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Hungary

Highlights of Eastern Europe & Turkey

Budapest → Istanbul 20 days Up to 16

About this trip

Twenty days across Eastern Europe and into Turkey, taking in grand cities, castles and ancient ruins along the way. This is a long haul through some serious history, from Budapest to Cappadocia, with a fully guided group easing the logistics.

You'll move between countries and centuries — Hungarian architecture, Transylvanian castle lore, the classical remains of Troy and Ephesus, and the volcanic rock formations of Cappadocia. A home-cooked meal with a local family breaks up the sightseeing with something more personal.

What you'll do

  • Wander Budapest's grand architecture
  • Visit Bran Castle, tied to the Dracula legend, in Transylvania
  • Walk the ancient ruins of Troy and Ephesus
  • See the fairy chimney rock formations of Cappadocia
  • Share a home-cooked meal with a local family
Good to know
  • Covers two continents and several countries in 20 days, so expect a fair amount of ground to cover
  • Easy-paced and fully guided, with both private and shared room options
Tour dupe
Same trip, less money
£1,455 less all-in
Celebrating youth; From Budapest to Munich via Rail & Bus
5from £1,0309 days
The trade-off: 11 fewer nights, and a different operator.
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Best month to go

Departing in Oct is cheapest — from £2,400, about 43% below the priciest month (May).

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Getting there

Budapest
One-way · arrive 10 Oct 26

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Where to stay

A night before your tour in Budapest · 10 Oct11 Oct

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