Do you book the optional experiences on our behalf if we let you know what we are interested in?

Only one excursion can be pre-booked - Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise - 143 AUD per person. All other extras will be booked locally with the assistance of the guide :)

I would like to have my Own Room but I can't find the option at Tour Radar booking page.

Please reach out on the reservation page so that we can assist with adding the My Own Room option.

Is it possible to combine this tour (Budapest to Istanbul) with the classic Istanbul mini adventure? The dates seem to fit.

Yes absolutely! You can create two separate bookings to book both tours, let us know if you need help matching the dates together! Be sure to let us know which month you are interested in travelling in!

Is there a chance I can join on August 25th in the morning? or what time would we need to meet on August 24th?

Since the first day of the tour is an arrival day, you can technically arrive anytime! The welcome meeting is usually around 6pm, however, it's ok if you had to miss it. Since you will already be in the city, as long as you can make it to your starting hotel on the 24th at night, it should be ok! Usually for those who arrive late and do not join the welcome meeting, the CEO leave information for them at the hotel reception desk in regards to the next day, like what time they are leaving, where to meet, etc.

Is there an age restriction for tour participants?

Please verify specific age restrictions for this tour on our official booking page or by contacting customer service.

I am a Chinese passport holder, permanent resident in Adelaide, Australia. I will apply for a Schengen visa to visit Hungary as a tourist in September. My question: Can I join your tour to visit Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey with the Schengen visa? or I need other visa(s) to visit those countries.... thanks for any feedback

Unfortunately we don't give specific advise on visa and entry requirements, as these can change. You may require visas still, ie the E-Visa for Turkey, so it is important to check that.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible? My husband can ascend / descend bus , can walk but very limited distance.

We will need to check with our operations team regarding this to be sure the tour will be suitable for you and your husband. We will let you know as soon as we have an update regarding this.

Is pickup from airport upon arrival included? Is delivery to airport upon end of tour included?

No transfer are not offered on this tour. You can take taxi or bus to get to the starting hotel.

What payment methods are accepted for the tour?

Various payment methods including major credit cards are accepted. Complete your payment through our secure payment portal.

Are visas required for this tour?

Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the countries being visited during the tour. Ensure you check the latest requirements before travel.

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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Budapest
Budapest
Accommodation
Hotel (B&B Hotel Budapest City)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Budapest Food Tour (only available on certain dates, typically scheduled for 12:30pm)
Day 2
Budapest to Balla Géza Winery
Budapest to Balla Géza Winery
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Romanian dinner at the winery)
Accommodation
Hotel (Balla Geza Winery)
Included Activities
- Balla Géza Winery Visit
- Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar
Optional Activities
- Great Market Hall Visit
- Gellert Hill Visit
Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Gellert Hill
Day 3
Balla Géza Winery to Sighișoara
Balla Géza Winery to Sighișoara
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at the Balla Géza Winery)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sighisoara)
Optional Activities
- Sighișoara Medieval Citadel Exploration
- The History Museum visit (50RON per person)
- Clock Tower Visit (Free)
- Casa Dracula Restaurant visit (10-50RON per person)
- The Church of the Dominican Monastery Visit (Free)
Landmarks
Sighișoara Medieval Citadel
Casa Dracula
Day 4
Sighișoara to Brașov
Sighișoara to Brașov
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Central Residence Annapolis Brasov)
Included Activities
- Sighișoara Region Guided Tour
Landmarks
Brașov Old Town
Day 5
Brașov
Brașov
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Central Residence Annapolis Brasov)
Included Activities
- Bran Castle Visit
Optional Activities
- Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei) Visit
- Schei District Visit
- Black Church (Biserica Neagră) Visit (30RON per person)
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Day 6
Brașov to Bucharest
Brașov to Bucharest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (MyContinental Bucharest)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Optional Activities
- Arch of Triumph Visit (Free)
- National Village Museum Visit
- National History Museum Visit
- Palace of the Parliament Visit
- Bucharest Bike Tour (20RON per person)
- Museum of the Romanian Peasant
Landmarks
Arch of Triumph
Palace of the Parliament
Day 7
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Concorde)
Optional Activities
- Tsarevets Fortress Visit
Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress
Day 8
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Concorde)
Included Activities
- Arbanasi Village Visit
Optional Activities
- Nativity Church Visit (7.67EUR per person)
Landmarks
Arbanasi Village
Day 9
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Budapest Sofia)
Included Activities
- Orientation With CEO
Optional Activities
- Ladies' Market Visit (Free)
- St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral Visit (Free-6BGN per person)
- Vitosha Boulevard Visit (Free)
Landmarks
Ladies' Market
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
Day 10
Sofia to Plovdiv
Sofia to Plovdiv
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Clepsydra Residence)
Optional Activities
- Plovdiv Old Town Visit (Free)
- Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Visit (3.50EUR per person)
- Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum Visit (5-8EUR per person)
Landmarks
Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis
Day 11
Plovdiv to Istanbul
Plovdiv to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul)
Day 12
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Istanbul Guided Walking Tour
Optional Activities
- Blue Mosque Visit (Free)
- Grand Bazaar Visit
- Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit (25EUR per person)
- Topkapi Palace Visit (1500TRY per person)
- Spice Bazaar Visit (Free)
Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Spice Bazaar
Day 13
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise (only available on certain dates)

Landmarks
Great Market Hall
Gellert Hill

Landmarks
Sighișoara Medieval Citadel
Casa Dracula

Landmarks
Brașov Old Town

Landmarks
Bran Castle

Landmarks
Arch of Triumph
Palace of the Parliament

Landmarks
Tsarevets Fortress

Landmarks
Arbanasi Village

Landmarks
Ladies' Market
St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral

Landmarks
Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis

Landmarks
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Hagia Sophia
Topkapi Palace
Spice Bazaar

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

B&B Hotel Budapest City
Hotel
day 1
Balla Geza Winery
Hotel
day 2
Hotel Sighisoara
Hotel
day 3
Central Residence Annapolis Brasov
Hotel
Days 4, 5
MyContinental Bucharest
Hotel
day 6
Hotel Concorde
Hotel
Days 7, 8
Hotel Budapest Sofia
Hotel
day 9
Clepsydra Residence
Hotel
day 10
Hotel Centrum Istanbul
Hotel
Days 11, 12

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4.7

Overall rating based on 20 Reviews

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4.0
Transport
4.2
Guide
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Accommodation
4.1
Food
4.0
Tour Operator
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EBRAHIM5.0•November 2025
Thank you Flavia ,I truly appreciate your hard work in organizing the trip. It was a great experience!
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Thank you so much for your review, Ebrahim! We are delighted to know that Flavia helped make your trip such a great experience. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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Jean5.0•May 2025
Elena the tour leader is utterly superb
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Thank you for your review, Jean! We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time with Elena and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future.
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Corina5.0•June 2022
Excellent, fun covered lots of ground. Fantastic host Flavia. Only a few hours with ustanbul host
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Cosima5.0•June 2022
It was great to gain insight into different countries during one trip. The diversity was fascinating and it was great...
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David5.0•November 2022
I had a wonderful experience on this trip it?s always great to visit other countries and make new friendships that...
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Kevin5.0•November 2022
I enjoyed the trip a great deal. One of the best parts of this trip was that every person in the group was a non...
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Weldon5.0•December 2022
This was my first experience with G Adventures. Many in our group had been on several G Adventures trips. I plan to...
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Michelle5.0•June 2022
I had extremely high expectations for this trip, and waited over 2 years to take it. It was worth the wait, and it...
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Donna5.0•November 2022
Multi city trip, high on history of the region, wear your comfy shoes
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Francisco2.0•September 2022
Over priced for what’s included.
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Leanne
Asked on December 29th, 2025
Do you book the optional experiences on our behalf if we let you know what we are interested in?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025
  Only one excursion can be pre-booked - Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise - 143 AUD per person. All other extras will be booked locally with the assistance of the guide :)
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Linda
Asked on August 14th, 2025
I would like to have my Own Room but I can't find the option at Tour Radar booking page.
Accommodation
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2025
  Please reach out on the reservation page so that we can assist with adding the My Own Room option.
S
Sophia
Asked on July 9th, 2025
Is it possible to combine this tour (Budapest to Istanbul) with the classic Istanbul mini adventure? The dates seem to fit.
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2025
  Yes absolutely! You can create two separate bookings to book both tours, let us know if you need help matching the dates together! Be sure to let us know which month you are interested in travelling in!
B
Brett
Asked on June 28th, 2025
Is there a chance I can join on August 25th in the morning? or what time would we need to meet on August 24th?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2025
  Since the first day of the tour is an arrival day, you can technically arrive anytime! The welcome meeting is usually around 6pm, however, it's ok if you had to miss it. Since you will already be in the city, as long as you can make it to your starting hotel on the 24th at night, it should be ok! Usually for those who arrive late and do not join the welcome meeting, the CEO leave information for them at the hotel reception desk in regards to the next day, like what time they are leaving, where to meet, etc.
N
Nora
Asked on March 31st, 2025
Is there an age restriction for tour participants?
Age Range
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Please verify specific age restrictions for this tour on our official booking page or by contacting customer service.
J
Joe
Asked on March 12th, 2025
I am a Chinese passport holder, permanent resident in Adelaide, Australia. I will apply for a Schengen visa to visit Hungary as a tourist in September. My question: Can I join your tour to visit Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey with the Schengen visa? or I need other visa(s) to visit those countries.... thanks for any feedback
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
  Unfortunately we don't give specific advise on visa and entry requirements, as these can change. You may require visas still, ie the E-Visa for Turkey, so it is important to check that.
M
Mike
Asked on February 16th, 2025
Is the tour wheelchair accessible? My husband can ascend / descend bus , can walk but very limited distance.
Tour Details
Travel Support
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  We will need to check with our operations team regarding this to be sure the tour will be suitable for you and your husband. We will let you know as soon as we have an update regarding this.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  Accommodation: Residence Central Anapolis – Ground-floor rooms available, suitable for wheelchair users. Hotel Sighisoara – No elevator; access is only via stairs. Hotel Tarnava – First-floor rooms available, but access requires navigating three steps from the lobby. Bella Geza Winery – No elevator; rooms require stair access. Hotel Puldin Coop – Has an elevator and a wheelchair available, but no rooms specifically designed for disabled guests. Ibis Styles Bucharest City Center – Fully accessible with ramps, elevators, and rooms designed for people with disabilities. Hotel Centrum Istanbul – Not wheelchair accessible; entrance has 7-8 steps with no ramp, and elevators are too small for a wheelchair. Private Vehicle A collapsible wheelchair can be accommodated in the private vehicle during travel. Activities While many activities involve city exploration, certain locations may present accessibility challenges: Bran Castle (Day 5) – Located on a rock outcrop with many steps, making access difficult. Veliko Tarnovo (Day 8) – City has numerous stairs and uneven surfaces, posing navigation challenges. Sighisoara – Cobblestone streets may be difficult for a wheelchair. Additionally, the CEO will not be able to assist the pax during activities. The pax's partner will need to provide assistance when necessary, and there may be situations where the pax will need to skip some orientation walks or city tours. Other Transport Train on Day 6 – Generally accessible, but there may still be challenges. Bus on Day 11 – Accessibility depends on the specific station and vehicle used.
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Steve
Asked on January 1st, 2025
Is pickup from airport upon arrival included? Is delivery to airport upon end of tour included?
Flights / Transfers
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  No transfer are not offered on this tour. You can take taxi or bus to get to the starting hotel.
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Ruben
Asked on December 23rd, 2024
What payment methods are accepted for the tour?
Payments
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
  Various payment methods including major credit cards are accepted. Complete your payment through our secure payment portal.
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Else
Asked on October 22nd, 2024
Are visas required for this tour?
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the countries being visited during the tour. Ensure you check the latest requirements before travel.

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