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Description
Explore ancient Romania, covering significant sights in numerous cities. Visit the Palace of Parliament, Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Sighisoara Fortress, and many others that showcase the country's long past. Learn about the historical and artistic significance of these places and marvel at their architecture in this 9-day history tour!
Highlights
- Explore Peles Castle, a Neo-Renaissance castle
- Take a look at the Râșnov Fortress, a historic monument and landmark
- Visit Cozia Monastery, one of the most valuable monuments of national medieval architecture
- Admire the medieval architecture of the Bran Castle
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Day 1: Arrive in Bucharest expand_more
Get picked up from the airport and check in at the hotel in Bucharest.
Go for a short walk to the city center with your Romanian tour guide.
Dinner and accommodation.
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Day 2: Bucharest Sightseeing expand_more
- Wake up to breakfast. Visit the Village Museum and the Palace of Parliament (the 2nd biggest administrative building globally, after the Pentagon).
Free time in the afternoon.
Dinner and accommodation in Bucharest.
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Day 3: Bucharest to Brasov expand_more
- Eat breakfast and depart to Brasov. On the way, visit Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family and one of Romania's most visited historic edifice, unique by its historical and artistic significance. The Castle is one of the most important monuments of its kind in Europe.
- Head out for a short walk to the city center.
Dinner and accommodation in Brasov.
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Day 4: Bran Castle & Râșnov Fortress expand_more
- Consume breakfast. Visit the Bran Castle (known as Dracula's Castle) and the Râșnov Fortress. The Râșnov Fortress is an old village fortress, the best-preserved of them all. It was erected in the 13th century by the local villagers to defend themselves from the Tatar invaders.
Dinner and accommodation in Brasov.
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Day 5: Saxon Fortress & Sighisoara Fortress expand_more
- Rise up for breakfast. On the way to the medieval city of Sighisoara, you will visit the Saxon Fortress in Viscri, one of the most spectacular, the oldest and the best-preserved fortified church in Transylvania, being included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
- Visit the Sighisoara Fortress. The city was founded by German settlers. Vlad Dracul the 2nd stayed in this city for a period waiting for the best moment to take over the power in the Romanian Province.
Dinner and accommodation in Sighisoara.
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Day 6: Biertan & Sibiu expand_more
- Eat breakfast. On the way to Sibiu (the 2007 European Cultural Capital), you will visit Biertan. It was one of the first settlements established by Saxons in Transylvania. The village is recorded in documents since 1283. For almost three centuries, Biertan was the headquarters of the Saxon Episcopacy in Transylvania and therefore, around the Biertan church was build one of the strongest fortresses in Transylvania.
- See Medias (old city centre – St. Margaret Church, The Buglers Tower – until 1969 it was one of the tallest buildings globally and by its leaning, the tower is the 6th in the world and the 3rd in Europe).
- Visit the ASTRA Museum in Sibiu (the museum of Traditional Folkloric Techniques, the biggest outdoor museum in Europe) Free time in Sibiu city center.
Dinner and accommodation in Sibiu.
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Day 7: Alba Iulia & Fortress expand_more
- Savour breakfast. A trip to Alba Iulia (the first capital of the three Romanian provinces. In December 1918 in Alba Iulia, the Union of Transylvania and Banat with the Kingdom of Romania had been proclaimed).
- Visit the Fortress (built-in Vauban style with 7 bulwarks laid out as a star. It was built between 1716 and 1735 by the Italian architect Giovanni Morando Visconti; it is the most impressive building of its kind in South-East Europe in particular, due to the imposing gates).
Dinner and accommodation in Sibiu.
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Day 8: Cozia Monastery & Bucharest expand_more
- Eat breakfast. On the way to Bucharest, visit Cozia Monastery, which is set in one of the most picturesque of the Carpathian landscapes, the pride of the Oltenia region.
Dinner and accommodation in Bucharest.
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Day 9: Departure expand_more
- Rise up for breakfast. Transfer to the airport. End of tour services.
What's Included
Romanian English-speaking tour guide
8-nights accommodation at 3-star or 4-star hotels + HB meals including 1 festive traditional dinner: 3 nights in Bucharest; 2 nights in Brasov; 1 night in Sighisoara; 2 nights in Sibiu
Modern 3 stars transportation
Airport transfer
What's Excluded
Optional lunch on the way (approx. 15 E/pers) depending on the daily schedule
Know before you go
- Explore the Medieval Transylvania! Explore the ancient Bucharest and Transylvania, covering significant sights in Brasov, Sighisoara, Medias, Sibiu, Alba Iulia!
- The price is calculated for a group of a minimum of 37 persons; in case the group will not be reached, the price will be recalculated.
- On request, the route can be changed as well as the visiting points.
- The travel agency reserves its right to change the order of the attractions in the program as well as the accommodation, but this will not affect the price or the itinerary.
- The name of the hotels will be announced 10 days before the trip starts.
- The deadline for the last information about the trip will be 15 days before departure.
- Reservations are made by a 30% to 40 % upfront deposit basis.
- The travel agency is insured at Omniasig SA Insurance Company.
Meeting Point
Bucharest, Romania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 37 To 40 | EUR 475 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |