| First Day: Arrival in Bucuresti/Bucharest |
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Arrival at Bucharest airport and meeting with the English speaking guide and transfer to Curtea de Arges, former medieval capital of Wallachia. Visit the Episcopal Church where the Romanian Kings are buried. Few kilometers away from Curtea de Arges are the ruins of so called real Castle of Vlad Tepes, better known as Dracula! The stunning views of Arges Valley and Transfagarasan, the unique road running at 2 034m above the sea level, are worth the pain of climbing the 1 480 steps. The trip would not be complete without the stop to the 166m high Vidraru Dam with the gigantic monument of Electricity, located 4 km further. We continue our trip by visiting Vidraru Dam built on Arges river, in Fagaras Mountains. It is one of the most imortant in the country, and many cities depend on it, but it also offers great views . Stately mountains, shy water falls and green trees, almost all year long. Dinner and accommodation in a good hotel in the area. |
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| Second Day: Transfagaras Mountain Road |
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This entire day we will discover the wild panoramic scenery that Romania offers. The road called Transfagarasan was built between 1970 and 1974, during the rule of Nicolae Ceauşescu, mainly with military forces. A journey on this road will offer you dramatic views and breathtakingly beautiful places. Passing by the Balea Glacial Lake (2034 m altitude, through the longest road tunnel in Romania (884 m) and having the most tunnels and viaducts than any other road in Romania, Transfăgărăşanul is one attraction that must not be missed. The road became even more popular when the crew from Top Gear filmed a show on the Trasfăgărăşan, in September 2009. The host of the show, Jeremy Clarkson said that Transfăgărăşan should have the title of the best road in the world, and that they were mistaken when they gave the Stelvio Pass in Italy this title. This panoramic scenery is also host the movie Ghost Rider 2. We continue our trip to Fagaras. Here we will discover Fagaras Fortress, the most impressive monument of the town, and the core around which the town was actually built. Ladislaw Kan started to built it in 1310 on the former place of a 12th century wooden fortress strengthened by earthen walled fortifications. The former fortress had been burned down by the Tartars in 1241. The fort was enlarged and rebuilt in the 15th-17th centuries in the Transylvanian Renaissance style and came to be known, alongside with Deva, as one of the strongest fortifications in Transylvania. Dinner and accommodation in a good hotel. |
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| Third Day: Brasov/Kronstadt-Bran / Dracula Castle-Sinaia |
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In the morning, drive on to Brasov, formerly Kronstadt, founded in the 12-th Century by the Saxon colonists. Walking tour through the old town centre, including the Black Church, the Council Square, the Hirsch house, the baroque style buildings from the Habsburg Imperial times. Continue to Bran to visit the medieval castle built as a fortress - The "Dracula's" Castle (1377). Drive across the mountains to Sinaia, named the "Pearl of the Carpathians". Stop in Azuga for a wine taisting. Dinner and accommodation in a good hotel in Sinaia |
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| Fourth Day: Bucuresti/Bucharest |
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After the breakfast, visit the famous Peles Castle the most famous royal residence in Romania, that was built between 1875 and 1883 – when it was officially opened. Walking tour in Sinaia and transfer to Bucharest airport.
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| Included services: |
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- 3x Halfbord in good Hotels in Romania
- Air-conditioned car (for 2 pax), van, minibus or coach for all the above itinerary and program
- English-speaking guide throughout (for parties of 2-6 pax the guide will also drive)
- All entrance fees to museums and sites included in the program
Important: Transfagarasan road is open only in July and August ! |
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| Price starts from 2 Persons: |
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from 349,- Euro/Person in Double room
from 423,- Euro/Person in Single room |
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