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Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania

2026

River Cruise

Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania

Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania

Discover the hidden gems and iconic sites of the Balkans on this spectacular 12-day tour. Explore Bucharest’s Old City and visit Bran Castle, also known as ‘Dracula’s Castle’. Journey along the Danube on a seven-night cruise aboard the luxurious APT Ostara, discovering medieval fortresses and fascinating cities like Novi Sad and Budapest.

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12 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

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Bucharest to Budapest

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Bucharest

Day 2

Bucharest

Day 3

Bucharest, Brașov

Day 4

Brașov, Bran

Day 5

Brașov, Sinaia, Giurgiu, Embark Ship

Day 6

Ruse, Veliko Târnovo

Day 7

Vidin, Belogradchik

Day 8

Scenic Cruising

Day 9

Novi Sad

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Day 10

Kalocsa, Puszta

Signature Experience

Day 11

Budapest

Freedom of Choice

Day 12

Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest

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Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified 

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