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Budapest to Bucharest
10 Days | Explore Eastern Europe's historic Hungary and Romania
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Start
Budapest, Hungary
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Finish
Bucharest, Romania
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Trip Code
WMSB
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi
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Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 night), Homestay with shared facilities (1 night)
From £2,063(10 days)
Trip Informations
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. Visit Bucharest's 12-storey Palace of Parliament and enjoy free time to explore your favourite sites further. This jam-packed journey perfectly introduces two Eastern European treasures, soaked in fascinating history and featuring modern-day delights.
Why you’ll love this trip
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Sample the famous Hungarian 'Bulls’ Blood' in Eger – the wine that supposedly gave the Hungarian army supernatural strength during their battle against the Ottoman Empire.
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Experience peasant life on a full-day tour through the countryside of Maramures – Romania's most traditional and colourful region. Don't be surprised if you see horse-drawn carts along the road!
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Learn spooky stories in Transylvania – the birthplace of the world's most famous vampire, Dracula. Then visit Bran Castle in Brasov – the inspiration for Dracula’s home.
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Enjoy a homestay with a local family in the Saxon town of Viscri, exposing you to Romanian hospitality and some delicious home-cooked food.
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Delve into the communist past and the thriving, artistic present-day of Bucharest – a city often underrated by travellers but offering heaps of sights, sounds and smells to be explored.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Humana. Donations help provide job opportunities and education programs in sustainable fashion and textiles for people with disabilities.
Is this trip right for you?
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Summer temperatures in Hungary and Romania can reach up to 40°C, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season. If travelling in summer, drink lots of water and remember to protect yourself from the sun. Bring layers to combat the heat, as well as sun block, shades and a hat.
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Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart.
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If you have more time to explore the region you can extend your trip by starting your travels in Vienna, taking in the best of Central Europe before heading to Romania. Check out our trip 'Journey through Central Europe & Romania' (trip code AMSCC). Alternatively you could head further south into Bulgaria with our 'Eastern Europe Explorer (trip code WMSEC). Most departure dates are designed to create these perfect combination trips.
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Budapest
- DAY 2Eger
- DAY 3Maramures
- DAY 4Maramures
- DAY 5Sighisoara
- DAY 6Viscri
- DAY 7Brasov
- DAY 8Brasov
- DAY 9Bucharest
- DAY 10Bucharest
Inclusions
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9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
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Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi
bed Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 night), Homestay with shared facilities (1 night)
festival Activities
circleEger - Wine Sampling
circleMaramures - Day Tour with Local Guide
circleMaramures - Sapanta Merry Cemetery
circleMaramures - Barsana Monastery
circleViscri - Local Home Cooked Dinner
circleViscri - Sock Project
circleViscri - Fortified Church
circleBran Castle - Tour
circleBucharest - Walking Tour with Local Guide
museum Add on activities
circleEger - Castle - HUF4000
circleEger - Minaret - HUF800
circleEger - Astronomy Museum, Camera Obscura, Panoramic terrace in the Lyceum building - HUF2600
circleEger - Town Under The Town - HUF4500
circleSighisoara - Church of the Dominican Monastery - RON10
circleSighisoara - Covered Stairway - Free
circleSighisoara - Church on the Hill - RON5
circleSighisoara - The Clock Tower - RON16
circleViscri - Prince Charles House - RON15
circleBrasov - Cable Car to Mt Tampa - RON50
circleRasnov - Fortress - RON20
circleBrasov - Walking Tour with Local Guide - RON200
circleBrasov - The Black Church - RON20
circleBucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
circleBucharest - Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour - EUR75
circleBucharest - Village Museum - RON30
circleBucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
circleBucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
circleBucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
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Saturday May 31, 2025
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable, excluding Day 6 (homestay), subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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