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NZ $7,470 per person

Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli Istanbul → Budapest (2026)

12 days

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From Istanbul to Budapest

3.8

15 traveler reviews

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NZ $7,470 per person

+ $963 Port Taxes/Fees

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Price based on Shared Room

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Plan your adventure:

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

Istanbul
Gallipoli
Troy
Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo
Vidin
Novi Sad
Kalocsa

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Highlights

Explore the iconic Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
Tour Gallipoli's war memorials and national park
Visit the ancient city of Troy on a guided tour
Discover Veliko Tarnovo's medieval fortress
Relax on board with views from the Sun Deck

Itinerary

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Introduction

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
Day 11 Budapest
Day 12 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

What's Included

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Accommodation
Flights
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

Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Istanbul
Hotel
Days 1, 2
Hotel Kolin
Hotel
day 3
Marmara Pera Hotel
Hotel
day 4
aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Hotel
Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Operated by

Travel Marvel

3.8

(15 reviews)

Number of tours

312

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

74%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Travel Marvel
3.8

Elly
· September 29th, 2025
The staff were fabulous, great locations, nice food. The only thing that marred a perfect trip was the laundry onboard losing my $180 dress.
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Greg
· August 20th, 2025
This is a wonderful tour on a beautiful ship. The staff are all so accomodating and friendly it’s like you’ve known them for years. The food is excellent as are the accomodations. The sights to be seen are utterly magical and beautiful. Do yourself a favour and take this cruise. It’s wonderful.
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Dates & Availability

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Upcoming departures

From Friday
24 Apr, 2026
To Tuesday
5 May, 2026
English
From:
NZ $7,470 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Taxes/Fees
$963

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Earn $100 in travel credits
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From

NZ $7,470 per person

+ $963 Port Taxes/Fees

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Plan your adventure:

Good to Know

Tour ID: 296060

Currencies
лв.
Bulgarian Lev
Bulgaria
Ft
Forint
Hungary
€
Euro
$
US Dollar
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary and Serbia
Type E
Hungary and Serbia
Type F
Hungary and Serbia
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, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and 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 February 14th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after February 14th, 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.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Travel Marvel to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Travel Marvel. Please familiarize yourself with the Travel Marvel payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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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