Hotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with Breakfast Your G for Good Moment: Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group. Budapest orientation walk. Half-day tour of Sighisoara and surrounding countryside villages. 'Dracula's Castle' (Bran). Bucharest orientation tour. Hike to Arbanasi village. Sofia orientation walk. Istanbul city tour with local guide. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.Hotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with BreakfastHotels/pensions (10 nts), overnight train (1 nt), overnight train/bus (1 nt). with Breakfast
Day 1: Budapest
Day 2: Budapest/sighișoara
Day 3: Sighișoara
Day 4: Sighișoara/braşov
Day 5: Braşov
Impressively situated on a rock outcrop and dominating the valley, this 14th century castle is steeped in history and folklore. Soak in the gorgeous countryside as you learn about the creepier side of Romania.
Day 6: Braşov/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.
Day 7: Bucharest/veliko Tarnovo
Enjoy this charming town and opt to visit the Tsarevets Fortress just outside the city.
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.
Day 9: Veliko Tarnovo/sofia
Day 10: Sofia/plovdiv
Opt to relax over coffee and a Bulgarian baklava, a specialty of the area.
Day 11: Plovdiv/istanbul
Spend the day exploring more of Plovdiv before boarding an evening bus to Istanbul.
Day 12: Istanbul
Day 13: Istanbul
We highly recommend you book post-accommodation to fully enjoy this vibrant city.