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Eastern Europe Explorer
22 days Budapest to Istanbul
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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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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Budapest | 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. | | Day 13 | Bucharest | Check out the Centru Civic, an embodiment of Communist state power, or one of Europe's largest squares, the huge Piata Unirii. | | Days 14-15 | Veliko Tarnovo | Cross the friendship bridge into Bulgaria and wander through the romantic Renaissance streets of Veliko Tarnovo. | | Day 16 | Sofia | Take a walk along the tree-lined boulevards of cosmopolitan Sofia, taking in sights such as the impressive gold-domed Alexander Nevski Church. | | Days 17-18 | Bansko | Unwind in historic 'mehanes', charming stone taverns, and indulge in the delicious local cuisine. | | Days 19-20 | Plovdiv | Wander among the Byzantine ruins of picturesque Plovdiv, before checking out the magnificent Roman amphitheatre dating from the 2nd century BC. | | Days 21-22 | Istanbul | Whether you get lost in the Grand Bazaar or in awesome Aya Sofya, Istanbul promises adventure. |
| | | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the
time of printing/posting. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices
at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2007 and 31 December
2007, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full.
For trips departing beyond 31 December 2007, prices are indicative only. The
itineraries and dates online and in our printed brochures are applicable
from 01 January 2007 until 31 December 2007. Beyond 31 December 2007 dates
and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All
information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at time of
printing/posting, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be
significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you
informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made
to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most
recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to
Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent
trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip
cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by
Intrepid.
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