Two Day Tour outside Bucharest: A Step in Transylvania
Day 1: - Bucharest - Cimpina - Sinaia
Leave Bucharest for Sinaia at 08:00. First stop of the day will be at Cimpina to visit 'Iulia Hasdeu' Castle. Arrival in Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe, former summer resident of the Romanian Kings. Visit Iulia Hasdeu Castle at Cimpina ; Arrival at Sinaia, visit of Peles Castle. Overnight in Brasov at Capitol (3*) hotel or similar.
Day 2: Brasov - Bran - Bucharest
Drive to Bran, where the waters hollowed their way in the rock stands Bran Castle, where Vlad the Impaler-Dracula spent some frightful times on this way to Transylvania. Leave Bran for Brasov, the largest mediaeval city in Transylvania. Visit the Bran Castle. Sightseeing tour of Brasov including the Main Square, the old City Hall, the Black Church, St. Nicolas Church. Evening arrival in Bucharest.
Tour Highlights:
Departure from your hotel. Our guide will meet you in the hotel lobby
Drive through Prahova Valley to Sinaia, Bran and Brasov
In Sinaia, visit of Peles Castle
Services included: lunch at Palace / Economat / Furnica Restaurants
Arrival at Bran, visit of Bran Castle
Sightseeing tour of Brasov including the Black Church St. Nicolas Church and the first school in Romanian Language of the old Schei district
Evening arrival in Bucharest.
Departure dates: all 2004 year round excepting Mondays and Tuesdays and the period Oct. 25 - Dec. 01
2 persons for 840 Euros - 4 persons 1,360 Euros
Sighisoara Tour: the 15th Century. Sighisoara, ancient cradle of Romanians, is located in Transylvania, in a landscape of peculiar beauty in the Tirnave Plateau.
Day 1: Bucharest - Prahova Valley - Sighisoara - Brasov
The heart of Sighisoara is the citadel around that developed along centuries the other districts. Here lived, between 1431-1435, Vlad Dracul (Vlad the Devil), future Prince of Wallachia, thus called because the German Emperor knighted him as Knight of the Dragon. He was Vlad the Impaler's father known as Dracula (the son of the Devil), who most probably born here in Sighisoara, on 1431.
The Catholic Inquisition found here a proper ground to manifest. Witch Trials took part almost in every big town of Transylvania. To introduce you in the 15th century atmosphere, 25 local amateurs actors will perform for you a genuine witch trial.
Intinerary:
* Leave Bucharest for Sighisoara on Prahova Valley
* Optional lunch at 'Vlad Dracul' House. Sightseeing tour of the old town including the Clock Tower, the Covered Staircase
* Optional 'The Witch Trial' Show (depending on group's size)
* Overnight in Brasov at 'Capitol' Hotel (3*) or similar
Day 2: Brasov - Bran - Sinaia - Bucharest
Driving through the main roads you'll discover its beauty and picturesque, the combination between new and old, blacken stone buildings and red bricks chimneys above the coloured tile roofs, over the crenels and buttresses.
From Brasov a short drive to Bran, where the waters hollowed their way in the rock, stands Bran Castle, where Vlad the Impaler, Dracula spent some frightful times, on his way to Transylvania. Through a short cut, we arrive in Sinaia. At the end of the 19Th century, the future king of Romania, Carol I, enchanted by the beauty of the surroundings, built here Peles Castle, his summer residence and one of the nicest in Europe.
Intinerary:
* Short sightseeing tour of Brasov including the old City Hall, the Black Church.
* In the morning, visit of Bran Castle. Leave for Sinaia to visit the Peles Castle.
* Evening arrival in Bucharest
Departure dates: all 2004 year round excepting Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and the period Oct. 25 - Dec. 01
2 persons 1,040 EUROS , 4 persons 1,680 Euros
Outside Bucharest 3 Day Tour: Castles and Medieval Fortresses in Transylvania
Romanian Middle Age was a very tormented one. The Turks invaded Europe, conquering the Balkan Peninsula, and crossing the Danube they entered in Wallachia, a Romanian state North the Danube River. In the mountains it was easier to defend, that is why the fortresses and citadels were built at the foothill of Carpathian Mountains.
The only modern castle in your itinerary is Peles Castle, built at the end of 19th century by the future king of Romania, Carol I, as his summer residence. Bran fortress was built by master masons of Brasov, according to the privilege granted to the town on November 19th, 1377, by Louis I d'Anjou, who was ruling of Transylvania at that time. Since the beginning of its existence, the fortress was endowed with a garrison of 'archers and ballistars'.
Day 1: Bucharest - Curtea de Arges - Brasov
After breakfast, departure for Curtea de Arges. Visit the Arges Monastery ; Visit Poienari Citadel. Leave for Brasov. Overnight at 'Capitol' Hotel (3*) in Brasov
Day 2: Brasov - Sighisoara - Brasov
Visit of Bran Castle. Sightseeing of Sighisoara including the Clock Tower, the old town and the Covered Staircase. Optional lunch at 'Vlad Dracul' House. Optional: The Witch Trial - an interactive show performed by local amateur actors. Overnight at 'Capitol' Hotel (3*) in Brasov. Optional dinner at Cetate Restaurant in Brasov
Day 3: Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest
Short sightseeing tour of Brasov including the old City Hall and the Black Church. Leave for Sinaia to visit the Peles Castle. Evening arrival in Bucharest.
Departure dates: all 2004 year round excepting Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and the period Oct. 25 - Dec. 01
Bucovina's Monasteries Tour: - A Bible in Fresco
Situated in the North of Moldavia, Bukovina, a region blessed with a luxurious nature, wrapped in a diffuse light which tones down colours and blends them with the blue of the sky, presents itself to you like an art album with its frescoes monasteries, painted on it. Here history lies asleep in monasteries and citadels, in churches containing treasures of old Romanian civilisation, traditions and beliefs sprung from the rich Romanian folklore.
The exterior frescoes of the churches represent one of the most astonishing treasures of Moldavian art, which has been preserved for almost 5 centuries. They are a genuine illustrated Bible, unique of their kind in the world whose unparalleled artistic value was confirmed and reconfirmed. The suite of images develops like a colour film including tales and legends, customs or great historical events.
Day 1: Bucharest - Suceava - Dragomirna - Suceava
Leave Bucharest by train ; Arrival at Suceava station ; Sightseeing tour of the former capital of Moldavia feudal state, Suceava including the County History Museum, former Thrown Citadel, St Ioan cel Mare Metropolitan Church and Mirauti Church ; Visit Dragomirna Monastery ; Overnight at 'Bukovina' Hotel (2*) or similar
Day 2: Suceava - Arbore - Radauti - Marginea - Sucevita - Moldovita - Cimpulung Moldovenesc
Visit the monasteries of Arbore, Sucevita and Moldovita. Visit the black pottery workshop at Marginea. Overnight in Cimpulung Moldovenesc at Minion Chalet (2*) or similar.
Day 3: Cimpulung Moldovenesc - Voronet - Humor - Suceava
After breakfast, visit of the Museum of the Wood. Visits of Voronet and Humor Monasteries. Arrival in Suceava . Transfer to the rail station. Night train to Bucharest. Arrival in Bucharest. Transfer to the residence.
Departure dates: all 2004 year round. Still, tour availability is subject to train connection schedule.
These 2 tours are 1,400 Euros for 2 persons and 2,300 Euros for 4 persons
