Journey from Budapest to Istanbul through Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria, combining expert-led city walks, World Heritage highlights and a Tokaj wine tasting on a richly layered cultural adventure.
  • Walk along the Danube between historic Buda and lively Pest.
  • Stroll the World Heritage village of Hollóko and its hilltop castle.
  • Visit a Tokaj cellar for a guided tokaji wine tasting.
  • Explore Maramure? wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery’s vibrant tombstones.
  • Tour neo-renaissance Pele? Castle amid the Carpathian Mountains.
  • Visit Bucharest’s colossal Palace of the Parliament.
  • Discover Plovdiv’s Roman amphitheatre, stadium, and medieval Djumaya Mosque.
  • Explore Istanbul’s Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace.
Expect locally owned, well-located accommodation that balances comfort and value throughout the journey. Each trip carries a Comfort Level rating to indicate overall standards. You can add extra hotel nights before or after the itinerary, and solo travellers may request private rooms for a supplement.