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- Platinum Operator
- G Adventures
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 10 - 16
- Age range 12 to 90
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore Budapest's charm on your first day
- Taste wines at Balla Géza Winery
- Stroll through medieval Sighișoara
- Tour Bran Castle's dramatic history
- Discover Sofia's mix of cultures
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Budapest
- Day 2 Budapest to Balla Géza Winery (1B, 1D)
- Day 3 Balla Géza Winery to Sighișoara (1B)
- Day 4 Sighișoara/Braşov (1B)
- Day 5 Braşov (1B)
- Day 6 Braşov/Bucharest (1B)
- Day 7 Bucharest/Veliko Tarnovo (1B)
- Day 8 Veliko Tarnovo (1B)
- Day 9 Veliko Tarnovo/Sofia (1B)
- Day 10 Sofia/Plovdiv (1B)
- Day 11 Plovdiv/Istanbul (1B)
- Day 12 Istanbul (1B)
- Day 13 Istanbul (1B)
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Ibis Styles Budapest Center
Hotelday 1Balla Geza Winery
Hotelday 2Hotel Sighisoara
Hotelday 3Central Residence Annapolis Brasov
HotelDays 4, 5ibis Styles Bucharest City Center
Hotelday 6Hotel Tarnava
HotelDays 7, 8Hotel Budapest Sofia
Hotelday 9Hotel Puldin COOP
Hotelday 10Hotel Centrum Istanbul
HotelDays 11, 12
Operated by
G Adventures
Number of tours
894
Age Range
12 to 90 years old
Response time
less than 1 hour
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- JSJean· May 11th, 2025Elena the tour leader is utterly superbShow more
G Adventures commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Jean! We are delighted to know you enjoyed your time with Elena and hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future.Trip date: May 2025 - ACorina Byrnes· June 25th, 2022Excellent, fun covered lots of ground. Fantastic host Flavia. Only a few hours with ustanbul hostShow moreTrip date: December 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ACosima Wille· June 29th, 2022It was great to gain insight into different countries during one trip. The diversity was fascinating and it was great fun.Show moreTrip date: December 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ADavid Forrest· November 6th, 2022I had a wonderful experience on this trip it?s always great to visit other countries and make new friendships that will last a lifetime.Show moreTrip date: May 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- AKevin Scoular· November 6th, 2022I enjoyed the trip a great deal. One of the best parts of this trip was that every person in the group was a non smoker. That was awesome!Show moreTrip date: May 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- AWeldon Julien· December 6th, 2022This was my first experience with G Adventures. Many in our group had been on several G Adventures trips. I plan to be able to say that myself in the future. The trip was way above my expectations and our guide was excellent. Thanks to Elena and G Adventures for an incredible journey.Show moreTrip date: May 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- AMichelle Woods· June 17th, 2022I had extremely high expectations for this trip, and waited over 2 years to take it. It was worth the wait, and it managed to exceed expectations! Our CEO was amazing, and I left Istanbul with new friends and wonderful memories, and confidence to travel with G Adventures again.Show moreTrip date: May 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- ADonna Forrest· November 6th, 2022Multi city trip, high on history of the region, wear your comfy shoesShow moreTrip date: May 2022Review collected by G Adventures
- FEFrancisco· September 13th, 2022Over priced for what’s included.Show moreG Adventures commented on this reviewHi Francisco - thank you for your review. We appreciate your feedback.Trip date: August 2022
- AIan M· October 15th, 2018I like the places visited and the CEO / guide with the local knowledge to get to out of the way destinations.Show moreTrip date: September 2018
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Nora
Asked on March 31st, 2025Is there an age restriction for tour participants?
G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025Please verify specific age restrictions for this tour on our official booking page or by contacting customer service.
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Joe
Asked on March 12th, 2025I am a Chinese passport holder, permanent resident in Adelaide, Australia. I will apply for a Schengen visa to visit Hungary as a tourist in September. My question: Can I join your tour to visit Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey with the Schengen visa? or I need other visa(s) to visit those countries.... thanks for any feedback
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2025
Unfortunately we don't give specific advise on visa and entry requirements, as these can change. You may require visas still, ie the E-Visa for Turkey, so it is important to check that.
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Mike
Asked on February 16th, 2025Is the tour wheelchair accessible? My husband can ascend / descend bus , can walk but very limited distance.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
We will need to check with our operations team regarding this to be sure the tour will be suitable for you and your husband. We will let you know as soon as we have an update regarding this.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
Accommodation: Residence Central Anapolis – Ground-floor rooms available, suitable for wheelchair users. Hotel Sighisoara – No elevator; access is only via stairs. Hotel Tarnava – First-floor rooms available, but access requires navigating three steps from the lobby. Bella Geza Winery – No elevator; rooms require stair access. Hotel Puldin Coop – Has an elevator and a wheelchair available, but no rooms specifically designed for disabled guests. Ibis Styles Bucharest City Center – Fully accessible with ramps, elevators, and rooms designed for people with disabilities. Hotel Centrum Istanbul – Not wheelchair accessible; entrance has 7-8 steps with no ramp, and elevators are too small for a wheelchair. Private Vehicle A collapsible wheelchair can be accommodated in the private vehicle during travel. Activities While many activities involve city exploration, certain locations may present accessibility challenges: Bran Castle (Day 5) – Located on a rock outcrop with many steps, making access difficult. Veliko Tarnovo (Day 8) – City has numerous stairs and uneven surfaces, posing navigation challenges. Sighisoara – Cobblestone streets may be difficult for a wheelchair. Additionally, the CEO will not be able to assist the pax during activities. The pax's partner will need to provide assistance when necessary, and there may be situations where the pax will need to skip some orientation walks or city tours. Other Transport Train on Day 6 – Generally accessible, but there may still be challenges. Bus on Day 11 – Accessibility depends on the specific station and vehicle used.
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Steve
Asked on January 1st, 2025Is pickup from airport upon arrival included? Is delivery to airport upon end of tour included?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
No transfer are not offered on this tour. You can take taxi or bus to get to the starting hotel.
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Ruben
Asked on December 23rd, 2024What payment methods are accepted for the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2024
Various payment methods including major credit cards are accepted. Complete your payment through our secure payment portal.
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Else
Asked on October 22nd, 2024Are visas required for this tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and the countries being visited during the tour. Ensure you check the latest requirements before travel.
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Holger
Asked on October 18th, 2024How can I make my reservations for additional nights official?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
You can finalize your reservation by confirming the number of nights and completing the payment as advised.
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Robin
Asked on August 3rd, 2024Why are there no reviews for the Budapest to Istanbul G Adventures tour since 2022?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
Unfortunately it would mean that no one has reviewed the tour since then via Tourradar's site. You can also check out reviews on the G Adventures website.
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Janet
Asked on July 8th, 2024What accommodations are used on the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written July 2024
The tour uses the Dormero City Hotel in Budapest and the Hotel Golden Horn in Istanbul.
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Claudia
Asked on June 3rd, 2024How can I receive assistance while on the tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2024
Assistance is available throughout the tour. Contact us via the 'Ask a Question' button for any queries or issues.
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