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Athens to Istanbul thru Bucharest - Discovering Ancient Wonders 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour

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From Athens to Istanbul
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  • Acropolis of Athens on top of a hill with a scenic city backdrop.
  • Ancient ruins at Delphi with mountains in the background.
  • Meteora monasteries perched on rock pillars with dramatic clouds.
  • People walking along the Thessaloniki waterfront with the White Tower.
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  • Every stop offered something special, with unforgettable sights in Delphi, Meteora, Sofia, and Bucharest.

    Athens to Istanbul thru Bucharest - Discovering Ancient Wonders 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour reviewer 1
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  • Aerial view of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia.
  • The Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest with clear blue sky.
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 3 - 14
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Start point
    Athina, Attica, Greece (Tour Starts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Athens city streets at your own pace
    • Relax and soak in local ambiance
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Acropolis with licensed local guide
    • Visit Parthenon
    • Visit Erechtheion
    • Visit Propylaea
    • Visit Temple of Athena Nike
    • Visit Acropolis Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Athens at own pace after tour
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Erechtheion
    Propylaea
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Acropolis Museum
  3. Day 3

    Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Alexiou (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Licensed guided tour at Delphi
    • Explore Temple of Apollo at Delphi

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for local souvenirs in Kalambaka
    Landmarks
    Delphi
    Temple of Apollo
    Meteora
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  4. Day 4

    Kalambaka - Thessaloniki

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit two Meteora Monasteries
    Landmarks
    Meteora
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  5. Day 5

    Thessaloniki - Sofia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Terminus Hotel Sofia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rila Monastery
    • Guided city tour of Sofia (Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, St. Sofia Basilica, National Art Gallery, Presidential Palace)
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
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  6. Day 6

    Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest city at own pace
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
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  7. Day 7

    Bucharest

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Transylvania tour including Bran Castle, medieval town of Brașov, and Peles Castle (150 EUR per person)
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Brașov
    Peles Castle
  8. Day 8

    Bucharest - Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Armagrandi Spina Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest city highlights
    • Visit Revolution Square
    • Visit Romanian Atheneum
    • Visit Old Town
    • Visit Manuc's Inn
    • Visit Old Princely Court

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Istanbul at own pace
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Old Town
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
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  9. Day 9

    Istanbul

    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (The Tour Ends Here)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Daily breakfast at your hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Istanbul city tour with licensed tour guide
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Sultanahmet Mosque
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    • Street food experience
    • Bosphorus Boat Trip
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar)

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  • Hotel Alexiou (or similar)

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    day 3

  • Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki (or similar)

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    day 4

  • Best Western Terminus Hotel Sofia (or similar)

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    day 5

  • Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar)

    Hotel
    Days 6, 7

  • Armagrandi Spina Hotel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 8

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  • Transport
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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • Athens to Istanbul thru Bucharest - Discovering Ancient Wonders 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour reviewer 1
    January 9th, 2026
    This tour was an amazing experience from start to finish. Every stop offered something special, with unforgettable...
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    Traveled in November 2025
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    Thank you for the review Theo :)
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    Marlene

    Asked on February 22nd, 2026

    Which route is the included flight (please specify sector)? Does the fare include checked baggage (and what allowance)? Which Istanbul airport do you fly into (IST or SAW)? Are airport transfers included on both ends of that included flight?

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      Marlene

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Is the transfer by flight for all departures, or can it be by road depending on schedule? Approximately what time do you typically arrive in Istanbul?

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      Marlene

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Are Hagia Sophia / Sultanahmet Mosque / Bosphorus boat trip entry/tickets included in the tour price, or are there on-the-day extra costs?

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      Marlene

      Traveler•Written February 2026

      Do you offer roommate matching for solo travellers to avoid the single supplement? If yes, what happens if no match is found?

    • AjdinisOperator•Written February 2026

      Unfortunately, we do not have any registered passengers for Monday, 30 March 2026, so the tour will not operate on that date. The next available option we can offer you is the Sofia to Bucharest Grand Discovery Tour starting on Friday, 17 April 2026. If you decide to join this departure, we would be happy to offer you an extra discount.

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    Jonathan

    Asked on September 19th, 2025

    We are fit 81year olds and would like to do this trip. Do we fit the age criteria?

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    • AjdinisOperator•Written September 2025

      Yes of course you fit the age criteria. Please go ahead and book the tour.

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