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Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli Istanbul to Budapest (2026)

12 days
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From Istanbul to Budapest
3.5
12 traveler reviews
Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli Istanbul to Budapest (2026) - Travel Marvel
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Tour Operator:
Travel Marvel
Ship capacity:
48
Age range:
12 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
296060

Places You’ll See

  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
  • Gallipoli
    Gallipoli
  • Troy
    Troy
  • Bucharest
    Bucharest
  • Veliko Tarnovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
  • Vidin
    Vidin
  • Novi Sad
    Novi Sad
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore the iconic Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
  • Tour Gallipoli's war memorials and national park
  • Visit the ancient city of Troy on a guided tour
  • Discover Veliko Tarnovo's medieval fortress
  • Relax on board with views from the Sun Deck

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Istanbul, Canakkale
  4. Day 4 Canakkale, Troy, Istanbul
  5. Day 5 Istanbul, Bucharest, Giurgiu, Embark Ship
  6. Day 6 Ruse, Veliko Tarnovo, Arbanasi
  7. Day 7 Vidin, Belogradchik
  8. Day 8 Scenic Cruising
  9. Day 9 Novi Sad
  10. Day 10 Kalocsa, Puszta
  11. Day 11 Budapest
  12. Day 12 Disembark Ship, Depart Budapest
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Istanbul

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2

  • Hotel Kolin

    Hotel
    day 3

  • Marmara Pera Hotel

    Hotel
    day 4

  • aboard your Travelmarvel river ship

    Hotel
    Days 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Operated by

Travel Marvel

3.5
(12 reviews)

Number of tours

166

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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Travel Marvel Ship

  • Travelmarvel Capella
    Travelmarvel Capella
    Travelmarvel Polaris, and her sister ships Vega and Capella, offer stylish contemporary design and a host of modern facilities and amenities… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2021
    Guests
    182
    Crew
    45
    Length
    135 m
    Width
    12 m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    1700 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    12 m
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    91
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
    3
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • Susan
    · December 17th, 2019
    The cabins were nice, the staff were very good, the food was delicious, the tours were interesting, and the Cruise...
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  • Elaine
    · October 9th, 2019
    The tour was very well executed and the only criticism I have is that we spent much of the time on trains, buses and...
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Dates & Availability

12 days
Legends of the Balkans with Istanbul and Gallipoli Istanbul to Budapest (2026)
From Istanbul to Budapest

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Good to Know

  • Currencies
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    Bulgaria
    Ft
    Forint
    Hungary
    €
    Euro
    $
    US Dollar
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania
    Type E
    Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania
    Type F
    Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey and Romania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey 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, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and 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 March 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Travel Marvel. 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 "Travel Marvel" 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 traveller, 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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