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TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST: 4 DAYS Go deep in this beautiful land of Transylvania on this 4-day tour from Bucharest to Budapest. 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 Hungarian capital of Budapest. IMPORTANT INFORMATION DEPARTURE POINT TIME DURATION RETURN DETAILS Bucharest Returns to original 9:00 AM 4 days Tourist pick-up offered departure point. INCLUSIONS Ÿ 3x Breakfast Ÿ Accommodation included: 3 nights ADDITIONAL Ÿ 3 nights Accommodation in 3-4 stars INFORMATION hotels Ÿ Professional guide Ÿ Confirmation will be received at time of Ÿ Local taxes booking Ÿ Live commentary on board Ÿ Not wheelchair accessible Ÿ Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pickup Ÿ Infant seats available and drop-off Ÿ Ÿ Transport by private vehicle Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level Ÿ • There is a 100 Euro single supplement to EXCLUSIONS 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 Gratuities offered a different date or a full refund Ÿ Entry/Admission – Peles Castle Ÿ This is a small tour/activity. Only your Ÿ Entry/Admission – Bran Castle (Dracula’s group will participate Castle) Ÿ Entry/Admission – Castelul Corvinilor CANCELLATION POLICY For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST: 4 DAYS DAY 1 BUCHAREST – PELES CASTLE- BRAN CASTLE- BRASOV Triumph Arch, Bucharest On your first day meet with your guide and set out for Romania. Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern Romania Stop 2 Your first stop will be at 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. Duration: 2 hours Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania Stop 3 After Peles Castle head out for Bran castle also known as Dracula’s castle. Inside this 14th century castle you will find out the real story of Vlad Dracula.. Duration: 2 hours Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania Stop 4 In the afternoon reach Brasov where you will be taking a walking tour to admire the main sights of the city. Duration: 30 minutes Meals included: No meals included on this day. Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at a centrally located hotel. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST: 4 DAYS DAY 2 BRASOV - SIGHISOARA - SIBIU Sighisoara Historic Center, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania Stop 1 Start fresh in the morning after breakfast with your guide and head for your first stop in Sighisoara town. This fairytale city is the place where Vlad Dracula was born. Join our tour guide for a walking tour of the Old Town to find out the history behind Sighisoara. Duration: 2 hours Sibiu Travel, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania Stop 2 In the afternoon reach Sibiu where you will take a walking tour of the Old Town. Sibiu is known for being elected the first European Capital of Culture in 2007 from East Europe. Tour the old town with our guide to find out more. Duration: 45 minutes Meals included: Breakfast included. Accommodation included: Overnight in centrally located hotel in Sibiu. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST: 4 DAYS DAY 3 SIBIU – ALBA IULIA – CORVIN CASTLE – TIMISOARA Citadel of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, Alba County, Central Romania, Transylvania Stop 1 Start fresh in the morning and set out for Alba Iulia town. 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 Castelul Corvinilor, Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Western Romania, Transylvania Stop 2 After Alba-Iulia head for Corvin castle. Explore this gothic castle to find it’s history that lays in the walls of this place. Duration: 1 hour 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 Meals included: Breakfast included. Accommodation included: Overnight in a centrally located hotel in Timisoara. TRANSYLVANIA TOUR FROM BUCHAREST TO BUDAPEST: 4 DAYS DAY 4 TIMISOARA – ARAD – BUDAPEST Filarmonica Arad, Arad, Arad County, Western Romania, Transylvania Stop 1 Today set out in the morning towards Arad town 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. After Arad set out towards the border between Romania and Hungary and reach Budapest. In the afternoon reach Budapest. End of service. Duration: 30 minutes Meals included: Breakfast included. Accommodation included: No accommodation included on this day. www.tourinromania.com.
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