Tour the best of the Transylvanian region on a 3-day break that shows you the most celebrated places in a nutshell. Visit famous castles like Peles in Sinaia, medieval citadel in Sighisoara, ancient monasteries such as Curtea de Arges, quaint villages like Sibiel and stay in the charming towns of Brasov and Sibiu. No one knows the area better than the locals that will take you there!
3 days - from $2,020
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the impressive Peles Castle
- Unravel the legend of Bran Castle
- Explore medieval Sighsoara and Alba Iulia
- Stay in charming towns of Brasov and Sibiu
Day 1 Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov
Welcome to Romania! Your tour commences this morning by meeting your tour guide at 09.00 hrs from the lobby of your hotel. Depart Bucharest for the impressive Peles Castle which was built in 1875 as the summer residence of King Carol I of Romania. Admire the castle's fine collection of paintings, sculptures and furniture, before continuing to the 17th century Sinaia Monastery. After lunch, you will visit Bran castle, famous for its beauty and the legend of Count Dracula. Head to Brasov for lunch and a visit to the Old Town Hall and Black Church, with dinner afterwards.
Stay at: Casa Cranta (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Day 2 Brasov - Sighisoara - Sibiu
After breakfast, drive to Sighisoara where you will visit the only fully inhabited medieval citadel in Europe. Enjoy a tour of the citadel, including the Tower Museum, Cover Stairs, 14th century Church on the Hill and Medieval Weapons Collection. Proceed to Biertan for the Fortified Church and to Alba Iulia with its fortress and Cathedral of Reunion. Lastly, at the nearby village of Sibiel, dine at a local restaurant before overnight in Sibiu.
Stay at: Hotel Continental Forum (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 Sibiu - Bucharest
On a morning walking tour of Sibiu, visit the medieval fortress, Liar's Bridge, and one of the best galleries in Romania - the Bruckenthal Art Museum. Depart Sibiu for Cozia Monastery, built in 1388 and one of the country's most valuable monuments of medieval architecture. Afterwards, leave for Curtea de Arges, a former 14th century Wallachian capital, to visit its 6th century monastery. Return to Bucharest for a late afternoon, arrival where your tour concludes.
OR
Travel along the Transfagarasan Mountain Road, one of the most spectacular in the world. Built between 1970 and 1974 by the military forces, th Transfagarasan has more tunnels and viaducts than any other road in Romania. Later, visit Curtea de Arges Monastery, a former 14th century Wallachian capital. Return to Bucharest at around 18.00 hrs where your tour concludes.
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
- English-speaking guide/driver
- 4 star hotel accommodation
- Private touring by air-conditioned vehicle
- Sightseeing tours including entrance fees
- Parking fees and road taxes
- Hotel porterage
- Romanian map and city maps
- Services of a local representative
- 2 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 2 dinners
Entrance fees:
- Peles Castle
- Sinaia Monastery
- Bran Castle
- Black Church
- Biertan Fortified Church
- Church on the Hill Sighisoara
- Tower Museum Sighisoara
- Reunion Cathedral Alba Iulia
- Curtea de Arges Monastery
- Transfagarasan Mountain Road (if client chooses to go on this itinerary for Day 4)
- Bruckenthal Art Museum Sibiu & Cozia Monastery (not offered on Transfagarasan Road itinerary for Day 4)
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Twin/Double Single | ||
| 8 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | $2,020 $2,310 | |
| Price per adult in Australian Dollars (AUD) |
