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Day 1 Thu. Homeland – Bucharest
Arrival at Bucharest Airport, meet and greet by the tour guide and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Bucharest.
Day 2 Fri. Bucharest – Sibiu – Bazna
Drive along the Olt Valley through the Red Tower Pass, where the historic border between Transylvania and Wallachia once lay. En route, stop at Cozia Monastery, one of the oldest and most important monasteries in Romania. In the afternoon, you reach Sibiu (Hermannstadt), a city designated European Capital of Culture in 2007. During a detailed walking tour of the historic centre, you will visit the Evangelical Cathedral as well as the Roman Catholic Church, and discover the charming squares and streets of the old town during a complimentary city walk, where you will see the Great and Small Squares and the famous Bridge of Lies. Afterwards, continue to Bazna.
Day 3 Sat. Bazna – Biertan – Sighisoara – Bazna
Today is dedicated to the culture of the Transylvanian Saxons. The fortified churches of Transylvania are among the best-known historical monuments of the Transylvanian Saxons, and since they have been preserved better than in many other parts of Europe, they are also valuable architectural testimonies of general fortified church construction. After breakfast, we first drive to Biertan (Birthälm), where we visit the largest of all fortified churches. Until the 19th century it was also the residence of the Evangelical bishops of Transylvania. Next on our list is Sighisoara (Schäßburg), the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval ensemble in rural Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style in this part of Europe. The high density of architectural monuments, the public buildings, fortification walls, defensive towers and dwellings—all forming a single complex—give the citadel the appearance of a unique, well-composed architectural ensemble of inestimable historical value. Highlights here include the Church on the Hill, Dracula’s birthplace, and the former Monastery Church of the Virgin Mary. In the afternoon, return to Bazna. Afterwards, horse-drawn carriage ride from Bazna to the fortified church in Boian (Bonnesdorf).
Day 4 Sun. Bazna – Campulung Moldovenesc
Today drive over the Tihuta Pass from Bukovina into Transylvania. Short stop in Bistrita (Bistritz) to admire the church with the tallest tower in Romania. Continue via Targu Mures, where you can see the Orthodox Cathedral and the Palace of Culture. In the afternoon, visit Moldovița Monastery, known for its excellently preserved frescoes depicting biblical scenes in vibrant colours. The harmonious architecture and peaceful atmosphere make this monastery an important site of Romania’s cultural heritage.
Day 5 Mon. Campulung Moldovenesc – Predeal
In the morning, visit the Voroneț Monastery, famous for its intense blue colour and extraordinarily well-preserved frescoes, earning it the nickname “the Sistine Chapel of the East.” Drive through the breathtaking Bicaz Gorge, along the Red Lake. The Bicaz Gorge is an approximately 5-kilometre-long canyon cutting through the Eastern Carpathians. Near the pass, the Red Lake (Lacul Roșu) was created in 1838 by a landslide that dammed the river. A whole forested slope slid into the water, and today the tree trunks still rise above the lake surface.
Afterwards, continue through the eastern part of Transylvania. Arrive in Predeal in the late afternoon.
Day 6 Tue. Predeal – Brasov – Harman – Predeal
In the morning, you will get to know Brasov (Kronstadt). The city was founded in the 13th century by the Knights of the Teutonic Order and was for centuries an economic and cultural centre of the Transylvanian Saxons, who constituted the majority of the population until the 19th century. Walking tour in the city centre, where you will discover the main attractions: the Black Church with its Buchholz organ (interior visit), the medieval city walls around the historic old town with elegant late-medieval townhouses, the Council Square, the unique Rope Street, the Catherine Gate and the small, hidden Orthodox Church in the centre. Continue to the fortified church in Harman (Honigberg). In addition to religious purposes, this church was also used by the local villagers as a refuge and defensive structure. Afterwards, return to Predeal.
Day 7 Wed. Predeal – Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest
In the morning, drive to Bran (Törzburg) to visit the “Dracula Castle.” The height fortress—rich in towers and arrow slits—was built in the 14th century and served the inhabitants of nearby Brasov (Kronstadt) as part of their defence system against the Ottomans. The romantically located castle, which served as a residence of Queen Marie of Romania in the interwar period, is now a museum. Afterwards, exterior visit of Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family. In 1866 the first king from the Hohenzollern dynasty came to Romania and chose to build a castle in Sinaia, on the banks of the Peles stream, in German Renaissance style to remind him of his homeland. Arrival in Bucharest in the late afternoon. In the evening, festive dinner with folklore show at Hanul lui Manuc Restaurant.
Day 8 Thu. Bucharest – Departure
In the morning, panoramic tour of the Romanian capital. You will visit the Cathedral of the Salvation of the People—the largest Orthodox church building in Romania, fascinating with its impressive dimensions and modern architecture. Afterwards, drive to the Palace of Parliament for a photo stop. This monumental building is considered the second-largest administrative building in the world and impresses with its imposing façade. Next, visit the Village Museum, a unique open-air museum featuring traditional houses, churches and farms from all regions of the country, offering a vivid insight into Romanian folk culture. Finally, transfer to the airport, where you bid farewell to your Romanian tour guide.
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Dates/Prices |
11.03 - 18.03.2027 15.04 - 22.04.2027 06.05 - 13.05.2027 |
01.07 - 08.07.2027 19.08 - 26.08.2027 28.10 - 04.11.2027 |
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Price per person (place in DBL/HB) |
520 EUR |
605 EUR |
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SGL room supplement |
130 EUR |
130 EUR |
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Entrance fees supplement |
70 EUR |
70 EUR |
