On route to Transylvania, your first stop will be in the heart of the Prahova Valley. Here the high mountains (the third highest peak of Romania) make for great skiing, but also for amazing views. Nicknamed the Alps of Romania, they are the only mountains that rise from 800 meters to 2500 meters in one vertical cliff. Here is where you find the jewel of the Romanian mountain resorts, Sinaia.

Head on to Peles Castle, erected between 1873 and 1914, has been the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family, and it is the most visited museum in Romania. Many say that this alone is worth a visit to Romania.

Next, you will continue north and across the Carpathians.

Reach Transylvania's Bran Castle. This castle is a 14th-century military fortress controlling the entry route to Transylvania and is nowadays frequently associated with Dracula’s myth. The interior visit will take you back to the time of the Saxon nights, as you will follow the narrow stairways and gothic arches through the castle.

After the visit, guests must not miss the great atmosphere in the outdoor markets surrounding the castle. Here is the best time for souvenirs.

Afterwards, drive to the 800-year-old Saxon city of Brasov. A fortified town that was once on the silk road entering Europe.

Visit the Biserica Neagră or the Black Church, the largest church in Eastern Europe, holding the biggest pipe organ of Romania (4000 pipes) and the largest collection of oriental rugs (over 600).

Stop for a walk-in Brasov downtown, and see how a typical Transylvanian old city looked like.