TRANSYLVANIA & UNESCO PAINTED MONASTERIES FROM BUDAPEST: 6 DAYS TOUR
Discover Romania's Transylvania and Bucovina regions on a tour from Budapest that spans six full days of sightseeing. With our guide, you'll encounter some of the most unspoiled regions in Eastern Europe, home to the legend-steeped Carpathian Mountains and a cluster of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Highlights include Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), the historical city of Brasov, Sibiu a European Capital of Culture, Corvin Castle a medieval castle and the UNESCO-listed Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. Four-star hotel accommodation is included through the tour. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DEPARTURE POINT TIME DURATION RETURN DETAILS
Budapest 9:00 AM 6 days Returns to original departure point Traveler pickup is offered
INCLUSIONS Ÿ 5x Breakfast ADDITIONAL Ÿ Accommodation included: 5 nights INFORMATION Ÿ 5 nights accommodation at 3-4 stars hotels Ÿ Confirmation will be received at time of Ÿ Professional English Speaking Guide booking Ÿ Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation Ÿ Not wheelchair accessible pickup and drop-off Ÿ Infant seats available Ÿ Live commentary on board Ÿ Not recommended for pregnant travelers Ÿ Travelers should have a moderate EXCLUSIONS physical fitness level Ÿ Entrance fees ( 20 euros per person) Ÿ Single supplement – 100 euro per room. Ÿ Single supplement – 100 euro per room Ÿ This experience requires good weather. Ÿ Other Meals/drinks unless specified If it's canceled due to poor weather, Ÿ Photo fees you'll be offered a different date or a full Ÿ Entry/Admission – Castelul Corvinilor refund Ÿ Entry/Admission – Voronet Monastery Ÿ This is a small tour/activity. Only your Ÿ Entry/Admission – Moldovita Monastery group will participate. Ÿ Entry/Admission – Sucevita Monastery Ÿ Entry/Admission – Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) Ÿ Entry/Admission – Peles Castle
CANCELLATION POLICY For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
www.tourinromania.com DAY 1
BUDAPEST - ARAD - TIMISOARA
Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid), Budapest, Central Hungary On your first day meet with your guide and set out for Romania. You'll cross the border at Arad. Duration: 1 minute
Filarmonica Arad, Arad, Arad County, Western Romania, Transylvania The first stop will be in Arad for a short walking tour.Arad is one of the Transylvanian towns with Stop 2 rich culture, that can be observed through it's architecture. Stroll the city streets to see City Hall Palace , the Palace of Culture , the neo-gothic and secessionist-style Red Church, the large domed Roman Catholic Church and the neo-classical State Theatre. If time allows it you can have lunch at one of the local restaurants.
Timisoara Historical Center, Timisoara, Timis County, Western Romania, Transylvania
Stop 3 In the afternoon reach Timisoara. This bustling city has been awarded European Capital of Culture 2019 due to it's architecture that shows Turkish influence and massive Austro-Hungarian influence. Stroll the city center for a short walking tour as your guide will introduce you in the local culture. Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a centrally located hotel in Timisoara. TRANSYLVANIA & UNESCO PAINTED MONASTERIES FROM BUDAPEST: 6 DAYS TOUR DAY 2 TIMISOARA - CORVIN CASTLE - ALBA IULIA - SIBIU
Castelul Corvinilor, Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Western Romania, Transylvania
Start fresh in the morning after breakfast with your guide and head for your first stop at Corvin Castle. Explore this gothic castle to find it's history that lays in the walls of this place. Duration: 1 hour
Citadel of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, Alba County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Stop 2 After Corvin castle head for Alba-Iulia city. Alba-Iulia has an important cultural role in modern Romania as this is the place where the ancient and medieval history can be observed and also for the fact that this is where our country signed the unification treaty in 1918. Stroll the Old Town section to explore the history of this city. Duration: 1 hour
Sibiu Travel, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Stop 3 In the afternoon reach Sibiu, where you will be having a walking tour in the Old Town of Sibiu. Sibiu is a medium size city but with rich history and it was appointed the European Capital of Culture in 2007. Join our guide for a walking tour and explore the city. Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in centrally located hotel in Sibiu. DAY 3
SIBIU – SIGHIȘOARA – GURA HUMORULUI
Sighișoara Historic Center, Sighișoara, Mureș County, Central Romania,
Set out in the morning for Sighișoara city where Dracula was born and overnight. Take a walking tour inside the old walls of this fairy tale town to find out the history of Dracula and Sighisoara, one of the emblematic city for Transylvanian culture.
After lunch head for Gura Humorului, in Bucovina region where you will be accommodated.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gura Humorului at a centrally located hotel. TRANSYLVANIA & UNESCO PAINTED MONASTERIES FROM BUDAPEST: 6 DAYS TOUR DAY 4
GURA HUMORULUI – VORONEȚ MONASTERY – SUCEVIȚA MONASTERY – MOLDOVIȚA MONASTERY – POTTERY OF MARGINEA- GURA HUMORULUI
Voronet Monastery, Gura Humorului, Suceava County, Northeast Romania After breakfast head for Voronet Monastery. Our guide will present the outside wall of the monastery.
Duration: 45 minutes
Moldovita Monastery, Vatra Moldovitei, Suceava County, Northeast Romania Next stop will be at Moldovita Monastery where you will have the chance of exploring another vibrating old painted monastery. Stop 2 Duration: 30 minutes
Sucevita Monastery, Sucevita, Suceava County, Northeast Romania Head for Sucevita monastery another fortified monastery. This emblematic monastery preserves history of Bucovina. region. Stop 3 Duration: 45 minutes
Marginea Ceramics, Suceava, Suceava County, Northeast Romania
End up your day at the Black Pottery of Marginea. Stop 4 Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gura Humorului at a centrally located hotel. DAY TRANSYLVANIA & UNESCO PAINTED MONASTERIES FROM BUDAPEST: 6 DAYS TOUR 5
GURA HUMORULUI – BICAZ GORGE – RED LAKE – BRASOV
Bicaz Canyon, Bicaz, Neamt County, Northeast Romania
Start fresh in the morning after breakfast and travel towards Bicaz Gorge. This magnificent Gorge passes from Moldova region back to Transylvania region. Duration: 45 minutes
Red Lake, Lacu Rosu, Harghita County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Stop 2 Stop at the Red Lake for a lunch break and then continue towards Brasov Duration: 1 hour
Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Stop 3 Reach Brasov in the afternoon where you will explore this vibrating city through a walking tour that passes at the most important sights such as Black Church and Catherine's Gates. Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at a centrally located hotel. TRANSYLVANIA & UNESCO PAINTED MONASTERIES FROM BUDAPEST: 6 DAYS TOUR DAY 6 BRASOV – BRAN – PELES – BUCHAREST
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Brasov
In the morning you will head for Bran castle aka Dracula's castle in order to discover this medieval castle and the true story of Vlad Dracula. Tour the inside and at the end if you wish you can enjoy free time in the market in front of the castle.
Duration: 2 hours
Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern
Stop 2
Reach the Peles Palace set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family's former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Built at the foot of the mountains between 1873 and 1914 by Carol I, the first Romanian king, the palace is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe. In the afternoon reach Bucharest.
Duration: 2 hours
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Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day.