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Eastern Europe Explorer

18 days
From Budapest to Istanbul
3.5
6 traveler reviews
Eastern Europe Explorer - Intrepid Travel
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Fully Guided
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 Budapest by night and its vibrant lights
  • Sample Bull's Blood wine in Eger's vineyards
  • Tour wooden churches in Maramures region
  • Visit Bran Castle, the inspiration for Dracula
  • Stroll through medieval Sighisoara's citadel

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Budapest
  2. Day 2 Eger
  3. Day 3 Maramures
  4. Day 4 Maramures
  5. Day 5 Sighisoara
  6. Day 6 Viscri
  7. Day 7 Brasov
  8. Day 8 Brasov
  9. Day 9 Bucharest
  10. Day 10 Bucharest
  11. Day 11 Veliko Tarnovo
  12. Day 12 Veliko Tarnovo
  13. Day 13 Sofia
  14. Day 14 Bansko
  15. Day 15 Plovdiv
  16. Day 16 Plovdiv
  17. Day 17 Istanbul
  18. Day 18 Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,268

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

92%

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  • NL
    · September 21st, 2024
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    I am so sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience on your recent tour. We would love the opportunity to address the poor rating you have designated to your tour time, please reach out to our customer care team at... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • ML
    · September 21st, 2024
    Bad hotels some no AC or elevators dragging luggage up 2-3 flights of stairs. Dragging luggage through city streets to catch a public bus to the train station to get on a train with no AC.
    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Michael, thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry to hear that the accommodations on this trip did not meet your expectations of an original level tour. The customer care team would be happy to speak with you to discuss the issues further, as we... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • Eastern Europe Explorer reviewer 3
    · August 20th, 2021
    Amazing tour!!!! The tour leader was one of the...
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    Intrepid Travel commented on this review
    Hi Judith! Thanks so much for taking the time to review your recent Intrepid trip. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Eastern Europe and that your Tour Leader was able to make it that much more special. Your recommendations are so... Show more
    Trip date: September 2018
  • Eastern Europe Explorer reviewer 4
    · September 22nd, 2019
    Now is the time to explore Eastern Europe....
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    Trip date: August 2019
  • TH
    · August 14th, 2019
    Excellent tour! Got a taste of a lot of places...
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    Trip date: July 2019
  • Eastern Europe Explorer reviewer 6
    · July 4th, 2019
    Great tour, especially if you want to see...
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    Trip date: June 2019

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18 days
Eastern Europe Explorer
From Budapest to Istanbul

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Tour ID: 71623

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    Bulgaria, Hungary, Turkey and Romania
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    Bulgaria, Hungary, Turkey and Romania
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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