About this trip
An overland route from Budapest to Istanbul, tracing a line through Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey. Eleven days that follow the Danube for part of the way and finish where Europe meets Asia at the Golden Horn.
This is a trip built around movement — four countries, two continents and two seas in under two weeks, with a fully guided group and a moderate pace throughout.
Good for someone who wants a proper overland crossing rather than a single-city stay, and doesn't mind covering ground most days.
What you'll do
- Start the journey in Budapest
- Cross through Romania and Bulgaria overland
- Follow the Danube for part of the route
- Arrive in Istanbul at the Golden Horn
- Cross from the European to the Asian continent
- Covers four countries in 11 days, so expect a fair amount of travel time between stops
- Choice of private or shared rooms
- Fully guided throughout, moderate pace
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Budapest · 14 Nov – 15 Nov
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