Fairytale Castles Of Transylvania

Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest – the „Little Paris of the East”

Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Welcome to Romania! Greets you the local guide at the international airport Otopeni. Transfer to your centrally located hotel and check-in. In the afternoon enjoy a three hours sightseeing tour in Bucharest. The city has been settled in the 15th century and served as princely residence for the famous count Dracula. During the sightseeing tour you will discover the most important highlights such as the Palace of the Parliament, the largest building in the World after the Pentagon, the Unification Square with the Patriarchal Church, the University Square, the Roman Square, the Victory Square, the Arch of Triumph and the Revolution Square. In the evening take a stroll in the medieval old town and learn more about the history of the Romanian capital city. Enjoy a delicious traditional dinner in the historic restaurant “Caru cu Bere” and an outstanding dance show.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* centrally located hotel

Day 2: Champagne and Royalty

Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
The tour continues to Transylvania. Enjoy a scenic ride along the Prahova Valley and stop in Sinaia, the finest alpine town in the Romanian Carpathian Mountains and once home of Romania’s first King, Carol I. Here is where you will find the Peles Castle, a superb royal residence built above acres of green meadows, deep inside the forest. Built in German Renaissance style, the Peles Castle is probably the most beautiful castle in Eastern Europe. Next to the castle you will visit the Sinaia Monastery , which was built at the end of the 19th century and it is home for more than 20 monks. Inside the monastery’s museum you will see the first translation of the Bible into Romanian in the Cyrillic alphabet. In the next town you will enjoy some of the best sparkling wines, directly in the Royal Cellar from Azuga. Scenic coach ride towards Brasov. Dinner at a local restaurant in the Old Town.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* centrally located hotel

Day 3: Transylvanian fortresses

Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
This morning you will discover the medieval town Brasov, which was founded by the Germans in the 12th century. Brasov’s highlight is the Black Church, the largest gothic building of its kind between Istanbul and Vienna. At noon you travel to Rasnov where you will find the fortress that has protected the town against the Otoman invasions. Perched high up on a hill, the fortress from the 13th century stands out from the horizon of the area, as well as the Hollywood-like sign of the town’s name. Your next stop will be in the small village Bran, where you will visit the fairytale like Dracula Castle. The castle was built by the Saxons from Brasov at the end of the 14th century and served as customs between Wallachia and Transylvania. The legend says that Dracula lived here but the history mentioned the royal family spending its summers inside the medieval castle. Legend or truth can be found out only during the inside tour. Overnight in Brasov.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* centrally located hotel

Day 4: Transylvanian countryside and UNESCO heritage

Stop At: Sighisoara, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania
After breakfast you head yourself towards north, along the small Saxon villages with century-old churches and fortifications. Your first stop is the village Viscri, which dates back to the 14th century and where the Prince of Wales owns a traditional Saxon house. Here you will visit the fortified church Deutschweisskirch which was listed in 1993 as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You are invited at one of the local’s home, where you will enjoy a traditional lunch with homemade brandy and wine. In the afternoon you reach Sighisoaram, the medieval citadel, where Vlad the Impaler (count Dracula) took his first steps. The town was settled by the Saxons in the 13th century. This delightful town still preserves the medieval atmosphere, its 14th century wall, towers and bastions. Enjoy a pleasant walking tour inside the citadel , which is on UNESCO World Heritage list, and visit the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill and the birth house of count Dracula. Check-in and overnight in Sighisoara.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* centrally located hotel

Day 5: Western Transylvanian culture

Stop At: Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, Alba County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Today you will visit the city of Alba Iulia, the memorable place of the Great Union of Romania. Here you will visit the impressive Orthodox Cathedral and the Roman Catholic Cathedral, the oldest standing cathedral in Romania. Most importantly, you will take a tour of the Habsburgic citadel, also known as Alba Carolina Citadel, in the time of the Roman occupation.The fairytale Hunyadi Castle, once the residence of the Hungarian kings, is the star of this day. You will feel indeed in a fairytale when you admire the oriel, the towers and the balconies. The castle is like a gate to travel back in time. It is a place where legends turn to life. The day ends with a visit in Sibiel, a village near Sibiu. See the Museum of Icons on Glass, which houses a huge collection of glass icons, painted by Romanian peasants. Arrive at a peasant family. There you are welcomed with bread and salt. Further on, you enjoy a traditional meal with Romanian wines and schnapps. Overnight in Sibiu.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* centrally located hotel

Day 6: Sibiu - 2007 European Cultural Capital / 2019 European Gastronomy Region

Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Sibiu is probably the most beautiful town of Transylvania. Settled by the Germans back in the 12th century, the town preserves a wonderful medieval cobblestoned centre with hundreds of historic monuments. Discover today the heart of Sibiu and its three interlocking squares: the Grand Square, the Small Square and the Huet Square. Visit the Brukenthal Museum at the Grand Square, which houses the finest art museum in Romania. Right next to it you will see the Catholic Church and the City Hall. The walking tour takes you further to the Liars’Bridge, the first iron bridge in Transylvania, and to the Evangelical Church, the town’s landmark. As you leave the city embark on a trip on the „Best road in the World – Top Gear”. This mountain road crosses the Carpathian Mountains and offers spectacular views (open from July to October). In the evening you reach Bucharest.
Duration: 8 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4* centrally located hotel

Day 7: Departure

Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Enjoy some free time at leisure, go shopping or explore the old town on your way until the departure time. Transfer to the airport and farewell from the guide.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.