6-day Lgbt-friendly Private Tour Of Southern Transylvania

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Private chauffeured transfer from the Bucharest airport to your downtown hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4-Star Berthlot Hotel

Day 2: Bucharest

Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
Along with your tour guide, you will discover Bucharest's wide squares and avenues, bordered by 19th century art nouveau French-inspired architecture, which during the age earned the city the nickname "Little Paris". The political struggles of the last century have changed the city landscape, leaving behind a remarkable diversity, ranging from the palaces and concert halls of old to the worker neighborhoods and megalomaniacal projects of the communist decades, who's ultimate expression is the largest parliament building in the world. The colorful pedestrian Old Town offers a variety of choices for a leisurely evening, with its beehive of activity around its restaurants, bars and coffee shops. As part of the city tour, you will get to visit the main attractions, like The Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest administrative building of the world.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Roman), Str. Franklin 1, Bucharest Romania
Romanian Athenaeum, the most important concert hall of Romania, host of the annual George Enescu Festival, each September.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", Kiseleff Road 28-30 In King Michael I Park, Bucharest 011347 Romania
The Village Museum, an impressive and comprehensive open-air collection of traditionally built homes (more than a hundred), churches, and so on. Visitors may enter some of them and admire the items inside.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
A short stop in a typical (Communist era) neighborhood. Find details about life in those years.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-Star Berthlot Hotel

Day 3: To Sibiu (by plane) and Sighisoara

Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
After leisurely packing your bags in the morning and a private chauffeured transfer from your hotel to the Bucharest airport, have a 40 minutes flight over the Carpathians. The guide will be awaiting you at the airport and will use his local knowledge to help you pick from the multitude of restaurant options for lunch. Then he will lead you on a walking tour through the streets of this German-looking town, which lie under the watchful "eyes" of the roof dormers. Despite its day-time tranquil feel, in the evening it becomes the host of numerous cultural events and festivals, especially since 2007, when it was the European capital of culture.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Sighisoara, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania
In the evening, arrive in the citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO site, a place so medievally correct that you could believe you've stepped back in time. You may still walk the cobbled streets and marvel at the defense towers. On one of them, the bullet marks from the last siege of the city are still visible. The real Dracula was born in Sighisoara in 1431 - the house is still well maintained.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-Star Fronius Hotel

Day 4: To Bran (Castle) and Brasov

Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Today's drive is going to take you through sleepy Transylvanian villages, following rivers and crossing hay-stacked valleys, surrounded by hills and mountains. We'll stop on the former Wallachian - Transylvanian border, protected by Bran Castle and find out about its true histories and Dracula legends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Brasov, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Carry on, by private car, to the much larger walled city of Brasov. During the city tour, walk the streets of the Medieval old town and be dwarfed by its majestic 14th century Gothic cathedral. In the evening, have your pick among the local restaurants whose cuisine reflects the ethnic melting pot of the region.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-Star Casa Cranta

Day 5: To Peles (Castle) and Bucharest

Stop At: Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov, Zarnesti 500075 Romania
In the nearby bear reservation of Zarnesti, the once more healthy rescued animals and the enthusiastic team of caretakers are happy to share the stories of their emotional journey. Taking leave of these imposing creatures, enter their natural habitat in the woods of the Carpathians, home of the largest population of wild brown bear in all the continent.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
In the midst of these forested valleys and ski resorts lies one of Europes most spectacular royal palaces and home of the best of 19th century craftsmanship. Return to Bucharest for one more night.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-Star Berthlot Hotel

Day 6: Departure

Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Private chauffeured transfer to the airport, for your flight home. End of our services.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.