Summary
Embark on a spectacular journey from Romania and through Bulgaria to Turkey, discovering the architectural grandeur and quaint cultural enclaves that make this such an intriguing part of the world. Absorb Bucharest’s austere atmosphere on a guided walking tour, compare age-old places of worship in Sofia, breathe in crisp alpine air on a hike in the Pirin Mountains, bask in the glory of transcontinental Istanbul and travel to the Aegean Sea to soak up sun, salt and history in Kusadasi with a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus. Catch the overnight train to Central Anatolia and the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia, where hot air balloons dot the skyline and dwellings are cut into the cliffs - this 16-day trip is a fascinating study in just how much regions can change as you cross national borders.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Bucharest
- Day 2
- Veliko Tarnovo
- Day 3
- Veliko Tarnovo
- Day 4
- Sofia
- Day 5
- Bansko
- Day 6
- Plovdiv
- Day 7
- Plovdiv
- Day 8
- Istanbul
- Day 9
- Istanbul
- Day 10
- Canakkale
- Day 11
- Kusadasi
- Day 12
- Ephesus/Overnight Train
- Day 13
- Konya / Cappadocia
- Day 14
- Cappadocia
- Day 15
- Cappadocia To Istanbul
- Day 16
- Istanbul
Countries (3): Bulgaria, Romania, Turkiye
Travel Cities (10): Bansko, Bucharest, Canakkale, Goreme, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya, Kusadasi, Plovdiv, Sofia