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Romania, Bulgaria & Turkey Discovery

16 days
From Bucharest to Istanbul
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Max Group Size 12
Age range 15 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore the vast Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
  • Wander through Veliko Tarnovo's ancient Tsarevets Fortress
  • Discover Sofia's historical sites and vibrant markets
  • Visit Rila Monastery nestled in the scenic Rila Mountains
  • Experience a traditional Turkish dinner in Istanbul

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Bucharest
  2. Day 2 Veliko Tarnovo
  3. Day 3 Veliko Tarnovo
  4. Day 4 Sofia
  5. Day 5 Bansko
  6. Day 6 Plovdiv
  7. Day 7 Plovdiv
  8. Day 8 Istanbul
  9. Day 9 Istanbul
  10. Day 10 Canakkale
  11. Day 11 Selcuk
  12. Day 12 Ephesus/Overnight Train
  13. Day 13 Konya / Cappadocia
  14. Day 14 Cappadocia
  15. Day 15 Cappadocia to Istanbul
  16. Day 16 Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,385

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

88%

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Customer Reviews

  • Ian
    · August 26th, 2023
    A well planned trip with some surprising accommodation stops. We were amazed at how much we enjoyed our trip, and can highly recommend it.
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  • Judith
    · August 20th, 2021
    Amazing tour!!!! The tour leader was one of the most fun leaders I have seen. She had so much energy and warmness. Many of the destinations on this tour were not the typical tourist type places, but that was refreshing. I especially enjoyed Sarajevo. In fact the whole tour was worth it because of this unexpected beautiful city. I would love to have spent more time there. Kotor was also especially beautiful! I highly recommend a hike to the mountains for a view over the town and a swim in the lake. If you decide to visit these countries I strongly recommend researching about the history before hand. A small group of people on the day trip in Sarajevo did not listen to the guide and missed out through not understanding the places visited. I felt bad for the guide as he did an amazing job to explain the difficult very recent history of the country. I read the book ‘The Cellist of Sarajevo’ before I visited, which helped add more context to my historical knowledge of the region.
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Dates & Availability

16 days
Romania, Bulgaria & Turkey Discovery
From Bucharest to Istanbul

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Tour ID: 238858

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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