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2 Reviews

5 out of 5

Elizabeth Dunnaway

Reviewed May 2026

Trip: Budapest to Istanbul Adventure

Budapest to Istanbul Adventure

Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria were countries we had always wanted to visit and this trip not only took us to the amazing capitals but introduced to the other areas of these three countries making a fascinating and varied trip. As ever our guide Barni was excellent in all aspects of being a tour leader giving us lots of suggestions as to what to see or visit in our spare time even taking us on a 6:30am tour of Brasnov so we could see the town at its best.

Most Inspirational Moment

So many - the riverfront of the Danube in Budapest with its magnificent Parliament building, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Great Synagogue, the Matthias church and the very poignant Shoes on the Danube memorial - the wooden houses and churches in Maramures - especially the merry cemetery! The small Saxon villages in Transylvania, the beautiful Romanian countryside with its mountains and rolling hills, the vibe of Bucharest, the local guide in Bucharest - amazing stories - the concert we attended in the Romanian Athenaeum Bucharest ,! Sofia’s churches especially the iconic Alexander Nevski Cathedral and the wonderful views of nighttime Istanbul we had from our restaurant chosen by Barni - there are lots more as every day there was something new and different to see.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Barni was amazing from the outset - we all met on the first night had time to introduce ourselves etc and then went on to eat in a fabulous local restaurant so our introduction to the trip was just perfect. His English was brilliant and his anticipation as to the needs of the group were second to none - he quietly organised us so we didn’t feel rushed or pressured. His choices of restaurants particularly in Istanbul were perfect as well. He made lots of suggestions for our free time ,alongside giving us the possible costs of entry as well as directions - he know all three countries well and everyone seemed to know him! We had very good local guides all spoke excellent English and were entertaining as well as informative. Barni also was incredibly stylish dressing in traditional style but with an overall contemporary look - we were all very impressed by his beautifully embroidered shirts. Above all Barni was very sensitive to the needs of particular group members ,being available throughout the trip for them which we believe enabled them to get as much out of the trip as everyone else - he was an absolute star Thanks Barni

Advice for Potential Travellers

We have been on over 30 trips with Exodus and we have never been disappointed- every trip brings a new and exciting adventure with a packed itinerary excellent guides and lots of wonderful memories

Alison Moore

Reviewed May 2026

Trip: Budapest to Istanbul Adventure

Budapest to Istanbul Adventure

Four countries, three capital cities, and centuries of tribes and empires making their mark on eastern Europe, what a trip! I think some of the pacing on this new trip needs some reconsideration, but it was a great experience.

All my trips with Exodus have been excellent and I hope there will be many more to come. For like-minded people who want to travel rather than go on holiday, Exodus group tours offer so much.

Most Inspirational Moment

Visiting 4 countries (plus driving very close to two more: the Ukraine and Greek borders) and learning about the troubled histories of tribes and empires and religions conquering Eastern Europe over so many centuries and leaving their mark. The variety of places - rural and urban, and of food was excellent.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Barni was excellent: warm, kind and approachable at all times. Each day he was dressed fully in a traditional Hungarian style, and with his twirling moustache and hat, he was a delight to see. He shared fascinating stories of his upbringing in a Hungarian village in Romania. His organisation of the itinerary, transport, restaurants, tour guides, toilet breaks, currency issues and tip kitty were all superb. He ensured we had all necessary information on a "just in time" basis rather than overloading us in advance. He facilitated the option to attend classical music concerts in Budapest and Bucharest, which was great.