Budapest to Istanbul

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4895
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Budapest, Hungary
  • Ends Istanbul, Turkey
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the rich and varied culture of Eastern Europe.
  • Visit 'Dracula's Castle' and charming Slavic villages.
  • Explore the spectacular cities of Budapest and Istanbul
Starting in Budapest and ending in Istanbul, the "Budapest To Istanbul" tour is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 13 days. You will visit Sighisoara, Bucharest, Sofia and 5 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Budapest To Istanbul" is a small group tour which will include accommodation, transport, meals and others. See below for further details.

From pastoral countryside to forbidding forests and fairytale villages, this tour from Budapest to Istanbul is definitely the road less travelled, but absolutely a worthy adventure to take. Over 13 days, you’ll explore the weathered architecture of Budapest, grand Ottoman palaces, “Dracula’s Castle” in Transylvania, and much more. With an intriguing combination of cultural colour and exploration, you'll come away with a real feel for this lesser-explored corner of Europe.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Budapest
  • Day 2: Budapest to Balla Géza Winery
  • Day 3: Balla Géza Winery to Sighișoara
  • Day 4: Sighișoara/Braşov
  • Day 5: Braşov
  • Day 6: Braşov/Bucharest
  • Day 7: Bucharest/Veliko Tarnovo
  • Day 8: Veliko Tarnovo
  • Day 9: Veliko Tarnovo/Sofia
  • Day 10: Sofia/Plovdiv
  • Day 11: Plovdiv/Istanbul
  • Day 12: Istanbul
  • Day 13: Istanbul
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels/pensions (11 nts), guest lodge (1 nt).
Meals
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 dinner
    Note: Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
Transport
  • Train, public bus, private vehicle, metro, walking.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Budapest orientation walk
  • Visit to the Balla Géza Winery
  • Half-day tour of Sighisoara and surrounding countryside villages
  • 'Dracula's Castle' (Bran)
  • Bucharest orientation tour
  • Hike to Arbanasi village
  • Sofia orientation walk
  • Istanbul city tour with local guide
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Budapest and from Istanbul are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Budapest to Istanbul tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Budapest to Istanbul tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 25 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Budapest to Istanbul tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Budapest to Istanbul tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • 2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 3. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
  • 4. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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