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Enchantment of Eastern Europe & Istanbul

12 days
From Budapest to Istanbul
4.1 (39 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Hungarian dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
    • Traditional Hungarian dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Budapest's legendary nightlife
    Landmarks
    Danube
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Ordas

    Ordas

    Included Activities

    • Puszta Equestrian Heritage performance
    Landmarks
    Puszta
  4. Day 3

    Novi Sad

    Novi Sad

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Novi Sad including market, Orthodox Cathedral, City Hall, Catholic Cathedral, and Synagogue

    Optional Activities

    • Home-hosted lunch with a Serbian family
    • Guided e-bike tour in Novi Sad
    Landmarks
    Petrovaradin Fortress
    Orthodox Cathedral
    City Hall
    Catholic Cathedral
    Synagogue
  5. Day 4

    Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Included Activities

    • Highlights of Belgrade coach tour including Church of Saint Sava, Parliament Building, Republic Square, City Hall, and Tito's Mausoleum
    • Serbian folklore evening show on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided e-bike tour in Belgrade
    • Routes of Nikola Tesla museum visit
    Landmarks
    Church of Saint Sava
    Parliament Building
    Republic Square
    City Hall
    Tito's Mausoleum
    Belgrade Waterfront
    Ada Island
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac

    Golubac - Donji Milanovac

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site and museum

    Optional Activities

    • Golubac Castle walking tour
    Landmarks
    Lepenski Vir
    Iron Gates
    Decebalus Rock Carving
    Golubac Fortress
  7. Day 6

    Vidin

    Vidin

    Included Activities

    • Visit to a local vineyard with wine tasting of local wines including gamza
    • Visit to Baba Vida Fortress, Bulgaria's only preserved medieval fortress
    • Guided hike to Belogradchik Fortress

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Bulgarian pastry making - watch host prepare banitsa pastry, participate in demonstration, learn to make your own, and taste finished pastry with Lactobacillus Bulgaricus yoghurt (extra expense, 3 hours 15 minutes, Easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    Baba Vida Fortress
    Belogradchik Fortress
  8. Day 7

    Rousse

    Rousse

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rousse including Court House, City Hall, Opera Building, Alexandrovska shopping street, and St. Trinity Church with coffee and cake at a local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Guided hike to Ivanovo Church
    • Full day tour of Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Court House
    City Hall
    Opera Building
    Alexandrovska
    St. Trinity Church
    Rock-Hewn Churches of Ivanovo
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
  9. Day 8

    Giurgiu - Bucharest

    Giurgiu - Bucharest

    Included Activities

    • Guided drive through Bucharest with visit to the Spring Palace and Nicolae Ceausescu's private residence

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest at leisure
    Landmarks
    Palace of Parliament
    Spring Palace
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  10. Day 9

    Bucharest - Istanbul

    Bucharest - Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink with fellow guests and tour director
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 10

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Istanbul including Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, and Basilica of Saint Sophia

    Optional Activities

    • Topkapi Palace and Harem section visit
    • Basilica Cistern descent
    • Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Hocapasha Cultural Centre
    Landmarks
    Hippodrome Square
    Blue Mosque
    Basilica of Saint Sophia
    Topkapi Palace
    Basilica Cistern
    Hocapasha Cultural Centre
  12. Day 11

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Underground Cistern (Sunken Cistern)
    • Visit to Spice Market with guide commentary
    • Private boat cruise on the Bosphorus with guide narration about legends, mansions, and Istanbul skyline

    Optional Activities

    • Street Food tour - stroll across Galata Bridge, visit Karakoy Gulluoglu for baklava, explore Beyoglu district, visit Galatasaray neighbourhood, ride tram at Istiklal Caddesi (Easy, 4 hours, extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Underground Cistern
    Spice Market
    Bosphorus
    Galata Bridge
    Beyoglu
    Galatasaray S.K.
    Istiklal Caddesi
  13. Day 12

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Meals
    Breakfast

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