your river ship docked on the Danube. Get settled into your cabin and start getting familiar with the vessel before dinner.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)
- Day 2
Budapest
After breakfast, a local guide takes you through Budapest's main areas. Later this evening, the ship sets sail and you'll have a Gala Welcome Dinner on board while the city's lit-up monuments pass by on the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Gala Welcome Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Budapest
- Gala Welcome Dinner on board
- Day 3
Pécs
Travel from Mohács to Pécs, checking out the Mosque of Pasha Qasim with its copper domes and the 11th-century cathedral. The afternoon is yours to wander around, or you can do an optional wine tasting in the Villány wine region if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mosque of Pasha Qasim
- Visit Pécs Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Villány Wine Tasting tour - visit a local winery for a tour and tasting of red and rosé varieties
Landmarks Mosque of Pasha Qasim Pécs Cathedral - Day 4
Vukovar - Serbia
You'll walk through Osijek's cobblestone streets and see 18th-century buildings, including Holy Trinity Square and St. Michael's Church. Then head to Vukovar for regional food tastings before boarding back on the ship for a relaxed cruise toward Serbia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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
Belgrade's historic fortress is on the itinerary, where you get views over the Danube and Sava rivers. You'll also visit the Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava and stop at a family's village farm to learn how slivovitz is made and see the animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Belgrade
- Visit Belgrade Fortress
- Visit Temple of Saint Sava
- Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour - visit a local family's village, tour their home and barn, meet farm animals, stroll fruit orchards, and learn about slivovitz brewing
Landmarks Belgrade Fortress Temple of Saint Sava 
- Day 6
Iron Gates Cruise
Today you cruise through the Iron Gates, a series of gorges with thick forests, steep cliffs, and wild landscapes that form the border between Serbia and Romania. You'll spend most of the day on the ship taking in the scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Iron Gates
Landmarks Iron Gates - Day 7
Ruse
In Ruse, Bulgaria, take a walking tour to see Belle Époque buildings and well-maintained gardens. You'll pass by Liberty Square, the courthouse, the Opera House, and Alexander Battenberg Square. Afternoon time is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Ruse
- View Liberty Square
- View courthouse
- View Ruse Opera House
- View Alexander Battenberg Square
Optional Activities
- Visit Regional Museum of History
- Visit National Transport Museum
- Visit ancient ruins of Sexaginta Prista Fortress
Landmarks Ruse Opera House Liberty Square Alexander Battenberg Square Sexaginta Prista Fortress - Day 8
Bucharest
Bucharest has tree-lined streets and grand Belle Époque architecture worth walking through. Check out the Old Town visiting the Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church, and the busy Lipscani district. After lunch, you have free time or can visit the open-air Village Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bucharest
- Visit Royal Court
- Visit Stavropoleos Church
- Explore Lipscani district
Optional Activities
- Visit open-air Village Museum to experience traditional Romanian life and cultural heritage
Landmarks Royal Court Stavropoleos Church Lipscani Village Museum - Day 9
Arbanasi
A local guide leads you through Veliko Târnovo, the former capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. You'll see the restored Tsarevets Fortress, then head up to the hilltop village of Arbanasi for traditional lunch before heading back to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at a local restaurant in Arbanasi), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Veliko Târnovo
- Visit Tsarevets Fortress
- Visit hilltop village of Arbanasi
- Traditional lunch at a local restaurant in Arbanasi
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress Arbanasi 
- Day 10
Belogradchik
Check out the Baba Vida Fortress, a medieval castle from the 10th century with thick walls and towers. Then travel to Belogradchik to see another ancient fortress sitting on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains, plus the unusual rock formations around it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Baba Vida Fortress
- Visit Belogradchik Fortress
- View Belogradchik rock formations
Landmarks Baba Vida Fortress Belogradchik Fortress 
- Day 11
Relaxation Day
This is a relaxation day on the ship. Head up to the Sun Deck and enjoy the views, take it easy in your cabin, or spend time in the ship's lounges and restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 12
Novi Sad
Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city, gets a guided tour through its charming streets and cultural areas. You'll have free time later to soak in the local atmosphere, with an optional visit to Petrovaradin Fortress and its catacombs available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Novi Sad
Optional Activities
- Visit Petrovaradin Fortress
- Explore catacombs at Petrovaradin Fortress
Landmarks Petrovaradin Fortress 
- Day 13
Puszta
After docking in Kalocsa, a historic Hungarian town near the Danube, you head to Puszta to watch a traditional horse show with Magyar cowboys and their equestrian skills. There's an optional carriage ride and stable visit if you want something more hands-on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional horse show in Puszta with Magyar cowboys
Optional Activities
- Optional carriage ride
- Visit stables
- Greeting by horsemen
Landmarks Puszta - Day 14
Budapest
Back in Budapest with free time to do as you like. The Great Market Hall from the 1800s is optional if you want to see Hungarian sausages, meats, cheeses, and local produce. Also available is the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a WWII hospital hidden in caves. This evening you'll have the Captain's Farewell Dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Included Activities
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Great Market Hall Tour - culinary tour through the 19th-century market to discover Hungarian sausages, meat, cheeses, fruits and vegetables
- Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum tour - explore a World War II hospital located in the caves beneath Buda Castle
Landmarks Great Market Hall Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum - Day 15
Budapest Departure
Check out of your cabin this morning and transfer to the airport to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
