3-Week Eastern Europe Tour Packages
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18 Days in Eastern Europe, incl. Budapest and Istanbul
Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria showcase their best over 18 days. Medieval Sighisoara, mysterious Bran Castle, and UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery capture the region's essence. Traditional accommodations enhance authentic local experiences.
- Days 1-2
Hungary
- Days 3-4
Maramures Region, Romania
- Days 5-6
Transylvania
Head to medieval Sighisoara (4 hours) where Vlad the Impaler was born. Next stop is the Saxon village of Viscri to experience traditional Romanian village life. 'The homestays were comfortable, and the food was delicious!' says one traveler. The fortified church here is one of Transylvania's oldest.
- Days 7-8
Brasov
- Days 9-10
Bucharest
- Days 11-12
Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
- Days 13-14
Sofia & Rila Mountains
- Days 15-16
Plovdiv
- Days 17-18
Istanbul
The journey from Bulgaria to Turkey takes 8+ hours along the historic Tsarigrad Road. Book afternoon transport to avoid morning border crowds. Arrive in Istanbul where Europe meets Asia.
- Days 1-4
Hungary
Start in Budapest where you can experience both historic thermal baths and lively ruin bars. Board your river ship for welcome drinks as the city lights sparkle at night. Get to the Central Market Hall early before the 8am crowds. One traveler noted: "The morning light streaming through the stained glass windows of the market hall was magical - get there early to watch vendors setting up."
- Days 5-7
Croatia & Serbia
Visit Kalocsa, known for its paprika production, then continue to Mohács. Take a cycling trip through Kopački Rit Nature Park in Osijek, Croatia. Remember to bring binoculars to spot white-tailed eagles. The 3-hour trip to Novi Sad offers excellent views of the changing landscape. Plan indoor activities for afternoons since summer temperatures often go above 90°F.
- Days 8-10
Serbia & Iron Gates
Visit Belgrade's Bohemian Quarter and Kalemegdan Fortress. One traveler shared about St. Sava Temple: "The acoustics in the crypt during the choir performance gave me goosebumps." Get to the sundeck early for the best views as you pass through the Iron Gates gorge, especially around 11am when you reach the narrowest section.
- Days 11-14
Bulgaria & Romania
- Days 15-17
Transylvania
- Days 18-20
Return to Bucharest
15 Days in Central Europe, incl. Vienna and Budapest
Central Europe's cultural tapestry unfolds over two weeks featuring Wroclaw's Four Denominations District, Krakow's medieval square, and Budapest's thermal baths. Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum and Tatra Mountains hiking provide powerful contrasts. Twelve hotel nights include traditional local experiences.
- Days 1-2
Vienna, Austria
Start in elegant Vienna, where summer temperatures can hit 40°C. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral and walk the Ringstrasse to the State Opera House. "Our guide's orientation really helped us navigate this sophisticated city." Book the Schoenbrunn Palace audio tour early morning to avoid tour groups. Stop for traditional Viennese coffee and cake at Vollpension, a unique cafe staffed by local seniors.
- Days 3-4
Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
- Days 5-6
Prague, Czech Republic
A 2.5-hour bus ride takes you to Prague. Visit Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and the Jewish Quarter with its ancient cemetery. "The city's jazz scene is incredible - clubs play until early morning." Visit the Jewish Quarter in the evening when there are fewer tourists and the atmosphere is special.
- Days 7-8
Wroclaw, Poland
- Days 9-10
Krakow, Poland
- Days 11-12
Tatra Mountains, Slovakia
- Days 13-15
Budapest, Hungary
What people love about 3-week Eastern Europe tours
- Eastern Europe Explorer
Amazing tour!!!! The tour leader was one of the most fun leaders I have seen. She had so much energy and warmness. Many of the destinations on this tour were not the typical tourist type places, but that was refreshing. I especially enjoyed Sarajevo. In fact the whole tour was worth it because of this unexpected beautiful city. I would love to have spent more time there. Kotor was also especially beautiful! I highly recommend a hike to the mountains for a view over the town and a swim in the lake. If you decide to visit these countries I strongly recommend researching about the history before hand. A small group of people on the day trip in Sarajevo did not listen to the guide and missed out through not understanding the places visited. I felt bad for the guide as he did an amazing job to explain the difficult very recent history of the country. I read the book ‘The Cellist of Sarajevo’ before I visited, which helped add more context to my historical knowledge of the region.
- Best of Central Europe
This tour had everything I was looking for! Great Eastern European food, great local beer, and a variety of things to do for any type of interest. The hikes were fantastic, and the transportation between stops was well organized. This tour offers a good balance of free time and time with the group, which allows you to come together at the end of the day over dinner to discuss your day.
- Grand Tour of Romania, Serbia & Bulgaria
The tour covered all the indicated attractions and Carla was excellent in keeping everyone on track, as well as dealing with emergencies. Also, our driver Dan was superb! It is a very accelerated pace and at times there is not time nor opportunity to really enjoy the particular place. The accomodations were for the most part comfortable or at least charming. The big disappointment for me was the Palace accommodation in Balchik. Access is tedious, the rooms are worse than basic, in my case without air conditioning at a time when temperatures were over 30 degrees celcius. The room was not clean and the most difficult aspect is the very difficult up and down steps and up and down the road carrying luggage. I suggest that you warn future guests of the hardships of this location, and that it is not really a beach side resort facility. Either that or choose a more adequate hotel facility.