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7 Night Guided Coach Tour seeking out the gems of Transylvania.

" Your chance to explore one of Europe's undiscovered areas"

One of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe, Romania has a wealth of cultural and artistic delights waiting to be discovered. About a third of the country is covered by the Carpathian Mountains, also known as the Transylvanian Alps and it is this area that you can discover with our newly introduced tour.

It is said that Transylvania sits on some of the Earth's strongest magnetic fields and vampires are believed to appear on certain days of the year. The area is also home to Bram Stoker's Dracula and it is easy to see why when driving through the dense, dark ancient forests and mountain passes.

Count Dracula was inspired by one of the most famous figures in Romanian history, Vlad Dracula who was nicknamed 'Vlad the Impaler', a ruler in the mid 15th century.

The tour isn't just about Dracula and his 'after dark activities' but is a beautiful area of castles, fortresses and medieval towns which are living, veritable symbols of Transylvania. You will stumble upon architectural treasures, narrow streets with tiny houses and cobbled passageways as well as tiny shops with antiques and the hand made work of artists and artisans from the villages. There are also the famous 'Painted Monastaries', many of which are now protected by UNESCO as for many years, Romania suffered invasions from the Turks and the monastaries were built in gratitude for the victories. This is a time to relax and enjoy the delights of Romania in convivial company.

Tour Itinery

Day 1: Travel to Bucharest and Pitesti.

We fly form the UK to Bucharest-Otopeni airport where we meet our English speaking Romanian guide who will be with us throughout the tour. Transfer to the capital for a city tour of Bucharest including a visit of the Patriarchal Church (which is the residence of the orthodox head of Romania) and the monolithic People's Palace (the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon). Known as 'Little Paris', Bucharest is famous for its large boulevards and Belle Epoque buildings and we have the chance to soak up the atmosphere of Romania's capital city. After that, we drive to Pitesti for dinner and an overnight stay in the Hotel Muntenia (3 star).

Day 2: Pitesti - Medias

In the morning our first visit is to the Cozia Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries of Romania (14th century). After that, we drive over the Red Tower Pass, and then, through the Carpathian Mountains into Transylvania. In Sibiu we make a city tour with visit to the Bridge of Lies as well as of the baroque and gothic style churches. In the afternoon we arrive in Medias and we visit the Margaret Church before checking in to our hotel for two nights. There is a festive supper and overnight at the Pension Bazna (3 star).

Day 3 Sighisoara

In the morning we drive to Sighisoara. Here we visit the Clock Tower, the birthplace of Count Dracula (Vlad Dracul's house), the old town and also the Citadel. After that, we drive to Biertan to see the largest church-castle of Romania. In the afternoon we return to Medias where we have free time. Dinner and overnight at the Pension Bazna (3star).

Day 4: Medias - Campulung Moldovenesc

In the morning we make a city tour of Targu Mures. We see the orthodox cathedral (the largest in Romania) and the Palace of Culture before driving to Moldavia. We make a short stop in Bistrita to visit the cathedral with the highest tower in Romania. After that we drive over the Tihuta Pass, into the Bucovina. In the afternoon we visit the wood museum of Campulung for a real insight about the life in this region before checking in to our hotel. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Zimbru (3 star).

Day 5: A tour of the monasteries

In the morning we drive to the Moldovita monastery, where Mother Tatiana will explain to us the symbols of the exterior wall paintings. After that, we drive over the Obcina Mountains, and arrive at the Sucevita monastery where we can also admire the exterior wall paintings of the church. In the afternoon we make a stop at the Voronet monastery, the Sistine Chapel of Romania. The Last Supper, that is represented here, attracts thousand of visitors every year. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Zimbru (3 star).

Day 6: Campulung Moldovenesc - Sinaia

In the morning we drive to the south. We take a short stop at the Neamt Monastery which was established by the King Stefan the Great. We then drive among the Bicaz Lake Reservoir, through the Bicaz Clammy and arrive at the Red Lake (Lacul Rosu) in the Carpathian Mountains. In the afternoon we drive through the eastern part of Transylvania, though the mountains to Sinaia, known as 'the Pearl of the Carpathians' and our hotel where we stay for two nights. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Sinaia (3 star).

Day 7: Sinaia

In the morning we take an excursion to the city of Brasov, a beautiful medieval town. We visit the Black Church (which is the largest gothic building of Eastern Europe), the old city hall and the Orthodox Church of the old town. Afterwards we drive to the Bran Castle, which is also known as the 'Castle Dracula'. After getting to know the legend of the feared vampire, we visit the Pele's Castle, which was the summer residence of the Romanian royal family of the Hohenzollern. This is one of Europe's most beautiful castles with rooms lavishly decorated with ebony, mother of pearl, walnut and leather. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Sinaia (3 star).

Day 8: Sinaia - Bucharest - UK

In the morning we drive to Bucharest and enjoy a visit at the village museum. There is then some free time at leisure to enjoy the capital's city centre. In the afternoon, we transfer to the airport for our homeward flight and say good-bye to our Romanian guide.

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