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Budapest to Tehran (Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran)

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The overland route from Budapest to Tehran crosses five countries and some of Europe and Asia's most historically rich terrain. Starting in Hungary's elegant capital, it winds through Romania's Carpathian mountains and medieval towns, continues into Bulgaria's ancient Thracian heartland, then cuts across Turkey — taking in Istanbul's iconic skyline and the sweeping landscapes of Anatolia — before crossing into Iran, where Persian culture, intricate Islamic architecture, and cities like Tabriz and Tehran await. This corridor attracts adventurous independent and group travellers drawn to border crossings, diverse cuisines, and a rare blend of European, Ottoman, and Persian heritage.

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We estimate you can save 73% over G Adventures's tour.

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Budapest to Tehran (Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran) · 28 days

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Budapest to Tehran by Rail — Self-Launched

A 28-day independent overland rail journey that copies the route of G Adventures' "Budapest to Tehran by Rail" — Budapest → Sibiu → Sighișoara → Brașov → Bucharest → Veliko Tarnovo → Sofia → Plovdiv → Istanbul → Ankara → Cappadocia → Van → Tabriz → Tehran → Shiraz/Persepolis → Isfahan — using sleeper trains, intercity buses and dolmuş instead of private transport and a tour leader. You book the same castles, bazaars and ruins yourself through local guides or GetYourGuide, stay in hostels and family pensions, and still get the epic west-to-east crossing for a fraction of the group tour price. Note: this is a logistically demanding route (Iran requires a visa/authorisation number in advance and, for UK/US/Canadian passport holders, an accompanying guide) — plan visas early, and check your government's current travel advice for all five countries before booking. Costs are approximate.

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