Private 8 Day Transylvania and Bucovina Tour from Bucharest

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest (cca. 30km)
1 stop
1
Welcome to Romania! As soon as you set foot on the wonderful Romanian land, in Otopeni International Airport, meet your local guide and driver who will take you to your hotel located in the heart of Bucharest. On the way to the hotel, have a preview of what you are about to discover here with a panoramic tour of the city that takes you by the House of the Free Press, The Romanian Arch of Triumph, through The Victory Square, The Roman Square and finally to The University Square. Enjoy leisure time and discover the Old Town on your own, visit the ruins of the Old Princely Court, known as Dracula’s residence, where it is said that Vlad Dracula kept his prisoners. Welcome dinner at the historic restaurant from the Old Town.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Bucharest – Sibiu – Sibiel – Sibiu (cca. 350km)
5 stops
2
Bucharest
In the morning, enjoy a city tour of Bucharest, known also as the ‘Paris of the east’, due to its boulevards and belle époque buildings. You will discover the highlights of the Romanian metropolis, such as the Arch of Triumph, the Victory Square, the Revolution Square and the Palace of Parliament, which is the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon in the USA. The Palace of the Parliament is also known as the House of People and its name was given by its mastermind, Communist ruler Nicolae Ceaușescu.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
3
Sibiu
The largest and weathiest walled citadel built in Transylvania in the 12th century by the German settlers, also known in German as Hermannstadt, Sibiu has a pedestrian-friendly area, with two accessible levels: The Upper Town and The Lower Town, connected through The Stairs Passage. Preserving until today its wonderful medieval atmosphere, Sibiu was listed by Forbes in its top 10 of the most idyllic places to live in the whole world and was chosen as Europe’s Cultural Capital City in 2007, together with Luxembourg.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Big Square (Piata Mare)
Beautifully comprising various UNESCO heritage sites, The Old Town is the the core of the city, the beating heart which exudes the medieval air Sibiu is famous for. The Upper Town, the area which used to be known as the wealthier part of Sibiu, given its status as commercial outlet, hosts the Roman-Catholic Church and the impressive, world famous Brukenthal Museum in The Great Square. The Council Tower, the top of which offers unforgettable views over the city, is the gateway that leads you from the Great Square to the Little Square, the traditional hotspot for the town's most sophisticated artists and craftsmen.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Huet Square
The third fortified square of the Old Town is the Huet Square, dominated by the Evangelical Cathedral. The Lower Town is the part of the city which used to be dedicated to manufacturing.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Bridge of Lies
Idyllically reigning over the Stairs Passage and connecting the Upper Town to the Lower Town, the bridge was restored in 1859 and became the first iron bridge in Romania and the second in Europe.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Sibiu – Biertan – Sighisoara (cca. 480km)
4 stops
7
Biertan Fortified Church
Travel to Biertan, known worldwide due to its Saxon fortified church, which is on UNESCO's World Heritage. Biertan Church is situated on a hill and its interior is in a classic late Gothic, with intricate stone-ribbed vaulting and having a splendid covered staircase. Biertan Fortified Church also stands out with its altarpiece, comprising no less than 28 panels; its remarkable sacristy door, with no fewer than nineteen locks, and a room where couples wanting to divorce were supposedly shut up together for two weeks (there's now a small museum here).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Sighisoara
Sighisoara, the hidden gem of Transylvania and the medieval citadel, where Vlad the Impaler (count Dracula) took his firs steps. This delightful town still preserves the medieval atmosphere, its 14th century wall, towers and bastions. Enjoy a pleasant, guided walking tour inside the citadel, visit the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill and the Birth House of Dracula.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Sighisoara Clock Tower
The Clock Tower of Sighișoara is the main entry point to the citadel, opposite guarded by Tailors' Tower. With its 64 meters of height, the tower is visible from almost every corner of the city from Mures County, its purpose was to defend the main gate of the citadel and also served as the town hall until 1556. Now it's considered one of the most expressive clock tower in the entire Transylvania.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
The Church on the Hill is the most important monument of religious architecture in Sighisoara. Located at an altitude of 429 meters, on the Hilltop School, the church dominates by its massiveness the entire city and it is visible from all directions.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Sighisoara – Bistrita – Moldovita – Suceava (cca. 345km)
2 stops
11
Bistrita
Travel towards Bucovina, famous for its beautifully preserved painted monasteries. Cross the Carpathian Mountains and stop for a short break in Bistrita.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Drive to Moldovita and visit one of the oldest monasteries from Romania, The Moldovita Monastery, included as an Unesco World Heritage Site as one of the traditional painted churches. The monastery has wonderful gold with deep blue paintings, and large frescoes similar to the Siege of Constantinopole.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Suceava – Sucevita – Voronet – Piatra Neamt (cca. 250km)
2 stops
13
Sucevita Monastery
Sucevita Monastery, which is the last and grandest of the monastic complexes to be built in Bucovina and it is a monument dedicated to Ieremia Movila, Prince of Moldovia. Both the village church in Sucevita and the monastery church were founded in the 16th century, but the walls, tower and belfry were built in stages thereafter. Sucevita is famous worlwide for its frescoes painted by two brothers and for the original colours used - offset brilliant reds and blues with an undercoat of emerald green.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Manastirea Voronet
According to the famous Moldavian chronicler, Ion Neculce, the prince Stephen the Great founded the Voronet Monastery in order to fulfill a pledge to his confessor, the hermit Daniil who assured him that the building of this monastery would bring him the victory in a new campaign against the Turks. The Voronet Monastery is also known as “The Sistine Chapel of the East”. The exterior frescoes feature an intense shade of blue known worldwide as „Voronet Blue”.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Piatra Neamt – Bicaz Canyon – Red Lake – Prejmer – Brasov (cca. 280km)
4 stops
15
Bicaz Gorges
Nature presents its beauty in the Bicaz gorge. The breathtaking landscapes of the Carpathians will certainly enchant you. Photo stop at the Red Lake and then you continue your trip to Transylvania.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Peasant Fortified Church at Prejmer
Prejmer, the largest fortified church in southeastern Europe, is one of the 25 UNESCO Heritage Sites in Romania and it dates back to the 13th century, when it was built, in a cross-shaped plan, by Teutonic knights. Later, the church was modified and new works were done and decorations in Cistercian style were added. According to historical records, in its 500 years of existence, the fortress was besieged 50 times, but only captured once.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Brasov
Brasov, also known as the Crown of Transylvania. The walking tour of the town starts at the Council Square, built by the Saxons and called Markplatz.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
One of the main highlights of Brasov is the Black Church, Romania’s leading gothic church and the largest one between Vienna and Istanbul. The Black Church also houses the second largest oriental rugs collection in the world .
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Brasov – Bran – Brasov – Poiana Brasov – Brasov (cca. 70km)
2 stops
19
Brasov
After breakfast, discover one of the most popular touristic attraction from Romania, considering its location in the peaks of the Southern Carpathians surrounded by nature, and historical monuments. Enjoy a tour of Brasov, admire the city symbol with a history of over 600 years-The Black Church, continue with The Black Tower, The White Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate and Rope’s Street.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
20
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Scenic drive to Bran and visit of the 14th century imposing Bran Castle, one of the main landmarks of Transylvania, being a popular destination for the people that are interested in its history, as well as for the enthusiast in legends. Famous for its association with the legend of Dracula, the Castle hosts nowadays the museum of furniture dedicated to the Romanian Royal Family, especially to Queen Marie, to whom the people of Brasov gifted the Castle. On your way to Brasov, stop in Poiana Brasov for a traditional farewell dinner at a local restaurant including folk music and wine.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Brasov – Sinaia – Bucharest (cca. 205km)
3 stops
21
Peles Castle
Travel to Sinaia in order to explore one of the most stunning castles from Europe, The Peles Castle, also known for being the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family. Nowadays, the castle is an outstanding museum preserving its original furniture, decorations and paintings. Take a walk through the castle’s garden and admire the new-Renaissance architecture before visiting the stunning and impressive interior.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
Manastirea Sinaia
Explore the Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia built by the Prince Cantacuzino, in the 19th century with a Byzantine design, and admire the exhibition of valuable objects that belonged to the Cantacuzino family, as well as the first Romanian translation of the Bible from the 17th century.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
Bucharest
Transfer to the International Airport from Bucharest, and farewell to your guide.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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