2-Week Eastern Europe Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 2-week Eastern Europe tour itineraries

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• 14 Day Eastern Europe Itinerary, incl. Belgrade and Sofia

  Over 14 days you'll head from Belgrade's Saint Sava Temple through Hungary's Szeged to Romania's Timisoara, checking out Corvin Castle and Sibiu's Bridge of Lies. The route takes you to Brasov's narrowest street in the world, UNESCO-listed Kazanlak rose fields and Damascena Complex, then Plovdiv's Roman Stadium before wrapping up in Sofia.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Belgrade, Serbia

    Land at Nikola Tesla Airport and take a quick 20-minute ride to the city center. Spend your first evening walking through the historic core. Use your second day to visit Belgrade Fortress where the Sava and Danube rivers meet. A recent visitor shares: "Watching sunset from the fortress walls was magical - get there around 6 PM to catch the best light over the rivers."

    
  • Day 3

    Northern Serbia to Budapest

    Visit the charming town of Sremski Karlovci for wine tasting. Stop by Novi Sad to walk its pedestrian areas and see the impressive Petrovaradin Fortress. Take a 3-hour drive to Budapest in the afternoon. Quick tip: Bring Serbian dinars as many wineries don't take cards.

    
  • Day 4

    Budapest, Hungary

    Take in both Buda and Pest. Start at Gellért Hill for city views then walk across Chain Bridge to visit Parliament Building and St. Stephen's Basilica. A previous visitor notes: "Book the evening Danube cruise - seeing the lit-up Parliament from the water was unforgettable. But bring a jacket, it gets chilly on deck even in summer."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Romania's Western Gateway

    Drive through Szeged to Timișoara (90 minutes). See its beautiful Habsburg-era squares before heading to medieval Sibiu. Next day learn why it's called "City of Eyes" by spotting its unique rooftop windows. Book a hotel in the historic center near authentic Romanian restaurants.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Transylvania's Heart

    Start at UNESCO-listed Sighișoara then continue to Brașov. Use the next day for Bran Castle and Peleș Castle. One traveler suggests: "Start with Peleș early - by 11 AM the tour groups make it crowded. And wear comfortable shoes - there's lots of stairs inside both castles."

    
  • Days 9-10

    Bucharest & Beyond

    Spend two days exploring Romania's capital. Visit the Palace of Parliament (the world's largest civilian building) and the Old Town. Walk down Calea Victoriei in the evening to see beautiful architecture. Local advice: Choose Uber over taxis for more reliable and often cheaper rides.

    
  • Days 11-12

    Bulgaria's Cultural Heritage

    Enter Bulgaria to see Ivanovo's rock churches and historic Veliko Tarnovo. Move on to Plovdiv, among Europe's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Have dinner in the Kapana creative district and try traditional Bulgarian mezze.

    
  • Days 13-14

    Sofia Finale

    Complete your trip in Bulgaria's capital. Take a walking route from Alexander Nevsky Cathedral to Vitosha Boulevard. Consider visiting Rila Monastery. A traveler mentions: "The frescoes at Rila are incredible, but the mountain drive can be winding - take motion sickness pills if you're sensitive."

    

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• Budapest to Istanbul

  A 13-day route from Budapest's thermal baths to Istanbul's Hagia Sophia reveals Eastern Europe's diversity. Stops include Bran Castle, medieval Sighișoara, and Balla Géza Winery, featuring traditional Romanian dinner and Transylvanian village tours.

  

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  • Budapest Hungary

    285 mi

  • Sighisoara Romania

    56 mi

  • Bran Romania

    15 mi

  • Brasov Romania

    87 mi

  • Bucharest Romania

    96 mi

  • Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria

    3 mi

  • Arbanasi Bulgaria

    3 mi

  • Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria

    118 mi

  • Sofia Bulgaria

    82 mi

  • Plovdiv Bulgaria

    232 mi

  • Istanbul Turkey

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• Budapest to Istanbul Adventure

  This 14-day trip takes you from Budapest to Istanbul, hitting 10 cities across Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey. You'll see five UNESCO World Heritage sites including Holloko village, Sighisoara's medieval center, and Plovdiv's first-century Roman amphitheatre, plus Peles Castle in the Carpathians and Tsarevets Fortress, with local guides at Topkapi Palace.

  

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  • Budapest Hungary

    68 mi

  • Eger Hungary

    50 mi

  • Tokaj Hungary

    76 mi

  • Oradea Romania

    95 mi

  • Turda Romania

    53 mi

  • Sighisoara Romania

    8 mi

  • Saschiz Romania

    16 mi
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  • Rupea Romania

    32 mi

  • Brasov Romania

    15 mi

  • Bran Romania

    14 mi

  • Sinaia Romania

    68 mi

  • Bucharest Romania

    96 mi

  • Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria

    118 mi

  • Sofia Bulgaria

    40 mi

  • Rila Bulgaria

    40 mi

  • Sofia Bulgaria

    82 mi

  • Plovdiv Bulgaria

    232 mi

  • Istanbul Turkey

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