STUDY TRIP TO ROMANIA

Arrival at the airport in Constanta . Reception by the Romanian guide and continuation to Tulcea .

 

Boat trip to the Danube Delta. On the main Sulina canal to the canal of mile 36 and to Lake Nebunu, through the narrow canals of the Danube Delta. Lunch on board included. In the afternoon drive back to Tulcea.

 

In the morning drive west through Dobrogea and with the ferry at Galati over the Danube. Continue to Moldova and visit the Agapia or Varatec monastery,  among the largest in Europe with over 1000 nuns and novices each. Then drive to Gura Humorului .

 

In the morning drive to Voronet Monastery , also known as the “Sistine Chapel” of Romania. Here you can see a beautiful representation of the “Last Judgment”. Then drive to the Sucevita Monastery , known for its exterior wall paintings with scenes from the Bible and the history of the Romanian people. Continue over the Obcina mountain  to the Moldovita monastery , also world-famous for its exterior wall paintings . Here the symbols of the Orthodox faith are presented by the nuns. Then drive through theTihuta pass to Transylvania. There will be a short stop at the Castle Hotel Dracula to learn more about the Count.

 

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. . Then drive to Biertan  to visit the largest Transylvanian-Saxon fortified church, the seat of the Protestant bishops of Transylvania until the end of the 19th century. Then drive to Medias  and visit the  Margaret Church . Continue to Sibiu. City tour with a visit to the Small and Great Rings, the Bridge of Lies and the Protestant Parish Church. Dinner with the mountain farmers in Sibiel .

 

In the morning drive to Brasov and city tour with a visit to the Black Church (largest Gothic religious building in 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. Then continue to Predeal .

 

In the morning drive to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Hohenzollern family. Also nearby is the Sinaia Monastery, which was built by monks from the Sinai Peninsula. From Sinaia drive south to Bucharest and visit the most important sights: the Village Museum , the Patriarchal Church and the Palace of the Parliament (the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon). In the evening a festive dinner in the “Pescarus” restaurant.

 

In the morning drive east to the Black Sea coast. City tour in Constanta with a visit to the archaeological museum , the Roman mosaic and theTurkish mosque from the old town. After visiting the mosque, the Orthodox Church of Peter and Paul will be visited. This was built by King Charles I according to the same plans as the one in Sinaia. In the afternoon drive to the airport and farewell to the Romanian tour guide.

 

At least people	8 pax	12 pax	15 pax	20 pax	25 pax
Price per person (DR / HB)	730 €	630 €	585 €	580 €	570 €
Single room surcharge	145 €	145 €	145 €	145 €	145 €

• 7 nights in 3 * and 4 * hotels