Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner arranged by tour leader)
Optional Activities
- Explore Budapest's thermal baths
- Stroll along the Danube promenade
- Visit the Hungarian Parliament building
Landmarks Hungarian Parliament Building Danube River 
- Day 2
Budapest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Budapest's highlights with local guide
Optional Activities
- Relax in one of the city's thermal baths
- Stroll along the Danube promenade
- Visit the Hungarian Parliament building
Landmarks Hungarian Parliament Building Danube River 
- Day 3
Budapest - Hollókő - Eger
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the World Heritage village of Hollókő
- Explore cobbled streets of Hollókő
- Visit 13th-century hilltop castle in Hollókő
Landmarks Hollókő Hollókő Castle - Day 4
Eger - Tokaj - Maramureș Region, Romania
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided wine-tasting in Tokaj cellar
- Light snack during wine tasting
Landmarks Tokaj Wine Region Maramureș Region - Day 5
Maramureș Region, Romania
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit wooden churches in Maramureș
- Explore traditional villages in Maramureș
- Visit Săpânța Merry Cemetery
Landmarks Săpânța Merry Cemetery - Day 6
Maramureș - Sighișoara - Brașov
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore World Heritage-listed historic centre of Sighișoara
- Visit 14th-century clock tower in Sighișoara
Optional Activities
- Explore Sighișoara's unique atmosphere and history
Landmarks Sighișoara Historic Centre Sighișoara Clock Tower Black Church Brașov Old Town 
- Day 7
Brașov - Peleș Castle - Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Peleș Castle
Landmarks Peleș Castle 
- Day 8
Bucharest
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bucharest's highlights
- Visit Palace of the Parliament
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest independently during free afternoon
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament - Day 9
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Tsarevets Fortress
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Tsarevets Fortress Yantra River 
- Day 10
Sofia
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Sofia with tour leader
- Explore busy markets and vibrant street art
- Sample traditional Bulgarian dishes or relax in tavernas
Optional Activities
- Visit Central Market Hall for local crafts and treats
- Stroll through Borisova Gradina park
- Stop by Russian Church to admire frescoes
- Explore Serdika Metro Station to view ancient Roman ruins integrated into station design
Landmarks Central Market Hall Borisova Gradina Russian Church Serdika Metro Station 
- Day 11
Sofia - Plovdiv
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Plovdiv with local expert
- Visit ancient Roman amphitheatre of Philippopolis
- Visit medieval Djumaya Mosque
- Visit second-century Roman stadium
- Visit Nebet Tepe archaeological complex
- Visit Antique Library
Landmarks Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis Djumaya Mosque Roman Stadium Nebet Tepe Antique Library - Day 12
Plovdiv - Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit a lokanta for Turkish dishes (meze, kebabs, baklava)
Landmarks Bosphorus Strait - Day 13
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special farewell dinner with the group to celebrate memories made together)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Istanbul with local guide
- Visit Sultanahmet area
- View Blue Mosque from outside
- Visit Grand Bazaar
- View Topkapi Palace from outside
Optional Activities
- Explore bustling bazaars during free time
- Browse local shops for souvenirs
Landmarks Sultanahmet Blue Mosque Grand Bazaar Topkapi Palace - Day 14
Istanbul
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Arrange extension options with sales representative
