WALLACHIA, TRANSYLVANIA AND THE DANUBE DELTA

Arrival at Bucharest  Airport - Otopeni. Reception by the Romanian tour guide and transfer to the hotel. In the evening festive dinner in the “Burebista” restaurant.

 

In the morning drive via Pitesti to Curtea de Arges with a stop to  Curtea de Arges monastery, which was built in the Moorish style. Then drive towards Transylvania . On the way, a short stop at the Cozia monastery (14th century), one of the oldest monasteries in Romania. Then through the Red Tower Pass to Sibiu.

 

In the morning drive north to Kokeltal . First stop at the fortified church from Axente Sever . Then visit the Margaret Church from Medias . Here you can see the largest winged altar in Romania. Then drive to Sighisoara . City tour with a visit to the  Clock Tower , the house where Dracula was born and the Church on the Hill.. In the afternoon, a short stop at the largest Saxon fortified church in Romania in Biertan . Until the end of the 19th century this was the seat of the evangelical bishops of Transylvania. In the evening wine tasting and a festive dinner in the “Butoiul de Aur” restaurant in Sibiu.

 

Morning city tour in Sibiu. In the old town you can visit the Great and Small Ring, the Bridge of Lies and the  Protestant Parish Church  (seat of the Protestant bishops). Dracula's son, Mihnea the Evil, is also buried here. Then visit the Village Museum  near Sibiu. In the evening drive to Sibiel   and visit the  glass icon museum . Dinner at home with the mountain farmers of Sibiel.

 

In the morning drive west to Sebes . Visit of the Gothic church and the Student Tower . Continue to Alba Iulia . After visiting the Cathedral from the 13th century (seat of the Catholic Bishop of Transylvania), you can also visit the old fortress of the city, which was built by Eugene of Savoy. Afternoon city tour in Cluj Napoca . Visit to St. Michael's Church and the  statue of Mathias Corvinus (one of the greatest Hungarian kings). Arrival in Baia Mare in the evening .

 

In the morning drive north to the Ukrainian border. Visit of the “Happy Cemetery” of Sapanta, known for the funny inscriptions and poems on the gravestones of the deceased. Continue through the Iza valley towards  Bucovina. On the way visit the wooden churches from Barsana , Rozavlea and Bogdan Voda .In the afternoon drive over the Prislop Pass of  the Eastern Carpathians to the northern part of Moldova.

 

In the morning drive to the monastery Moldovita , one of the monasteries world famous for its exterior wall paintings. Here the symbols of the Orthodox faith are explained by the nuns.  Drive over Obcina Mountain to Sucevita Monastery . Visit to the ceramic center from Marginea, where black ceramics are still fired according to the old technique. In the afternoon visit to the Voronet monastery  ,  the “Sistine Chapel” of Romania. Here you can admire a beautiful representation of the "Last Judgment". In the evening in the hotel festive meal with folklore program.

 

In the morning drive south. First stop at Neamt  Monastery . This was founded by Prince Stefan the Great in the 15th century. Continue to the monasteries of Agapia and Varatec . These are among the largest in Europe, each with over 1000 nuns and novices. The workshops and museums in these monasteries can be visited. Arrival in Piatra Neamt in the afternoon . Short city tour with a visit to St. John's Church , which was founded by Prince Stefan the Great.

 

In the morning drive through the southern part of Moldova. This area is very rich in vineyards. Continue towards Galati, the largest port on the Danube. From here, take the ferry across the Danube to Dobrogea and continue along the Danube to Tulcea , the gateway to the Danube Delta.

 

Morning trip by ship to the Danube Delta . On the main Sulina canal to the canal of mile 36 and through the narrow canals to the pelican reserve of Fortuna Lake . Warm lunch on board (included). In the afternoon, past Nebunu Lake and back to Tulcea.

 

In the morning drive back to the west, into Wallachia and through the Prahova valley up into the mountains to Predeal . In the evening festive dinner with folklore music in the “Cabana 3 brazi” restaurant from Predeal.

 

In the morning drive to Brasov . City tour in Brasov with a visit to the Black Church (the largest Gothic religious building in Eastern Europe), the Town Hall Square and the small , hidden Orthodox Church from the old town. Afternoon visit to the Saxon fortified churches from the northern part of Brasov The fortified churches from Harman and Prejmer  have for centuries defended Brasov from the raids of the Turks.

 

In the morning visit to the Peles Castle . This was the summer residence of the Romanian royal family of the Hohenzollern. Nearby is the Sinaia Monastery , which was built in the 17th century by monks from the Sinai Peninsula. Afternoon visit to Bran Castle , also known as Dracula Castle.

 

In the morning drive towards Bucharest , the capital of Romania. City tour with a visit to the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building in the world after the Pentagon) and the Patriarchal Church (Seat of the Orthodox head from Romania). In the evening festive dinner with folklore program in the restaurant "Pescarus".

 

In the morning, the second part of the city tour with a visit to the Village Museum . Then transfer to the airport, farewell to the Romanian tour guide and flight home .

 

At least people	20 pax	25 pax	30 pax	35 pax	40 pax
Price per person (DR / HB)	820 €	775 €	745 €	715 €	690 €
Single room surcharge	95 €	95 €	95 €	95 €	95 €