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Eastern Europe & Balkans Unveiled with Transylvania & Budapest 2027 - 15 Days (23 destinations)

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From Bucharest to Budapest
4.4 (45 reviews)
  • Fairy-tale Peles Castle rises above colorful autumn foliage under a clear blue sky in the Carpathians.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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 10 - 50
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Brasov

    Bucharest to Brasov
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant with fellow travellers)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Peles Castle
    • Visit to Sinaia Monastery
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle
    Sinaia Monastery
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  3. Day 3

    Brasov

    Brasov

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Brasov
    • Visit to Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  4. Day 4

    Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu

    Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in one of the best restaurants in Sibiu)

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Sighisoara

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the walled city of Sighisoara
    • Hike to Church on the Hill
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara Walled City
    Church on the Hill
  5. Day 5

    Sibiu to Bucharest

    Sibiu to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner with fellow guests)
  6. Day 6

    Bucharest to Giurgiu

    Bucharest to Giurgiu

    Included Activities

    • Coach orientation tour of Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Ceausescu's Spring Palace
    • Visit to Village Open Air Museum
    Landmarks
    Ceausescu's Spring Palace
    Village Open Air Museum
  7. Day 7

    Silistra

    Silistra

    Optional Activities

    • Active guided walking tour to Silistra Fort
    • Visit to Alfatar village with ethnographic museum and school experience
    • Guided tour of Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari with local brandy tasting
    Landmarks
    Silistra Fort
    Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
  8. Day 8

    Rousse to Svishtov

    Rousse to Svishtov

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Rousse with wine tasting and piano recital
    • Full-day excursion to Veliko Tarnovo and Arbanassi
    Landmarks
    Veliko Tarnovo
    Arbanassi
  9. Day 9

    Cruising - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)

    Cruising - Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
    Landmarks
    Djerdap Gorge (Iron Gates)
    Rock carving of Decebalus
  10. Day 10

    Belgrade

    Belgrade

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Belgrade with Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress
    • Panoramic tour of Belgrade with Tito's Memorial
    • Guided cycling tour along the Danube (16km)
    • Central Belgrade stroll with coffee and cake
    • Concert in the Crypt of St. Sava Church (Scenic Enrich)
    Landmarks
    Kalemegdan Fortress
    St. Sava Temple
    Knez Mihailova Street
    Skardalija Street
  11. Day 11

    Vukovar

    Vukovar
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic lunch at a local Croatian family's home with fresh garden vegetables)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at a local Croatian family's home

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Osijek
    • Baranja wine region exploration with tasting
    • Vukovar Chronicles tour - guided tour of resilience and history
    Landmarks
    Osijek
  12. Day 12

    Mohacs

    Mohacs

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Pecs
    • Villány wine region tour with wine cellar visit and tastings
    • Mohacs traditions and flavours experience with halászlé tasting
    Landmarks
    Pecs
  13. Day 13

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Brunsvik Castle with Beethoven Memorial Museum
    • Etyek region wineries and vineyards tour with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Brunsvik Castle
  14. Day 14

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Included Activities

    • Guided Hungarian culinary market walk and tasting tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to thermal baths
    Landmarks
    Grand Central Market
  15. Day 15

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)

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