Sue Perkins' Big Adventure: Paris to Istanbul

Sue arrives in Budapest, ready to explore the vibrant city on the banks of the Danube. Sue takes a tuk-tuk; guts fish; and rides a child-run railway. Later, she puts on her dancing shoes and scores an invite backstage at the city's hottest party. The morning after, the soothing embrace of Budapest's lush hot springs beckons.

Sue's adventure reaches Romania, where she gets spooked at Castle Dracula, shares a cup of traditional nettle tea with a celebrated folk singer, encounters Romania's bears up close and learns about specially trained earthquake dogs. Embracing the vibrant local culture, she crafts exquisite Romani jewellery and dances the night away with a lively Romani band.

As she reaches Istanbul and the last stop of the Orient Express, Sue crosses the iconic Bosphorus Strait to discover a love for Turkish delight. Sue has her future unveiled by a world-class fortune teller. In the rocky semi-arid Cappadocia, Sue explores the world's largest underground caves before going for a breathtaking ride in a hot air balloon