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Ayasofya was a Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
Land Tour and River Cruise

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

2026

River Cruise

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Balkan Adventure with Istanbul and Gallipoli

Discover the beauty of the Balkans along the Danube River, starting in Budapest and exploring charming Hungarian towns. Visit Belgrade, cruise through the Iron Gates, and end in Bucharest. Then, continue to Istanbul for a mix of East and West, before visiting Gallipoli.

12 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

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Budapest to Istanbul

12 days / 11 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Budapest, Embark Ship

Day 2

Budapest

Day 3

Mohács, Pécs

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Osijek

Day 5

Belgrade

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Iron Gates

Day 7

Ruse

Day 8

Giurgiu, Disembark Ship, Bucharest, Istanbul

Day 9

Istanbul

Day 10

Istanbul, Canakkale

Day 11

Canakkale, Troy, Istanbul

Day 12

Depart Istanbul

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Flight (included)
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Cruise Stay (no. of nights)

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trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

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

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