Day 1 – BUCHAREST
Arrival at Otopeni Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner & overnight. (D) 3*
Day 2 – BUCHAREST - CURTEA DE ARGES - SIBIU
The half day Bucharest city tour (starting at 8:45 AM) is the best way to start your Romanian experience, getting acquaintanced with its five-century-old capital. The tour includes visits to the Metropolitan Church and to the Village and Folk Art Museum - the largest in Europe. (This tour lasts about 3 h ? )
Noon departure to Sibiu, located only 170 miles northwest from Bucharest, with stop-over in Curtea de Arges for a visit to the monastery, built between 1512-1515, one of the outstanding churches in Romania, where, according to the legend, Master Manole, the builder, entombed his wife in the stone walls. From here, travelling north, across the Olt Pass into Transylvania, you'll reach Sibiu just in time for a lavish dinner. Overnight in Sibiu. 3* (B, D)
Day 3 – SIBIU - SIBIEL
9:00 AM This morning, having a walking tour of the old part of Sibiu, with its narrow streets, you'll find out that this is one of Romania's most romantic cities, a great place for history and art lovers. It is home to the Bruckenthal Museum of Art and History, one of the largest in Romania. An hour drive will take you to Alba Iulia, a town of historical importance, a former Roman municipal center, situated near the Dacian locality Apulon, on which the Roman town Apulum was raised. Alba Iulia still preserves some old buildings in Romanesque style, palaces of the 15th-16th century, Alba Carolina Citadel, the biggest citadel in Transylvania, and a beautiful Orthodox cathedral as well a Roman Cathedral.A short afternoon drive will bring you to Sibiel village to see its large and fascinating collection of icons painted on glass and enjoy early dinner at a peasant house. Late evening return to Sibiu for overnight. 3* (B, D)
Day 4 – SIBIU – SIGHISOARA – POIANA BRASOV
9:00 AM – Today you will head to Sighisoara (1 h ?) , a perfectly preserved town, trapped in the Middle ages. The best known site in Sighisoara is the 15th century house, where Prince Vlad The Impaler, nicknamed Dracula, was born. The house has been turned into a restaurant and museum full of interesting flavours and artifacts. Lunch en route. Late afternoon will find you on your way to Brasov (2 h). Finally, wind up the twisting roads leading to Poiana Brasov, placed high on a mountain plateau overlooking the city of Brasov. Overnight in Poiana Brasov.(B,L) 3*
Day 5 – POIANA BRASOV – BRASOV – BRAN CASTLE
9:00 AM – From Poiana Brasov you'll venture down into Brasov, the second largest city in Romania, a medieval trading center, situated at the meeting point of the three Romanian principalities: Wallachia, Moldavia and Transylvania. Visit the lofty Black Church, so called because of a 1689 fire. It is famous for its imposing Gothic architecture, its 4000 pipe organ and the valuable collection of Anatolian carpets of the 17th and 18th centuries. Drive slowly to the old Schei District, to visit St. Nicolas of Schei Church, built between 1518-1598.(2 h ?)
Winding your way southwards, you will reach the fabled Bran Castle (45 min), also known as Dracula's Castle, built at the beginning of the 13th century, by Knight Dietrich of the Teutonic Order. Later on it was fortified, and was used by the Romanian royal family, namely by Queen Maria (a niece of Queen Victoria of England) (1 h ?). Late afternoon return to Poiana Brasov, awaiting you to get ready for a nice dinner with folk music at a native restaurant. Overnight in Poiana Brasov. (B, D) 3*
Day 6 – POIANA BRASOV – SINAIA - BUCAHREST
9:00 AM – departure to Bucharest, driving through Prahova Valley. Stop-over in Sinaia (at about 10:00 AM), well-known as the "Pearl of the Carpathians" and visit the spectacular Peles Castle (1 h), the summer residence of Romania's kings. A trip to Sinaia would not be complete without ? h spent visiting Sinaia Monastery, a copy of St.Catherine Monastery on Mount Sinai (17th century).
Early afternoon will have you on your way back to Bucharest (2 h driving) where a visit to the Palace of Parliament – the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon in Washington is arranged.
Farewell dinner and overnight in Bucharest. (B, D) 3*
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Day 7 - BUCHAREST
Transfer to the airport for the departure flight. (B)
Best of Romania Tour Features:
- 6 overnights at 3 star hotels as specified (2 nts in Bucharest, 2 nts in Sibiu, 2 nts in Poiana Brasov)
- Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner Daily (3 course menu, mineral water, coffee)
- Entrance fees to the tourists objectives as per the program
- Transportation throughout itinerary by car/van/minibus
- R/T airport transfers
- English speaking guide assistance throughout itinerary
- All local taxes are included (luggage handling is not included)
Tour Rates / pax in USD : $1489.00 - sharing a double room
single rom supplement $245.00
Pre tour night(s) in Bucharest (week days) – per night:
USD 85-110 per person in dbl or twin
USD 135 – 168 per person in single
