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12-Day Grand Central Europe & Turkey Tour: From Imperial Capitals to Eastern Wonders From Vienna to Istanbul 3 Flights included - Small Group Tour

12 days
From Vienna to Istanbul
5.0
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 3 - 10
Ages 18+
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Highlights

  • Explore Bratislava's historic sites and Estergon Basilica
  • Enjoy a Danube cruise with views of Budapest's landmarks
  • Tour Timisoara, 2019's European Capital of Culture
  • Visit Dracula's Castle and the stunning Peles Castle
  • Discover Bucharest's landmarks and vibrant Old Town

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
  2. Day 2 Budapest-City tour & Boat Cruise included
  3. Day 3 Budapest- Szentendre OPTIONAL tour
  4. Day 4 Budapest – Arad – Timisoara
  5. Day 5 Timisoara – Corvin Castle – Alba Iulia – Sibiu
  6. Day 6 Sibiu – Sighisoara – Brasov
  7. Day 7 Brasov – Bran Castle – Peles Castle – Bucharest
  8. Day 8 Bucharest
  9. Day 9 Flight Bucharest to Istanbul
  10. Day 10 Istanbul
  11. Day 11 Istanbul to Cappadocia (by Flight)
  12. Day 12 Cappadocia to Istanbul (by Flight)
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Ajdinis

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18 to 70 years old

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  • 12-Day Grand Central Europe & Turkey Tour: From Imperial Capitals to Eastern Wonders From Vienna to Istanbul 3 Flights included - Small Group Tour reviewer 1
    · May 4th, 2025
    What a tour! From Vienna to Budapest to...
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    Dear Rio! We are so glad that you liked the tour and our services! See you on the next adventure!
    Trip date: April 2025

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    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Hungary and Slovakia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Hungary, Slovakia, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Hungary, Slovakia, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 14th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 14th, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Ajdinis. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 35 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Ajdinis will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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