Day 1: PICK-UP from requested location (your hotel, private house etc.) Departure from Bucharest. Head for the Prahova River Valley. Stop in Sinaia (2 hours) to visit the Peles Castle, built in the 19th century by the first King of Romania, as a Royal summer residence, and its Gardens. Then visit Bran Castle, built in the 13th century by the Saxons as a fortress against the Ottomans; prince Vlad the Impaler, upon whom the legend of Dracula is partially based, used it during his reigns....Read more
Day 1: PICK-UP from requested location (your hotel, private house etc.) Departure from Bucharest. Head for the Prahova River Valley. Stop in Sinaia (2 hours) to visit the Peles Castle, built in the 19th century by the first King of Romania, as a Royal summer residence, and its Gardens. Then visit Bran Castle, built in the 13th century by the Saxons as a fortress against the Ottomans; prince Vlad the Impaler, upon whom the legend of Dracula is partially based, used it during his reigns. The day ends with the tour of the medieval city of Brasov (2 hours): the Council Square, the Black Church (the largest gothic cathedral in South Eastern Europe), Catherine's Gate, the Rope Street, the Synagogue, the Bastions, panoramic view from Tampa Alley. Dinner on your own, Romanian or international cuisine. Accommodation in a 4**** or 3*** superior hotel in Brasov.
Day 2: departure for Sibiu, European Capital of Culture in 2007. City Tour (2 hours): Bruckenthal Palace / Museum, Council Tower, Evangelical Church, Catholic Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Passage of Stairs, Lies' Bridge. Continue or way through the Olt River Valley and magnificent Gorges. Coffee break in Calimanesti- Caciulata Resort. Visit Medieval Monastery of Cozia, built in the 14th century by prince Mircea the Old as his burial place (prince Mircea was Vlad the Impaler's grandfather). Back to Bucharest on A1 highway.
IPRICE:
- for two persons in a double room: 550€ or 700 $
The price includes: *Transportation by car or minivan *Fuel *Parking fees *Driver * English-speaking Tour Guide * Accommodation in double rooms in Brasov; For accommodation in single room(s) the price will be calculated accordingly...
Not included: museum admissions fees; dinner; two lunches; personal expenses.
