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The Danube Delta, the most beautiful Moldavian monasteries and the drive back to Bucharest, via Sibiu and Predeal, across Transylvania.
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Bucharest - Tulcea (2) - (day trip: Danube Delta) - Piatra Neamt (1) - (Moldavian monasteries) - Campulung Moldovenesc (1) - Targu Mures (1) - Sibiu (1) - Predeal (1) - Bucharest - flight home
Itinerary
DAY 1: ZURICH - BUCHAREST - TULCEA
Arrival at the airport in Bucharest Otopeni. Reception by the Romanian tour guide and journey towards the Danube Delta through the eastern part of Wallachia , then over the Danube into Dobrogea.
DAY 2: DANUBE DELTA
Boat trip into the Danube Delta on the main Sulina Canal to the canal at mile 36. From here through the old Danube to Lake Fortuna, in the pelican reserve of the Danube Delta. Lunch on board (included). In the afternoon, past Lake Nebunu , back to Tulcea .
DAY 3: TULCEA - PIATRA NEAMT
In the morning drive to the west, along the Danube through Dobrogea and with the ferry over the Danube to Galati . From here we continue through the southern part of Moldova via Focsani to Piatra Neamt . Afternoon visit to St. John's Church, which was founded by Prince Stefan the Great.
DAY 4: PIATRA NEAMT - CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC
In the morning drive north. Visit to the monasteries of Agapia and Varatec . With over 1000 nuns and novices each, these are among the largest in Europe. Visit to the Voronet Monastery , also known as the “Sistine Chapel ” of Romania. Here you can see a beautiful representation of the “Last Judgment”. Afternoon tour of the wood museum of Campulung Moldovenesc .
DAY 5: CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC - TARGU MURES
Drive to the Moldovita Monastery , known for its exterior wall paintings. Here you can see scenes from the Bible and from the history of the Romanian people. Thereafter, the Tihuta Pass continuing to Transylvania. Short stop at the Dracula Castle Hotel . Continue to Bistrita and visit the Protestant church(14th century), with their guild flags. Afternoon city tour in Targu Mures, with a visit to the Palace of Culture , the Orthodox Cathedral and the old fortress .
DAY 6: TARGU MURES - SIBIU
In the morning drive to Sighisoara. City tour in Sighisoara with a visit to the Clock Tower , the birthplace of Prince Dracula and the Church on the Hill. Continue to Biertan and visit the largest Transylvanian-Saxon fortified church. Until the end of the 19th century there was the Seat of the Evangelical Bishops of Transylvania. Then drive to Medias and visit the Margaret Church . Afternoon city tour in Sibiu , with a visit to the Small and Great Rings, the Bridge of Lies and the Protestant Parish Church . In the evening wine tasting and festive dinner with folklore music in the restaurant “Butoiul de Aur”.
DAY 7: SIBIU - PREDEAL
Drive to Brasov and city tour with a visit to the Black Church (largest Gothic religious building from Eastern Europe), the Town Hall Square and the small hidden orthodox church from the old town. Afternoon visit to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula Castle . In the evening festive dinner with folklore music in the restaurant “Cabana Trei Brazi” in Predeal.
DAY 8: PREDEAL - BUCHAREST - ZURICH
In the morning drive towards Bucharest , the capital of Romania. City tour in Bucharest with visit to the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon), the Patriarchal Church (seat of the Orthodox head of Romania) and the Village Museum . Afterwards transfer to the airport, farewell to the Romanian tour guide and flight home .
Price
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At least people |
8 pax |
12 pax |
16 pax |
20 pax |
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Price per person (DR / HB) |
675 € |
570 € |
550 € |
520 € |
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Single room surcharge |
105 € |
105 € |
105 € |
105 € |
