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Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2026)

12 days
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From Bucharest to Budapest
4.1
24 traveler reviews
Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2026) - APT
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Plan your adventure:
  • River Cruise
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Operator
APT
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Brasov
    Brasov
  • Bran
    Bran
  • Veliko Tarnovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest's revitalized Old City
  • Descend into Europe's largest salt mine
  • Tour the iconic Bran and Peleș Castles
  • Uncover Veliko Târnovo's medieval citadel
  • Experience Hungarian culture and cuisine

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bucharest
  2. Day 1 Arrive Bucharest
  3. Day 2 Bucharest, Brașov
  4. Day 3 Brașov, Bran
  5. Day 4 Brașov, Sinaia, Giurgiu, Embark Ship
  6. Day 5 Ruse, Veliko Târnovo
  7. Day 6 Vidin, Belogradchik
  8. Day 7 Scenic Cruising
  9. Day 8 Novi Sad
  10. Day 9 Kalocsa, Puszta
  11. Day 10 Budapest
  12. 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

  • Bucharest

    Hotel
    Days 1, 1, 2

  • Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • APT Ostara

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

250

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • 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

12 days
Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2026)
From Bucharest to Budapest

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  • March 2026
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Upcoming departures
  • From Monday
    16 Mar, 2026
    To Friday
    27 Mar, 2026
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 306673

  • Currencies
    лв.
    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    €
    Euro
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
    Hungary
    Type E
    Hungary
    Type F
    Hungary
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary 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 August 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 29th, 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
  • 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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