10 Days | 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.
Trip overview

- Start
- Budapest, Hungary
- Finish
- Bucharest, Romania
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Romania, Hungary
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- WMSB
- 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
- Summer temperatures in Hungary and Romania can reach up to 40°C, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season. If travelling in summer, drink lots of water and remember to protect yourself from the sun. Bring layers to combat the heat, as well as sun block, shades and a hat.
- Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together/apart.
- If you have more time to explore the region you can extend your trip by starting your travels in Vienna, taking in the best of Central Europe before heading to Romania. Check out our trip 'Journey through Central Europe & Romania' (trip code AMSCC). Alternatively you could head further south into Bulgaria with our 'Eastern Europe Explorer (trip code WMSEC). Most departure dates are designed to create these perfect combination trips.
- On this trip you must 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 between 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers 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.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi
Hotel (6 nights), Pension (2 night), Homestay with shared facilities (1 night)
- Eger - Wine Sampling
- 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
- Eger - Castle - HUF2400
- Eger - Minaret - HUF500
- Eger - Astronomy Museum, Camera Obscura, Panoramic terrace in the Lyceum building - HUF2200
- Eger - Town Under The Town - HUF1500
- Sighisoara - Church of the Dominican Monastery - RON10
- Sighisoara - Covered Stairway - Free
- Sighisoara - Church on the Hill - RON5
- Sighisoara - The Clock Tower - RON16
- Viscri - Prince Charles House - RON15
- Viscri - Blacksmith demonstration - RON80
- Brasov - The Black Church - RON15
- Brasov - Walking Tour with Local Guide - RON200
- Rasnov - Fortress - RON20
- Brasov - Cable Car to Mt Tampa - RON25
- Bran Castle - Tour - RON55
- Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
- Bucharest - Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour - EUR75
- Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
- Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
- Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
- Bucharest - Former Ceauşescu Residence - RON55
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable, excluding Day 6 (homestay), subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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