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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest to Budapest (2026)

11 days
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From Bucharest to Budapest
3.0
1 traveler review
  • Unique rock formations in Belogradchik, Bulgaria.
  • Fortified castle with red rooftops seen from above.
  • Iconic parliament building by a river in a city.
  • City skyline with various styles of architecture.
  • Dramatic castle built into a rocky hill surrounded by forest.
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Operator
Travel Marvel
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 48
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Brasov
    Brasov
  • Veliko Tarnovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Novi Sad
    Novi Sad
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest's belle epoque boulevards
  • Tour Bran Castle and learn its eerie tales
  • Stroll through Brasov's medieval streets
  • Uncover Veliko Tarnovo's medieval history
  • Wander Budapest's Great Market Hall

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Bucharest
  2. Day 2 Bucharest, Brasov
  3. Day 3 Brasov
  4. Day 4 Brasov, Giurgiu, Embark Ship
  5. Day 5 Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasi
  6. Day 6 Vidin, Belogradchik
  7. Day 7 Scenic Cruising
  8. Day 8 Novi Sad
  9. Day 9 Kalocsa, Puszta
  10. Day 10 Budapest
  11. Day 11 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Parliament Hotel

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Brasov

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • Seven Nights aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    day 4

Operated by

Travel Marvel

3.8
(15 reviews)

Number of tours

330

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

77%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Travel Marvel Ship

  • Travelmarvel Capella
    Travelmarvel Capella
    Travelmarvel Polaris, and her sister ships Vega and Capella, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    182
    Crew
    45
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    12 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1700 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    12 m
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    3
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Average
    3.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Good
    4.0
  • Transport
    Average
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    Average
    3.0
  • Food
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Tour Operator
    Travel Marvel
    3.8
  • PG
    · May 6th, 2024
    It was our first river cruise and we’re somewhat disappointed with our cabin, we expected all cabins had a big window if no balcony. The food was also disappointing.
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    Trip date: April 2024

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    5 May, 2026
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Tour ID: 296054

  • Currencies
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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    Hungary and Serbia
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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 and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before March 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of $1,100 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Travel Marvel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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