Legends of the Balkans

Trip Type: River Cruise
Hungary | 8 D
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NZD 5,590.00 /Person

8 days, 20 meals. Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River. Begin in Roma...
Legends of the Balkans

8 days, 20 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.

Welcome to Romania’s hip capital, Bucharest. Upon touching down at the airport, be transferred to Giurgiu, where your premium river ship is docked, ready to begin its voyage. Dinner is served as you cruise down the Danube.

Accommodation
Seven Nights, aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

Meals Included
  • Dinners

Location
Bucharest , 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

  • Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship
  • Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
  • 20 meals - 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 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 seven towns, villages and cities
  • Enjoy a traditional Hungarian horse show with Magyar cowboys in Puszta
  • Cruise through the Iron Gates, one of the most spectacular natural sights along the Danube River
  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
  • Prices are for land and cruise only. Flights not included, unless specified

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Destination Details
Hungary | 8 D
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Budapest , Hungary
Trip Finishes:
Budapest , Hungary
Countries Visited:
Hungary
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