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Istanbul to Bucharest: A 13-Day Tour of History and Culture 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour

13 days
From Istanbul to Bucharest
4.6
49 traveler reviews
Istanbul to Bucharest: A 13-Day Tour of History and Culture 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour - Ajdinis
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  • Family
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  • Partially Guided
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 16
Age range 10 to 84
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Highlights

  • Explore Istanbul's Old Town with a guide
  • Tour Sofia's landmarks and Skopje's history
  • Visit Meteora's cliff-top monasteries
  • Discover Kavala's blend of East and West
  • Experience Bucharest and Transylvania's magic

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Istanbul to Sofia (by flight)
  4. Day 4 Sofia to Skopje
  5. Day 5 Skopje to Tirana via Matka Canyon and Prizren
  6. Day 6 Tirana to Ohrid
  7. Day 7 Ohrid
  8. Day 8 Ohrid to Kastoria and Meteora (Kalabaka)
  9. Day 9 Meteora (Kalabaka) to Thessaloniki
  10. Day 10 Thessaloniki to Sofia via Rila Monastery
  11. Day 11 Sofia - Veliko Tarnovo - Bucharest
  12. Day 12 Enchanting Transylvania Experience
  13. Day 13 Bucharest Highlights and Farewell
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Operated by

Ajdinis

4.6
(49 reviews)

Number of tours

92

Age Range

18 to 70 years old

Response time

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Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Arabella
    · March 27th, 2025
    I had been researching this route for a long time, but couldn't find the perfect itinerary, until I discovered this tour. We started in Athens and explored Greece, and after Greece, we continued to Bulgaria and Romania with Transylvania. We finished the best at the end in Cappadocia and mesmerizing Istanbul. You really can't find a lot of itineraries like this, and while I was sceptical at first, because it was my first time booking with the operator, I decided to take the risk and didn't make a mistake. Having all these incredible destinations in one trip, with three flights included, made my vacation seamless and stress-free. Everything was well-organized, and I got to experience so much without the hassle of planning it all myself. Highly recommended!
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  • Cordelia
    · March 24th, 2025
    We had a great time on this private tour. We visited a lot of beautiful places in such a short time, but still experienced the soul of the cities. Accommodation and breakfasts were excellent. Highly recommend the tour and Ajdinis team as a great way to get a taste of the countries. We know where to book our next adventure now.
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  • Cody
    · February 27th, 2025
    Me and my friends took this Private Tour with Ajdinis, and we had an absolutely fantastic time. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and we felt like e experienced the best of Eastern Europe in such a short period. We visited the best places in Romania and then continued to Bulgaria and beautiful Greece with Athens being one of our favourite cities. We were especially satisfied with the services the team provided, the accommodations and the tour guides. They were awesome. Highly reccommend this tour.
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Dates & Availability

13 days
Istanbul to Bucharest: A 13-Day Tour of History and Culture 1 FLIGHT INCLUDED - Small Group Tour
From Istanbul to Bucharest

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