Sample local wine in beautiful Eger, Experience traditional peasant life in a Maramures village, Spook yourself at Dracula's Castle, Check out Bulgarian nightlife in Sofia, Explore Byzantine ruins in Plovdiv, Admire Istanbul's majestic skyline
Travel across romantic Eastern Europe from Hungary to Turkey, and experience the diverse range of cultures and landscapes in between. From beautiful Budapest to the haunted castles of Transylvania, across the stunning Carpathian mountains to Bulgaria and beyond, you'll be enchanted by medieval monasteries, old-world towns and the warm hospitality of this little-travelled region.
Physical Rating: 3 Culture Shock Rating: 3 Accommodation: Basic hotels (19 nts), traditional Romanian homestay (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt). Please note some accommodation is on a multishare basis and has shared facilities. Transportation: Overnight train, train, coach, minibus, local bus, metro, taxi, walking Trip Style: Intrepid Basix Group Size: Maximum of 14 travellers per group Departure: Departure is guaranteed Budget: Allow EUR €550 for meals not included.
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Be greeted by elegant palaces, beautiful bridges and a vibrant nightlife in Hungary's capital, which straddles a gentle curve in the Danube River.
Day 2
Eger
Check out the 13th century Eger Castle or sample excellent local wines in this pretty Baroque town. Be sure to try the famed 'bull's blood' wine.
Days 3-4
Maramures
Explore Deri Square in Debrecent, with its fountains and colourful buildings. Then experience the wooden churches and ancient traditions of Romanian peasant culture in the villages of Maramures.
Days 5-6
Sighisoara
Be spooked by the blood-curdling myths that surround the land of Transylvania - and keep an eye out for Count Dracula.
Day 7
Transylvania Village Homestay
Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family - they're far friendlier than the Wallachian prince that once terrorized these lands. Pop into the Sock Project to learn about the odd initiative that supports this Roma community.
Days 8-9
Sibiu
Take a walk through the impressive main square and up 192 steps for a fantastic view of the red-tiled rooftops below.
Day 10
Brasov
An array of ornate churches dot Brasov, including the Gothic Black Church, and there are plenty of funky restaurants.
Days 11-12
Sinaia
Wander the turrets of Dracula's Castle or imagine life inside a fortress at Rasnov. Enjoy alpine life in Sinaia and take an optional visit to the country's most magnificent buliding, the Peles Castle.
Whether you get lost in the Grand Bazaar or in awesome Aya Sofya, Istanbul promises adventure.
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