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Departure 19

Your tour concludes with a private transfer to the airport. Depending on your flight time, you may have a chance to enjoy one last stroll or coffee in Bucharest. We hope the memories of medieval towns, castle turrets, and heartfelt hospitality stay with you for years to come. La revedere! — until we meet again!

Wallachian culture 42

Find more about the Orthodox traditions and art style during your visit of Horezu Monastery, an architectural gem included on the UNESCO heritage list. Visit the oldest capital of Wallachia, the setting of a spectacular monastery, which is not only featured on the Romanian bills, but is also tied to the oldest local oral poem,

Through the Carpathians 24

A short distance away, the church of Biertan, another UNESCO site, has impressed visitors for five centuries with its 3 distinctive lines of fortifications. Enter the reconciliation room, where couples about to divorce were being locked up. Then, pay a visit to a local traditional gipsy craftsman. Meet the entire family and find out about

Through the villages 25

You now change the Hungarian enclave for the Saxon village of Viscri, that in the 90’s was slowly becoming a ghost town due to the massive migration of the ethnic Germans. Its fate was changed by the personal involvement of the Prince of Wales, that raised awareness about the danger of losing skills, crafts and

Into Transylvania 20

Passing through the ski resorts of the Carpathian Mountains, you’ll stop and visit Peles Castle, one of the most astonishing royal residences of Europe. Undeterred by its sinister reputation, you then cross into Transylvania, the mythical land named by the Romans and hectically fought over by Romanians, Hungarians, Ottoman Turks and Austrians. In the nearby

Brașov – Bran – Brașov | Myths and Mountains 12

A day of legends and leisure begins with a visit to the iconic Bran Castle, famously linked to the Dracula myth, but historically tied to Queen Marie of Romania. Explore its ramparts and hidden passages before returning to Brașov. You may choose to have a relaxing afternoon or to visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, a

Arrival 4

Private chauffeured transfer from the Bucharest airport/border to your downtown hotel.

Arrival 3

Private chauffeured transfer from the airport/border to your hotel.

Brasov 5

● Passing through the sky resorts of the Carpathian Mountains, you’ll stop and visit Peles Castle, one of the most astonishing royal residences of Europe. ● Undeterred by its sinister reputation, you then cross into Transylvania, the mythical land named by the Romans and hectically fought over by Romanians, Hungarians, Ottoman Turks and Austrians. ●