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Budapest to Bucharest

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From Budapest to Bucharest
4.6 (23 reviews)

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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Budapest

    Budapest

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Buda Castle
    • Explore Castle District
    • Danube cruise to see Parliament Building, Castle District and bridges
    • Dinner with fellow travellers
    • Night walk along the Danube
    Landmarks
    Buda Castle
    Castle District
    Parliament Building
    Danube River
  3. Day 2

    Budapest to Eger

    Budapest to Eger
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wine cellars visit - Valley of the Beautiful Women with Bull's Blood wine sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Eger Castle
    • Visit Gothic Palace
    • View Hungarian art gallery
    • Tour underground passageways
    • Visit 19th-century cathedral
    • Climb the medieval minaret
    • Visit Minorite Church in Dobo Square
    Landmarks
    Eger Castle
    Valley of the Beautiful Women
    Eger Cathedral
    Minorite Church
  4. Day 3

    Eger to Maramures

    Eger to Maramures
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Deri Square fountains, colourful buildings and museums
    • Visit Great Church in Debrecen
    • Home-cooked dinner with local family
    Landmarks
    Deri Square
    Great Church
  5. Day 4

    Maramures

    Maramures
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided group tour of Maramures region
    • Visit Merry Cemetery in Sapanta
    • Explore traditional villages
    • Visit village museum in Sighetu
    Landmarks
    Merry Cemetery
    Sapanta
    Sighetu Village Museum
  6. Day 5

    Maramures to Sighisoara

    Maramures to Sighisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk around Old Town

    Optional Activities

    • Explore clock tower
    • Traditional Romanian dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara Old Town
    Clock Tower
  7. Day 6

    Sighisoara to Viscri

    Sighisoara to Viscri
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner prepared by local family with fresh produce, homemade wines and schnapps)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Viscri fortified church
    • Home-cooked dinner with local family

    Optional Activities

    • Free time exploring Sighisoara in the morning
    Landmarks
    Viscri Fortified Church
    Viscri
  8. Day 7

    Viscri to Brasov

    Viscri to Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bran Castle tour with local leader

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ornate churches in Brasov
    • Explore townhouses and squares
    • Visit bars and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
  9. 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 edge of town
    Landmarks
    Black Church
    Strada Republicii
    Mt Tampa
  10. Day 9

    Brasov to Bucharest

    Brasov to Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Bucharest

    Optional Activities

    • Explore additional sights
    • Enjoy traditional home-cooked Romanian food with fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Palace of Parliament
  11. Day 10

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast

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4.6
Overall rating based on 23 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.3
  • Transport
    4.3
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.8
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  • Terrell5.0•July 2025
    The itinerary was great and the tour guide was amazing. Raluca had a wealth of knowledge about history and culture of...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Terrell, thank you for your glowing review. We are always thrilled to know that our leaders are providing information about their homes and experiences to our travellers, and we will be sure to send along your kind words to her managers. Looking forward to having you along again for your next adventure, should we be afforded the opportunity. Stay well.
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    Lillowtie5.0•July 2025
    I loved the 2 homestays on this trip! They were great local experiences. Our Guide, Reluca, was awesome! We always...
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    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review, Nanda! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely time in Central/Eastern Europe, and that Reluca's attentiveness and organisation was a big reason why. We also thank you for your suggestion about the itinerary wording. I hope we have you join us on another adventure soon!
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  • Ian5.0•August 2023
    A well planned trip with some surprising accommodation stops. We were amazed at how much we enjoyed our trip, and can...
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    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Ian, thanks so much for your review. We are so pleased to hear you had a ball on your Budapest to Bucharest tour! We hope you'll join us on another trip in the future.
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  • Ruth5.0•August 2023
    Enjoyable leusurely paced trip exposing us to both country and city aspects of Romanian life and history
    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Ruth! Thank you so much for the feedback on your tour. So wonderful you were able to enjoy the pace of the tour and all the history. We hope to welcome you again soon!
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  • Christine
    Christine5.0•July 2023
    Peter was an awesome guide. This tour gives you experiences that you could not have ordinarily, especially if you...
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    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your wonderful review Christine! - We're thrilled to hear that Peter was an awesome guide and provided you with extraordinary experiences during your tour. Romania indeed holds hidden gems that may be challenging to explore independently. We're glad that our tour allowed you to witness parts of the country that are frozen in time, offering a unique and immersive experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to discover more captivating destinations in the future!
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  • Ross5.0•July 2023
    It was an excellent tour with Petar being the perfect leader.
    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Thank you for your review Ross - We're happy to hear you found your Budapest to Bucharest trip to be excellent, made all the more so by your perfect leader Petar! We sincerely appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on a future Intrepid trip soon.
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  • Carolyn5.0•September 2022
    This was our first tour ever, and it was great! Our guide, Sando, was wonderful! His knowledge of history was a real...
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    Traveled in August 2022
    Reply from: Intrepid Travel
    Hi Carolyn! Firstly, we are so pleased to have you join the Intrepid family, welcome! We loved to see such a glowing review from your travels through Budapest to Bucharest, and the time you spent with our fabulous leader, Sando! We also really appreciate your feedback and comments about Intrepid's awareness and commitment to serve through travel. This is a big part of who we are and the reason we do what we do. We hope that you will join us again on another Intrepid adventure soon!
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  • Louis4.5•October 2019
    Maybe just a little too much walking for a 72 year old, overweight man who still smokes. That be said, I did manage...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • Charity5.0•September 2019
    Excellent guide and great itinerary
    Traveled in April 2019
  • Barbara4.5•September 2019
    I liked the opportunities to engage with locals and to travel some as a local.
    Traveled in April 2019

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    Simon

    Asked on August 21st, 2026

    We cannot commit at this time. We are booked to cruise the lower Danube from Budapest south beginning September 21. This cruise with Avalon is very likely to be cancelled, but we may not be informed and offered a refund until just a few days before embarking. Meanwhile we have booked flights to Budapest arriving Sept. 21 and leaving Bucharest October 2. The Intrepid tour would fit nicely within this time slot and appeals to us, but you can see that we have a dilemma.

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      Simon

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      Do you still have openings for this tour?

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2026

      We currently have 3 spots remaining on this departure. However, please note that the trip is subject to availability, which means we will need to check with our local team to confirm that space is still available. This availability check typically takes 2 to 4 business days for an update.

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      Simon

      Traveler•Written September 2026

      I would need the tour starting on 23 September.

    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2026

      We currently have 7 spots available on the Budapest to Bucharest tour departing on 23 September. However, as mentioned earlier, this departure is also on request and subject to availability, so we will need to check with our local team to confirm space. This availability check typically takes 2 to 4 business days for an update.

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    Colleen

    Asked on June 24th, 2025

    Please provide the name and address of the meetup hotel for Day 1 of this trip.

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    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025

      The joining point hotel for Day 1 of your trip is: City Hotel Budapest, Dessewffy Utca 36, Budapest, HUNGARY.

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    Charo

    Asked on December 23rd, 2024

    What are the visa requirements for this trip?

    Visa
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024

      Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and the countries being visited during the tour. Current visa policies can be found in our Essential Trip Information.

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    Nathan

    Asked on November 17th, 2024

    What should I bring along for the tour?

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024

      It is advisable to pack clothes suitable for the weather, comfortable walking shoes, and any personal items and documents detailed in your pre-departure information.

  • R

    Robert

    Asked on October 25th, 2024

    Is there a surcharge for singles? Also, will the hotels have a person that I could pay to take my luggage (single carry-on) to my room? I have a bad back.

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024

      A single supplement is bookable for $575, excluding Day 6 (homestay), subject to availability. And yes we can check with the local operators about having a person to carry your bags to the room at each hotel (they might charge for this service)

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    Suzy

    Asked on October 4th, 2024

    Are there transport options available between tour locations?

    Transport
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024

      Yes, transport between tour locations is organized and included in the tour package. This generally involves private buses or local transit options.

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    Cheyenne

    Asked on July 22nd, 2024

    Is it possible to see the Transfagarasan Highway during the tour?

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024

      The Transfagarasan Highway is not included in the itinerary; however, private tours can be arranged post-trip to visit this famous roadway.

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    Larissa

    Asked on May 15th, 2024

    Can I book accommodations before or after the tour?

    Accommodation
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      Yes, you can arrange pre and post tour accommodations by requesting specific dates and accommodation preferences either through our website or via the tour operator directly.

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    Mina

    Asked on May 14th, 2024

    What hotel accommodations are available in Bucharest?

    Accommodation
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024

      In Bucharest, accommodations such as the Hotel Central by Zeus International are typically used, offering comfortable and convenient lodging for travelers.

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    Lydia

    Asked on March 12th, 2024

    What is the policy on single supplement rooms?

    Single supplement
    • Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024

      Single supplement rooms are available for booking but are subject to availability. They may exclude specific parts of the trip, such as homestays, where sharing may be required.

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