Transylvania and the Painted Monasteries
Day 1 – Bucharest
Upon arrival at the Henri Coanda Airport the guests are met by their English speaking guide/driver and transferred to a 3 or 4* hotel in the center of Bucharest. After a short time to rest we will continue with the city tour of Bucharest an opportunity to explore the city formerly known as “Little Paris” capital of the Socialist Republic of Romania for almost half of century, a city still struggling on its way to capitalism and true democracy. The city tour will give you the opportunity to admire some of the landmarks of Bucharest, such as the Arch of Triumph, the Athenaeum, the Revolution Square, the Romanian Patriarch’s Church, the Palace of Parliament the second largest building in the world.
Accommodation in Bucharest at a 3, 4 or 5* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 – Bucharest – Sibiu- approx. 270 Km/ 167 miles
On this day we will leave Bucharest Behind and head towards Sibiu following the scenic route of Olt Valley. On the way we will make a stop to admire one of the most beautiful monasteries in Romania built in the16th century, the Monastery of Curtea de Arges still amazes visitors today with its elegant shape and its exquisite exterior decorations. Further we will continue with a visit at the ruins of the Poenari Fortres built in the 13th century, but brought to its glory during the time of Vlad the Impaler. In the afternoon we will arrive in Sibiu where we will also stop for the night.
Accommodation in Sibiu at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Sibiu – Biertan-Sighisoara- approx. 110 Km/ 67 miles
After breakfast we will begin our day with a take a walking tour of the Old City of Sibiu, admiring its magnificent old architecture, visit places such as the Large Square, Small Square, the Catholic Church, Liars’ Bridge and learning about the interesting history of this great city.
After leaving Sibiu we will start heading toward Sighsioara, on the way we will make a short stop at the Biertan Saxon Fortified Church 15th Century, one of the most important of its kind in Transylvania, being one of the last Gothic Churches to be built in Transylvania, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
In the afternoon we will arrive in the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara, built in the 12th century by the Saxon colonists brought here by the Hungarian King. The citadel is still occupied and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the highlights of Sighisoara: the House of Vlad Dracul the Birth place of Vlad the Impaler, and the Clock Tower an impressive Gothic structure which nowadays houses the History Museum of Sighisoara.
Accommodation in Sighisoara at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Sighisoara – Praid – Gura Humorului- approx. 310 Km/ 189 miles
Today we leave the wonderful land of Transylvania behind and start making our way toward Bucovina the land of The Painted Monasteries. Before leaving Transylvania we make a stop at the Praid Salt Mines, one of the oldest mines in Europe first stared during the time of the Roman Empire. The mine still operates to this day and provides both edible and industrial salt.
In the second part of the day we will continue to make our way toward Bucovina passing through the Inner Eastern Carpathians, this will provide us with a lot of photo opportunities but also a chance to get a glimpse at the Romanian rural life.
Accommodation in Gura Humorului at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Voronet – Moldovita – Sucevita – Lacu Rosu- approx. 235 Km/ 145 miles
We start early in the morning for a full day of exploring one of Romania’s best preserved, most valuable historical and religious sites, the Painted Monasteries. Built in the 15th century, they tell us times of turmoil, when the borders of Moldavia were often threatened by the Turkish Empire. Even though the architecture of the churches is humble, it is the frescoes that made them famous worldwide and each monastery is famous for a specific fresco and color. The first stop will be at Marginea, famous for the one of a kind black ceramic made here, and then continue to see the Medieval Painted Monasteries of Sucevita and Moldovita, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After lunch, in the second part of the day a visit at the Voronet Monastery, also called the “Sixteen Chapel of the East“, famous for the blue color that dominates the exterior frescoes.
In the afternoon we will drive towards Lacu Rosu a small tourist resort in the mountains where we will stop for the night.
Accommodation in Lacu Rosu at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – Lacu Rosu – Brasov- approx. 185 km/ 113 miles
In the morning we start driving towards Brasov, on the way we stop for a visit at Prejmer fortified church, a spectacular Gothic monument built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century.
We will continue our day driving towards Bran Castle also known as Dracula Castle, built in the 14th century by the Transylvanian merchants as a military fortress. After 1900, it was donated to the Romanian Royal Family and it became the favorite place of Queen Maria. Extensively renovated, it became a residence, and later a museum. Nowadays it is one of the most visited sites in Romania. After the visit of the castle, we will have free time for souvenir shopping. In the late afternoon, we drive to Brasov and check in at our hotel.
Accommodation in Brasov at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Brasov-Sinaia-Bucharest – approx. 170 Km/ 105 miles
We begin our day with a walking tour of Brasov’s Old Town. Brasov is one of the seven cities founded by the Saxon colonists in Transylvania, some 800 years ago. Thanks to its location on the Transylvanian border, Brasov became a trade center for the region. Most of the Saxon architecture is still present and, the Black Church, the largest Gothic church in South-Eastern Europe, is definitely worth a closer look.
Next we will drive towards Bucharest and on the way stop for a visit at Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family, built by Carol I, Romania’s first king. We reach Bucharest in the afternoon.
Accommodation in Bucharest at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Bucharest- departure
Today you will say goodbye to Romania, and the friends you made here. Your private guide will escort you to the airport for your departure.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Included features:
* 6 nights in 3, 4 or 5 star hotels with breakfast included;
* air conditioned car for the above mentioned route, gasoline price and parking fees;
* guided tours and entrance fees for the sights included in the itinerary;
* a professional private English speaking guide/driver, at your disposal throughout the trip;
* guide’s expenses;
* all transfers;
* VAT and local tax;
* map of Romania;
Not included:
* meals other than the ones included in the program;
* individual travel insurance;
* photo and video fees;
* gratuities;
Upon arrival at the Henri Coanda Airport the guests are met by their English speaking guide/driver and transferred to a 3 or 4* hotel in the center of Bucharest. After a short time to rest we will continue with the city tour of Bucharest an opportunity to explore the city formerly known as “Little Paris” capital of the Socialist Republic of Romania for almost half of century, a city still struggling on its way to capitalism and true democracy. The city tour will give you the opportunity to admire some of the landmarks of Bucharest, such as the Arch of Triumph, the Athenaeum, the Revolution Square, the Romanian Patriarch’s Church, the Palace of Parliament the second largest building in the world.
Accommodation in Bucharest at a 3, 4 or 5* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 – Bucharest – Sibiu- approx. 270 Km/ 167 miles
On this day we will leave Bucharest Behind and head towards Sibiu following the scenic route of Olt Valley. On the way we will make a stop to admire one of the most beautiful monasteries in Romania built in the16th century, the Monastery of Curtea de Arges still amazes visitors today with its elegant shape and its exquisite exterior decorations. Further we will continue with a visit at the ruins of the Poenari Fortres built in the 13th century, but brought to its glory during the time of Vlad the Impaler. In the afternoon we will arrive in Sibiu where we will also stop for the night.
Accommodation in Sibiu at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Sibiu – Biertan-Sighisoara- approx. 110 Km/ 67 miles
After breakfast we will begin our day with a take a walking tour of the Old City of Sibiu, admiring its magnificent old architecture, visit places such as the Large Square, Small Square, the Catholic Church, Liars’ Bridge and learning about the interesting history of this great city.
After leaving Sibiu we will start heading toward Sighsioara, on the way we will make a short stop at the Biertan Saxon Fortified Church 15th Century, one of the most important of its kind in Transylvania, being one of the last Gothic Churches to be built in Transylvania, listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
In the afternoon we will arrive in the Medieval Citadel of Sighisoara, built in the 12th century by the Saxon colonists brought here by the Hungarian King. The citadel is still occupied and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Among the highlights of Sighisoara: the House of Vlad Dracul the Birth place of Vlad the Impaler, and the Clock Tower an impressive Gothic structure which nowadays houses the History Museum of Sighisoara.
Accommodation in Sighisoara at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 – Sighisoara – Praid – Gura Humorului- approx. 310 Km/ 189 miles
Today we leave the wonderful land of Transylvania behind and start making our way toward Bucovina the land of The Painted Monasteries. Before leaving Transylvania we make a stop at the Praid Salt Mines, one of the oldest mines in Europe first stared during the time of the Roman Empire. The mine still operates to this day and provides both edible and industrial salt.
In the second part of the day we will continue to make our way toward Bucovina passing through the Inner Eastern Carpathians, this will provide us with a lot of photo opportunities but also a chance to get a glimpse at the Romanian rural life.
Accommodation in Gura Humorului at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 – Voronet – Moldovita – Sucevita – Lacu Rosu- approx. 235 Km/ 145 miles
We start early in the morning for a full day of exploring one of Romania’s best preserved, most valuable historical and religious sites, the Painted Monasteries. Built in the 15th century, they tell us times of turmoil, when the borders of Moldavia were often threatened by the Turkish Empire. Even though the architecture of the churches is humble, it is the frescoes that made them famous worldwide and each monastery is famous for a specific fresco and color. The first stop will be at Marginea, famous for the one of a kind black ceramic made here, and then continue to see the Medieval Painted Monasteries of Sucevita and Moldovita, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After lunch, in the second part of the day a visit at the Voronet Monastery, also called the “Sixteen Chapel of the East“, famous for the blue color that dominates the exterior frescoes.
In the afternoon we will drive towards Lacu Rosu a small tourist resort in the mountains where we will stop for the night.
Accommodation in Lacu Rosu at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 – Lacu Rosu – Brasov- approx. 185 km/ 113 miles
In the morning we start driving towards Brasov, on the way we stop for a visit at Prejmer fortified church, a spectacular Gothic monument built by the Teutonic Knights in the 13th century.
We will continue our day driving towards Bran Castle also known as Dracula Castle, built in the 14th century by the Transylvanian merchants as a military fortress. After 1900, it was donated to the Romanian Royal Family and it became the favorite place of Queen Maria. Extensively renovated, it became a residence, and later a museum. Nowadays it is one of the most visited sites in Romania. After the visit of the castle, we will have free time for souvenir shopping. In the late afternoon, we drive to Brasov and check in at our hotel.
Accommodation in Brasov at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 – Brasov-Sinaia-Bucharest – approx. 170 Km/ 105 miles
We begin our day with a walking tour of Brasov’s Old Town. Brasov is one of the seven cities founded by the Saxon colonists in Transylvania, some 800 years ago. Thanks to its location on the Transylvanian border, Brasov became a trade center for the region. Most of the Saxon architecture is still present and, the Black Church, the largest Gothic church in South-Eastern Europe, is definitely worth a closer look.
Next we will drive towards Bucharest and on the way stop for a visit at Peles Castle, the summer residence of the royal family, built by Carol I, Romania’s first king. We reach Bucharest in the afternoon.
Accommodation in Bucharest at a 3* or 4* Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 – Bucharest- departure
Today you will say goodbye to Romania, and the friends you made here. Your private guide will escort you to the airport for your departure.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
Included features:
* 6 nights in 3, 4 or 5 star hotels with breakfast included;
* air conditioned car for the above mentioned route, gasoline price and parking fees;
* guided tours and entrance fees for the sights included in the itinerary;
* a professional private English speaking guide/driver, at your disposal throughout the trip;
* guide’s expenses;
* all transfers;
* VAT and local tax;
* map of Romania;
Not included:
* meals other than the ones included in the program;
* individual travel insurance;
* photo and video fees;
* gratuities;
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