Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Budapest
BudapestOptional Activities
- Visit Buda Castle
- Explore Castle District
- Danube cruise to see Parliament Building and bridges
- Dinner with fellow travellers
- Night walk along the Danube
Landmarks Buda Castle Castle District Parliament Building - Day 2
Budapest to Eger
Budapest to Eger- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train travel to Eger
- Wine sampling at Valley of the Beautiful Women wine cellars
Optional Activities
- Visit Eger Castle
- View Gothic Palace
- Visit art gallery
- Tour underground passageways
- Visit 19th-century cathedral
- Climb northernmost medieval minaret in Europe
- Visit Minorite Church in Dobo Square
Landmarks Eger Castle Valley of the Beautiful Women Minorite Church - Day 3
Eger to Debrecen to Maramures
Eger to Debrecen to Maramures- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Explore Deri Square
- Visit Great Church
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Explore museums in Deri Square
Landmarks Deri Square Great Church - 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 in Sapanta Sighetu Village Museum - Day 5
Maramures to Sighisoara
Maramures to Sighisoara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Sighisoara Old Town
- Explore clock tower
Optional Activities
- Traditional Romanian dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks Sighisoara Old Town Clock Tower - Day 6
Sighisoara to Viscri
Sighisoara to Viscri- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked dinner with fresh produce, homemade wines and schnapps)
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church in Viscri
- Home-cooked dinner prepared by local family
Landmarks Viscri Fortified Church - Day 7
Viscri to Brasov
Viscri to Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bran Castle tour with local leader
Optional Activities
- Visit ornate churches
- Explore townhouses and squares
- Enjoy nightlife in bars and restaurants
Landmarks Bran Castle - Day 8
Brasov
Brasov- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Gothic Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
- Stroll along Strada Republicii
- Take cable car up to Mt Tampa
- Hike forested trails
Landmarks Black Church Mt Tampa - Day 9
Brasov to Bucharest
Brasov to Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Explore sights further
- Traditional home-cooked Romanian food with group
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
- Explore sights at own pace
- Day 11
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo
Bucharest to Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Veliko Tarnovo
- Local cheese and wine workshop with tasting
Landmarks Veliko Tarnovo Old Town - Day 12
Veliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tsarevets Fortress visit
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Quarter
- Visit handicraft workshops
- Relax in cafes or vinarnas
Landmarks Tsarevets Fortress - Day 13
Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak Valley to Sofia
Veliko Tarnovo to Kazanlak Valley to Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Etno Village visit
- Family Rose Distillery tour
- Thracian Tombs visit
Landmarks Kazanlak Valley Etno Village Family Rose Distillery Thracian Tombs - Day 14
Sofia
Sofia- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse Central Market Hall
- Visit Alexander Nevski Church
- Explore 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 Rila Monastery to Bansko
Sofia to Rila Monastery 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
Landmarks Rila Monastery Church of Sveta Troitsa - Day 16
Bansko to Plovdiv
Bansko to Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Pirin Mountains hike (weather dependent)
- Rhodope Narrow-Gauge Railway ride
Optional Activities
- Hike to Okoto Lake
- Continue to Banderitsko Lake
- Visit thermal baths in Bansko
- Enjoy local grilled meats and vegetables
Landmarks Okoto Lake Mt Vihren Banderitsko Lake - Day 17
Plovdiv
Plovdiv- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour with local guide of Plovdiv main sights
- Visit ancient Roman theatre
Optional Activities
- Explore Nebet Tepe fortress ruins
- Visit 15th-century Dzhumaya Mosque
- Explore Kapana Creative District street art and cafes
- Visit Ethnographic Museum
Landmarks 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













