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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Turkey & Budapest 2026

17 days
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From Istanbul to Budapest
4.4
38 traveler reviews
Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Turkey & Budapest 2026 - Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Age range 12 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Belgrade
    Belgrade
  • Osijek
    Osijek
  • Mohacs
    Mohacs
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Highlights

  • Explore Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
  • Visit the ancient city of Troy
  • Tour Gallipoli's historic WWI sites
  • Cruise the Bosphorus Strait at sunset
  • Enjoy a farewell dinner at Hamdi Restaurant

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Istanbul > Çanakkale
  4. Day 4 anakkale
  5. Day 5 anakkale > Istanbul
  6. Day 6 Istanbul
  7. Day 7 Istanbul > Bucharest
  8. Day 8 Bucharest > Giurgiu
  9. Day 9 Silistra
  10. Day 10 Rouse
  11. Day 11 Cruising Day
  12. Day 12 Belgrade
  13. Day 13 Osijek
  14. Day 14 Mohács > Budapest
  15. Day 15 Budapest
  16. Day 16 Budapest
  17. Day 17 Budapest
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What's Included

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4.4
(38 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

615

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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Customer Reviews

  • Amit
    · October 17th, 2024
    Needs different cuisines for food on the cruise like Asian Thai Mexican Indian To complement local cuisines offered. More breakfast buffet options required More vegetarian options too Ship was excellent and staff impeccable Everything else was up to the mark.
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  • Yvette
    · May 31st, 2024
    Fabulous cruise, fabulous staff, food, cleanliness of ship all first class!
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  • Judy
    · May 31st, 2024
    Staff, food, and accommodations were absolutely amazing! We we blown away
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Dates & Availability

17 days
Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Turkey & Budapest 2026
From Istanbul to Budapest

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Tour ID: 294977

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    Type F
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia and Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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