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Transylvania and the Painted Monasteries - Escorted Private Tour

8 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Bucharest

    Your local guide picks you up at Otopeni Airport and takes you to the hotel. Once you're checked in, there's a welcome dinner at the hotel to kick things off.

    Start point
    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Otopeni Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at the hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Bucharest to Sibiu

    The day starts with a city tour of Bucharest, where you'll see the Arch of Triumph, Victory Square, Revolution Square, and the Palace of Parliament. From there, you drive through the scenic Olt Valley and stop at Cozia Monastery. Later you arrive in Sibiu for a walking tour of its historic squares and the Liar's Bridge. Dinner is traditional food in the nearby village of Sibiel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (Traditional dinner with brandy and wine at the locals in the village of Sibiel)

    Included Activities

    • City tour of Bucharest including Arch of Triumph, Victory Square, Revolution Square
    • Visit Palace of Parliament
    • Visit Cozia Monastery
    • Walking tour of Sibiu including Grand Square, Small Square, and Liar's Bridge
    • Visit Lutheran Church in Sibiu
    Landmarks/POIs
    Arch of Triumph
    Victory Square
    Revolution Square
    Palace of Parliament
    Cozia Monastery
    Liar's Bridge
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  3. Day 3

    Sibiu to Sighisoara

    After breakfast, you head to Medias to see St. Margaret Church and the Tower of the Buglers. Next stop is Biertan to visit its UNESCO-listed Saxon fortified church with Gothic details and a 28-panel altarpiece. Then you go to Sighisoara, the medieval citadel where Vlad the Impaler was born. The walking tour covers the Clock Tower, Church on the Hill, and Dracula's Birth House.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit St. Margaret Church in Medias
    • Visit Biertan Fortified Church
    • Guided walking tour of Sighisoara citadel
    • Visit Clock Tower in Sighisoara
    • Visit Church on the Hill in Sighisoara
    • Visit Birth House of Dracula in Sighisoara
    Landmarks/POIs
    St. Margaret Church
    Tower of the Buglers
    Biertan Fortified Church
    Clock Tower
    Church on the Hill
    Birth House of Dracula
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  4. Day 4

    Targu Mures to Gura Humorului

    Start by exploring the Old Town of Targu Mures, checking out Rose Square, the Palace of Culture, and the Orthodox Cathedral. You'll then walk through Bistrita before crossing the Carpathian Mountains to reach Bucovina. By evening you're at your hotel in Gura Humorului with dinner included.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Old Town Targu Mures
    • Visit Rose Square
    • Visit Palace of Culture in Targu Mures
    • Visit Orthodox Cathedral in Targu Mures
    • Walking tour of Bistrita
    Landmarks/POIs
    Rose Square
    Palace of Culture
    Orthodox Cathedral
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  5. Day 5

    Bucovina Painted Monasteries

    Today you visit three of Bucovina's painted monasteries. Moldovita Monastery has a guided tour led by a nun, Sucevita Monastery features vibrant frescoes painted by two brothers, and Voronet Monastery is known for its distinctive blue color. After that you head to Piatra Neamt for dinner at your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Moldovita Monastery by a nun
    • Visit Sucevita Monastery
    • Visit Voronet Monastery
    Landmarks/POIs
    Moldovita Monastery
    Sucevita Monastery
    Voronet Monastery
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  6. Day 6

    Bicaz Gorges to Brasov

    You travel through the landscapes of the Bicaz Gorges toward Transylvania and stop at Prejmer, the largest fortified church in southeastern Europe and a UNESCO site. Continuing on to Brasov, the walking tour starts at Council Square and includes the Black Church, which is Romania's leading Gothic church.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Prejmer Fortified Church
    • Walking tour of Brasov
    • Visit Council Square in Brasov
    • Visit Black Church in Brasov
    Landmarks/POIs
    Prejmer Fortified Church
    Council Square
    Black Church
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  7. Day 7

    Bran Castle to Bucharest

    First you visit Bran Castle, the 14th-century fortress known as Dracula's Castle and built by German Saxons. Then you travel to Sinaia to see Peles Castle, the summer residence of Romania's first king, Carol I. Back in Bucharest that evening, there's a farewell dinner with a folk show and wine at a local restaurant.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (Farewell dinner and wine, in a traditional restaurant, in Bucharest incl. folklore show)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bran Castle
    • Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
    Landmarks/POIs
    Bran Castle
    Peles Castle
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  8. Day 8

    Departure

    You have free time before your scheduled transfer to the airport for departure.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
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  • Transylvania and the Painted Monasteries - Escorted Private Tour reviewer 1
    · June 19th, 2022
    What a wonderful and famous trip! It was so...
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    Dear Leonard, Thank you so much for your words! We are very happy you enjoyed the trip. We hope to welcome you again in Romania!
    Trip date: June 2022

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