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Athens to Istanbul thru Bucharest - Discovering Ancient Wonders 1 Flight Included - Small Group Tour

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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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 3 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Athens

    Athens
    Start point
    Athina, Attica, Greece (Tour Starts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Athens at your own pace
  3. Day 2

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Athens One Smart Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of the Acropolis with licensed local guide
    • Visit Acropolis Museum
    • Acropolis entrance ticket

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants (not included)
    • Free exploration of Athens
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Erechtheion
    Propylaea
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Acropolis Museum
  4. Day 3

    Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka

    Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Alexiou (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Meteora - Thessaloniki

    Meteora - Thessaloniki
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Egnatia, Thessaloniki (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit world-famous Meteora Monasteries
    • Explore two impressive monasteries
    • Monastery entrance ticket
    Landmarks
    Meteora Monasteries
  6. Day 5

    Thessaloniki - Sofia

    Thessaloniki - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Best Western Terminus Hotel Sofia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Rila Monastery visit
    • Rila Monastery entrance ticket
    • Guided city tour of Sofia
    • Visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit National Art Gallery
    • Visit Presidential Palace
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
  7. Day 6

    Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest

    Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Bucharest at your own pace
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
  8. Day 7

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day Transylvania tour including Bran Castle, Brașov, and Peles Castle (optional, 190 EUR per person)
    • Bran Castle entrance ticket (if optional tour selected)
    • Peles Castle entrance ticket (if optional tour selected)
    • Licensed tour guide (if optional tour selected)
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Brașov
    Peles Castle
  9. Day 8

    Bucharest - Istanbul

    Bucharest - Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Armagrandi Spina Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest highlights
    • Visit Revolution Square
    • Visit Romanian Atheneum
    • Visit Old Town
    • Visit Manuc's Inn
    • Visit Old Princely Court
    • Flight from Bucharest to Istanbul
    • Istanbul airport to hotel transfer

    Optional Activities

    • Free exploration of Istanbul
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Old Town Bucharest
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  10. Day 9

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (The Tour Ends Here)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day Istanbul city tour with licensed tour guide
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Sultanahmet Mosque
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    • Bosphorus boat trip

    Optional Activities

    • Street food sampling
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus

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  • Guide
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  • Accommodation
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  • Julia5.0•October 2026
    Thoroughly enjoyed tour Organization great Hotels nice Small issue dealt with efficiently and professionally
    Traveled in September 2026
  • Glenn5.0•October 2026
    What a great well organized tour. There drivers are fantastic. He name Mr mensur He pulled up to buy fruit for...
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  • Michael
    Michael5.0•May 2026
    The guides were awesome the trip was awesome we had a blast. Can't wait to go again
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Ajdinis
    Thank you for the review Michael :)
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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?

    • M

      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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