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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- 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 1 - 12
- Age range 15 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore the vast Palace of Parliament in Bucharest
- Wander through Veliko Tarnovo's ancient Tsarevets Fortress
- Discover Sofia's historical sites and vibrant markets
- Visit Rila Monastery nestled in the scenic Rila Mountains
- Experience a traditional Turkish dinner in Istanbul
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Bucharest
- Day 2 Veliko Tarnovo
- Day 3 Veliko Tarnovo
- Day 4 Sofia
- Day 5 Bansko
- Day 6 Plovdiv
- Day 7 Plovdiv
- Day 8 Istanbul
- Day 9 Istanbul
- Day 10 Canakkale
- Day 11 Selcuk
- Day 12 Ephesus/Overnight Train
- Day 13 Konya / Cappadocia
- Day 14 Cappadocia
- Day 15 Cappadocia to Istanbul
- Day 16 Istanbul
What's Included
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- 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
Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,484
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
84%
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Customer Reviews
- Ian· August 26th, 2023A well planned trip with some surprising accommodation stops. We were amazed at how much we enjoyed our trip, and can highly recommend it.Show more
- Patrick· June 16th, 2025Overall, this was an awesome experience! Our guide (C.) was great - knowledgeable, friendly, and well-organized. The group had great chemistry, and there was a good mix of cultural activities, free time, and scenic highlights. Using public transport added authenticity and gave us a chance to see more of the country. Cappadocia was definitely a highlight, but be aware that excursions there can be expensive if booked through the tour provider. For example, the balloon tour offered through Intrepid was €200, while local prices ranged from €80–120 the day before. I’d love to see Intrepid partner with reliable local companies to offer better rates and even more optional extras (e.g. photoshoot in Cappadocia). Personally, I would’ve preferred skipping the Konya stop - the time spent checking in/out and transferring didn’t feel worth it. Adding half a day more in Antalya or including Izmir or Ankara in the itinerary could further improve the overall experience. The night bus to Istanbul was difficult (very little sleep), though maybe unavoidable. We were lucky it wasn’t crowded, but if full, it would’ve been nearly impossible to rest. The last day in Istanbul also felt a bit underwhelming - only visiting the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. A short city tour or Bosphorus cruise would’ve been a great addition. Hotels were basic but fine for the trip style. All in all, a wonderful adventure across Turkey - with stunning landscapes, deep culture, and good company!Show more
- Robert· April 23rd, 2025Excellent & thoroughly enjoyable 2-week tour, Turkey Encompassed.Show more
Dates & Availability
16 days
Romania, Bulgaria & Turkey Discovery
From Bucharest to Istanbul
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Bonnie
Asked on April 1st, 2024My family of 6 people is interested in the Romania / Bulgaria / Turkey itinerary. However, we want to have a private tour for our family, and use a car instead of public transit. Are you able to accommodate a tour group of 6 people in a private tour and private car?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2024Tailor-made minimum requirements: There need to be at least four (4) travellers. There needs to be a touring element, that is, it can't be just accommodation and transfers. The itinerary must be a minimum of 5 nights in length. Customers must enquire at least 60 days before the proposed start date.
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