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Balkan Adventure with Prague and Transylvania Prague → Bucharest (2027)

14 days
From Prague to Bucharest
3.8
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Prague

    You'll be met at Prague airport and transferred to your hotel in the historic centre. This evening, there's a Welcome Reception where you'll meet your fellow travellers and Tour Director.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prague)
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  2. Day 2

    Prague Old Town Exploration

    Start at Strahov Monastery for panoramic views over the city, then walk across Charles Bridge to reach Old Market Square where the Astronomical Clock is located. After that, you'll have the rest of the day to explore Prague's sights on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prague)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Old Town
    • Visit to Strahov Monastery
    • Walk across Charles Bridge
    • Visit to Old Market Square and Astronomical Clock

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Czech Folklore Dinner and Show
    Landmarks
    Strahov Monastery
    Charles Bridge
    Old Market Square
    Astronomical Clock
  3. Day 3

    Prague at Leisure

    You have a free day to explore Prague however you like. Check out the Jewish Quarter, which is the birthplace of writer Franz Kafka and has significant Semitic history, or take a guided tour option to Prague Castle with its palaces, churches and the Golden Lane.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Prague)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Jewish Quarter
    • Guided tour to Prague Castle including Saint Vitus Cathedral and the Golden Lane
    Landmarks
    Jewish Quarter
    Prague Castle
    Saint Vitus Cathedral
    Golden Lane
  4. Day 4

    Prague to Budapest

    After breakfast, you'll travel by coach to Budapest. Board your river ship and meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception this evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (aboard your Travelmarvel river ship)

    Included Activities

    • Coach transfer to Budapest
    • Boarding river ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Budapest

    Spend the day exploring Budapest at your leisure. You can visit the Great Market Hall, a 19th-century building filled with Hungarian cuisine and local culture, or check out the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a World War II hospital built in caves beneath Buda Castle. End your evening with a Captain's Farewell Dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Captain's Farewell Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Captain's Farewell Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour to Great Market Hall
    • Guided tour to Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
    Landmarks
    Great Market Hall
    Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum
  6. Day 6

    Mohács to Pécs

    Travel from Mohács to Pécs, Hungary's fifth-largest city with World Heritage status. Walk through the copper domes of the Mosque of Pasha Qasim and the 11th-century Pécs Cathedral. In the afternoon, you have leisure time or can join an optional wine tasting tour in the Villány wine region.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mosque of Pasha Qasim
    • Visit to Pécs Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Wine tasting tour in Villány wine region
    Landmarks
    Mosque of Pasha Qasim
    Pécs Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Osijek and Vukovar

    Explore the vibrant city of Osijek with its well-preserved 18th-century cobblestone streets. See Holy Trinity Square and Saint Michael's Church. From there, continue to Vukovar for a tasting of regional delicacies before reboarding your ship for a leisurely cruise towards Serbia.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Osijek
    • Visit to Holy Trinity Square
    • Visit to Saint Michael's Church
    • Regional delicacies tasting in Vukovar
    • Cruise towards Serbia
    Landmarks
    Holy Trinity Square
    Saint Michael's Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Belgrade

    You'll take a guided tour of Belgrade, Serbia's capital. Visit the historic Belgrade Fortress with views over the Danube and Sava rivers, and the Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Later, experience local culture with a visit to a village farm.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Belgrade
    • Visit to Belgrade Fortress
    • Visit to Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    • Village Farm and Slivovitz Tour
    Landmarks
    Belgrade Fortress
    Serbian Orthodox Temple of Saint Sava
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Iron Gates Cruise

    Cruise through the Iron Gates, a natural wonder featuring lush forests, towering cliffs and rugged landscapes. This series of gorges connects Serbia and Romania and offers a striking cruising experience.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through the Iron Gates
    Landmarks
    Iron Gates
  10. Day 10

    Ruse

    Go ashore in Ruse, one of Bulgaria's most elegant cities. You'll have a walking tour of Belle Époque architecture and beautifully manicured garden squares that feel like Vienna. Pass by Liberty Square, the courthouse, the Ruse Opera House and Alexander Battenberg Square. Spend the afternoon exploring at leisure.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Ruse

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Regional Museum of History
    • Visit to National Transport Museum
    • Visit to Sexaginta Prista Fortress ruins
    Landmarks
    Liberty Square
    Ruse Opera House
    Alexander Battenberg Square
    Regional Museum of History
    National Transport Museum
    Sexaginta Prista Fortress
  11. Day 11

    Ruse to Brașov

    After breakfast, you'll travel to your hotel in Brașov. On the way, there's a stop in Sinaia where you'll have free time to grab lunch at your leisure.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brasov)
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Bran Castle and Brașov

    Head to Bran Castle, also known as 'Dracula's Castle', and explore its many rooms with a local guide. Learn about its history and see 19th-century antiques throughout. Back in Brașov, you'll have a guided tour through its old streets lined with medieval architecture, colourful baroque buildings and Gothic structures.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brasov)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Bran Castle with local guide
    • Guided tour of Brașov old streets
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  13. Day 13

    Bucharest

    Travel to Bucharest and join a guided tour of this vibrant metropolis and cultural hub. Walk along wide, tree-lined boulevards past elegant Belle Époque buildings and explore the Old City centre with the Royal Court, Stavropoleos Church and the lively Lipscani district.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Bucharest Old Town)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest
    • Visit to Royal Court
    • Visit to Stavropoleos Church
    • Visit to Lipscani district
    Landmarks
    Royal Court
    Stavropoleos Church
    Lipscani
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Departure from Bucharest

    Your adventure comes to an end today with a transfer to Bucharest airport.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    · 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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    · 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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