Balkan Adventure

Mraconia, Romania. View of Mraconia monastery on Romanian side of Danube river Djerdap gorge, famous Iron Gates. — TRAVELMARVEL
River Cruise
Balkan Adventure
2027

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure

Itinerary Inclusions Highlights Fleet Testimonials FAQs

Includes return flights from the UK*. Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River. Explore the grand sights of Budapest before venturing off into small Hungarian towns. Visit Belgrade and cruise through the magnificent Iron Gates, before arriving in Romania’s capital, Bucharest. 

Route

Travel Information

8 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCBG08F

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Budapest to Bucharest

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Osijek

Day 5

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Iron Gates

Day 7

Ruse

Day 8

Giurgiu, Depart Bucharest

Cruise

Cruise Stay (no. of nights)

Coach/Vehicle

Enhance Your Journey

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*

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 drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping

Explore five towns, villages and cities

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

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Serbian Way of Life

Discover the traditional Serbian way of life with a local family in the village of Jarak. Tour their home and barn to meet the resident farm animals, then stroll through the orchards to learn about the distillation of slivovitz, Serbia’s traditional plum brandy.

The Iron Gate or Djerdap Gorge - gorge on the Danube River in Djerdap National Park, Serbia and Romania border. This is the narrowest point of the largest and longest gorge in Europe. View from Serbia

Iron Gates Cruising

Get ready to witness nature at its finest today as your ship cruises through the Iron Gates, a stunning natural wonder of lush forests, towering cliffs and rugged landscapes. This spectacular series of gorges connects Serbia and Romania and makes for an unparalleled cruising experience.

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.

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What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.
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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.
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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.
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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...
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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.
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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip notes

This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group
Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are 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

Balkan Adventure