- Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
- Four nights immersed in Turkiye
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
- 29 meals - 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
- Explore 9 towns, villages and cities
- Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided exploration of its war memorials
Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli
Trip Type: River Cruise
Serbia and Montenegro
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12 D
Starts From:
NZD 8,440.00 /Person
12 day, 29 meals. Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River. Begin in Roma...
Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli
12 day, 29 meals. Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River. Begin in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, before exploring stunning sights in Bulgaria as you make your way to Hungary. Small traditional towns and the grand capital Budapest then await.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a welcome reception.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Istanbul, Marmara Pera Hotel
- Dinners
Location
Istanbul , Turkey
Experience a half-day tour exploring the iconic Blue Mosque, the St. Sophia Museum, and the Grand Bazaar, a renowned historical site boasting a vast array of Turkish handicrafts and delicious cuisine. Afterward, enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Istanbul , Turkey
Travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula for a guided exploration of its war memorials. Arrive in Gelibolu for free time for lunch then continue to the national park area for a tour of the war memorials, including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. Later, arrive in Canakkale.
Accommodation
Canakkale, Hotel Kolin
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Canakkale , Turkey
This morning journey south along the Turkish coast today, stopping in the World Heritage-listed city of Troy. After a guided tour, return to Istanbul.
Accommodation
Istanbul, Marmara Pera Hotel
- Breakfast
Location
Istanbul , Turkey
This morning after breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Bucharest. Upon touching down at the airport, be transferred to Giurgiu, where your premium river ship is docked, ready to begin its voyage.
Accommodation
Seven Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship
- Breakfast
- Dinners
Location
Giurgiu , Romania
Today you’ll discover the fortified walls and cobblestone lanes of Veliko Tarnovo. With a local expert, be guided through this medieval city and uncover its rich history. At its centre, see the restored Tsarevets Fortress, citadel of the Second Bulgarian Empire. After, head to the hilltops to visit Arbanasi, a village brimming with history. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before rejoining your ship.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Veliko Turnovo , Romania
Explore Baba Vida Fortress, a medieval castle which dates back to the 10th century. Later, head to Belogradchik to visit its ancient fortress on the northern side of the Balkan Mountains. While you’re here, see the town’s unique rock formations.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vidin , Bulgaria
The day is yours to spend on board. Take it easy and relax, taking in postcard-perfect views from the Sun Deck.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Vidin , Bulgaria
Get out and explore Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city, on a guided tour. Afterwards, spend your free time relaxing, or perhaps visit Petrovaradin Fortress and check out its catacombs.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Novi Sad , Serbia
Dock in Hungary’s oldest town, Kalocsa, set right on the Danube. From here, head to Puszta for your Insider Experience.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Kalocsa , Hungary
Enjoy the day at leisure to explore Budapest. You may wish to join an optional tour to discover Budapest Great Market Hall, a must-visit attraction. Housed in a beautiful historical building dating back to the 19th century, the market is a paradise for food lovers and shoppers, where you can immersive yourself in Hungarian cuisine and local culture. Alternatively, you may wish to join an optional tour to discover the Hospital in the Rock Bunker Museum, a hospital created in the caverns under Buda Castle in Budapest in the 1930s, in preparation for the Second World War. This evening, delight in a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Budapest , Hungary
Disembark your ship this morning and be transferred to the airport.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Budapest , Hungary
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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
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Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified
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Destination Details
Serbia and Montenegro
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12 D
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Budapest , Hungary
Budapest , Hungary
Trip Finishes:
Budapest , Hungary
Budapest , Hungary
Countries Visited:
Hungary
Hungary
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