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To Vienna 73

Following the Danube on our way north-west towards Vienna, stop and tour the city of Bratislava. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary for over 250 years before really coming into its own during the 18th century Austrian rule of Maria Theresa, and finally becoming the capital of Slovakia since the country’s establishment

To Budapest 72

Admire the Habsburg looking palaces that border the central walk of the West-most major city in the country. Settled in the middle ages, it changed hands between Hungary, the Ottomans and the Austro-Hungarian empire, before becoming, in 1884, the first city with electrified street lighting in Europe, and its 2021 capital of culture. Cross the

To Timisoara 71

Start your day with a stroll through the bustling old market where the locals sell their produce every morning. Further into the land, you discover Alba Iulia; ex-capital of Transylvania, surrounded by an impressive and wonderfully restored 18th century Vauban (star-shaped) fortification, home of the purpose built complex that hosted the celebration of the union

To Sibiu 70

Leave Bucharest behind and head towards the mythical Transylvania. Cross the Carpathians through the scenic Olt river gorge. Admire it from the terrace of the 14th century Cozia Monastery. In the afternoon, reach Sibiu. The streets of this German-looking town lie under the watchful “eyes” of the roof dormers. Despite its relatively small population (some

Bucharest 69

Along with your tour guide, you will discover Bucharest’s wide squares and avenues, bordered by 19th century art nouveau French-inspired architecture, which during the age earned the city the nickname “Little Paris”. The political struggles of the last century have changed the city landscape, leaving behind a remarkable diversity, ranging from the palaces and concert

Add-On Day. To and Around Sighisoara 68

Extend your exploration of Romanian UNESCO sites by heading South towards Sighisoara, a place so medievally correct that you could believe you’ve stepped back in time. You may still walk the cobbled streets and marvel at the defense towers. On one of them, the bullet marks from the last siege of the city are still

Time to See Brasov 59

Free time in Brasov. Suggestions: Climb the nearby Tampa mountain by cable car. Opportunity for a short hike on the summit, on the way to the eagle-nest platform that offers an unimpeded view over the entire Old Town and into the distance. For bibliophiles, we recommend a visit to the First Romanian School, home of

To Peles and Bran 58

The stories left untold will be continued, when yesterday’s guide will take you through the ski resorts of the Carpathian Mountains, to visit Peles Castle, one of the most astonishing royal residences of Europe, adorned both inside and out with the best of 19th century craftsmanship. Head back over the mountains, where we will invite

To Sighisoara and Brasov 57

Today you meet your next guide either in the hotel lobby or, for railway aficionados, after an experiential two hour ride through the waiving hills, fields and villages of the Transylvanian plateau. Take a guided tour of the walled city where Dracula was born. You may still walk the cobbled streets and marvel at the

Time to See Sibiu 56

Free time in Sibiu. You have the whole day to fall in love with this idyllic city, highly prized by numerous major publications, like Forbes or National Geographic. Suggestions: You can feel like Quasimodo in the attic of the dizzying Evangelical Church tower from where one gets a bird’s-eye view over the sprawling medieval center