TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST: 4 DAYS

Go deep in this beautiful land of Transylvania on this 4-day tour from Budapest to Bucharest. This tour offers you the chance of exploring a number of Romania’s highlights including Dracula’s Castle, the Royal Peles Castle, the UNESCO-listed citadel of Sighisoara, Sibiu , Corvin castle and much more as you make your way to the Romanian capital of Bucharest. IMPORTANT INFORMATION

DEPARTURE POINT TIME DURATION RETURN DETAILS

Bucharest, Bupapest 9:00 AM 4 days Romania

INCLUSIONS

Ÿ 3x Breakfast Ÿ Accommodation included: 3 nights Ÿ 3 nights Accommodation in 3-4 stars ADDITIONAL hotels INFORMATION Ÿ Professional guide Ÿ Live commentary on board Ÿ Confirmation will be received at time of Ÿ Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pickup booking and drop-off· Ÿ Not wheelchair accessible Ÿ Infant seats available Ÿ Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level Ÿ EXCLUSIONS There is a 100 Euro single supplement to be paid directly to the guide at the departure if you require a single room Ÿ Food and drinks, unless specified Ÿ This experience requires good weather. If Ÿ Entrance fees ( 20 euros per person) it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be Ÿ Entry/Admission – Castelul Corvinilor offered a different date or a full refund Ÿ Entry/Admission – Bran Castle (Dracula’s Ÿ This is a small tour/activity. Only your Castle) group will participate 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. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST: 4 DAYS DAY 1 BUDAPESTA – 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.

Filarmonica Arad, Arad, Arad County, Western Romania, Transylvania

Stop 2 The first stop will be in Arad for a short walking tour. Arad is one of the Transylvanian towns with 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

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. Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included: No meals included on this day.

Accommodation included: Overnight at a centrally located hotel in Timisoara. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST: 4 DAYS DAY 2 TIMISOARA – CORVIN CASTLE – ALBA IULIA – SIBIU

Castelul Corvinilor, Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Western Romania, Transylvania

Stop 1 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 included.

Accommodation included: Overnight in centrally located hotel in Sibiu. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST: 4 DAYS DAY 3 SIBIU- SIGHISOARA – BRASOV

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

Stop 1 Start fresh in the morning and set out for Sighisoara city, a fairtale town where Vlad Dracula was born in 1431. Explore the city with our guide through a walking tour.

Duration: 1 hour

Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania Stop 2 After Sighisoara set out for Brasov. This medium size city is one the most favorite destination of most Romanian people as the Old Town preserves rich history. Enjoy a walking tour to observe the Black Church and the main gates of the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included: Breakfast included.

Accommodation included: Overnight in centrally located hotel in Brasov. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUDAPEST TO BUCHAREST: 4 DAYS DAY 4 BRASOV – BRAN CASTLE – PELES CASTLE – BUCHAREST

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

Stop 1 Set out first thing in the morning for Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s castle. Visit the inside of this 14th century castle to find out the story about Vlad Dracula.

Duration: 2 hour

Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern Romania Stop 2 In the afternoon set out for Sinaia where you will stop at the Peles Castle. This 19th century castle was built by the royal family of Romania and it’s still being preserved in the same way it did over a century ago.

In the afternoon reach Bucharest.

End of service.

Duration: 2 hours

Meals included: Breakfast included.

Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day.