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Baltic & Eastern Europe:
Eastern Europe Explorer (ITR) – 22 days
 Sample local wine in beautiful Eger, Experience traditional rural life in a Roma village, Spook yourself at Dracula's Castle, Check out Bulgarian nightlife in Sofia, Explore Byzantine ruins in Plovdiv, Admire Istanbul's majestic skyline.
We travel across two continents and four countries, 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 hospitality of this little-travelled region.
Itinerary
| Day: |
Description: |
| 1 |
Budapest
Excellent museums, a vibrant nightlife and host of beautiful buildings greet us in Hungary's graceful capital. |
| 2 |
Eger
Check out the 13th century Eger Castle or sample some of the local wines in this pretty baroque town. |
| 3-4 |
Maramures
Head across the border to Romania, where we soak up the ancient traditions of European peasant culture in the quaint villages of Maramures. |
| 5-6 |
Sighisoara
Spook yourself in Transylvania, land of green pastures, medieval towns and blood-curdling myths. |
| 7-8 |
Sibiu
The pretty Saxon city of Sibiu is home to Romania's finest art collection. |
| 9 |
Brasov
Pronounced 'brash-off', this 13th century city is home to an array of ornate churches and plenty of funky bars. |
| 10-11 |
Sinaia
Wander among the fairytale turrets of Dracula's Castle, admire the views from the Rasnov Fortress or hike into the fir-clad Bucegi Mountains - the choice is yours. |
| 12 |
Bucharest
Make sure you check out the Centru Civic, embodiment of Communist state power and one of the largest buildings in the world. |
| 13-14 |
Veliko Tarnovo
Cross the 'friendship bridge' into Bulgaria and the picturesque town of Veliko Tarnovo. Be sure to wander through the old quarter, with its preserved Renaissance houses. |
| 16 |
Sofia
Take a walk along the tree-lined boulevards of cosmopolitan Sofia, viewing sights such as the gold-domed Alexander Nevski Church. |
| 16-17 |
Bansko
Visit stunning Rila Monastery, hidden in a narrow, forested valley. That night, why not explore some of Bansko's 'mehanes' (taverns). |
| 18-19 |
Plovdiv
Wander among the baroque houses and Byzantine ruins of pretty Plovdiv, before checking out the magnificent amphitheatre. |
| 20 |
Istanbul
Whether you get lost in the Grand Bazaar or find yourself in the Aya Sofya, Istanbul promises adventure. |
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