Explore Eastern Europe’s Hungary and Romania
From the beautiful Baroque churches of Budapest to the haunted castles of Transylvania, this ten-day journey across Hungary and Romania provides a fascinating insight into an intriguing region. Learn about the failed Turkish invasion of Eger and take a wine cellar tour in the Valley of the Beautiful Women. Become acquainted with traditional Romanian culture and customs in Maramures. Tour the medieval churches of Brasov, dine with a local family on an overnight homestay in Viscri and visit Bucharest’s 12-storey Palace of Parliament. This jam-packed journey makes for a perfect introduction to two Eastern European treasures.
Why you’ll love this trip
- Sample the famous Hungarian ‘bulls blood’ in Eger, the wine that supposedly gave the Hungarian army supernatural strength during their battle against the Ottoman Empire
- Experience peasant life on a full-day tour through the countryside of Maramures, Romania’s most traditional and colourful region. Don’t be surprised if you see horse-drawn carts along the road
- Learn spooky stories while travelling through beautiful Transylvania, famous for its medieval fortified churches and as the birthplace of the inspiration for the world’s most famous vampire, Dracula
- A home-stay with a local family in the Saxon/Roma town of Viscri will expose you to Romanian hospitality and some finger-licking home-cooked grub
- Delve into the communist past and the thriving, artistic present-day vibe of Bucharest, a city often underrated by travellers
Itinerary
Day 1: Budapest
Day 2: Budapest
Day 3: Eger
Day 4: Debrecen / Maramures
Day 5: Maramures
Day 6: Viscri
Day 7: Sighisoara
Day 8: Brasov
Day 9: Bucharest
Day 10: Bucharest
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Tram, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 night), Homestay (1 night)
Included activities
- Eger – Wine Tasting
- Maramures – Day Tour with Local Guide
- Maramures – Sapanta Merry Cemetery
- Maramures – Barsana Monastery
- Viscri – Local Home Cooked Dinner
- Viscri – Sock Project
- Viscri – Fortified Church
- Bucharest – Walking Tour with Local Guide
Images courtesy of Intrepid Group
INT – WMSB