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Highlights of Eastern Europe & Turkey

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From Budapest to Istanbul
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  • Tsarevets Fortress in Veliko Tarnovo on a sunny day.
  • Sunrise over a river with illuminated parliament building.
  • Panoramic aerial view of a city with a castle and river.
  • View of historic buildings along a riverbank in a city.
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  • Castle perched on a rocky hill surrounded by forests.
  • Scenic urban canal with reflections of historic buildings.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ibis Styles Budapest Center)

    Included Activities

    • Meet Your CEO and Group

    Optional Activities

    • Budapest Morning Walking Tour
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Balla Géza Winery

    Budapest to Balla Géza Winery
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Romanian dinner at Balla Géza Winery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Balla Geza Winery)

    Included Activities

    • Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar
    • Balla Géza Winery Visit
    Landmarks
    Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar
    Balla Géza Winery
  3. Day 3

    Balla Géza Winery to Sighișoara

    Balla Géza Winery to Sighișoara
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Balla Géza Winery)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Sighisoara)

    Optional Activities

    • Clock Tower Visit (Free)
    • Casa Dracula (Vlad Dracul Restaurant) (10-50RON per person)
    • The History Museum (Muzeul de Istorie) (5RON per person)
    • The Church of the Dominican Monastery Visit (Free)
    Landmarks
    Casa Dracula
    Sighișoara Medieval Citadel
  4. Day 4

    Sighișoara to Brașov

    Sighișoara to Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Residence Annapolis Brasov)

    Included Activities

    • Sighișoara Region Guided Tour
    Landmarks
    Brașov
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  5. Day 5

    Brașov

    Brașov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Central Residence Annapolis Brasov)

    Included Activities

    • Bran Castle Visit
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  6. Day 6

    Brașov to Bucharest

    Brașov to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (ibis Styles Bucharest City Center), 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
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  7. Day 7

    Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo

    Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tarnava), Hotel (Hotel Concorde)
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Tsarevets Fortress
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  8. Day 8

    Veliko Tarnovo

    Veliko Tarnovo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Tarnava), Hotel (Hotel Concorde)

    Included Activities

    • Arbanasi Village Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Nativity Church Visit (6BGN per person)
    Landmarks
    Arbanasi Village
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  9. 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
    St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    Ladies' Market
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  10. Day 10

    Sofia to Plovdiv

    Sofia to Plovdiv
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Puldin COOP), Hotel (Clepsydra Residence)

    Optional Activities

    • Plovdiv Old Town Visit (Free)
    • Ancient Theatre of Philippopolis Visit (3BGN per person)
    • Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum Visit (5BGN per person)
    Landmarks
    Theatre of Ancient Philippopolis
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  11. Day 11

    Plovdiv to Istanbul

    Plovdiv to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul)
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  12. Day 12

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul)

    Included Activities

    • Istanbul Guided Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Blue Mosque Visit (Free)
    • Spice Bazaar Visit (Free)
    • Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya) Visit (25EUR per person)
    • Topkapi Palace Visit (1500-650TRY per person)
    • Galata Tower (250TRY per person)
    • Archaeological Museum (150TRY per person)
    • Dolamabahçe Palace (450TRY per person)
    • Basilica Cistern (600TRY per person)
    Landmarks
    Blue Mosque
    Hagia Sophia
    Topkapı Palace
    Spice Bazaar
    Galata Tower
  13. Day 13

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul), Hotel (Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Istanbul Walking Tour and Bosphorus Cruise
    • Optional group dinner
  14. Day 14

    Istanbul to Çanakkale

    Istanbul to Çanakkale
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Anzac Hotel Canakkale)

    Included Activities

    • Gallipoli Battlefields Guided Tour
    Landmarks
    Gallipoli Battlefields
    ANZAC Cove
    Lone Pine Cemetery
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  15. Day 15

    Çanakkale to Selçuk

    Çanakkale to Selçuk
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ephesus Nobel Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Çöp(m)adam Visit
    • Troy Visit
    Landmarks
    Troy
  16. Day 16

    Selçuk to Izmir

    Selçuk to Izmir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Pide (traditional Turkish flatbread) prepared and demonstrated)

    Included Activities

    • Ephesus Visit
    • Pide Demonstration and Lunch
    • Orientation Walk of Kemeralti Old Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Temple of Artemis
    Kemeralti Bazaar
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  17. Day 17

    Konya to Cappadocia

    Konya to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at a nearby restaurant in Konya)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Uchisar Hotel Cappadocia), Hotel (Ciner Hotel Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Mevlana Museum Visit

    Optional Activities

    • Optional dinner with the group
    Landmarks
    Mevlana Museum
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  18. Day 18

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Grand Uchisar Hotel Cappadocia), Hotel (Ciner Hotel Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Hike Through the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
    • Kaymakli Underground City
    • Dinner with Local Family

    Optional Activities

    • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride
    • Optional bike hire
    • Optional trekking tour
    Landmarks
    Kaymakli Underground City
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  19. Day 19

    Cappadocia to Istanbul

    Cappadocia to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul), Hotel (Eurostar Old City Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional final dinner with the group
  20. Day 20

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Ibis Styles Budapest Center

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    day 1

  • Balla Geza Winery

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    day 2

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  • Hotel Centrum Istanbul

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  • Grand Uchisar Hotel Cappadocia

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      Demographics are as follows: 4 ppl Booked on Tour, 100% Solo Travellers, 75% Female, 25% Male, Ages: Early to Mid 1960s, Early 1970s & Early 1990's. The rooming is set that you will share/have a roommate for the whole duration of the tour.

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