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- Platinum Operator
- Intrepid Travel
- 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
- Max Group Size 12
- Ages 15+
Highlights
- Explore Budapest by night and its vibrant lights
- Sample 'Bull's Blood' wine in Eger's cellars
- Tour wooden churches in Maramures region
- Walk medieval Sighisoara, birthplace of Dracula
- Visit Bran Castle, the inspiration for Dracula
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Budapest
- Day 2 Eger
- Day 3 Maramures
- Day 4 Maramures
- Day 5 Sighisoara
- Day 6 Viscri
- Day 7 Brasov
- Day 8 Brasov
- Day 9 Bucharest
- Day 10 Bucharest
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
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Operated by
Intrepid Travel
Number of tours
1,745
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
11 hours
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- TLTerrell· July 19th, 2025The itinerary was great and the tour guide was amazing. Raluca had a wealth of knowledge about history and culture of the places visited.Show more
Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Terrell, thank you for your glowing review. We are always thrilled to know that our leaders are providing information about their homes and experiences to our travellers, and we will be sure to send along your kind words to her managers. Looking... Show moreTrip date: July 2025 
Nanda Lillowtie· July 16th, 2025I loved the 2 homestays on this trip! They were great local experiences. Our Guide, Reluca, was awesome! We always knew what the plans were, ahead of time. She answered all our questions and checked on us regularly. The only improvement I would recommend is to be clearer in the itinerary that Budapest City is not included, so that Travellers know to do this on their own time. I did not realize this or I would have arrived a day earlier.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for taking the time to share your review, Nanda! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely time in Central/Eastern Europe, and that Reluca's attentiveness and organisation was a big reason why. We also thank you for your suggestion about the... Show more
Trip date: July 2025- IBIan· 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 moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Ian, thanks so much for your review. We are so pleased to hear you had a ball on your Budapest to Bucharest tour! We hope you'll join us on another trip in the future.Trip date: August 2023
- RYruth· August 20th, 2023Enjoyable leusurely paced trip exposing us to both country and city aspects of Romanian life and historyShow moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Ruth! Thank you so much for the feedback on your tour. So wonderful you were able to enjoy the pace of the tour and all the history. We hope to welcome you again soon!Trip date: August 2023
- Hazel· July 9th, 2023Peter was an awesome guide. This tour gives you experiences that you could not have ordinarily, especially if you were to try to tour this area on your own. Take this tour to see parts of Romania that are frozen in time!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your wonderful review Christine! - We're thrilled to hear that Peter was an awesome guide and provided you with extraordinary experiences during your tour. Romania indeed holds hidden gems that may be challenging to explore independently.... Show moreTrip date: June 2023
- RBRoss· July 8th, 2023It was an excellent tour with Petar being the perfect leader.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewThank you for your review Ross - We're happy to hear you found your Budapest to Bucharest trip to be excellent, made all the more so by your perfect leader Petar! We sincerely appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on a future Intrepid trip... Show moreTrip date: June 2023
- CKCarolyn· September 6th, 2022This was our first tour ever, and it was great! Our guide, Sando, was wonderful! His knowledge of history was a real plus. He truly educated us about what we were experiencing. We saw places we never would have found on our own, and the awareness of Intrepid’s commitment to serving through travel was the icing on the cake!Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Carolyn! Firstly, we are so pleased to have you join the Intrepid family, welcome! We loved to see such a glowing review from your travels through Budapest to Bucharest, and the time you spent with our fabulous leader, Sando! We also really... Show moreTrip date: August 2022
- LBLouis· October 23rd, 2019Maybe just a little too much walking for a 72 year old, overweight man who still smokes. That be said, I did manage to keep up, and Dani was very good about helping me with my luggage on and off the trains.Show moreTrip date: October 2019
- ACharity P· September 18th, 2019Excellent guide and great itineraryShow moreTrip date: April 2019
- ABarbara B· September 18th, 2019I liked the opportunities to engage with locals and to travel some as a local.Show moreTrip date: April 2019
Dates & Availability
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- From Wednesday1 Oct, 2025To Friday10 Oct, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $4,790 per person
- From Saturday4 Oct, 2025To Monday13 Oct, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,770 per person
- From Saturday11 Oct, 2025To Monday20 Oct, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,770 per person
- From Saturday18 Oct, 2025To Monday27 Oct, 2025Check the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestFrom:NZ $4,560 per person
- 3 Other Unavailable Departures
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday25 Oct, 2025To Monday3 Nov, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,165 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday4 Apr, 2026To Monday13 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,120 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday11 Apr, 2026To Monday20 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,065 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday18 Apr, 2026To Monday27 Apr, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,065 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday25 Apr, 2026To Monday4 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,370 per personMultiple Room Types
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday2 May, 2026To Monday11 May, 2026EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureFrom:NZ $4,185 per personMultiple Room Types
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- C
Colleen
Asked on June 24th, 2025Please provide the name and address of the meetup hotel for Day 1 of this trip.
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2025The joining point hotel for Day 1 of your trip is: City Hotel Budapest, Dessewffy Utca 36, Budapest, HUNGARY.
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Charo
Asked on December 23rd, 2024What are the visa requirements for this trip?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024
Visa requirements vary depending on your nationality and the countries being visited during the tour. Current visa policies can be found in our Essential Trip Information.
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Nathan
Asked on November 17th, 2024What should I bring along for the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
It is advisable to pack clothes suitable for the weather, comfortable walking shoes, and any personal items and documents detailed in your pre-departure information.
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Robert
Asked on October 25th, 2024Is there a surcharge for singles? Also, will the hotels have a person that I could pay to take my luggage (single carry-on) to my room? I have a bad back.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
A single supplement is bookable for $575, excluding Day 6 (homestay), subject to availability. And yes we can check with the local operators about having a person to carry your bags to the room at each hotel (they might charge for this service)
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Suzy
Asked on October 4th, 2024Are there transport options available between tour locations?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2024
Yes, transport between tour locations is organized and included in the tour package. This generally involves private buses or local transit options.
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Cheyenne
Asked on July 22nd, 2024Is it possible to see the Transfagarasan Highway during the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written July 2024
The Transfagarasan Highway is not included in the itinerary; however, private tours can be arranged post-trip to visit this famous roadway.
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Larissa
Asked on May 15th, 2024Can I book accommodations before or after the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
Yes, you can arrange pre and post tour accommodations by requesting specific dates and accommodation preferences either through our website or via the tour operator directly.
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Mina
Asked on May 14th, 2024What hotel accommodations are available in Bucharest?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
In Bucharest, accommodations such as the Hotel Central by Zeus International are typically used, offering comfortable and convenient lodging for travelers.
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Lydia
Asked on March 12th, 2024What is the policy on single supplement rooms?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024
Single supplement rooms are available for booking but are subject to availability. They may exclude specific parts of the trip, such as homestays, where sharing may be required.
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Mario
Asked on March 7th, 2024How much does an airport transfer cost?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written March 2024
The pricing for airport transfers can vary, typically costing between $40 to $70, depending on the specific airport and hotel location.
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