Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Explore the city by night
- Visit the Jewish Quarter for dinner
- Nightcap at local bars
- Day 2
Budapest to Eger
Budapest to Eger- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine sampling in the Valley of the Beautiful Women
Optional Activities
- Explore Eger's 13th-century castle
- Visit the Gothic Palace
- Tour underground passageways
- Visit the 19th-century cathedral
- Climb the medieval minaret for views
- Visit the Minorite Church in Dobo Square
Landmarks Eger Castle Minorite Church - Day 3
Eger to Maramures
Eger to Maramures- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Explore Deri Square fountains and buildings
- Visit Deri Square museums
- Visit the golden Great Church
Landmarks Deri Square - Day 4
Maramures
Maramures- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided group tour of Maramures region
- Visit to Sapanta Merry Cemetery
- Visit to Barsana Monastery
- Explore traditional villages
- Village museum in Sighetu
Landmarks Sapanta Merry Cemetery Barsana Monastery - Day 5
Maramures to Sighisoara
Maramures to Sighisoara- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk around the Old Town
- Explore the clock tower
- Traditional Romanian dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Sighisoara Clock Tower Sighisoara Old Town - Day 6
Sighisoara to Viscri
Sighisoara to Viscri- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family including fresh produce, homemade wines and schnapps)
Included Activities
- Visit Viscri fortified church
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Explore Sighisoara in free time
Landmarks Viscri Fortified Church - Day 7
Viscri to Brasov
Viscri to Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bran Castle tour
Optional Activities
- Explore ornate churches
- Visit townhouses and squares
- Nightlife at bars and restaurants
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 8
Brasov
Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
- Stroll along Strada Republicii
- Cable car ride up to Mt Tampa
- Hike forested trails
Landmarks Black Church Mount Tampa - Day 9
Brasov to Bucharest
Brasov to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore sights further
- Enjoy traditional home-cooked Romanian food with fellow travellers
Landmarks Palace of Parliament - Day 10
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour
- Visit the Former Ceausescu Residence
- Palace of Parliament Tour
- Explore the city
- Dinner or drinks with fellow travellers
Landmarks Central Market Hall - Day 11
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local cheese and wine workshop including truffle cheese, cold cuts and locally produced wine)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk
- Local cheese and wine workshop
Landmarks Tsarevets Hill - Day 12
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tsarevets Fortress visit
Optional Activities
- Explore the Old Quarter
- Visit handicraft workshops
- Relax in cafes and wine bars
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress - Day 13
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Kazanlak Valley - Thracian Tombs visit
- Etno Village visit
- Family Rose Distillery visit
Landmarks Thracian Tombs Etno Village Family Rose Distillery - Day 14
Sofia
Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Visit the gold-domed Alexander Nevski Church
- National History Museum
- National Archaeological Museum
- National Art Gallery
Landmarks Alexander Nevski Church Central Market Hall National History Museum National Archaeological Museum National Art Gallery - Day 15
Sofia to Bansko
Sofia to Bansko- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local cuisine including filet elena (spicy cured meat) or kapama (simmered meat, rice and sauerkraut) with melnik dark red wine)
Included Activities
- Rila Monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Bansko churches and monuments
- Visit Church of Sveta Troitsa
- Visit Rilski Convent
- Local cuisine and wine
Landmarks Rila Monastery Church of Sveta Troitsa - Day 16
Bansko to Plovdiv
Bansko to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pirin Mountains hike to Okoto Lake
- Rhodope Narrow-Gauge Railway
Optional Activities
- Continue hiking to Banderitsko Lake
- Visit thermal baths in Bansko
- Sample local grilled meats and vegetables
Landmarks Okoto Lake Mount Vihren Banderitsko Lake - Day 17
Plovdiv
Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Visit the ancient Roman theatre
- Explore Nebet Tepe fortress site
- Visit the Dzhumaya Mosque
- Explore Kapana Creative District
- Visit the Ethnographic Museum
Landmarks Ancient Roman Theatre Nebet Tepe Dzhumaya Mosque Kapana Creative District Ethnographic Museum - Day 18
Plovdiv to Istanbul
Plovdiv to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group and Turkish kebab
- Day 19
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Istanbul (recommended)
