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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest → Budapest (2025)

11 days
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From Bucharest to Budapest
4.1
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Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest → Budapest (2025) - APT
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Plan your adventure:
  • River Cruise
  • Family
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Operator
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Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Age range 8 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Brasov
    Brasov
  • Bran
    Bran
  • Veliko Tarnovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Novi Sad
    Novi Sad
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest's belle epoque boulevards
  • Tour Bran Castle and learn its eerie tales
  • Stroll through Brasov's medieval streets
  • Uncover Veliko Tarnovo's medieval history
  • Experience Budapest's vibrant market hall

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Bucharest
  2. Day 2 Bucharest, Brasov
  3. Day 3 Brasov
  4. Day 4 Brasov, Giurgiu, Embark Ship
  5. Day 5 Ruse, Veliko Târnovo, Arbanasi
  6. Day 6 Vidin, Belogradchik
  7. Day 7 Scenic Cruising
  8. Day 8 Novi Sad
  9. Day 9 Kalocsa, Puszta
  10. Day 10 Budapest
  11. Day 11 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Hilton Garden Inn

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Brasov

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    Days 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

250

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

89%

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Cancellation Policy

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Customer Reviews

  • Lenore
    · July 20th, 2023
    The tour was an absolute delight. Everything from the food to the tours to the company, we loved it. The staff were kind and ensured we had everything we needed to make our experience one to remember forever
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Legends of the Balkans with Transylvania Bucharest → Budapest (2025)
From Bucharest to Budapest

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 274631

  • Currencies
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    Bulgarian Lev
    Bulgaria
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    €
    Euro
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type E
    Hungary and Serbia
    Type F
    Hungary and Serbia
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,100 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "APT" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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