Journey from Budapest to Sofia with a small group, uncovering medieval towns, castles and countryside, plus a memorable Romanian winery stay along the way.
  • Visit Nem Adom Fel Café, supporting disability inclusion in Budapest.
  • Taste red wines at Balla Géza Winery’s Minis vineyard.
  • Explore Sighi?oara’s medieval walled citadel and cobblestone lanes.
  • Discover Transylvanian villages and fortified churches with a local guide.
  • Visit Bran Castle, nicknamed Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania.
  • Walk Bucharest’s center, admiring Soviet-esque architecture and its cathedral.
  • Visit Arbanasi’s hilltop village for views over Veliko Tarnovo.
  • Explore Sofia’s landmarks, from gold-domed church to Ladies’ Market.
Stay in small, locally-run hotels or pensions, with larger city hotels at the start and finish. Expect clean, safe, simple rooms in central locations; some properties may have thin walls, small bathrooms, shared facilities, and no elevators or air-conditioning. A winery guesthouse stay is included.