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NZ $4,545 per person

Legends of the Balkans Bucharest → Budapest (2027)

8 days

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From Bucharest to Budapest

3.7

13 traveler reviews

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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
Guided in English
Group Size 38 - 48
Ages 12+

Places You’ll See

Bucharest
Veliko Tarnovo
Vidin
Novi Sad
Kalocsa

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Highlights

Explore Veliko Tarnovo's medieval history
Visit the imposing Baba Vida Fortress
Relax on the Sun Deck with scenic views
Witness a traditional horse show in Puszta
Tour Budapest's historic Great Market Hall

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Bucharest, Giurgiu, Embark Ship
Day 2 Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi
Day 3 Vidin, Belogradchik
Day 4 Scenic Cruising
Day 5 Novi Sad
Day 6 Kalocsa, Puszta
Day 7 Budapest
Day 8 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

What's Included

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Operated by

Travel Marvel

3.7

(13 reviews)

Number of tours

316

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

93%

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Customer Reviews

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3.7

Susan
· December 17th, 2019
The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise Director, in particular, was excellent. Would not recommend going as a single traveller, however, as vast majority were couples or friends travelling together, so it was quite cliquey with the same people sitting together at meals, especially dinner. Plus, it was 90% Australians and Kiwis, and a broader mix of nationalities would have made it more interesting. The best part was seeing all of the various cities and towns along the rivers. Very nice trip overall.
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Elaine
· October 9th, 2019
The tour was very well executed and the only criticism I have is that we spent much of the time on trains, buses and ferries. We did not have enough time on the ground to explore the towns and cities we passed through. We did have plenty of time to immerse ourselves in the major points of interest such as the Giant's Causeway, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and Hillsborough Castle. We covered a lot of territory, the accommodations were exceptional (as was the food) and our guide did a wonderful job of making sure that we got the most possible out of the trip.
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 316189

Currencies
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Hungary
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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 November 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 28th, 2025, 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.
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Cancellation Policy
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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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