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Day 1
Pick up from Bucharest Airport.Explore the city in the the afternoon including the most important sites of Romania's capital.
The Arc de Triumph, The Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon, the Old Court of Bucharest - the palace that Vlad Dracula built in 1459.
Overnight in 3*** Hotel in Bucharest.
Day 2
Outside of Bucharest we visit the Snagov Monastery - in 1476 the real Prince Vlad Dracula was buried on this little island.Visit the Royal palace at Sinaia - the Peles Castle - considered one of the most beautiful castles in all Europe, Peles Castle is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture.
Bran castle built in 1377 as part of the Transylvanian defense system, the castle is a "must see" often referred to as mythical Dracula's castle.
Overnight in a fairy tale location at Moeciu - in the Bucegi National Park
Day 3
Visit Brasov the trade center of medieval transylvania and one of the most visited cities in Romania.Great sites to visit as The Black Church, the main square, the old defense walls that are still well preserved on the south and west side of the old city the watch towers and the narrowest street in Europe are just a few points on this day's agenda.
Get to Sibiu in the evening , The European Capital of Culture in 2007.
Explore the 14th century walled city of Sibiu, with it's amazing Central Plaza
Overnight in Sibiu 3*** Hotel
Day 4
Visit the best open air museum in Romania - Sibiu Village and Traditions Museum.After lunch visit The fort of Calnic - UNESCO - World Heritage site - is one of the most imposing defensive structures in Transylvania. First mentioned in a 1269 document, the fortress served as a residence for Saxon nobility until 1430, when it was sold to the peasant community of Calnic.
Overnight in Hunedoara - 3*** Hotel
Day 5
Hunedoara Castle or Hunyad Castle - mostly unknown to foreign travelers, this is probably the most accomplished Gothic castle in Europe.Drive to Alba Iulia, to visit this amazing walled city there and the ancient Roman ruins of Apulum (the old name of Alba Iulia)
Overnight in Cluj Napoca- 3*** Hotel
Day 6
Drive to the northern province of MaramuresVisit the Merry Cemetery in Sapanta
This cemetery is unique in the world. Renowned for it's story telling funeral plates Death is mocked in the face, as part of and ancient tradition where Death is celebrated.
Overnight at Sigetu Marmatiei - 3*** Hotel
Day 7
Visit the Communist Memorial of Sighet. The former Communist prison is now a fantastic museum dedicated to the victims of Communism.Stop at Barsana Monastery - truly a monument of traditional Maramures architecture
Onward we will visit the 14th century wooden church at Ieud - UNESCO World Heritage
A superb road pass through the Carpathian mountains lead us to the Eastern province of Romania called Moldova.
Overnight in Bucovina in 3*** Hotel
Day 8
Bucovina painted monasteries - 3 UNESCO World Heritage sitesVisit the Moldovita Monastery. The one can we see today dates back to 1532 and is due to ruling prince Petru Rares– one of the most important monasteries of it's time.
Visit the Voronet Monastery - probably the most accomplished sample of artistic achievement in Moldavian architecture and painting
The third monastery we see today - Humor Monastery (World Heritage) - is probably the least known of then, but it's surely the most picturesque
Accommodation in Piatra Neamt 3*** Hotel
Day 9
Drive through the Bicazului Gorges - a superb canyon that will lead us back to Transylvania.We stop at the Red Lake (the roof of an old iron mine collapsed in 1889 creating a small lake with a strange reddish color)
In the evening we arrive in Sighisoara a magnificent living medieval fortress, UNESCO World Heritage site. This is where the real Prince Vlad Dracula was born in 1431.
You will have the chance to have dinner in the house where the cruel prince was born
We spend the night in the old citadel of Sighisoara for the night at the medieval hotel Wagner House 3***
Day 10
Sighisoara city tour in the morning. Check out the Clock Tower, the main landmark of Sighisoara. Then the creepy prison and torture chamber.On the highest platform of the fortress we get to the Hill Church. First mentioned in the 12 century.
Visit the Rasnov Fortress - founded around 1225 by German Teutonic Knights. The superb location of this fortress allows us a great view over the surrounding mountains.
Overnight back to Moeciu
Day 11
Transfer to Bucharest airportEND OF SERVICES
Early Booking : at least 1 month before, up to 10% discount.
Inclusions:
- All accommodation in 3*** or 4**** hotels. (5***** hotels optional)
- BB - Breakfast included (Half Board optional, Full Board optional)
- All transfers and transportation with private car/mini bus
- All entrance fees to castles, museums and monasteries included.
- English speaking guide & driver
- Professional guide assistance during the whole trip English speaking. (Italian and French too)
- City tour in each city in the trip
Price does not include
- Airfares
- Photo fee (Museums, Monasteries, Castles)
- Lunch (optional)
- Dinner (optional)
