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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
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
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. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Athens

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

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer from Athens International Airport to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Athens
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  3. Day 2

    Athens

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Acropolis with licensed local guide
    • Visit to Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike
    • Visit to Acropolis Museum
    • Acropolis entrance ticket

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Athens after tour
    • Lunch at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Erechtheion
    Propylaea
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Acropolis Museum
  4. Day 3

    Athens - Delphi - Meteora

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour at Delphi with licensed guide
    • Visit to Temple of Apollo at Delphi
    • Delphi entrance ticket
    • Coach bus transport from Athens to Delphi to Meteora
    • Short stop in Lamia and Trikala

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants
    • Souvenir shopping in Kalambaka
    Landmarks
    Delphi Archaeological Site
    Temple of Apollo
    Meteora
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  5. Day 4

    Meteora - Thessaloniki

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Meteora Monasteries (two monasteries)
    • Monastery entrance ticket
    Landmarks
    Meteora Monasteries
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Thessaloniki - Sofia

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Rila Monastery
    • Rila Monastery entrance ticket
    • Guided city tour of Sofia
    • Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit to National Art Gallery
    • Visit to Presidential Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Sofia city tour (can be postponed to next morning at guide's discretion)
    Landmarks
    Rila Monastery
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
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  7. Day 6

    Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest

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

    Included Activities

    • Coach bus transfer from Sofia to Bucharest via Veliko Tarnovo

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Bucharest
    • Lunch at local restaurants in Veliko Tarnovo
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Itinerary Image 1
  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 (150 EUR per person)
    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 with licensed guide
    • Visit to Revolution Square
    • Visit to Romanian Atheneum
    • Visit to Old Town
    • Visit to Manuc's Inn
    • Visit to Old Princely Court
    • Flight from Bucharest to Istanbul
    • Airport to hotel transfer in Istanbul

    Optional Activities

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

    Istanbul

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

    Included Activities

    • Half-day Istanbul city tour with licensed guide
    • Visit to Hagia Sophia
    • Visit to Sultanahmet Mosque
    • Visit to Grand Bazaar
    • Bosphorus boat trip
    • Street food experience during tour
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus

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  • Michael
    Michael5.0May 2026
    The guides were awesome the trip was awesome we had a blast. Can't wait to go again
    Traveled in April 2026
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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

      TravelerWritten 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

      TravelerWritten 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

      TravelerWritten February 2026

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

    • AjdinisOperatorWritten 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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    • AjdinisOperatorWritten September 2025

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

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