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Transylvania & the Bosphorus:
Customizable Rail Journey from Istanbul to Budapest via Romania & Bulgaria

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Gliding through four countries, this adventure visits modern Istanbul, ruler of the Bosphorus, and Kazanlak, capital of Bulgaria's Valley of the Roses. It continues in Romania, investigating the Dracula legend in the Transylvanian towns of Braşov, with its gothic Bran Castle (also known as Dracula's Castle), and Sighişoara, a medieval town considered the most beautiful and complete medieval architectural ensemble in Romania.

Ride the Danube Express as part of a private program, customized to fit your interests.

Day 1: Istanbul

Board the Danube Express at Sirkeci Station in late afternoon and admire the Bosphorus, catching a glimpse of Asia as the train leaves the station.

Day 2: Kazanluk & Veliko Tarnovo

By morning, arrive in Kazanluk, center of Bulgaria's rose oil production and home to a Thracian royal tomb that dates back to the 4th century BC. Continue on to Veliko Tarnovo for the afternoon, a fortress town set against a dramatic hill.

Day 3: Braşov, Sighişoara

The train stops in medieval Braşov this morning, a town surrounded by forests that run as deep as the local legends. By lunchtime, arrive in Sighişoara for a walking tour of the town that was Dracula's supposed headquarters.

Day 4: Eger, Budapest

As the train crosses into Hungary, begin the day in Eger, famous for its "bull's blood" red wine. Arrive at the final destination of Budapest in the late afternoon, after taking in the scenary of Hungary's Northern Plain.

Using the train itinerary as a starting point, MIR can design a program of sightseeing with more nights in hotels in the start point or end point of this tour. Contact us by email or by calling 800-424-729 for more details.

Trip Details

Length of Trip: 4 days, 3 nights onboard the Danube Express.
 
2010 Dates: May, June, September*
*Provisional, call for details
Land Tour Cost: Call for pricing and information about how to customize this tour

MIR Signature Features

  • Discover the stately buildings of Budapest.
  • Confront the Dracula myth in Transylvania.
  • Enjoy panoramic views across the spa town of Eger from its castle.

Day-by-Day Itinerary
Danube Express: Transylvania & the Bosphorus

Day Activity  
Day 1: Istanbul  
Day 2: Kazanluk, Veliko Tarnovo  
Day Activity  
Day 3: Braşov, Sighişoara  
Day 4: Eger, Budapest  

Suggested Extensions

Extend your stay in Istanbul or Budapest, or take a post-tour to Iran. Contact us for details on extra nights and private tours.

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Some photos on this page courtesy Danube Express, the Hungarian Tourist Board and the Romanian Tourist Board

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