Best of the Balkans

River Cruise

Best of the Balkans

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Travelmarvel River Cruise

Offering superior comfort at outstanding value, whilst enjoying the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time.

Best of the Balkans

Includes return flights from the UK. Discover the beauty of the Balkans on this immersive 14-night cruise. From exciting cities like Belgrade and Bucharest, to small towns in Hungary and Bulgaria, enjoy the best the region has to offer.

Travel Information

15 day River Cruise

Trip code EUTCBB15F

Itinerary

Budapest Return

15 days / 14 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Almas, Osijek

Day 5

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Iron Gates

Day 7

Ruse

Day 8

Giurgiu, Bucharest

Day 9

Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi 

Day 10

Vidin, Belogradchik

Day 11

Scenic Cruising

Day 12

Novi Sad

Day 13

Kalocsa, Puszta

Insider Experiences

Day 14

Budapest

Enhance Your Journey

Day 15

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

Cruise

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Return scheduled flights from the UK*

Explore 15 towns, villages and cities

Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping

Enjoy a traditional Hungarian horse show with Magyar cowboys in Puszta

Cruise through the Iron Gates, one of the most spectacular natural sights on the Danube River

Learn about life in Serbia during a visit to a local family’s village and fruit orchard in Belgrade

Tour Highlights

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Serbian Way of Life

Discover the traditional Serbian way of life with a local family in the village of Jarak. Take a tour of their home and barn to meet the resident farm animals. Stroll through the family’s fruit orchards to learn about the brewing process of ‘slivovitz’. This plum brandy is the national drink of choice. 

E1X1D9 Hungarian cowboy Csikos Once common on the Great Hungarian Plain, Kalocsa, Hungary

Traditional Horse Show

In Puszta, enjoy a traditional horse show featuring Magyar cowboys and fine equestrian skills. 

What's On Board

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Cruise Aboard Travelmarvel's State-of-the-art River Ships

Travelmarvel’s latest fleet of European river ships shines bright. Named after the most luminous stars in European skies, every inch of these contemporary vessels has been custom-designed for your enjoyment.

What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.
- European Gems cruise

The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.
- Europe Cruise

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group
Itinerary and inclusions subject to change
Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising
Prices are for cruise and return flights from the UK only
Flights from the UK are subject to flight and booking class availability
Home-to-airport transfers by private car. Conditions apply, please enquire at the time of booking

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