Day 1
Arrive Budapest
Arrive at any time.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 2
Budapest - Balla Géza Winery
Enjoy a morning free to explore Budapest to get a feel for this charming city. After check out we visit a G Adventures-supported social enterprise café and enjoy a drink and optionally order a bite to eat before we leave Budapest to travel to the Balla Géza Winery for a wine tasting and traditional Romanian dinner. Tonight’s accommodation will be at the winery’s guesthouse on the property. breakfast dinner
Day 3
Balla Géza Winery - Sighișoara
Enjoy breakfast at the Balla Géza Winery before traveling to the enchanting town of Sighișoara. Use your free time here to explore the cobblestone streets and medieval architecture. breakfast
Day 4
Sighișoara - Braşov
With a local guide, venture into the Romanian countryside to visit traditional villages. Get a true sense of life in this less-visited region. Visit charming Brasov. breakfast
Day 5
BraÅŸov
Visit the picturesque Bran Castle and learn the history (and rumours) of this fascinating place. breakfast
Day 6
BraÅŸov - Bucharest
Travel to Bucharest and enjoy an orientation walk. Take time to explore the Soviet-esque architecture, the beautiful cathedral, or indulge in Bucharest's international cuisine. breakfast
Day 7
Bucharest - Veliko Tarnovo
Enjoy some free time to explore more of Bucharest in the morning before travelling to Bulgaria and one of the oldest cities in the world, Veliko Tarnovo. Wander the medieval town, visit the museums, or sample your first taste of Bulgarian cuisine. breakfast
Day 8
Veliko Tarnovo
Enjoy the morning in the medieval town of Veliko Tarnovo. In the afternoon, visit the hilltop village of Arbanasi. Soak in the views over Veliko Tarnovo. breakfast
Day 9
Veliko Tarnovo - Sofia
Travel to Sofia and take an orientation walk of the capital city. Later, wander down the pedestrian street or visit the eclectic Ladies' Market. breakfast
Day 10
Sofia - Plovdiv
Travel to Plovdiv, Bulgaria's second-largest city. Visit the hilly old town, museums, or the Theatre of Ancient Philippopolis, one of the many Roman ruins found here. breakfast
Day 11
Plovdiv - Istanbul
Spend time in the morning exploring more of Plovdiv before boarding an afternoon bus to Istanbul. breakfast
Day 12
Istanbul
Enjoy a city tour with a local Turkish guide. Opt to visit the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, the Hagia Sophia (or Aya Sofya), and the Topkapı Palace. breakfast
Day 13
Depart Istanbul
Depart at any time. We highly recommend you book post-accommodation to fully enjoy this vibrant city. breakfast
Inclusions
- check_circle12 nights accommodation
- check_circleAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- check_circleMeals as per itinerary
Exclusions
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- remove_circlePersonal travel insurance cover
- remove_circleDiscretionary tips and gratuities