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11 DAYS-Grand Journey Through Central Europe: Vienna • Transylvania • Istanbul • Cappadocia

11 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest

    Vienna - Bratislava - Budapest
    Start point
    Vienna, Austria (Vienna)
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in Bratislava or on the way to Budapest)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel President (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Vienna city tour with visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral
    • Hofburg Palace viewing
    • Heldenplatz viewing
    • Vienna State Opera viewing
    • Bratislava Old Town sightseeing tour
    • Michael's Gate visit
    • St Martin's Cathedral visit
    • UFO Observation Deck visit
    • Cumil statue viewing
    • National Theatre viewing
    Landmarks
    St. Stephen's Cathedral
    Hofburg Palace
    Heldenplatz
    Vienna State Opera
    Bratislava Old Town
    Michael's Gate
    St Martin's Cathedral
    UFO Observation Deck
    Cumil statue
    National Theatre
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  2. Day 2

    Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour guided Budapest city tour with local guide
    • Danube River sightseeing cruise
    • Royal Castle area visit
    • Fisherman's Bastion visit
    • Matthias Church exterior viewing
    • Gellért Hill photo stop with panoramic views
    • Margaret Bridge crossing
    • Elizabeth Bridge crossing
    • Andrássy Avenue viewing
    • Heroes' Square visit
    • Parliament building viewing from boat
    • Margaret Island viewing from boat
    • Castle District viewing from boat
    • Citadel viewing from boat
    Landmarks
    Parliament Building
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Gellért Hill
    Heroes' Square
    Margaret Island
    Liberty Monument
    Citadel
    Andrássy Avenue
    Margaret Bridge
    Elizabeth Bridge
    Royal Castle
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  3. Day 3

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day Szentendre tour with hotel pick-up
    • Szentendre city walk with professional guide
    • Marzipan Museum visit
    • Return to Budapest by bus or boat trip
    Landmarks
    Szentendre
    Marzipan Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Budapest - Arad - Timisoara

    Budapest - Arad - Timisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Continental Timișoara 4* (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Arad
    • City Hall Palace viewing
    • Palace of Culture viewing
    • Red Church viewing
    • Roman Catholic Church viewing
    • State Theatre viewing

    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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  5. Day 5

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu

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

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Timisoara Old Town
    • Entrance to Corvin Castle
    • Free time at Corvin Castle
    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
    Sibiu Old Town
  6. Day 6

    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
    • Bran Castle tour with history of Vlad Dracula
    • Entrance to Peles Castle
    • Peles Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Bucharest

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bucharest highlights with licensed local guide
    • Revolution Square visit
    • Romanian Atheneum visit
    • Old Town exploration
    • Manuc's Inn viewing
    • Old Princely Court viewing
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Old Town
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  8. Day 8

    Bucharest to Istanbul

    Bucharest to Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Arma Grandi Spina (or similar))
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  9. Day 9

    Istanbul

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

    Included Activities

    • Half-day Istanbul city tour with licensed tour guide
    • Hagia Sophia visit
    • Sultanahmet Mosque visit
    • Grand Bazaar visit
    • Street food experience
    • Bosphorus boat trip
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus
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  10. Day 10

    Istanbul to Cappadocia

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

    Included Activities

    • Devrent Valley visit
    • Zelve Open-Air Museum visit
    • Monk Valley visit
    • Göreme Open-Air Museum visit
    • Pigeon Valley visit
    • Uchisar Castle visit
    Landmarks
    Devrent Valley
    Zelve Open-Air Museum
    Monk Valley
    Göreme Open-Air Museum
    Pigeon Valley
    Uchisar Castle
  11. Day 11

    Cappadocia to Istanbul

    Cappadocia to Istanbul
    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Kızılçukur visit
    • Çavuşin Village visit
    • Derinkuyu Underground City visit
    • Ortahisar visit
    • Çatalkaya visit

    Optional Activities

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