Legends of the Balkans

Name: Legends of the Balkans
Brand: Travelmarvel
Price: 2789 EUR
Availability: InStock

About This Cruise

Includes return flights from the UK*. Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River. Begin in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, before exploring stunning sights in Bulgaria as you make your way to Hungary. Small traditional towns and the grand capital Budapest then await.

Who Is This Cruise For?

Adults only
Travelmarvel Polaris is an adults-only ship
Couples
An adults-only atmosphere made for two
Over 50s
A gentle pace with daily excursions and no sea days

Type

River, Premium

Ship

Travelmarvel Polaris

Departure Date

15 April 2027

Cruise Line

Travelmarvel

Duration

7 Nights

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Itinerary

Romania

Bucharest

Welcome to Romania’s hip capital, Bucharest. Upon touching down at the airport, be transferred to Giurgiu, where your premium river ship is docked, ready to begin its voyage. Settle in and enjoy dinner on board.

Romania

Giurgiu

Bulgaria

Ruse

Today, discover the fortified walls and cobblestone lanes of Veliko Târnovo, once the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire and a city steeped in medieval history. Join a local guide for a tour of its historic centre, including the restored Tsarevets fortress, the former citadel of the empire. Afterwards, continue to the hilltop village of Arbanasi, renowned for its heritage and well-preserved architecture, where you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch before returning to your ship.

Bulgaria

Veliko Tarnovo

Bulgaria

Arbanasi

Bulgaria

Vidin

Explore Baba Vida, a medieval stronghold dating back to the 10th century, and admire its imposing walls and towers while learning about its storied past. Continue to Belogradchik to visit the ancient Belogradchik Fortress, dramatically set on the northern slopes of the Balkan Mountains. While here, take time to admire the town’s remarkable rock formations, which give Belogradchik its distinctive and striking landscape.

Bulgaria

Belogradchik

The day is yours to spend on board. Take it easy and relax, taking in postcard-perfect views from the Sun Deck.

Serbia

Novi Sad

Step ashore to explore Novi Sad, Serbia’s second-largest city and often regarded as its cultural capital. Join a guided tour through its charming streets and lively cultural precincts, followed by free time to relax and soak up the atmosphere. You may also wish to visit Petrovaradin Fortress, an imposing complex overlooking the Danube, where the intriguing catacombs reveal glimpses of the fortress’s storied past.

Hungary

Kalocsa

Dock in Kalocsa, a charming Hungarian town steeped in history on the banks of the Danube. From here, travel to the Puszta for your Insider Experience.Insider Experience – Traditional Horse ShowIn the Puszta, enjoy a traditional horse show showcasing the remarkable riding skills of the Hungarian cavalry. You may also choose to take an optional carriage ride, visit the stables and meet the riders.

Austria

Puszta

Hungary

Budapest

Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Budapest. You may wish to join an optional tour to the city’s Great Market Hall, a must-visit housed in a beautiful 19th-century building and a paradise for food lovers and shoppers. Alternatively, visit the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, a wartime hospital built within the caverns beneath Buda Castle and later used as a nuclear bunker during the Cold War. This evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Dinner.Enhance Your Journey – Great Market Hall TourJoin a culinary tour through the market, discovering a variety of Hungarian sausages, meats, cheeses, fruits and vegetables.Enhance Your Journey – Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker MuseumExplore the Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, once a World War II hospital and later a Cold War bunker, located within the caves beneath Buda Castle.

Hungary

Budapest

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Suite

Owner's Suite

For added comfort and space, choose an Owner's Suite on the Upper Deck. Electronic slide-down windows create a French-style balcony, while a queen-size bed with plush linen, elegant en suite, personal climate control, blackout blinds and generous storage ensure a relaxing stay as you cruise Europe's waterways.

Cabin inclusions: Blackout blinds, electronic slide-down windows forming a French-style balcony, en suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage, queen or twin bed with plush linen, television, mini fridge.

Balcony

French-Style Balcony Stateroom

Wake to ever-changing river views in the French-style Balcony Suite. Innovative electronic windows slide down to create an open-air balcony, allowing fresh air to flow inside. Complete with a queen-size bed dressed in plush linen, a contemporary en suite, blackout blinds, personal climate control, ample storage, a television and a mini fridge, the suite is designed for comfort throughout your cruise.

Cabin includes: En suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage, queen or twin bed with plush linen, television, mini fridge, blackout blinds, electronic slide-down windows forming a French-style balcony.

Outside

Window Stateroom

Located on the Lower Deck, the Window Stateroom is a comfortable retreat after a rewarding day ashore. Settle into a queen-size bed, relax in the seating area, and enjoy a well-appointed en suite, along with personal climate control, generous storage, a television and a mini fridge.

Cabin Includes: Cabin Includes: En suite bathroom, personal climate control, ample storage, queen or twin bed with plush linen, television, mini fridge.

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Constellations Restaurant

Enjoy fine dining in Constellations Restaurant.

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Lounge

Alfresco Lounge

Admire the scenery thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows, or enjoy the fresh air while relaxing in the Alfresco Lounge.

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Sun Deck

Sky Deck

Head up to the sunken terrace and garden to relax as you take in the European riverside scenery. Maybe take a dip in the whirlpool or perhaps give the putting green a go.

With a two-and-a-half deck design, enjoy access to magnificent views on the top deck throughout your cruise. Plus, an internal all-weather staircase connects the Lounge to the Sun Deck.