Duration
8 days / 7 nights

Model Program
Day 01 BUCHAREST
Arrival in Bucharest. Transfer to the hotel and overnight in Bucharest.

Day 02 BUCHAREST - CURTEA DE ARGES - SIBIU
In the morning panoramic sightseeing tour of Bucharest with a stop at the Cathedral of the Patriarchate, then departure to Curtea de Arges, former capital of Wallachia. Visit the Episcopal Church where the Romanian Kings were buried. Drive along the picturesque Olt Valley to Cozia Monastery (visit) and Sibiu, one of the oldest towns in Transylvania - formerly Hermannstadt - founded by the Saxon colonists. Guided walking tour of the medieval town (the Main Square, the Evangelical Church, the Liars’ Bridge etc.) Overnight in Sibiu.

Day 03 SIBIU – SIGHISOARA – BISTRITA
Drive to Biertan to visit the impressive fortified church. Continue to Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler Dracula. Visit the medieval citadel the Upper Town: the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill. Departure to Targu Mures - visit of the elegant city centre well known for its architecture. Drive on to Bistrita - one of the 7 main medieval towns of Transylvania. Overnight in Bistrita.

Day 04 BISTRITA - MARAMURES - CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC
Departure towards Maramures - a region famous for its woodwork traditions and the unspoiled rural life. A trip to Maramures is in all seasons a superb adventure in the Picturesque Kingdom: visit the picturesque villages of Sacel, Bogdan Voda and Rozavlea, with their wooden churches and porches. Visit the impressive monastery of Barsana and lunch on the monastery. In the afternoon drive across the Carpathians into Bucovina. Stop in the Prislop Pass to admire the breathtaking scenery. Overnight in Campulung Moldovenesc.

Day 05 CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC – MONASTERIES - PIATRA NEAMT
Full day in Bucovina – land of the unique painted monasteries included in UNESCO World Heritage. Visit the Moldovita and Sucevita monasteries with outside frescoes. Follows a visit to the famous monastery of Voronet, the Sistine Chapel of the Orient. Late afternoon drive south to visit the Agapia monastery. Overnight in Piatra Neamt.

Day 06 PIATRA NEAMT - BRASOV or POIANA BRASOV
Departure across the mountains to Brasov through the spectacular Bicaz Gorges - the Red Lake - Miercurea Ciuc. Visit the beautiful fortified church of Prejmer. Late afternoon arrive to Brasov or Poiana Brasov. Overnight.

Day 07 BRASOV – BRAN – BUCHAREST
Panoramic and guided walking tour in the historical center of Brasov (formerly Kronstadt) including a visit to the Black Church, then departure to Bran for a visit to Dracula’s Castle. Drive across the mountains to Sinaia. Visit the Sinaia Monastery (1695) and the fabulous Peles Castle - former summer residence of the Royal family. Drive to Bucharest. Upon arrival visit the outdoor Village Museum. Overnight in Bucharest.

Day 08 BUCHAREST
In the morning free time in central Bucharest or transfer to the airport.
End of our services.

Net price per person:
- Sharing a double room: 700 Euro
- Single room supplement: 180 Euro

The above price includes:
• Accommodation 7 nights as per the above program at tourist class hotels
• Full board meals /breakfast, lunch, dinner/ throughout the program, dinner on the day of arrival is subject to flight schedule
• Private car (for 2-3 pax) or air-conditioned van, minibus or coach for all the above itinerary and program
• English speaking guide throughout (for parties of 2-3 pax the guide will also drive)
• All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the program
• All Romanian taxes.

The above price does not include:
• Hotel extras /telephone, mini bar, etc./
• Drinks /other than mineral water/, coffee
• Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites
• Tips;
• Air tickets
• Porterage
• Travel insurance
• Personal Expenses
• Visa procurement /if needed/

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES for 2010 for minimum 2 participants at the following dates:
- 3rd April, 2010
- 15th May, 2010
- 19th June, 2010
- 17th July, 2010
- 14th August, 2010
- 4th September, 2010
- 18th September, 2010

This tour can be organized at any other dates. Supplements may apply.
Group prices available upon request.