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Overview
Highlights
- Tour of Maramures Region
- Entry to Viscri Fortified Church & Prejmer Fortified Church
- Entry to Dracula's (Bran) Castle
- Entry to Peles Castle
- Entry to Plovdiv Roman Amphitheatre
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- 12 Breakfast(s), 1 Dinner(s)
- Train, Public Bus, Private Vehicle
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Welcome to Budapest! Hungary's stylish capital is known as the 'City of Spas' for its abundance of natural thermal springs. With a host of historical sights, buzzing nightlife and unique attractions, Budapest is a favourite for many travellers visiting ...
This morning we take a short train ride to Eger, located on the hills of the Bukk Mountains, and a real gem within Hungary. With a number of historic sights such as the castle, cathedral, and the northernmost minaret in Europe, Eger is a wonderfully quaint town...
The day is spent exploring the fascinating Maramures region in North-western Romania, home to many villages where century-old traditions are still part of daily life. We will observe a pottery demonstration, visit a traditional watermill and make a stop at the ...
This morning we will visit the village of Barsana, where there is a thriving local tradition of woodcarving, with picturesque wooden houses fronted by giant, ornately-carved gates. There is also a monastery that offers great views over the Izei valley, where pe...
Today you are free to explore and enjoy Sighisoara! You could take a guided tour of the Old Town, check out the unique Torture Museum or visit Dracula's House.
Surrounded on three sides by the Carpathian Mountains, Brașov was a perfect place for a medieval settlement and much of the Old City, founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1211, has been restored.
You can visit Râșnov Castle, the Brașov Citadel or wander up...
Today we visit the nearby Bran Castle which is known as 'Dracula's Castle' and is (supposedly) said to have been the home of Vlad the Impaler.
The rest of the afternoon is free for you to enjoy Brașov.
This morning we explore the beautiful Pele's Castle, an impressive structure which is sure to take your breath away!
We then head to Bucharest where you will have free time to explore the area and discover the contrasts of Romania's cultural capital. The ...
We head across the border into the Bulgarian city of Veliko Tarnovo, famous as the historical capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Built on three hills, the city offers some great views of the surrounding churches and old imperial residences rising amidst th...
This morning we will depart for our next destination, Sofia! Bulgaria's capital Sofia offers a wealth of cultural entertainment, including Byzantine churches, museums full of ancient archaeological treasures, towering monuments and numerous mineral baths adjace...
Today you are free to explore Sofia. At the foothills of Mount Vitosha about 8 kilometres from the city centre you can visit the 900 year-old Boyana Church, considered among the masterpieces of medieval European painting, which features murals and frescoes dati...
Enjoy breakfast in Sofia before taking a public bus to Plovdiv. Plovdiv is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It is the oldest continually inhabited city in Europe going back 8000 years.
The town is small and easy to walk around. Places to see include th...
Today you are free to enjoy Plovdiv. The city was awarded the title of 2019 European Capital of Culture and is the first in Bulgaria to have the honour!
While strolling the charming streets is a lovely way to pass the time, you could also opt for a day tr...
Late morning we leave for Turkey, arriving into Istanbul in the early evening. Istanbul is an enchanting fusion of East and West. Narrow alleys are flanked by wooden Ottoman houses while a nearby funky restaurant and bar strip in the down-town area pumps out Tu...
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.
The Grand Bazaar is shut by the time we arrive on Saturday and is ...
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Tucan Travel (Operations Suspended) Reviews & Ratings
Nice group size. Path of tour was
Nice group size. Path of tour was unique. Taxi travel wa...
Enjoyable tour with a variety of places
Enjoyable tour with a variety of places and cultures.
A quick trip through Eastern Europe to
A quick trip through Eastern Europe to give you a taste of these beautiful countries
Maria Rosado, our guide was amazing. She
Maria Rosado, our guide was amazing. She was full of energy and always checking to make sure we were safe and having a good time. The trip went too fast, but a lot t...
I enjoyed the tour a lot,think that
I enjoyed the tour a lot,think that 2 days in Edirne is too much, 1 night or a few hours is fine then could have spent longer in Bucharest&Istanbul, especially t...
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Thieves! Thieves! Call the police! They're happy to take your money, but if anything goes wrong then they shirk their responsibilities, try to force you into a pote...
Nice Destination; Horrible Tour Operator, Tucan Travel.
My spouse and I went on this Tucan trip.We chose it because we liked the itinerary. It was our first (and last) experience with Tucan. The worst part of the trip was...
TUCAN TRAVEL IS BREAKING THE UK LAW
TUCAN TRAVEL IS BREAKING THE UK LAW - An absolutely disgusting company that is breaking the law. They canceled my trip due to Covid 19 and refuse to refund the money...
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