3-Day Tour of Transylvania’s Landmarks from Bucharest
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3-Day Tour of Transylvania’s Landmarks from Bucharest
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3-Day Tour of Transylvania’s Landmarks from Bucharest
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Highlights
You will spend the majority of your trip within the dramatic, historic Carpathian mountains to enjoy rural villages; multiple UNESCO World Heritage Site castles and fortified churches and the region’s unmatched hospitality, culture and architecture.
You will be accompanied by the same highly experienced and reputable guide throughout your journey. All travel will take place in our top-of-the-line, Euro 6-ranked vehicles: We’ll handle all the transportation details and accommodations so you can rest comfortably and focus exclusively on enjoying your once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
You will be surprised to discover just how unique Romania really is–and just how much of our rich, multi-ethnic legacy has remained intact and untarnished over all these years.
We invite you to discover just how remarkable Romania truly is!
Itinerary
Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brașov
Peles Castle
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedYou will then leave Bucharest, driving north to Sinaia: a mountain resort located in the historical region of Muntenia. Named after Sinaia Monastery, the picturesque town is nestled in the Carpathians (aka Transylvanian Alps). Here you will visit King Carol I’s stunning Peleș Castle. This landmark dates back to 1873 and blends Neo-Renaissance and Gothic Revival architecture, with a heavily Baroque-influenced interior loaded with luxurious linens and intricately carved woodwork.Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedBefore reaching Brașov, you will also visit nearby Bran Castle. This landmark is a favorite among visitors because of its inaccurate association with Vlad Țepeș, aka Vlad Dracula. In reality, there is no evidence that Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula, was influenced by Bran Castle, and the fortress has no proven associations with Vlad the Impaler. Despite Bran Castle’s questionable connection with the literary legend, the castle remains a worthwhile and historic destination. In fact, the original fortress on this site dates back to the early 13th century; however, Mongols destroyed the first wooden edifice in 1242. The King of Hungary granted local Saxons authority to build the stone castle at their own expense and labour in 1377, and the site is now a museum housing Queen Marie of Romania’s furniture and art collection.Brasov
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFramed by the Carpathian Mountains and resplendent with gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, Brasov is one of the most beautiful and visited places in Romania. Brasov was founded, in 1211, by the Teutonic Knights, on an ancient Dacian site. In the 13th-Century Brasov was settled by the Saxons and shortly became one of Transylvania's seven walled citadels Siebenburgen.- AccommodationsOvernight at Bella Muzica a 3-star hotel which right in the main square
Brasov - Sighișoara- Biertan - Sibiu
Sighisoara
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Medieval citadel sits on top of a hill, fortified by a formidable 930-meter ring of walls, 14 defense towers and five artillery bastions. Sighişoara’s Historic Center features opulent, well-preserved merchant houses, complete with charming pastel colors, Medieval German architecture and local craftsmen peddling their artistry. The Clock Tower looms as the tallest point in this magnificent city and dates back 700 years. During your walking tour of Sighişoara, you’ll also climb the 180-step Covered Staircase, Scara Şcolarilor or “Scholars’ Stairs,” to reach the Gothic-style Biserica din Deal, or Church on the Hill, and Saxon Cemetery. Of course, no visit to Sighişoara would be complete without seeing the 1431 birthplace of Vlad Tepes, the 15th century Prince of Wallachia that inspired Bram Stoker’s fictional Count Dracula.Biertan Fortified Church
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedBiertan is one of the regions most important Saxon villages protected by fortified churches. In fact, Biertan’s Fortified Church served as Transyvania’s Lutheran Evangelical Bishop’s seat from 1572 to 1867. Transylvanian Saxons founded the town sometime between 1224 and 1283, and it served as an economically significant commerce role until declining in significance with the rise of the nearby cities of Mediaș, Sighișoara and Sibiu.Sibiu
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSibiu’s Old Town remains strikingly German in appearance, and the area is still encircled by portions of the ancient medieval wall that once protected its citizens. Three of the city’s original 39 towers remain standing today. In Sibiu, you will also see other extraordinary landmarks, which include Great Square; Brukenthal Palace, a late-Baroque architectural masterpiece housing one of Romania’s most impressive museums; the hopelessly romantic Bridge of Lies, Podul Minciunilor; Haller House, a beautiful preserved Renaissance residence with Sibiu’s trademark window structure; multiple visually striking and historically significant Churches and countless other potential destinations.- AccommodationsOvernight at MyContinental Hotel a central 3-star hotel
Sibiu - Transfăgărășan Highway (only in summer) - Curtea de Arges Monastery - Bucharest
Transfagarasan Highway
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeIf your trip takes place during July through September, we’ll then travel through Romania’s famous Transfăgărășan Highway. This aesthetically striking mountain road crossing though the southern section of the Romanian Carpathian, dissecting the nation’s highest peaks--Moldoveanu and Negoiu--and unifying Transylvania and Wallachia. If the Transfăgărășan Highway is not open, your guide will instead take you through the scenic Olt Valley, which is nestled between the Căpăţânii, Lotru and Făgăraş mountains. Romans forged this ancient trade route, which was later used by merchants of the Middle Ages as they journeyed deep into Transylvania. Regardless of your route, after your rewarding day of sightseeing your guide will return you to Romania’s capital to prepare for your departure.Curtea de Arges Monastery
45 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedRomania hosts around 600 Orthodox Christian monasteries in total; however, Curtea de Arges is a unique treasure: Seamlessly unifying architectural influences from both Georgia and Armenia with Islamic geometric motifs. Constructed between 1515 and 1517, Curtea de Arges is also well known for the many stories surrounding its construction by Meșterul (aka Masterbuilder) Manole and commissioning by Prince Negru Voda (Radu Negru)--with more than 100 different versions of this legend circulating.
What's included
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Private transportation
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Single room suppliment 60 E/person
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Location
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Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia, Romania 106100
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Boutique Romania
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