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10 Days from Budapest to Istanbul & Cappadocia Via Sofia 3 FLIGHTS INCLUDED - Small Group Tour

10 days
From Budapest to Istanbul
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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
Group Size 3 - 14
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest to Timisoara

    Budapest to Timisoara
    Start point
    Budapest, Hungary (Tour Starts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Hotel Continental Timisoara (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Arad including City Hall Palace, Palace of Culture, Red Church, Roman Catholic Church, and State Theatre
    • City tour of Timisoara

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Arad
    Landmarks
    City Hall Palace
    Palace of Culture
    Red Church
    Roman Catholic Church
    State Theatre
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  2. Day 2

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Golden Tulip Sibiu (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Timisoara
    • Entrance to Corvin Castle
    • Guided city tour of Sibiu
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Sibiu - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest

    Sibiu - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Lido by Phoenicia or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Bran Castle
    • Entrance to Peles Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  4. Day 4

    Bucharest

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bucharest with licensed local guide covering Revolution Square, Romanian Atheneum, Old Town, Manuc's Inn, and Old Princely Court

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants directed by the guide
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  5. Day 5

    Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia

    Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Best Western Terminus Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local restaurants in Veliko Tarnovo directed by the driver
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  6. Day 6

    Sofia

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Sofia
    • Visit to Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    • Visit to St. Sofia Basilica
    • Visit to National Art Gallery
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    Landmarks
    Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
    St. Sofia Basilica
    National Art Gallery
    Presidential Palace
  7. Day 7

    Sofia to Istanbul

    Sofia to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* ( Armagrandi Spina Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Sofia to Istanbul
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  8. Day 8

    Istanbul

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

    Included Activities

    • Half-day Istanbul city tour with licensed tour guide
    • Visit to Hagia Sophia
    • Visit to Sultanahmet Mosque
    • Visit to Grand Bazaar
    • Bosphorus boat trip
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus
  9. Day 9

    Istanbul to Cappadocia

    Istanbul to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Cave Hotel, Cappadocia (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Istanbul to Kayseri
    • Tour of Devrent Valley
    • Visit to Zelve Open-Air Museum
    • Visit to Monk Valley
    • Visit to Goreme Open-Air Museum
    • Visit to Pigeon Valley
    • Visit to Uchisar Castle
    Landmarks
    Devrent Valley
    Zelve Open-Air Museum
    Monk Valley
    Goreme Open-Air Museum
    Pigeon Valley
    Uchisar Castle
  10. Day 10

    Cappadocia to Istanbul

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Kizilcukur
    • Visit to Cavusin Village
    • Visit to Derinkuyu Underground City
    • Visit to Ortahisar
    • Visit to Catalkaya
    • Flight from Kayseri to Istanbul

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning hot air balloon ride at 05:30 am
    Landmarks
    Kizilcukur
    Cavusin Village
    Derinkuyu Underground City
    Ortahisar
    Catalkaya

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Reviews from other tours by Ajdinis

  • Terence
    June 17th, 2026
    Coverage was broad, travel was long, had a good overview of the key places in these 3 countries.
  • Mary
    June 11th, 2026
    Great tour, well organized, communication smooth, professional guider and translator! Special thanks to Mr. Junior...
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  • Lynne
    June 9th, 2026
    Irena was an excellent guide very knowledgeable. Particularly enjoyed visiting the castles and surrounding scenery....
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  • Vaccines
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria.Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria.Hungary.Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey.Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ajdinis. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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