The Christmas Markets of Romania

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
The Bucharest Christmas Market
1 stop
1
Bucharest
Welcome to Romania! Meet your local guide at the International Airport Otopeni, and transfer to Bucharest. Arrive to the centrally located hotel and check-in. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of ‘’The Little Paris of the East’’. Admire the bustling metropolis and capital of Romania since 1862, its spectacular, airy boulevards, and the glorious, mesmerizing Belle-Epoque buildings. Discover Bucharest’s highlights such as the second largest building in the world, The Palace of the Parliament, the Unification Square, the Patriarchal Church, the University Square, the Roman Square, the Victory Square, the Arch of Triumph and the Revolution Square. In the evening, take a walk along the beautiful Bucharest Christmas Market, and admire the wonderful view of the Palace of the Parliament. Enjoy a traditional welcome dinner in one of the oldest beer houses located in Bucharest, The Beer Cart restaurant, located in the Old Town.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sinaia and Brasov
3 stops
2
Peles Castle
Scenic drive to Sinaia, and visit of one of the most stunning castles from Europe, the Peles Castle, built in an outstanding German Renaissance design, also known for being the summer residence of the Romanian Royal family. Take a walk through the castle’s garden and enjoy the new-Renaissance architecture before visiting the stunning and impressive interior.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
3
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
4
Brasov
Enjoy a beautiful ride to Brasov, and check-in at your centrally located hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Dracula’s Castle and the Brasov Christmas Market
3 stops
5
Bran
After breakfast, discover the medieval town Brasov, founded by the German Saxons in the 12th century. Visit the beautifully preserved symbol of Brasov, The Black Church, modelled after the famous Saint Sebaldus Church from Nurnberg, and built in almost 100 years due to its complex Gothic design. Continue with visiting The Old Town, The Black Tower, The White Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate and the Rope’s Street. Scenic drive to Bran and visit of the Bran Castle, built in the 14th century by the Saxons, and worldwide known for the legend about Dracula.Besides the correlation with Dracula, The Bran Castle was one of the residences of the Romanian Royal family. Return to Brasov, enjoy leisure time and explore the lovely Christmas Market from the Council Square. Traditional dinner at a local restaurant from the city center.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
6
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
The 14th century imposing Bran Castle, is 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 enthusiats 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, the one that collected the object, and to whom the people of Brasov gifted the Castle.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
With a history of almost 600 years, The Black Church is the City symbol of Brasov. Modeled after the famous Saint Sebaldus Church from Nurnberg, the church took almost 100 years to be designed and built in order for each detail of the Gothic architecture to be included and perfectly made until the last detail. The location was chosen in the valley surrounded by the thick forest, since it is known that a Catholic nunnery existed in the spot of the actual church before the arrival of the Teutonic knights in the area. In 1689, the overwhelming fire destroyed several parts of the town, and highly damaged the church, the roof being caught in the fire and fell over the floor, leaving a heavy cloud of ash. It is said that the smoke and the flames turned the colour of the walls so black that the name of the church became The Black Church.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Transylvanian countryside and UNESCO heritage
5 stops
8
A lovely start of the day with a tour of the Transylvanian idyllic countryside, fortified churches, and beautifully preserved traditional way of living. Explore the country life of Transylvania by getting to know Viscri, the most popular Saxon Village from the area. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage attraction, the Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church, admire the Prince of Whales’ House, the brick factory, and the blacksmith. Enjoy a scenic ride to Sighisoara. Upon arrival, visit the medieval Citadel of Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage), The Church on the Hill, the Covered Stairway, The Clock Tower, Vlad Dracul House, and Tinsmiths’ Tower. Travel to Sibiu, and check in for one overnight. Dinner at the hotel.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Viscri
You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage attraction, the Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church, admire the Prince of Whales’ House, the brick factory, and the blacksmith
1 hour • Admission ticket free
10
The citadel was built in the 12th century by Saxon colonists, and is the historical center of Sighisoara City, having the most popular attractions from the area, , The Covered Stairway, The Clock Tower, Vlad Dracul House, and The Tinsmiths’ Tower. The citadel maintained its original structure almost unchanged, and it is part of UNESCO heritage since the year 1999.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
The Church on the Hill was built in 1488, with a distinct architecture, enchanting with the simplicity of the exterior unlike the late Gothic monuments from Western Europe. The Church is Sighisoara's most important religious monument when it comes to architecture, being the third largest church from Transylvania. Positioned at a high altitude of 429m, the church is visible from long distances.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
12
Located near the Clock Tower and The Citadel of Sighisoara, it is the house in which Vlad the Impaler was born, in the period of the Turkish invasion, when the ruller of Wallachia, Vlad Dracul and his wife were hosted by the mayor of Sighisoara. It has been said that the monument is the oldest stone building from the city. Nowadays, it hosts a museum and a medieval-style restaurant.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 5
The Sibiu Christmas Market
2 stops
13
Sibiu
Start the day with a tour of the beautifully preserved medieval city of Sibiu, visit the Bridge of Lies, the second iron bridge from Europe, the Citadel Park, the Council Tower, the Large Square, the Huet Square, and the Small Square. Enjoy a walk among the Old Town of Sibiu, one of the famous old towns from Romania, due to the presence of historical monuments with specific architectures that keep the medieval atmosphere alive, from which the majority are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore The Evanghelic Church, located in the historical city center of Sibiu, its tower of almost 74m of height, is the tallest tower from Transylvania, has an outstanding architecture, being one of the most impressive buildings from Sibiu. Enjoy leisure time and explore on your own the most beautiful Christmas Market from Romania, located in the Grand Square from the Old Town of Sibiu.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
14
Sibiu
Visit the Old Town of Sibiu is one of the famous old towns from Romania, due to the presence of historical monuments with specific architectures that keep the medieval atmosphere alive, from which the majority are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Old Town is divided in two main parts, The Upper and The Lower part. The Upper Part is rich in historical monuments, such as: Roman-Catholic Church, The Brukenthal Museum from The Great Square, The Council Tower, while The Lower Town was dedicated to industrial activities. Take a walk among one of the most beautiful Christmas markets from Romania.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Departure
1 stop
15
Bucharest
Enjoy leisure time and explore on your own the treasures of the famous Old Town from Bucharest, until your departure. Transfer from Bucharest to the International Airport. Have a safe flight!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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