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

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From Vienna to Istanbul
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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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

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

    Included Activities

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

    Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • 3-hour guided Budapest city tour with local guide
    • Danube River boat cruise starting and ending at Vigadó Square dock no. 6 MAHART terminal
    Landmarks
    Parliament building
    Margaret Bridge
    Margaret Island
    Royal Castle
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Matthias Church
    Gellért Hill
    Liberty Monument
    Citadel
    Elizabeth Bridge
    Andrássy Avenue
    Heroes' Square
    Vigadó Square
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  3. Day 3

    Budapest

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

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day Szentendre tour with professional guide - 85 EUR per person
    • Szentendre city walk with professional guide
    • Marzipan Museum visit
    • Return to Budapest by bus or boat
    Landmarks
    Marzipan Museum
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  4. Day 4

    Budapest - Arad - Timisoara

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Continental Timișoara 4* (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • City 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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  5. Day 5

    Timisoara - Corvin Castle - Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Golden Tulip (or similar))

    Included Activities

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

    Sibiu - Bran Castle - Peles Castle - Bucharest

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

    Included Activities

    • Entrance to Bran Castle included
    • Entrance to Peles Castle included
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  7. Day 7

    Bucharest

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

    Included Activities

    • Bucharest city tour with licensed local guide including Revolution Square, Romanian Atheneum, Old Town, Manuc's Inn, and Old Princely Court
    Landmarks
    Revolution Square
    Romanian Atheneum
    Manuc's Inn
    Old Princely Court
  8. Day 8

    Bucharest to Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Arma Grandi Spina (or similar))
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  9. Day 9

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Arma Grandi Spina (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Half-day Istanbul city tour with licensed tour guide including Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, and Grand Bazaar
    • Bosphorus boat trip
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Sultanahmet Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
    Bosphorus
  10. Day 10

    Istanbul to Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cave Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • 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
  11. Day 11

    Cappadocia to Istanbul

    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (Istanbul)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Kizilcukur
    • Visit to Cavusin Village
    • Visit to Derinkuyu Underground City
    • Visit to Ortahisar
    • Visit to Catalkaya

    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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