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Day II. To Bran and Bucharest 18

In the morning, we head to Malomkert, a village inhabited predominantly by Hungarians. Find out more about the old technologies in the amazing (but virtually unknown) local museum, tended to by four consecutive generations of the same enthusiastic family. Marvel at the extensive collection of agricultural machinery from the late 19th century, the cellar full

Day I To Peles and Brasov 17

Your two day excursion starts with a scenic drive north from Bucharest, through the ski resorts of the Carpathian Mountains. Stop and visit Peles Castle, one of the most astonishing royal residences of Europe. Then, undeterred by Transylvania’s sinister reputation, cross into this mythical land named by the Romans and hectically fought over by Romanians,

Brașov to Bucharest Airport. Departure 10

Private chauffeured transfer to the airport.

Sibiu to Brasov. Switch 23

Leaving Sibiu behind and following the Carpathian mountain chain, get your camera ready for some of the most spectacular sights you can imagine, from the road or cable car, while making your way up the Transfagarasan road. You can find it on all of the lists of the most beautiful roads in the world. After

Sibiu. Surrounding Villages 22

Just outside the city of Sibiu the Astra open-air museum is a collection of traditional houses, windmills, water operated sawmills and wooden churches from all over Romania. The 240 acres park displayed around a center lake allows you to learn about these treasures while strolling, biking or taking a carriage ride. Then make your way

Sibiu. Medieval Structures 21

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. This is where, a hundred years ago, Romanians from all across the country

Brasov to Sibiu. Switch 11

On the way to the next host city, stop first at the UNESCO citadel of 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

Brasov. Thrill Day 9

Get your heart pumping from the beauty of the scenery as viewed from above during a private flight on a four sitter propeller airplane that will show you Brasov, its surrounding villages, fortresses and mountains. Then try more down to earth enjoyments as horseback riding over the green rolling hills or be accompanied by an

Brasov. Saxon Experience 8

Gain a deeper understanding of the peasant fortifications in the region by walking the tiered citadel of Rupea that started out in the 10th century as a small fort on a defensible hill, and then kept on expanding in order to keep up with the growing threats. After years of restoration its walls are dominating

Brasov. Szekely Experience 7

Start your day with the UNESCO peasant-built multi-story fortification complex of Prejmer, where the foremost local families had a refuge room to run to during the frequent invasions. Then we continue to Malomkert, a village inhabited predominantly by Hungarians. Find out more about the old technologies in the amazing (but virtually unknown) local museum, tended