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Budapest to Bucharest
10 days • 4.9
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65 reviews
10 days
Start
Budapest, Hungary
Finish
Bucharest, Romania
Trip Code
WMSB
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 night), Homestay with shared facilities (1 night)
From £1,650(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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!
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.
Enjoy a homestay with a local family in the Saxon town of Viscri, exposing you to Romanian hospitality and some delicious home-cooked food.
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.
Is this trip right for you?
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.
Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart.
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.
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
Explore Eastern Europe's historic Hungary and Romania
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.
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi
Accommodation
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
Viscri - Local Home Cooked Dinner
Viscri - Fortified Church
Bran Castle - Tour
Bucharest - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Optional activities
Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
Budapest - Faust Wine Cellar Tasting - EUR21
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
Eger - Castle - HUF4000
Eger - Minaret - HUF800
Eger - Astronomy Museum, Camera Obscura, Panoramic terrace in the Lyceum building - HUF2600
Eger - Town Under The Town - HUF4500
Sighisoara - Church of the Dominican Monastery - RON10
Sighisoara - Covered Stairway - Free
Sighisoara - Church on the Hill - RON5
Sighisoara - The Clock Tower - RON16
Viscri - Prince Charles House - RON15
Viscri - Blacksmith demonstration - RON80
Rasnov - Fortress - RON20
Brasov - Walking Tour with Local Guide - RON200
Brasov - The Black Church - RON20
Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
Bucharest - Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour - EUR75
Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
Bucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
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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.
Reviews (65)
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CATHERINE
May 08, 2025
Fabulous trip! If you're lucky enough to have Raluca as your tour leader, you'll leave with a desire to learn more about Romania, her passion for her country is so infectious.. and you'll eat and drink in the best places!! Shout out to Ramona and other homestay hosts. Truly unique experiences. I loved this trip and I loved our little group it made it all the more special and memorable.
De Anna
Nov 17, 2024
Good trip. A pretty good balance of activities and free time, although at times I was frustrated at the limited amount of time time allotted for some activities. But it's a tradeoff.
Antoine
Nov 05, 2024
This tour takes you through Eger, Maramures and Transylvania, which are not super easy to visit on your own. Many of the places visited look absolutely amazing. The tour leader Theodora made us all feel very comfortable and the whole trip went by without any issues.
Alex
Oct 23, 2024
A wonderful trip through Romania. It was so much more than Vlad Dracula - Brașov, Viscri, and Maramureș are wonderful places that you'll fall in love with and want to come back to
Conor
Oct 21, 2024
Our tour from Budapest to Bucharest was incredible! The homestays in Maramures and Viscri offered authentic, memorable experiences. Petar, our tour leader, was outstanding—knowledgeable and always helpful. A perfect mix of culture, history, and local food & drink over 10 days. Highly recommended!
Karen
Oct 19, 2024
Visiting Romania with Intrepid was a truly wonderful way to experience the country. Romania is a beautiful country, full of history, and this trip showcased some fantastic parts of.
Tania
Oct 18, 2024
Intrepid was awesome. Loved everything from the places we visited, the transport, accommodation and Ivan was fantastic. Will only ever travel Intrepid!! What an experience
Sandie
Oct 17, 2024
Amazing trip exploring Hungary and Romania. If you have time arrive in Budapest a bit earlier to see all this city had to offer. We had two fantastic home stays which is a great way to experience the culture and the hospitality of the area. Our guide Sandu was fantastic and a huge asset to Intrepid! I was so lucky to have enjoyed this trip and all Eastern Europe had to offer with a great bunch of people. Would highly recommend this trip.
Michael
Oct 04, 2024
The trip provided a fantastic insight into life in Romania. The local guides were very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour leader Dani was super organised and struck a perfect balance between friendliness and ensuring that everybody was at the right place at the right time. Dani's depth of knowledge about Romania was also a standout in a trip that had many highlights.
Amir
Sep 30, 2024
We had a wonderful time in this fascinating part of the world. Petar is an awesome tour leader. Highly recommended!
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