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We start the day with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel in central Bucharest and drive to Transylvania.
We visit:
• Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Zărnești. We start our morning with a truly heartwarming experience at the world’s largest brown bear sanctuary. You do a guided tour led by local experts, you’ll hear the moving stories of bears rescued from captivity and see them living happily and freely in their natural forest habitat.
• Next is Bran (Dracula’s) Castle. We head to the most famous fortress in Romania. On the way, your guide will share the captivating history of the castle, separating the spooky myths of Dracula and Vlad the Impaler from the beautiful royal reality of Queen Marie.
• After we drive to Brașov Historical Center. Here you will have 90 minutes of free time to walk in the vibrant Council Square nestled right at the foot of Tâmpa Mountain, you’ll fall in love with Brașov’s fairytale atmosphere, gorgeous Saxon architecture, and charming cobblestone streets
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will contact you on WhatsApp
Itinerary
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1Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti
Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, Romania, is a refuge for rescued bears that have been previously kept in captivity. The sanctuary provides a natural environment for these bears to live in, allowing them to roam, forage, and interact with others. It's one of the largest bear sanctuaries in Europe and aims to raise awareness about the need for bear conservation and responsible tourism. Here you can see happy bears in their natural environment, after a bad life in circuses and zoo cages. The tours are guided by trained animal welfare experts and the visitors can see brown bears really close.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Bran Dracula’s Castle is a national monument and landmark in Romania. It is a popular tourist attraction, boasting an impressive and varied history dating back to the 14th century. The castle is known for its unique, imposing architecture, as well as its associations with Vlad III, the 15th-century Romanian ruler better known as Vlad the Impaler, or Dracula.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Brasov Historical Center
Nestled at the foot of Tâmpa Mountain, it is one of the most well-preserved medieval old towns in Transylvania, characterized by its distinctive saxon architecture, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old fortifications.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If your hotel is not the central area you have to came to a meeting point, that is 'Piața 21 Decembrie 1989'.
- Access to the Sanctuary is forbidden to children under 5 years old!
- To visit the Bear Sanctuary you must buy tickets online for the 10:45 a.m. slot. We recommend to buy the tickets one week before the tour
- We recommend that you have hiking shoes for the Bears Sanctuary
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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