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Budapest to Bucharest

Trip Type: Explorer

10 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $4,065.00 /Person
From the beautiful Baroque churches of Budapest to the haunted castles of Transylvania, this ten-day journey across Eastern Europe provides a fascinating insight into …
Budapest to Bucharest

From the beautiful Baroque churches of Budapest to the haunted castles of Transylvania, this ten-day journey across Eastern Europe provides a fascinating insight into an intriguing region. Learn about the failed Turkish invasion of Eger and take a wine cellar tour in the Valley of the Beautiful Women. Become acquainted with traditional Romanian culture and customs in Maramures, tour the medieval churches of Brasov, including Bran Castle and dine with a local family on an overnight homestay in Viscri. Explore Bucharest on a guided tour and enjoy free time soak up the city’s atmosphere. This journey perfectly introduces two Eastern European treasures, soaked in fascinating history and modern-day delights.

Itinerary

Day 1: Budapest

Day 2: Eger

Day 3: Maramures

Day 4: Maramures

Day 5: Sighisoara

Day 6: Viscri

Day 7: Brasov

Day 8: Brasov

Day 9: Bucharest

Day 10: Bucharest

Trip Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts and 3 dinners are included

Transport

Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 night), Homestay with shared facilities (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Eger - Wine Sampling
  • Maramures - Day Tour with Local Guide
  • Maramures - Sapanta Merry Cemetery
  • Maramures - Barsana Monastery
  • Maramures - Distillery and Village Museum visit
  • Sighisoara - Orientation Walk
  • Viscri - Local Home Cooked Dinner
  • Viscri - Fortified Church
  • Bran Castle - Tour
  • Bucharest - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Trip Highlights
  • Sample the famous Hungarian bull’s blood in Eger – the wine that supposedly gave the Hungarian army supernatural strength during their battle against the Ottoman Empire.
  • Discover Romania's most traditional and colourful region on a daytrip through the countryside of Maramures. Don't be surprised if you see horse-drawn carts along the road!
  • Uncover spooky stories in Transylvania – the birthplace of Dracula. Then, visit Bran Castle in Brasov and learn how it became the inspiration for Dracula’s home.
  • Experience an authentic stay in the Saxon town of Viscri, immersing yourself in Romanian hospitality and indulging in some delicious home-cooked food.
  • Explore the historic past and artistic present of Bucharest – a city often underrated by travellers, but offering heaps of sights, sounds and smells to be discovered.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: WMSB
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Budapest, Hungary
Trip Ends: Bucharest, Romania
Countries Visited: Hungary

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Destination Details

Hungary
| 10 Days
| 1 - 12 People