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London
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1 night
Budapest
2 nights
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1 night
Brasov
2 nights
Bucharest
1 night
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1 night
Istanbul
3 nights
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1 night
Plovdiv
2 nights
Sofia
1 night
Veliko Tarnovo
2 nights
Bucharest
1 night
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1 night
Vienna
1 night
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1 night
London
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Budapest
With hilly, historic Buda on the west of the River Danube, and lively Pest on the east, there's plenty for you to explore in Hungary's buzzing capital. Both sides of the river boast stunning architecture, wonderful eateries and fascinating histories.
Where you could stay2 nights
Hotel Moments Budapest
Recommendations
Experience one of the city's romkocsma, or 'ruin bars', dilapidated old buildings that have been turned into bars featuring upcycled furniture. Szimpla Kert is the oldest and most famous, with live music a few nights a week, and a flea market during Sunday daytime.
Looming over Budapest, the 19th-century lookout tower of Fisherman's Bastion gives the best views of the city. If the walk up to the top of the hill on which it sits is too daunting, just hire an electric scooter to get you there – Budapest has plenty of companies renting them out.
Dohány utcai zsinagóga, also known as the Great Synagogue, is the largest synagogue in Europe. The 19th-century building is in the Neo-Moorish style, with eye-catching stripes and onion domes. The Hungarian Jewish Museum is housed in the same building, and the synagogue also runs English-language tours of the Jewish Quarter.
BudapestBrasov
Brasov
Right in central Romania, Braşov is the mountain-circled gateway to Transylvania. Also known as Kronstadt in German, Brasov's Germanic heritage is abundantly evident in its architecture. Castle Bran, known as Dracula's Castle, is nearby.
Where you could stay2 nights
Vila Katharina
Bucharest
Romania's capital is a bustling metropolitan city of wide boulevards, city parks and Belle Époque architecture, earning it's nickname of 'Paris of the East' in the early 20th century. Today, the city's earned a particular reputation for its buzzing nightlife and slew of contemporary galleries.
Where you could stay1 night
Euro Hotel Grivita
Recommendations
Explore Bucharest’s 45-acre Botanical Garden. Highlights include the gently crumbling Old Greenhouse, the rose garden, and the Botanical Museum. The lawns and lakeshore are popular picnic spots on sunny days.
Head to Therme Bucharest, the largest spa in Europe fed by geothermal water. Kids can enjoy water slides and pools, while adults can indulge in spa treatments, hydrotherapy and saunas. There are thousands of trees throughout the site, and the whole complex is top-rated by LEED.
Learn about traditional Romanian rural life at the Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum, a collection of vernacular buildings by Herăstrău Lake. Wander through the open-air museum to see homes, churches and workshops from the last four centuries.
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Istanbul
Straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a melting pot of cultures, from its architecture to its cuisine. Modern rooftop bars meet ancient mosques and Byzantine temples, and sand beaches meet ports of cruises and cargo. Once you've soaked up the smells and sights of the bustling Bazaar District and sampled the street food (Balık-Ekmek, Lahmacun and Dürüm are all local favourites), the quiet beauty of the Blue Mosque or the steaming baths of a Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı (a traditional Turkish bath) feel all the more peaceful.
Where you could stay3 nights
Tilas - Rooms in 19th Century Wooden Townhouse,Kadikoy
IstanbulPlovdiv
Plovdiv
Plovdiv is an ancient city built around 7 hills, in southern Bulgaria.
Where you could stay2 nights
Gallery 37, BW Premier Collection
Sofia
At the foot of the Vitosha Mountain, the beautiful Bulgarian capital is a laid-back city that has a perfect blend of young and old.
Where you could stay1 night
Sofia Hotel Balkan
Gorna OryahovitsaVeliko Tarnovo
Veliko Tarnovo
The fortified city of Veliko Tarnovo sits along the longest river in Bulgaria, and spreads across the three hills of Tsarevets, Trapezitsa and Momina Krepost. Its strategic location harks back to the city's medieval past, where it was the capital of the Medieval Bulgarian kingdom for more than two centuries, and the epicentre of all major political, economic and religious activity. Today, this can be seen across the many temples, fortresses and churches that remain.
Where you could stay2 nights
Gurko Hotel
Veliko Tarnovo Gorna Oryahovitsa
Bucharest
Romania's capital is a bustling metropolitan city of wide boulevards, city parks and Belle Époque architecture, earning it's nickname of 'Paris of the East' in the early 20th century. Today, the city's earned a particular reputation for its buzzing nightlife and slew of contemporary galleries.
Where you could stay1 night
Euro Hotel Grivita
Vienna
Once the imperial capital of the Habsburg dynasty, Vienna's Baroque majesty is sure to impress. You'll find art, music and wonderful food at the heart of life in this city. Stroll through parks, lose yourself in museums, or enjoy one of Vienna's renowned coffee houses.
Where you could stay1 night
Hotel Kaiserhof Wien
Recommendations
Treat yourself to an unforgettable experience by watching the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera) perform at the Vienna Operahouse. The stunning building hosts 40-minute tours, and of course you can take a look at the schedule and book tickets to a show while you’re in the city.
A popular and historic café frequented by Freud and Trotsky, Café Central is the embodiment of Vienna's coffee house culture. Enjoy an Apfelstrudel while admiring the majestic interiors and listening to the strains of piano music.
Pay a visit to the Schönbrunn Palace. The Habsburg’s residence’s huge size has to be seen to be believed; the building contains over 1440 rooms! The adjoining classical gardens are just as impressive.
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