DRACULA'S CASTLE, PELES CASTLE AND SIGHISOARA: 2 DAYS MEDIEVAL TRIP

HIGHLIGHTS

Ÿ Travel the Carpathian Mountain route easily with round-trip transport Ÿ Learn about ’s traditions, customs, and legends from your guide Ÿ Enjoy an overnight stay in historic Sighisoara Ÿ Benefit from the personalized experience of a small group tour

Avoid the rigid itinerary of a tourist group excursion on a 2-day small group tour of Transylvania’s medieval landmarks, enjoying the flexibility to explore at your own pace and focus on aspects that interest you. Discover iconic locations such as Bran Castle, Brasov, and Sighisoara, and gain insight into the region’s legends, culture, and cuisine from your professional guide. Round-trip transport, overnight accommodation, and breakfast are included for a seamless experience. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DEPARTURE POINT TIME DURATION RETURN DETAILS

Bucharest 8:00 AM 2 days Returns to original departure point Traveler pickup is offered

INCLUSIONS ADDITIONAL Ÿ 1x Breakfast INFORMATION Ÿ Accommodation included: 1 night Ÿ Confirmation will be received at time of Ÿ Overnight accommodation 3* hotels or booking guesthouses Ÿ Travelers should have a moderate physical Ÿ Professional English Speaking Guide fitness level Ÿ Ÿ Local taxes Not wheelchair accessible, due to uneven surfaces Ÿ Driver/guide Ÿ There is a 30 Euro single supplement to be Ÿ Live commentary on board paid directly to the guide at the departure if Ÿ Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pickup you require a single room Ÿ This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 and drop-off travelers Ÿ Transport by air-conditioned minivan Ÿ Small-group tour (maximum 6 people per group) CANCELLATION POLICY

Ÿ If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no EXCLUSIONS cancellation fee. Ÿ Ÿ Food and drinks, unless specified If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in Ÿ Entrance fees ( 20 euros per person) advance of the scheduled departure, Ÿ Gratuities there is a 50 percent cancellation fee. Ÿ Entry Admission – Peles Ÿ If you cancel within 2 days of the CastleEntry/Admission – Bran Castle scheduled departure, there is a 100 (Dracula’s Castle) percent cancellation fee. DRACULA'S CASTLE, PELES CASTLE AND SIGHISOARA: 2 DAYS MEDIEVAL TRIP DAY 1

BUCHAREST – – BRAN – BRASOV – SIGHISOARA

Triumph Arch, Bucharest

On the first day you will be picked up from Bucharest and we will drive towards the beautiful Valley.

Peles Castle, Sinaia, , Southern Our first stop will be at the imposing and magnificent palace of Peles. Built by the royal family of Stop 2 Romania during the 19th century, this palace offers an insight of 19th century German Renaissance style of decorations.

Duration: 2 hours

Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania

The next stop will be in Bran Castle, known also as Dracula’s Castle. The imposing construction Stop 3 watches over a valley from a strategic position, it was originally built as a fortress at the former border between and Transylvania. Together we shall discover the connection between the legendary ruler, Vlad the Impaler, and the infamous vampire.

Duration: 2 hours

Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania In the afternoon we will head to the city of Brasov, a city that retains its medieval charm with the Stop 4 help of its well kept historical center. Our walking tour of this lovely town starts from the main square from where we shall admire the old City Hall with its clock tower, the monumental Gothic Black Church, the fortifications, the two watch towers up the hill, the craftsmen guilds and the narrowest street in Europe.

Duration: 45 minutes

Sighisoara Historic Center, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania Stop 5 In the evening sets in we will reach Sighisoara, where you will be accommodated.

No meals included on this day.

Accommodation included: Overnight in a centrally located hotel in Sighisoara. DAY 2

BUCHAREST – SINAIA – BRAN – BRASOV – SIGHISOARA

Sighisoara Historic Center, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania

After breakfast, we will go on a tour of the medieval citadel of Sighisoara, one of the very few permanently inhabited citadels in Europe. This is also the birthplace of the legendary Vlad Dracula, whose house we will see, after which we will climb to the top of the 500 year old clock tower for a fantastic view over the town.

Duration: 1 hour

Sibiu Travel, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania Next stop will be Sibiu, also known as Hermannstadt. This is the heart of the German community living in Romania, the German Saxons having lived here for over 800 years. A former European Stop 2 capital of culture, Sibiu boasts many great sights from medieval times when it was a citadel: the Great Square, the Brukenthal Museum and an infamous Bridge of Lies.

Afterwards, we drive along the spectacular Olt river valley going back to Bucharest.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day.