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NZ $13,195 per person

Voyage Through the Balkans Budapest → Budapest (2026)

15 days

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Start and end in Budapest

4.1

25 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:

Operator: APT
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
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Mohacs
Belgrade
Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo
Vidin
Novi Sad
Kalocsa

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Highlights

Explore Budapest's historic sites and markets
Savor tastings at a Villány winery
Tour the grand Palace of the Parliament
Attend a classical music event at Eltz Manor
Cook traditional dishes in a Serbian class

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship
Day 2 Budapest
Day 3 Mohács
Day 4 Vukovar
Day 5 Belgrade
Day 6 Golubac, Iron Gates Cruising
Day 7 Scenic Cruising
Day 8 Giurgiu, Bucharest
Day 9 Ruse, Veliko Târnovo
Day 10 Vidin, Belogradchik
Day 11 Scenic Cruising
Day 12 Novi Sad
Day 13 Kalocsa, Puszta
Day 14 Budapest
Day 15 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

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

APT Ostara
Hotel
day 1

Operated by

APT

4.1

(25 reviews)

Number of tours

372

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

86%

A family-owned company since its conception in the 1920s. APT had its...

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
APT
4.1

Lenore
· July 20th, 2023
The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were kind and ensured we had everything we needed to make our experience one to remember forever
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Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

From Friday
13 Mar, 2026
To Friday
27 Mar, 2026
English
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NZ $13,195 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Taxes/Fees
$1,700

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From

NZ $13,195 per person

+ $1,700 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

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1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 302940

Currencies
лв.
Bulgarian Lev
Bulgaria
€
Euro
Croatia
Ft
Forint
Hungary
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 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 and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Croatia and 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 December 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,100 is required to confirm your booking with APT. 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 "APT" 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 is an authorized Agent of APT. Please familiarize yourself with the APT 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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