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Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2026)

12 days
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From Bucharest to Budapest
4.1
24 traveler reviews
Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2026) - APT

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APT
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
  • Kalocsa
    Kalocsa
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Highlights

  • Explore Bucharest's revitalized Old City
  • Descend into Europe's largest salt mine
  • Tour the iconic Bran and Peleș Castles
  • Uncover Veliko Târnovo's medieval citadel
  • Experience Hungarian culture and cuisine

Itinerary

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

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

  • Bucharest

    Hotel
    Days 1, 1, 2

  • Radisson Blu Aurum Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 2, 3

  • APT Ostara

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

Operated by

APT

4.1
(24 reviews)

Number of tours

254

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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Travel Insurance

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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...

Dates & Availability

12 days
Balkan Jewels with Bucharest and Translyvania Bucharest → Budapest (2026)
From Bucharest to Budapest

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    16 Mar, 2026
    To Friday
    27 Mar, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 306673

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

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

    Type C
    Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania
    Type E
    Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania
    Type F
    Bulgaria, Hungary 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 and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary 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.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 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.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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