Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Explore Budapest by night
- Dinner in the Jewish Quarter
- Celebratory nightcap at local bars
Landmarks Jewish Quarter 
- Day 2
Budapest to Eger
Budapest to Eger- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Eger
- Wine sampling at Valley of the Beautiful Women cellars
Optional Activities
- Visit Eger's 13th-century castle
- Explore the Gothic Palace
- View Hungarian art gallery
- Tour underground passageways with archaeological finds
- Visit the 19th-century cathedral
- Climb the northernmost medieval minaret in Europe for city views
- Visit Minorite Church in Dobo Square
Landmarks Valley of the Beautiful Women Eger Castle Minorite Church Dobo Square - Day 3
Eger to Maramures
Eger to Maramures- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Guided group tour of Maramures region
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Explore Deri Square fountains and buildings in Debrecen
- Visit museums in Debrecen
- Visit the Great Church in Debrecen
Landmarks Deri Square Great Church - Day 4
Maramures
Maramures- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided group tour of Maramures
- Visit Merry Cemetery in Sapanta
- Explore traditional villages
- Village museum in Sighetu
Landmarks Merry Cemetery Sapanta Sighetu Village Museum - Day 5
Maramures to Sighisoara
Maramures to Sighisoara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sighisoara Old Town
- Visit clock tower
Optional Activities
- Traditional Romanian dinner at local restaurants
Landmarks Sighisoara Clock Tower Sighisoara Old Town - Day 6
Sighisoara to Viscri
Sighisoara to Viscri- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner prepared by local family with fresh produce, homemade wines and schnapps)
Included Activities
- Visit Viscri fortified church
- Home-cooked dinner prepared by local family
Optional Activities
- Free time exploring Sighisoara in the morning
Landmarks Viscri Fortified Church - Day 7
Viscri to Brasov
Viscri to Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bran Castle tour with local leader and group
Optional Activities
- Explore ornate churches in Brasov
- Visit townhouses and squares in Brasov
- Enjoy nightlife in Brasov
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 8
Brasov
Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
- Stroll along Strada Republicii
- Take cable car up to Mt Tampa
- Hike forested trails from the edge of town
Landmarks Black Church (Biserica Neagra) Mt Tampa - Day 9
Brasov to Bucharest
Brasov to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train to Bucharest
- Guided walking tour of Bucharest with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore sights further in Bucharest
- 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 Former Ceausescu Residence
- Palace of Parliament Tour
- Dinner or drinks with fellow travellers
Landmarks Former Ceausescu Residence - Day 11
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Local cheese and wine workshop featuring truffle cheese, cold cuts and locally produced wine)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk with local leader
- Local cheese and wine workshop with authentic experience
Landmarks Tsarevets Hill Veliko Tarnovo Old Town - Day 12
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tsarevets Fortress
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter with Renaissance houses and handicraft workshops
- Relax in cafes or vinarnas (wine bars)
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress - Day 13
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Kazanlak Valley (Valley of Roses)
- Visit Etno Village open-air museum
- Tour Family Rose Distillery
- Visit Thracian Tombs UNESCO site
Landmarks Kazanlak Valley Etno Village Thracian Tombs - Day 14
Sofia
Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse Central Market Hall for cured meats and cheese
- Visit Alexander Nevski Church
- Visit National History Museum
- Visit National Archaeological Museum
- Visit 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
Included Activities
- Visit Rila Monastery
Optional Activities
- Wander Vazrazhdane in Bansko
- Visit Church of Sveta Troitsa
- View paintings in the Rilski Convent
- Try local cuisine: filet elena or kapama with melnik wine
Landmarks Rila Monastery Rila Mountains Pirin Mountains Church of Sveta Troitsa - Day 16
Bansko to Plovdiv
Bansko to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike in Pirin Mountains to Okoto Lake (weather dependent)
- Rhodope Narrow-Gauge Railway
Optional Activities
- Continue hiking to Banderitsko Lake
- Visit thermal baths in Bansko
- Wander Plovdiv city streets
- Try local grilled meats and vegetables on skewers
Landmarks Vihren Chalet Okoto Lake Mt Vihren Banderitsko Lake Maritsa River - Day 17
Plovdiv
Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour with local guide of Plovdiv main sights
- Visit ancient Roman theatre
- Visit Nebet Tepe fortress ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit 15th-century Dzhumaya Mosque
- Explore Kapana Creative District street art and cafes
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
Landmarks Roman Theatre of Philippopolis Nebet Tepe Dzhumaya Mosque Kapana Creative District Ethnographic Museum - Day 18
Plovdiv to Istanbul
Plovdiv to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach bus to Istanbul along Tsarigrad Road
Optional Activities
- Dinner with group in Istanbul
- Day 19
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
