Recommended Departure Days - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
 

Sinaia, Brasov, Sighisoara, Painted Monasteries, Maramures,

Cluj, Sibiu, Curtea de Arges
   

Day 1 - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Pick up at the airport. Drive to Sinaia.
D Accommodation in Sinaia

Day 2
Visit Peles Palace, the former royal summer residence. Drive to visit Dracula Castle in Bran village. City Tour of Brasov including the Old Town Square, the Black Church, and the St Nicholas Church. Continue to the Saxon village of Prejmer and visit the unique peasant fortifications listed by UNESCO as part of the World Cultural Heritage. Continue to the medieval town of Sighisoara, the birth place of Prince Vlad the Impaler.
B D Accommodation at the Sighisoara Hotel***

Day 3
Enjoy the medieval charm of the fortified town (best preserved in Europe) while visiting the History Museum located in the Clock Tower and the Weapons Museum. A visit to the Torture Room is a must. In the afternoon drive to Biertani village for a visit of the fortified church, the former seat of the Lutheran Bishop of Transylvania, a landmark on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage.
B D Accommodation at the Sighisoara Hotel***

Day 4
After breakfast, depart to the fabled Borgo Pass. While driving through forest clad mountains, relive the adventure of Jonathan Harker. Stop at the “Dracula Castle” Hotel for a visit into the Vampire Vault.
B D Accommodation at the “Dracula Castle” Hotel***

Day 5
The first Romanian monuments included by UNESCO on the list of World Cultural Heritage are the frescoed monasteries. Visit the most representative ones: Sucevita, Humor, and the famous Voronet Monastery - the “Sistine Chapel of the East”.
B D Accommodation in Suceava

Day 6
Drive through scenic Prislop Pass to Maramures, the land of wooden churches. Notice the carved wooden gates throughout the villages. Visit the Wooden Churches of Bogdan Voda, Rozavlea, Barsana. The unique folk costumes and traditions make this area of Romania one of the most picturesque.
B D Accommodation at a local farmer

Day 7
Start your day in Sighetu Marmatiei visiting the former jail of political dissidents against communism. Do not miss the unique Merry Cemetery in Sapanta Village.
Visit the Hoteni Village’s water mill, a natural whirlpool.
B D Accommodation at a local farmer

Day 8
Early departure to Sibiu. On the way, stop in the former capital of Transylvania, Cluj Napoca for a city tour, including the St Michael Cathedral. Late afternoon visit the Museum of Glass Painted Icons in Sibiel Village. For a taste of authentic cuisine, join some local farmers.
B D Accommodation in Sibiu

Day 9
Sibiu city tour includes visits to Brukenthal Museum, the Evangelical Cathedral and the Roman-Catholic Church. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring on your own.
B D Accommodation in Sibiu

Day 10
Drive on beautiful Olt River Valley and stop to visit Cozia Monastery. Continue to Curtea de Arges for a visit to the legendary Manole’s Monastery, architectural monument from the 16th century.
B Transfer to Bucharest
 

  * Price is based on exchange rate €uro vs. USD of 1.46; should exchange rate modify more than  4%, price adjustments will be made on the final day of payment

DEPARTURES:  2008

29 April, 16 May, 30 May, 13 June, 27 June, 22 July,  15 August,

5 September, 26 September, 10 October, 14 October

Price includes:

• 9 nights accommodation in centrally located hotels, all rooms with private facilities, as per itinerary

• Meals as per itinerary

• Land transportation with modern air conditioned vehicles

• Professional Guide English Speaking

• Basic entrance fees included to all mentioned sites

 * Itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice