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From Budapest to the Golden Horn Tour 2026

11 days

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From Budapest to Istanbul

4.8

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Operator: Carpathian Travel Center
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
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 4 - 19
Ages 18+

Places You’ll See

Sibiu
Sighisoara
Bran
Brasov
Sofia
Plovdiv
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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Introduction

Day 1 Budapest
Day 2 Budapest (A Beauty over Danube River)
Day 3 Timisoara – Hunedoara - Sibiu (The Biggest Medieval City)
Day 4 Sibiu – Sighisoara (The Birthhouse of Vlad Dracula) – Bran (Dracula Castle) – Poiana Brasov
Day 5 Poiana Brasov – Brasov – Sinaia - Bucharest
Day 6 Bucharest (The Little Paris)
Day 7 Bucharest – Ruse – Ivanovo Rock Churches – Veliko Tarnovo
Day 8 Veliko Tarnovo – Kazanlak (Valley of Roses) – Sofia
Day 9 Sofia – Rila Monastery – Plovdiv
Day 10 Plovdiv – Istanbul (Border of Two Continents)
Day 11 Departure

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Carpathian Travel Center

4.8

(21 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

75%

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Carpathian Travel Center
4.8

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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Good to Know

Tour ID: 317932

Currencies
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Bulgarian Lev
Bulgaria
Ft
Forint
Hungary
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US Dollar
€
Euro
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Hungary
Type E
Hungary
Type F
Hungary
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bulgaria and Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bulgaria, Hungary, Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Hungary. Ideally 6 months before travel.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Turkey and Romania. Ideally 2 weeks 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 December 29th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 29th, 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.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Carpathian Travel Center will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Carpathian Travel Center" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Carpathian Travel Center. Please familiarize yourself with the Carpathian Travel Center payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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