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The cities of Transylvania, the fascinating landscapes of the South, West and East Carpathians, the wooden churches of Maramures and monasteries of Bucovina and Moldova.
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Frankfurt - Bucharest - Sibiu (1) - Targu Mures (1) - Satu Mare (1) - Campulung Moldovenesc (2) - (day trip: monastery tour) - Predeal (2) - (day trip: Brasov, Sinaia and Bran Castle) - Bucharest - Frankfurt
Itinerary
DAY 1: FRANKFURT - BUCHAREST - SIBIU
At noon arrival at Bucharest airport (Otopeni). Reception by the Romanian tour guide and onward journey to Sibiu. Dinner in the restaurant “Butoiul de Aur”.
DAY 2: SIBIU - TARGU MURES
In the morning, a short city tour in Sibiu with a visit to the Great and Small Ring, the Bridge of Lies and the Protestant Parish Church . Then drive to Kokeltal and visit the German fortified churches from Slimnic, Axente Sever, Medias and Biertan. Afternoon visit to the medieval city of Sighisoara with its sights such as the Clock Tower, Dracula's birthplace or the Church on the Hill.Continue to Targu Mures .
DAY 3: TARGU MURES - SATU MARE
In the morning a short city tour of Targu Mures with a visit to the Palace of Culture and the Orthodox Church (largest in Romania). Then drive to Cluj Napoca and visit the St. Michael's Church and the statue of Mathias Corvinus, one of the greatest kings of Hungary. In the afternoon drive to Satu Mare .
DAY 4: SATU MARE - CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC
In the morning drive to the Maramures area. First stop in Sapanta and visit to the "Merry Cemetery". On every tombstone there is a funny poem about the deceased. So these people know how to mock death here. Then drive through the Iza valley and visit the wooden churches from Barsana , Rozavlea and Bogdan Voda. In the afternoon drive over the Eastern Carpathians to Bucovina.
DAY 5: MONASTERY TOUR
The tour starts with the Moldovita Monastery . One of the nuns explains the exterior wall paintings in detail. Then visit the Sucevita Monastery , which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then a short stop at the Marginea ceramics center , where you can see the technology used to make black ceramics. Afternoon visit to the Voronet Monastery , also known as the “Sistine Chapel” of Romania.
DAY 6: CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC - PREDEAL
In the morning drive south. Short stop at Neamt Monastery , which was founded by the Moldavian prince Stefan the Great. Continue along the Bicaz reservoir to the Bicaz gorge and the Red Lake over to the Szeklerland. Stop at the fortified churches of Prejmer or Harman from Barsei Region.
DAY 7: PREDEAL
Morning visit to the Peles Castle , the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family. The castle was built in the typical Bavarian style. Then visit the Sinaia Monastery , which was built by monks from the Sinai Peninsula. Continue to Brasov and visit the Black Church . One of the largest collections of oriental carpets is located here. Visit of the old town of Brasov with the town hall square and the small, hidden Orthodox church . Afternoon visit to Bran Castle , also called Dracula Castle. Festive dinner in the “Cabana trei brazi” restaurant in Predeal.
DAY 8: PREDEAL - BUCHAREST - FRANKFURT
In the morning drive to Bucharest . Short city tour with a visit to the Patriarchal Church , the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon) and the Village Museum . Transfer to the airport, farewell to the Romanian tour guide and flight home in the first hours of the afternoon.
Price
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At least people |
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10 pax |
15 pax |
20 pax |
25 pax |
30 pax |
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Price per person (DR / HB) |
675 € |
625 € |
565 € |
525 € |
465 € |
420 € |
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Single room surcharge |
115 € |
115 € |
115 € |
115 € |
115 € |
115 € |
