MOLDAVIAN MONASTERIES AND THE GERMAN FORTIFIED CHURCHES

Arrival at Bucharest Airport. Reception by the Romanian guide and onward journey to the Carpathian Mountains. In the evening, hike from the hotel to the “Cabana trei brazi” mountain hut for a typical Romanian dinner with folklore music.

 

Morning drive to Peles Castle from Sinaia, summer residence of the Romanian royal family. After the visit, hike to the Sinaia Monastery, which was built in the 16th century by the monks from the Sinai Peninsula. In the afternoon, visit to Bran Castle, also called Dracula's Castle.

 

Morning visit to the city of Brasov , the largest city in Transylvania. The Black Church is visited here. Then the old town hall, as well as the Orthodox church from the old town. Then drive to the fortified churches of Harman and Prejmer. Then through the Szekler Land to the Red Lake. Here you can take a walk up to the Bicaz gorge.

 

In the morning drive north. The first monastery from the program is the Varatec Monastery. A walk through the village with over 1000 nuns to the church gives a complete picture of life in the Orthodox monasteries. In the afternoon the Neamt Monastery is visited. This was built in the 15th century by Prince Stephan the Great. The side path to the monastery enables a wonderful hike through the beautiful landscape.

 

The morning starts with Moldovita Monastery. Here you will be introduced to the world of the Orthodox faith by Sister Tatijana. The exterior wall paintings of the monastery have religious as well as historical scenes. Then visit the Sucevita Monastery with a similar exterior wall painting. At lunchtime the ceramic center from Marginea is visited. In the afternoon a hike from the main road to the Voronet Monastery, also known as the “Sistine Chapel ” of Romania. The hike enables you to get to know the country and its people.

 

In the morning you drive west through the Tihuta Pass. With the help of a hike to the Hotel Dracula you can distinguish the legend of Dracula from history. Afternoon city tour in Bistrita. Here you can visit the Protestant church. This has the highest church tower in Romania. Arrived in Targu Mures (New Market), you can see the largest Orthodox church in Romania during a walk. At the same time, the architectural style of the city's Palace of culture is very interesting.

 

The program includes a visit to the most important Transylvanian-Saxon fortified churches from the Kokeltal. You start with Sighisoara , where you can see the Clock Tower, Dracula's birthplace and the Church on the Hill. Then Biertan . Here you can take a hike from the main road, along the pastures where cattle and water buffalo graze, to the fortified church. This is the largest fortified church in Romania and was the seat of the evangelical bishops of Transylvania until the end of the last century. Then you visit Medias , where you can see the largest winged altar from Eastern Europe in the Margaret Church. In the evening in Sibiel you can take a hike from the main street to the Glass Icon Museum.

 

In the morning the old town of Sibiu  is visited. The Great and Small ring, as well as the Bridge of lies, can be seen. A special moment is also the Evangelical Cathedral from Sibiu, where Dracula's son is buried. The Bruckenthal Palace also has great appeal because of its art gallery. In the afternoon drive through the Red Tower Pass into Wallachia. A short stop is also made at the Cozia Monastery. This is one of the oldest Orthodox monasteries in Romania.

 

In the morning drive on the highway to Bucharest. Afterwards city tour in Bucharest with a visit to the Patriarchal Church (seat of the Orthodox head of Romania), the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building in the world after the Pentagon), as well as the Village Museum. Afterwards transfer to the airport, farewell to the Romanian tour guide and journey home

 

At least people	5 pax	10 pax	15 pax	20 pax
Price per person (DR / HB)	690 €	500 €	440 €	420 €
Single room surcharge	155 €	155 €	155 €	155 €

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