DISCOVER TRANSYLVANIA 2024
ITINERARY
Day 1
Transfer from the airport to a 4-star hotel in Bucharest
Dinner in a local restaurant
Transfer from the airport to a 4-star hotel in Bucharest
Dinner in a local restaurant
Day 2
After breakfast, around 09:30, you will leave the hotel and go to the Palace of Parliament for the visit. The Palace of Parliament is a impressive building, being the last work of the Romanian people during the communist dictatorship and an extremely large building located in the center of Bucharest, being the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon buildings.
At first, it was called "People's House", but the real owner was the former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his family. Construction of the colossus began in the beginning of the penultimate decade of the 20th century and was completed in 1997. In 1989, after Nicolae Ceausescu's death, only the facade of the house was finished.
After the visit, the journey continues taking the highway from Bucharest to Pitesti - Ramnicu Valcea - Valea Oltului - Sibiu.
Olt Valley is one of the most spectacular and beautiful areas of Romania. The panoramic view of the Olt Valley is fascinating both during summer and winter. Olt is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Oltenia, with its capital at Slatina. The main attractions are related to the churches in the area: either a legend, a miracle-working icon or the relics of a saint.
Accommodation and dinner at a 4-star hotel in Sibiu.
Visiting the Main Square in Sibiu
After breakfast, around 09:30, you will leave the hotel and go to the Palace of Parliament for the visit. The Palace of Parliament is a impressive building, being the last work of the Romanian people during the communist dictatorship and an extremely large building located in the center of Bucharest, being the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon buildings.
At first, it was called "People's House", but the real owner was the former dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his family. Construction of the colossus began in the beginning of the penultimate decade of the 20th century and was completed in 1997. In 1989, after Nicolae Ceausescu's death, only the facade of the house was finished.
After the visit, the journey continues taking the highway from Bucharest to Pitesti - Ramnicu Valcea - Valea Oltului - Sibiu.
Olt Valley is one of the most spectacular and beautiful areas of Romania. The panoramic view of the Olt Valley is fascinating both during summer and winter. Olt is a county of Romania, in the historical region of Oltenia, with its capital at Slatina. The main attractions are related to the churches in the area: either a legend, a miracle-working icon or the relics of a saint.
Accommodation and dinner at a 4-star hotel in Sibiu.
Visiting the Main Square in Sibiu
Day 3
After breakfast, tourists will go on a city tour of Sibiu where they will visit the Brukenthal Museum - parts of the old fortifications have remained intact and many of the medieval houses inside the walls are historical monuments. The Brukenthal Museum was founded by Samuel Brukenthal, governor of Transylvania (1777-1787), in his own residence in the Austrian Baroque style, housing his collection of paintings, antiques, engravings and books, as well as important collections of ethnography.
The day will end with dinner in the village of Sibiel (near Sibiu) in the peasant houses.
Accommodation at a 4 star hotel in Sibiu.
Day 4
After breakfast, tourists will leave for Medias - Biertan - Sighisoara, where they will visit Sighisoara Fortress.
Also on this day, several fortified churches in Transylvania will be visited.
In Medias, one of the most impressive symbols of the city is the Corvinilor Tower, which is about 70 meters high. Its construction began in the 13th century. In the 15th century it was raised to 5 levels. The Church of St. Margaret was finished around the same time. Later, another 3 floors were added in just 2 months. The roof consists of coloured glazed tiles and 4 turrets were built. The tower had a watchman, who sounded his horn whenever an enemy approached. This is why the tower has this name. The tower has in its south-west corner (between the clocks) a little wooden man ringing a bell, thus announcing in advance when the clock will ring at the fixed time. The strong pressure of the tower on the sandy ground is the reason why the tower is slightly inclined to the north. Between 1927 and 1930, and later in 1972, the tower was reinforced. The inclination of the top to the base is 2.32 m. The town lies in the middle of the area that was inhabited by the Transylvanian Saxons, and there are dozens of fortified churches in an area of 20 km around it.
The fortified church of Biertan was first mentioned in 1402, when most probably a Gothic basilica, was completely demolished. The only remains of the original church are a few stone vault ribs and some grooves. Today's church is a hall-shaped church with a main nave and two aisles. The four-bay church has a 5/8 apse and was built between 1500 and 1525, during the time of the priest Baccalaureus Johannis. The church has brick vaults with ribs in the shape of a mesh across the ceiling. Late Gothic and Renaissance stonework is also preserved, including doors, consoles, pulpit and other architectural elements. The wooden furniture, doors and folding triptych date from the early 16th century. The restoration of "Our Europe" in 1978-1991 revealed parts of the old paintings and inscriptions. On the south side of the upper plateau, the "Catholic Tower" contains frescoes dating from the mid-15th century. The two protective walls, which rest partly on arches, are reinforced by several towers and a bastion. To reach the upper plateau of the fortress, one has to pass through four gate towers. The outer wall, located mostly at the base of the hill, is reinforced to the west and south by two 'zwingers' fortified with gate towers. Since 1993, the entire church complex has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Built in the first part of the 13th century on a hill and protected by numerous towers and walls, Sighisoara is a very picturesque medieval fortress, including the "House of Vlad Dracul", the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, "Dracula", numerous churches and civil buildings. The entire fortress is a UNESCO heritage site.
The afternoon will be spent in the fortress of Sighisoara
Dinner at the Restaurant "Vlad Dracul"
Accommodation at a 3 star hotel in Sighisoara.
After breakfast, tourists will go on a city tour of Sibiu where they will visit the Brukenthal Museum - parts of the old fortifications have remained intact and many of the medieval houses inside the walls are historical monuments. The Brukenthal Museum was founded by Samuel Brukenthal, governor of Transylvania (1777-1787), in his own residence in the Austrian Baroque style, housing his collection of paintings, antiques, engravings and books, as well as important collections of ethnography.
The day will end with dinner in the village of Sibiel (near Sibiu) in the peasant houses.
Accommodation at a 4 star hotel in Sibiu.
Day 4
After breakfast, tourists will leave for Medias - Biertan - Sighisoara, where they will visit Sighisoara Fortress.
Also on this day, several fortified churches in Transylvania will be visited.
In Medias, one of the most impressive symbols of the city is the Corvinilor Tower, which is about 70 meters high. Its construction began in the 13th century. In the 15th century it was raised to 5 levels. The Church of St. Margaret was finished around the same time. Later, another 3 floors were added in just 2 months. The roof consists of coloured glazed tiles and 4 turrets were built. The tower had a watchman, who sounded his horn whenever an enemy approached. This is why the tower has this name. The tower has in its south-west corner (between the clocks) a little wooden man ringing a bell, thus announcing in advance when the clock will ring at the fixed time. The strong pressure of the tower on the sandy ground is the reason why the tower is slightly inclined to the north. Between 1927 and 1930, and later in 1972, the tower was reinforced. The inclination of the top to the base is 2.32 m. The town lies in the middle of the area that was inhabited by the Transylvanian Saxons, and there are dozens of fortified churches in an area of 20 km around it.
The fortified church of Biertan was first mentioned in 1402, when most probably a Gothic basilica, was completely demolished. The only remains of the original church are a few stone vault ribs and some grooves. Today's church is a hall-shaped church with a main nave and two aisles. The four-bay church has a 5/8 apse and was built between 1500 and 1525, during the time of the priest Baccalaureus Johannis. The church has brick vaults with ribs in the shape of a mesh across the ceiling. Late Gothic and Renaissance stonework is also preserved, including doors, consoles, pulpit and other architectural elements. The wooden furniture, doors and folding triptych date from the early 16th century. The restoration of "Our Europe" in 1978-1991 revealed parts of the old paintings and inscriptions. On the south side of the upper plateau, the "Catholic Tower" contains frescoes dating from the mid-15th century. The two protective walls, which rest partly on arches, are reinforced by several towers and a bastion. To reach the upper plateau of the fortress, one has to pass through four gate towers. The outer wall, located mostly at the base of the hill, is reinforced to the west and south by two 'zwingers' fortified with gate towers. Since 1993, the entire church complex has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Built in the first part of the 13th century on a hill and protected by numerous towers and walls, Sighisoara is a very picturesque medieval fortress, including the "House of Vlad Dracul", the birthplace of Vlad Tepes, "Dracula", numerous churches and civil buildings. The entire fortress is a UNESCO heritage site.
The afternoon will be spent in the fortress of Sighisoara
Dinner at the Restaurant "Vlad Dracul"
Accommodation at a 3 star hotel in Sighisoara.
Day 5
Breakfast. Sighisoara Fortress - Transylvanian Plateau - Bran - Brasov
After leaving the Sighisoara Fortress and crossing the hills of Transylvania towards the Southern Carpathian Mountains, we will visit Bran Castle, also called Dracula Castle and return to the historical city of Brasov where we will visit the Black Church.
The medieval Bran Castle is one of the most popular castles not only in Romania but also in the Eastern European region. It is often called Dracula Castle and is mentioned as the home of Vlad Tepes (Dracula), the former ruler of Walachia and the main character of Bram Stoker's "Dracula". In fact, there is no evidence that Vlad Tepes ever lived here. He was supposedly held in the castle dungeon for two days. Bran Castle was built by the Saxons of Brasov in 1377, under the rule of King Louis I of Hungary. The fortress was built to guard the Bran pass and was part of the defensive system of the southern border of Transylvania.
The Black Church is one of the most important and, without a doubt, the most imposing monument built by the Germans in Transylvania in the 850 years of their history. The name "Black Church" was given to the main German-speaking Evangelical-Lutheran church in Brasov after the catastrophic fire of 1689, when the whole town was effectively burnt down. Flames and smoke blackened its walls but the sumptuousness and grandeur of the church could not be destroyed.
Accommodation and dinner at a 3-star hotel in Brasov.
Breakfast. Sighisoara Fortress - Transylvanian Plateau - Bran - Brasov
After leaving the Sighisoara Fortress and crossing the hills of Transylvania towards the Southern Carpathian Mountains, we will visit Bran Castle, also called Dracula Castle and return to the historical city of Brasov where we will visit the Black Church.
The medieval Bran Castle is one of the most popular castles not only in Romania but also in the Eastern European region. It is often called Dracula Castle and is mentioned as the home of Vlad Tepes (Dracula), the former ruler of Walachia and the main character of Bram Stoker's "Dracula". In fact, there is no evidence that Vlad Tepes ever lived here. He was supposedly held in the castle dungeon for two days. Bran Castle was built by the Saxons of Brasov in 1377, under the rule of King Louis I of Hungary. The fortress was built to guard the Bran pass and was part of the defensive system of the southern border of Transylvania.
The Black Church is one of the most important and, without a doubt, the most imposing monument built by the Germans in Transylvania in the 850 years of their history. The name "Black Church" was given to the main German-speaking Evangelical-Lutheran church in Brasov after the catastrophic fire of 1689, when the whole town was effectively burnt down. Flames and smoke blackened its walls but the sumptuousness and grandeur of the church could not be destroyed.
Accommodation and dinner at a 3-star hotel in Brasov.
Day 6
After breakfast, we leave Brasov, following the Prahova Valley surrounded by impressive mountains. We arrive in Sinaia and visit one of the most charming castles in the Carpathian Mountains - Peles Castle. Located in Sinaia (121 km from Bucharest), Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. It has been the resting place for many Romanian monarchs, including King Carol I, who died here in 1914.
The construction of the castle began in 1873, under the direct order of the Viennese architect Wilhem Doderer and was continued in 1876 by his assistant, Johann Schultz of Lemberg. Between 1877 and 1879, due to the war, they abandoned the work. Therefore, the castle was not inaugurated until 7 October 1883. The location of the castle was chosen by the German prince Charles I of Hohenzollern, who was to become king and takes his name from the neighboring parakeet that runs through the courtyard.
After Sinaia, we will continue our journey to the capital of Romania - Bucharest - the starting point of our journey.
Farewell dinner in a Romanian restaurant with folkloric show.
Accommodation in a 4 star hotel in Bucharest.
Day 7
Breakfast and check-out from hotel
Transfer to the airport
After breakfast, we leave Brasov, following the Prahova Valley surrounded by impressive mountains. We arrive in Sinaia and visit one of the most charming castles in the Carpathian Mountains - Peles Castle. Located in Sinaia (121 km from Bucharest), Peles Castle is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. It has been the resting place for many Romanian monarchs, including King Carol I, who died here in 1914.
The construction of the castle began in 1873, under the direct order of the Viennese architect Wilhem Doderer and was continued in 1876 by his assistant, Johann Schultz of Lemberg. Between 1877 and 1879, due to the war, they abandoned the work. Therefore, the castle was not inaugurated until 7 October 1883. The location of the castle was chosen by the German prince Charles I of Hohenzollern, who was to become king and takes his name from the neighboring parakeet that runs through the courtyard.
After Sinaia, we will continue our journey to the capital of Romania - Bucharest - the starting point of our journey.
Farewell dinner in a Romanian restaurant with folkloric show.
Accommodation in a 4 star hotel in Bucharest.
Day 7
Breakfast and check-out from hotel
Transfer to the airport
Prices:
For 1 pax : Single room / Half board : 2.121euro
For 2 - 3 pax : Accommodation in Double room/Half Board: 1.388euro/person
For 4 pax : Accommodation in Double room/Half Board: 929 euro/person
For 6 pax : Accommodation in Double room/Half Board: 848 euro/person
Single supplement ( for 3, 5 and 7 persons ): 274 euro/person
Prices include:
• VAT and city taxes
• 6 nights of accommodation in 3*** and 4**** hotels with breakfast buffet; hotels are centrally located in each city
• half board for 4 days – without alcoholic drinks
• 1 traditional dinner in 3rd night in local houses near Sibiu – all products are home made
• 1 dinner with folklore and traditional dancers in Bucharest in the last night – without alcoholic drinks
• Entrance tickets for: Parliament House in Bucharest; Brukenthal Museum in Sibiu; Astra – Open Air Museum in Sibiu; Sighisoara Fortress, including visit of the Clock Tower; Bran Castle; Black Church in Brasov; Peles Castle in Sinaia.
• Transport by car or mini-bus with professional driver/English Speaking Guide for entire tour, including driver’s/guide expenses
• Transfer from Otopeni Airport to the hotel in Bucharest on the arrival day and transfer from the hotel in Bucharest to the airport on the departure day
Prices do not include:
• Tips
• Porterage
• Photo tax and video tax at the visited sightseeing spots
• Extra charges (minibar, phones bill, taxi, extra meals, s.a.)
CANCELLATION TERMS:
• For cancellations received in writing no later than 14 days prior to arrival - NO CANCELLATION fee and/or charge will be incurred
For 2 - 3 pax : Accommodation in Double room/Half Board: 1.388euro/person
For 4 pax : Accommodation in Double room/Half Board: 929 euro/person
For 6 pax : Accommodation in Double room/Half Board: 848 euro/person
Single supplement ( for 3, 5 and 7 persons ): 274 euro/person
Prices include:
• VAT and city taxes
• 6 nights of accommodation in 3*** and 4**** hotels with breakfast buffet; hotels are centrally located in each city
• half board for 4 days – without alcoholic drinks
• 1 traditional dinner in 3rd night in local houses near Sibiu – all products are home made
• 1 dinner with folklore and traditional dancers in Bucharest in the last night – without alcoholic drinks
• Entrance tickets for: Parliament House in Bucharest; Brukenthal Museum in Sibiu; Astra – Open Air Museum in Sibiu; Sighisoara Fortress, including visit of the Clock Tower; Bran Castle; Black Church in Brasov; Peles Castle in Sinaia.
• Transport by car or mini-bus with professional driver/English Speaking Guide for entire tour, including driver’s/guide expenses
• Transfer from Otopeni Airport to the hotel in Bucharest on the arrival day and transfer from the hotel in Bucharest to the airport on the departure day
Prices do not include:
• Tips
• Porterage
• Photo tax and video tax at the visited sightseeing spots
• Extra charges (minibar, phones bill, taxi, extra meals, s.a.)
CANCELLATION TERMS:
• For cancellations received in writing no later than 14 days prior to arrival - NO CANCELLATION fee and/or charge will be incurred
