Winter hiking tour Carpathian Mountains
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Winter hiking tour Carpathian Mountains
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Winter hiking tour Carpathian Mountains
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Highlights
This winter tour of Transylvania is available from January until March and combines the awesome landscapes of rural Transylvania with medieval cities and world heritage sites of one of the most visited region of Romania. A visit to the Ice Hotel along Transfagarasan Scenic Road can be considered the highlight of your tour in Romania.
Itinerary
Bucharest arrival and hotel transfer in Bucharest. Bucharest tour.
Old Town
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDepending on your arrival in Bucharest, we can make a panoramic tour of Bucharest which can last up to 3 hours or a longer tour that can include a visit to the Palace of Parliament or the House residence of Nicolae Ceausescu. The tour of Bucharest can start with the pick up from the airport or from your hotel/location in Bucharest. During this hours you will visit the most important tourist attractions of “the Paris of the Orient” as Bucharest was called in 19th century.- AccommodationsOvernight in Bucharest 3*** hotel centrally located. Duke hotel or similar.
Bucharest – Peles Castle –Brasov Old town – Zarnesti or Bran Village.
Peles Castle
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedLeaving Bucharest 08:00, we head to the Southern Carpathians to explore some of the most appreciated tourist attractions of Transylvania. The first important stop of the day will be Peles Castle. Surrounded by mountains and dense forest, this modern architectural masterpiece of Romania, is one of the best preserved Castles in Eastern Europe. Your guide will introduce you to the most flourish period of Romania strongly connected with the ruling time of the King Charles I. We will visit some of the most important state apartments of Peles Castle: Reception Hall, Armoury Exhibition, Working desk, Library, Music Saloon, Florentine Room, Dining Room, Theatre Hall…Brasov Historical Center
3 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeDriving through the famous valley of Prahova River and crossing the mountains to Transylvania, we will reach Brasov old district. After a short walking tour and a visit to the Black Church, you will have time to enjoy a traditional Romanian lunch. The day will end in Zarnesti or Bran Village, both settlements being the best locations for a hiking day in the mountains.- AccommodationsOvernight in Zarnesti town or Bran Village at a local guesthouse 3***.
Hiking tour of the most beautiful mountain villages of King` Stone Massif.
Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOptional morning visit to the Bear Sanctuary located nearby.Piatra Craiului National Park
6 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeEither you are an experienced mountain hiker or just a beginner, as long you have the hiking boots this will be a truly nice experience. This villages located at the foothills of the Carpathians Mountains, at King`s Stone Massive, still preserve the simple way of like of the shepherds and farmers. This unique remote places will offer you unforgettable experiences and many opportunities to take amazing photos. This hike can last up to 6 hours depending on the weather and your physical strength.- AccommodationsOvernight in Zarnesti town or Bran Village at a local guesthouse 3***.
Zarnesti – Bran Castle – Sighisoara.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedLeaving Zarnesti town we set of for Bran Castle. We will show you Bran Castle and tell you the real stories of this medieval stronghold of Transylvania.Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
5 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedNext important stop of the day is Sighisoara, the city that attracts many tourists because of its medieval appearance. A tour of the old town Sighisoara includes the Clock Tower, the Covered Stairway, the Church of The hill and of course the supposedly birthplace of the infamous Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula.- AccommodationsOvernight in Sighisoara at Hotel Sighisoara or Casa Wagner 3***.
Sighisoara – Balea Ice Hotel Experience– Sibiu
Le Lac Balea
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedLeaving Sighisoara in the morning, your guide will take you the cable car that reach the Glacier Lake Balea, where the Ice Hotel is located. Reaching Balea Lake at 2030m height, you can enter into the Ice Hotel and visit the rooms where the brave tourist are sleeping or just to have a hot drink. After this amazing experience we will go to Sibiu, another medieval attraction of Transylvania.- AccommodationsOvernight in Sibiu 3*** hotel
Sibiu sightseeing tour – and transfer to Bucharest.
Sibiu Tourist Information Center
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedIn the morning we will take a sightseeing tour of Sibiu, the former capital of Transylvania, visiting the best attractions of this beautiful town that made Transylvania famous throughout the world.Cozia Monastery
1 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe transfer to Bucharest can last up to 5 hours but on the way to Bucharest we can stop to Cozia monastery or just for a lunch break. Accommodation on your own.
What's included
INCLUDED
Private transportation
Fuel surcharge
Parking Fees
5 nights accommodation 3*** with breakfast included
NOT INCLUDED
Meals, entrance fees, photo tax.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Bucharest, Romania
Provider
Romania Tour Store
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