Itinerary
- Day 1
Bran - Rasnov - Brasov
You'll start in Sinaia and head to Peles Castle, the former summer residence of Romania's royal family. The castle sits in a beautiful mountain setting, so take time to walk around the grounds and see the architecture. From there, you'll drive through Prahova Valley toward Bran Castle, which sits high above the surrounding landscape with great views of the Bucegi Mountains. Stop in Busteni for a quick break or photos if you want. After Bran, you'll head to Rasnov to explore the medieval fortress there, then it's about an hour's drive to Brasov where you'll arrive around 6pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Travel through Prahova Valley
- Visit Bran Castle
- Explore Rasnov Fortress
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch in Bran village
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle Bran Castle Bucegi Mountains Rasnov Fortress - Day 2
Sighisoara
Start your day in Viscri, a traditional Transylvanian village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see the oldest fortified church in the region and get a feel for how people lived in these mountain communities. Then you're heading to Sighisoara, another UNESCO site that was the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. There's a lot to see here including 175 covered steps leading up to the Church on the Hill, which gives you good views over the town. Check out the Clock Tower and walk along the fortified walls that have old guild towers from centuries ago. You should be back in Brasov by around 5pm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Viscri village and fortified church
- Explore Sighisoara medieval town
- Visit The Clock Tower in Sighisoara
- Visit Church on the Hill
- Climb 175 covered steps to Church on the Hill
- Visit house where Vlad the Impaler was born
- Walk Sighisoara fortified walls
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch at Dracula House Restaurant in Sighisoara medieval town
- Lunch at local restaurant with fresh salads, traditional soups, sarmale, meat, chicken, vegetables and regional fares
Landmarks/POIs Viscri Village Viscri Fortified Church Sighisoara Medieval Town Sighisoara Clock Tower Church on the Hill (Sighisoara) Vlad the Impaler's Birthplace House - Day 3
Bears Sanctuary - Snagov Monastery - Bucharest
You'll visit the Bears Sanctuary, which is the largest brown bear sanctuary in the world. It sits just 2km from Piatra Craiului National Park and has around 100 bears living across 69 hectares of forest. After that, you're heading to Snagov Monastery, which is on an island in Snagov Lake. The monastery is interesting historically because people think Vlad the Impaler is buried there. You'll see churches and 15th-century frescoes inside, plus learn about the monastery's complicated past as both a sanctuary and a prison. Later in the day you'll transfer to your hotel in Bucharest or head to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bears Sanctuary
Optional Activities
- Visit Snagov Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Bears Sanctuary Piatra Craiului National Park Snagov Monastery Snagov Lake
