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Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2027)

12 days
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From Bucharest to Budapest
4.1
26 traveler reviews
  • Aerial view of the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest.
  • Aerial view of Brasov with Council Square and Black Church.
  • Bran Castle in a scenic forest setting.
  • Peles Castle with intricate architecture and snow.
  • Small church and wooden tower in a garden setting.
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  • Vidin Fortress surrounded by trees and pathways.
  • Main square in Novi Sad with historic buildings and church.
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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 1 - 200
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Brasov
    Brasov
  • Bran
    Bran
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Novi Sad
    Novi Sad
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest's revitalized Old City
  • Descend into Europe's largest salt mine
  • Tour the legendary Bran and Peleș Castles
  • Uncover Veliko Târnovo's medieval citadel
  • Experience a traditional Hungarian horse show

Itinerary

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

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Bucharest

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4

  • APT Ostara

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

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4.1
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Number of tours

373

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

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Cancellation Policy

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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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Tour ID: 315713

  • Currencies
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  • 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, 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 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 4th, 2026, 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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