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Eastern Europe Explorer (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Be mesmerised on this explorer tour through the best and most beautiful regions from Eastern Europe to Turkey. Explore the captivating cities of Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia and Istanbul. Sample culinary delights with local folk in Viscri, be inspired by...

Duration
18 Days
Countries
4
Next Departure
17-May-2025
Starting at
USD 3,825.00
Price per day
USD 212.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Intrepid
 
Operator
Intrepid Travel
Tour
Eastern Europe Explorer
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1 - 12
Categories
tour category: Horsetour category: Walkingtour category: Train

Summary

Be mesmerised on this explorer tour through the best and most beautiful regions from Eastern Europe to Turkey. Explore the captivating cities of Budapest, Bucharest and Sofia and Istanbul. Sample culinary delights with local folk in Viscri, be inspired by the traditional craft workshops in Plovdiv, hear enthralling myths from Transylvania and visit the quaint town of Bansko, snug at the foot of the Pirin Mountains and bask in the transcontinental glory of Istanbul. This is a journey full of culture and history, of monuments, markets and museums, tantalising towns and charming cities.

Map: Eastern Europe Explorer (Intrepid)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Budapest
Day 2
Eger
Day 3
Maramures
Day 4
Maramures
Day 5
Sighisoara
Day 6
Viscri
Day 7
Brasov
Day 8
Brasov
Day 9
Bucharest
Day 10
Bucharest
Day 11
Veliko Tarnovo
Day 12
Veliko Tarnovo
Day 13
Sofia
Day 14
Bansko
Day 15
Plovdiv
Day 16
Plovdiv
Day 17
Istanbul
Day 18
Istanbul

Countries (4): Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Turkiye

Travel Cities (9): Bansko, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Debrecen, Eger, Istanbul, Plovdiv, Sofia

Highlights

  • Rich in history, art, architecture, cuisine and nightlife, Budapest is a hot European destination. The Museum of Fine Arts offers free English tours that reveal the famous artwork of Monet, Manet and Goya, just to name a few
  • A homestay with a family in the Saxon village of Viscri in Romania offers insight into local life and the chance to sample some delicious home-cooked food
  • This trip takes you to a mix of exciting capital cities and quaint mountain villages through Eastern Europe all the way to the transcontinental Istanbul.
  • Transylvania is drenched in history and myth. Discover the medieval city of Sighisoara, the birthplace of one of Romania's most infamous figures, Vlad the Impaler - better known as the inspiration for Count Dracula
  • Journey deep into the forested valley of Rila to find the Monastery of Saint Ivan. Over 1,000 years old, this spectacular building is one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments

Travel Package

 

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Going to

Tour...

Budapest

Arrow Going To

Istanbul

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