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From Budapest to the Golden Horn Tour 2026

11 days
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From Budapest to Istanbul
4.8
21 traveler reviews
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Carpathian Travel Center
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, German
Group Size 4 - 19
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

  • Sibiu
    Sibiu
  • Sighisoara
    Sighisoara
  • Bran
    Bran
  • Brasov
    Brasov
  • Sofia
    Sofia
  • Plovdiv
    Plovdiv
  • Istanbul
    Istanbul
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Highlights

  • Explore Budapest's iconic landmarks and Danube views
  • Tour Timisoara, the cradle of the Romanian revolution
  • Discover Sibiu's medieval charm and cultural heritage
  • Visit Dracula's Castle and medieval Sighisoara Citadel
  • Experience Sofia's rich history and religious harmony

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Budapest
  2. Day 2 Budapest (A Beauty over Danube River)
  3. Day 3 Timisoara – Hunedoara - Sibiu (The Biggest Medieval City)
  4. Day 4 Sibiu – Sighisoara (The Birthhouse of Vlad Dracula) – Bran (Dracula Castle) – Poiana Brasov
  5. Day 5 Poiana Brasov – Brasov – Sinaia - Bucharest
  6. Day 6 Bucharest (The Little Paris)
  7. Day 7 Bucharest – Ruse – Ivanovo Rock Churches – Veliko Tarnovo
  8. Day 8 Veliko Tarnovo – Kazanlak (Valley of Roses) – Sofia
  9. Day 9 Sofia – Rila Monastery – Plovdiv
  10. Day 10 Plovdiv – Istanbul (Border of Two Continents)
  11. Day 11 Departure
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  • Guide
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  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Optional

Operated by

Carpathian Travel Center

4.8
(21 reviews)

Number of tours

24

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Jay
    · July 2nd, 2025
    Excellent tour, crafted just for our family. We loved walking Via Transilvanica.
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  • brenda
    · June 11th, 2025
    great really enjoyed
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Dates & Availability

11 days
From Budapest to the Golden Horn Tour 2026
From Budapest to Istanbul

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    • For any tour departing before September 17th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 17th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Carpathian Travel Center. 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 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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