Itinerary
Day 1 Budapest
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Budapest
Orientation walk of Budapest, overnight train to Sighisoara.
Day 3 Sighisoara
Local guided trip to traditional villages and Romanian countryside.
Day 4 Brasov
Ride the rails to the city of Brasov, the best preserved medieval city in Romania. Explore the 'Black Church' or enjoy a coffee in one of the many cafés.
Days 5-6 Bucharest
Travel to Bucharest via 'Dracula's Castle' at Bran and Snagov. Orientation walk of Bucharest.
Days 7-8 Veliko Tarnovo
Hike to Arbanasi village. Optional mountain biking opportunities.
Days 9-10 Belogradchik
Visit Kaleto Fortress.
Day 11 Sofia
Orientation walk of Sofia.
Day 12 Plovdiv
Day visit to Plovdiv town, onward travel by overnight bus to Istanbul.
Day 13 Istanbul
Orientation walk. Options for free time include the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, Aya Sofya and the Tokapi Palace.
What's Included
- Budapest orientation walk. Romanian villages and countryside tour (half-day, from Sighisoara). 'Dracula's Castle' (Bran). Bucharest orientation tour. Hike to Arbanasi village. Kaleto Fortress visit (Belogradchik). Sofia orientation walk. Plovdiv day trip. Istanbul orientation walk.
- (Allow EUR335-440 for meals not included.)
- Hotels/pensions (11 nts, some multi-share), overnight bus/train (2 nts).
- Train, public bus, metro, walking
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
- Small group experience; Max 16, avg 12
Trip Specifics
- Departures: May / June / Sept / Oct
- Length: 13 Days
- Start/Finish: Budapest
- Prices: From £1099
- Trip Code: EABI
