Departure:
During April to October, Mondays and Tuesdays. For Tuesday departures, the visit to Black Church will not be possible.
 

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Bucharest
Arrive in Bucharest, capital of Romania, city testified under the name of Bucuresti in a document dated 20th of September 1459 and signed ‘Prince Vlad Dracula’.
- Arrival in Romania on Bucharest Otopeni International Airport and transfer to your hotel
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant in Bucharest and accommodation in 3* centrally located hotel in Bucharest (Central or similar)

Day 2 - The ancient and modern parts of Bucharest ; the legend of mason Manole
The day starts with a visit to The Old Court, preserving vestiges of the former princely palaces which existed here during the time of Vlad the Impaler Dracula between 1456-1476. Visit of the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest construction in the world after the Pentagon in USA. Proceed to Curtea de Arges, where Prince Neagoe Basarab built here an outstanding monastery.
- Sightseeing tour of Bucharest and visit Parliament Palace and Old Court
- Continue to Curtea de Arges and visit the Monastery and Mason Manole’s fountain
- Drive to Sibiu. Stop on the way to visit Cozia monastery
- Accommodation in 3* hotel in Sibiu (Imparatul Romanilor or similar)

Day 3 – The heart of Transylvania
Visit Sibiu, one of the most romantic cities of Romania with its Council Tower, Small Square and Liars Bridge. Then the tour will take you to Sighisoara, the best-preserved 15th century citadel and the only mediaeval inhabited citadel in Europe. Drive to Cluj Napoca where Dacians had one of the most important centers, Napoca.
- Short sightseeing tour of medieval Sibiu including: Evangelical Church, Small Square, Catholic Church, Liar’s Bridge
- Departure to Sighisoara and visit the medieval citadel : Clock Tower, The City Walls
- Tour of Cluj including: Church St. Michael; the Reformed Church, St. George’s statue, the Equestrian Monument of King Matei Corvin, National Theatre, Banffy Palace today hosting the Museum of Art
- Accommodation in 3* hotel in Cluj Napoca (Victoria or similar)

Day 4 – Maramures and its architectural heritage
Today we will drive to Maramures – the sanctuary of Romania’s ethnography and folklore, represented by the original folk architecture, national costumes and authentic traditions. In the village of Sapanta visit the Merry Cemetery - unique in the world and of an amazing originality. Your trip continues to Barsana, Rozavlea, Ieud and Bogdan Voda villages.
- Drive to Sapanta to visit the Merry Cemetery
- Visit of the wooden churches: Barsana, Ieud, Bogdan Voda
- Accommodation in farmhouses in Botiza village

Day 5 – Painted monasteries of Bukovina
Situated in the North of Moldavia, Bukovina is home to the treasure of Moldavian art – the painted monasteries, which has been preserved for almost 5 centuries. Visit 3 of the 5 UNESCO protected convents: Moldovita, Humor and Voronet (also called “The Sistine Chapel of the East”) monasteries. Daylight gives the colors and especially the famous ‘Voronet blue’ an unique transparence.
- Visit Moldovita, Voronet and Humor monasteries
- Accommodation in Piatra Neamt in 3* hotel (Ceahlau or similar)

Day 6 – Natural beauties of Romania
We will pass from Moldavia in Transylvania through the spectacular Bicaz Gorges – famous gorges cut by Bicaz River in the limestone of Hasmas massif over 8 km. Then we will pass by the Red Lake – the greatest natural dam Lake in Romania, toward the mediaeval city Brasov. Driving through the main roads you'll discover its beauty and picturesque, the combination between new and old, blacken stone buildings and red bricks chimneys above the colored tile roofs, over the crenels and buttresses.
- After breakfast departure to Transylvania passing by spectacular Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake
- In the afternoon sightseeing tour of Brasov including Councilor’ Square, Black Church, Old City Hall, St. Nicholas Church
- Accommodation in 3* hotel Acvila in Moeciu de Jos (Bran area) or similar

Day 7 – The Carpathian Castlesš
Visit Bran Castle built on 1377 by master masons of Brasov, on a cliff, dominating the whole region. Arranged by Queen Maria into a most romantic castles: the old garret became the fourth floor, the old cylindrical tower with defense gallery became an apartment, Gothic stone arches framed the entrance doors, stairs and boarded floors were rebuilt. Visit Peles Castle - former summer royal residence of Kings of Romania; the fairylike beauty of the landscape at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains had fascinated the young German prince Carol I of Hohenzollern who was to become the king of modern Romania.
- After breakfast departure to Bran village ; visit Bran Castle
- Drive to Sinaia via Paraul Rece and visit Peles Castle
- Overnight in Sinaia in 3* hotel (Palace or similar)

Day 8 - Bucharest
We hope you enjoyed your trip and look forward to have you back in order to discover other wonders of Romania.
- After breakfast transfer to Otopeni International Airport for flight back home

Services Included:

• 7 nights accommodation (place in a double room) on breakfast basis in 3 star hotels excepting Botiza (2 flowers farmshouse)
• 1 welcome dinner
• Transportation by air conditioned car/minibus/bus with driver
• Arrival/departure transfers
• Polyglot guide assistance
• Entrance fees to museums included in the program
  
• VAT and local tax

Services Not Included:

• Arrival/departure flights
• Health insurance
• Personal expenses of any kind, hotel services like phone calls, laundry, minibar, room service
• Soft and alcoholic drinks with the main meals unless otherwise specified

Clients are advised to book early, especially for Spring and Summer months for the best possible rate.

All rates are in US dollars per person based on double occupancy. Subject to availability. Air transportation/government imposed taxes and September 11th security fee are not included ($200 - $300)