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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 Budapest by night and its vibrant lights
- Sample Bull's Blood wine in Eger's vineyards
- Tour wooden churches in Maramures region
- Visit Bran Castle, the inspiration for Dracula
- Stroll through medieval Sighisoara's citadel
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
- Day 11 Veliko Tarnovo
- Day 12 Veliko Tarnovo
- Day 13 Sofia
- Day 14 Bansko
- Day 15 Plovdiv
- Day 16 Plovdiv
- Day 17 Istanbul
- Day 18 Istanbul
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
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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- Overall RatingGood
- ItineraryGood
- GuideGood
- TransportGood
- AccommodationAverage
- FoodGood
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Intrepid Travel commented on this reviewI am so sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience on your recent tour. We would love the opportunity to address the poor rating you have designated to your tour time, please reach out to our customer care team at... Show moreTrip date: August 2024 - MLMichael· September 21st, 2024Bad hotels some no AC or elevators dragging luggage up 2-3 flights of stairs. Dragging luggage through city streets to catch a public bus to the train station to get on a train with no AC.Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Michael, thank you for your feedback. I am very sorry to hear that the accommodations on this trip did not meet your expectations of an original level tour. The customer care team would be happy to speak with you to discuss the issues further, as we... Show moreTrip date: August 2024
Judith· August 20th, 2021Amazing tour!!!! The tour leader was one of the...Show moreIntrepid Travel commented on this reviewHi Judith! Thanks so much for taking the time to review your recent Intrepid trip. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your time in Eastern Europe and that your Tour Leader was able to make it that much more special. Your recommendations are so... Show moreTrip date: September 2018- Kathy· September 22nd, 2019Now is the time to explore Eastern Europe....Show moreTrip date: August 2019
- THTodd· August 14th, 2019Excellent tour! Got a taste of a lot of places...Show moreTrip date: July 2019
- Angela· July 4th, 2019Great tour, especially if you want to see...Show moreTrip date: June 2019
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- From Saturday21 Jun, 2025To Tuesday8 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$6,950
- -15%From Saturday28 Jun, 2025To Tuesday15 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,950$5,908
- -10%From Saturday5 Jul, 2025To Tuesday22 Jul, 2025EnglishFilling FastCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,950$6,255
- -10%From Saturday12 Jul, 2025To Tuesday29 Jul, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,015$6,313
- Instant Confirmation-10%From Saturday2 Aug, 2025To Tuesday19 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$6,950$6,255
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday6 Aug, 2025To Saturday23 Aug, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,295
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday16 Aug, 2025To Tuesday2 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,230
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday23 Aug, 2025To Tuesday9 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,505
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Wednesday27 Aug, 2025To Saturday13 Sep, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,865
- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Tuesday16 Sep, 2025EnglishFilling FastThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$7,645
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Diana
Asked on December 13th, 2024Is there any extra single supplement? Is the price shown, $4,100 for 1 person, for a 4-star hotel lodging, or what level? Is there another price for adding on a 1-day Istanbul tour at the end?
Intrepid TravelOperator•Written December 2024The price for this trip is USD $4,100 for 1 person in twin shared accommodations. You will be paired with another solo of the same gender. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding Day 6. Availability is limited due to small properties we use. If you would like to add on the single supplement the additional cost would be USD $1,025. This trip is an "Original" style trip, these are our classic small group adventures and the foundation for the whole Intrepid experience. Local homestay experiences are featured on many of these itineraries and you can expect 3- 3.5 star accommodations on average. We are not able to arrange a 1-day custom tour of Istanbul but we do offer a few different options. Optional Activities: Istanbul - Hagia Sophia - EUR25, Istanbul - Archaeology Museum - TRY340, Istanbul - Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts - TRY390, Istanbul - Galata Tower - TRY650, Istanbul - Bosphorus Boat Cruise (Public Boat) - TRY200.
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Adriana
Asked on June 19th, 2024I am looking at the Eastern European Explorer tour but wanted to not do the last days to Istanbul. Is it possible to leave the tour at Plovdiv? Is there any discount for doing this?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
If you wish to sign off the trip in Plovdiv you are more than welcome too. Just let the leader know and they will provide you with a sign off form. However, since you are choosing to do this we are not able to discount the trip for any of the unused days as its all bundled together as a package.
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Keith
Asked on June 3rd, 2024Is it correct that carrying bags is the responsibility of the client?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
On this trip its best that you pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travelers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips. On a group tour or travelling on your own in Eastern Europe, I would say that 2 large suitaces will be very difficult as there will always be times where you will need to wheel your bags around.
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Keith
Traveler•Written June 2024Its not a vacation when one carries own luggage. Try for another tour.
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Chelsea
Asked on May 12th, 2024Will I be able to get my own room? What about the 10% discount? I live in South Africa with a weak currency so every bit counts.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written May 2024
A single supplement for ZAR 15,480 is bookable on this trip, excluding Day 6. Availability is limited due to small properties we use. The trip is currently on sale for ZAR 60,746 after the discount.
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Keith
Asked on April 20th, 2023what number of people on the tour?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written April 2023
Currently for our 2024 departures we do not have any one booked just yet! But from 2023 numbers the trip is quite popular and averaging 9-12 travelers in the summer months!
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