Balkan Adventure with Prague and Transylvania

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Balkan Adventure with Prague and Transylvania
2027

River Cruise

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Explore the best of the Balkans on the 14-day Balkan Adventure with Prague and Transylvania, featuring a seven-night cruise along the Danube River. Discover the grand sights of Budapest, Belgrade and Bucharest, visit the fabled Bran Castle, explore charming riverside towns and villages, cruise through the spectacular Iron Gates and tour Transylvania.

Route

PragueBucharest

Travel Information

14 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCPBB14

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Prague to Bucharest

14 days / 13 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Prague

Day 2

Prague

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Prague

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Prague, Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 5

Budapest

Enhance Your Journey

Day 6

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 7

Osijek

Day 8

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Iron Gates

Day 10

Ruse

Day 11

Giurgiu, Disembark Ship, Braçov

Day 12

Brașov

Day 13

Brașov, Bucharest

Day 14

Depart Bucharest

Cruise

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Trip Inclusions

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

Seven nights cruising on a Travelmarvel river ship

Services of a Travelmarvel  Cruise Director and local guides

28 meals – 13 breakfasts, 6 lunch, 9 dinners

Explore eight towns, villages and cities

Three nights in Prague; two nights in Brașov; and one night in Bucharest

Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise

Transfers, port charges and tipping

Delve into the fascinating history and legend of Bran Castle, famously linked to the Dracula story

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.

Municipal House

Step inside Prague’s magnificent Municipal House, an Art Nouveau masterpiece beside the Powder Gate. Enjoy coffee and a traditional Czech pastry before a guided tour of its ornate salons, mosaics and murals, and learn about the building’s role in Czech cultural and national history.

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

Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified

Balkan Adventure with Prague and Transylvania