8 views 0 0 RELATED TITLES Transylvania Castles Mountains Uploaded by Andrei Contu Tourism Full description Save Embed Share Print exercises with 100 Days of Real HUL LIME Better Homes different tenses Food: Fast & QualityAll's and Gardens transylvania castles & mountains A UTracks holiday is all about exploring Europe - your way. It’s about U + the walking tracks and trails you want to discover, be it hiking with the family in the European Alps, a leisurely cycle friends along the quieter backroads of Holland or France, trekking the famous pilgrimage trails of Spain, Italy or England or even discovering the islands of Croatia and Greece by bike and boat. Together with our sister company Sherpa explore europe your way Expeditions, we offer over 300 active tours across the continent and it’s many exotic islands, with active holiday ideas for families, culinary enthusiasts, history buffs, experienced alpine walkers or those that just want to see Europe differently. Since we began in 2006, UTracks has quickly become known as the leaders in active European holidays. Our itineraries are creative - and very affordable - making them popular with travellers both young and young-at-heart. Set your own pace on a flexible self guided trip or benefits of an experienced local guide on a guided tour. The physical demands range from introduct to challenging - with all offering unique opportunities to discover the ‘untrodden’ Europe, postcard landscapes, centuries-old cultures, rural lifestyles and tempting culinary delights. Best of all, our trips start on virtually any day of the week, so you can combine any tour to create exactly the holiday you want. Compare the price and you will see that we offer exceptional value active programs that are virtually all-inclusive, giving you more time to enjoy the natural and cultural wonders you’ve come to experience. TRIP COST TRIP NAME: TRANSYLVANIA CASTLES Joining Bucharest: £450 & MOUNTAINS OPTIONS & TRIP CODE: TCM Romania SUPPLEMENTS TRIP DURATION: 6 DAYS Single Supplement: £49 Brasov Piatra As the trip price is based on twinshare, GRADE: MODERATE - 3 a single supplement is payable if Craiului a single room is required. Please Bucharest refer to the price options for costs or ask our office for details. Note ACTIVITY: SELF GUIDED WALK regarding single rooms - The single Bulgaria supplement guarantees the privacy ACCOMMODATION: 5 NIGHTS RURAL PENSIONS of your own room, however, rooms can at times be small and in some places may not enjoy the same DATE DETAILS: DAILY DEPARTURES FROM 1 MAY TO 10 OCT facilities as double/twin rooms. highlights Exploring Bran Castle and the legends of Dracula Discovering unique villages Walking along limestone ridges to take in the stunning landscapes of Piatra Craiului Experience genuine cultural exchange with the local people the trip Explore some of Romania’s most stunning mountain landscapes and soak up the unique culture of Transylvania on this inspiring self guided walk. Piatra Craiului meaning royal stone, is a dramatic limestone ridge which rises sharply from the forests and plains below, offering one of the best ridge walks in Europe. Enroute to the Bucegi Mountains, explore the gorges and ridgetops of Craiului to experience exceptional views of the region. The Bucegi mountains are home to a diverse range of landscapes from pine and beech forests to flower laden meadows and high limestone cliffs. It is also where you can find Bran Castle connected through folklore to the fictitious character, 8 views 0 0 RELATED TITLES Transylvania Castles Mountains Uploaded by Andrei Contu Tourism Full description Save Embed Share Print exercises with 100 Days of Real HUL LIME Better Homes different tenses Food: Fast & QualityAll's and Gardens transylvania castles & mountains itinerary at a glance Day 1 Arrive Bucharest, train to Brasov and transfer to the first guesthouse Day 2 Walk to Bran Castle home to the origin of the character known as “Dracula” Day 3 Continue on foot through Piatra Craiului mountains and rural villages (4hrs) Day 4 Walk to Bucegi’s mountains through picture postcard landscapes (4.5hrs) Day 5 Ascend the Bucegi Mountains with stunning views (6hrs or 4.5 hrs) Day 6 Transfer to Brasov, train to Bucharest, trip concludes detailed itinerary Note: The heading for each days description above shows the approximate time it will take to complete the walk for someone of good to excellent fitness and the days ascent and descent in metres. The hours indicated are for walking only and do not include breaks for lunch and rest stops. The planned itinerary can be affected by mountain weather and trail conditions. DAY 1 Arrive Bucharest, train to Brasov and transfer to the first guesthouse On arrival at the Bucharest north train station there will be a handover of documents and a short briefing before your train to Brasov, a journey of around 2 ½ hours. On arrival you will be met and transferred by taxi to your first nights accommodation in a guesthouse set in a traditional village at the foot of Piatra Craiului National Park. Overnight Magura. meals: D DAY 2 Walk to Bran Castle home to the origin of the character known as “Dracula” Walk on a small ridge to Bran Castle at the foot of the Bucegi mountains. The castle, which was built as a gift from Ludovic d’Anjou in the 14th century to the inhabitants of the region, always had a role of defence against the migratory peoples and later it protected Transylvania from the Ottoman invasions. The castle was also said to be associated with the prince Vlad Tepes of Walachia who it is widely thought that the fictional character of Dracula was based upon. Overnight Magura. (4hrs, 12km, +350m, -600m). meals: B,L,D DAY 3 Continue on foot through Piatra Craiului mountains and rural villages (4hrs) The walk continues at the base of the Piatra Craiului Mountains. An interesting contrast to the landscape of the previous day as you traverse pastures, sheepfolds and woods. Scattered villages which seem to have not changed for centuries break up the landscape, while the surrounding mountains are a constant companion. Overnight Ciocanu. (4h30, 13km, +450m, -450m). meals: B,L,D DAY 4 Walk to Bucegi’s mountains through picture postcard landscapes (4.5hrs) This morning you leave the Piatra Craiului mountains and walk to the Bucegi mountains. An easy walk with “picture post-card” landscapes to a traditional Romanian mountain village with small and ancient houses, at the foot of the Bucegi mountains. The inhabitants are livestock breeders; therefore the village has a long tradition in cheese 8 views 0 0 RELATED TITLES Transylvania Castles Mountains Uploaded by Andrei Contu Tourism Full description Save Embed Share Print exercises with 100 Days of Real HUL LIME Better Homes different tenses Food: Fast & QualityAll's and Gardens transylvania castles & mountains DAY 6 Transfer to Brasov, train to Bucharest, trip concludes Transfer to Brasov where you take the train to Bucharest. Trip concludes on arrival in Bucharest. meals: B inclusions 5 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 5 dinners - Continental breakfasts are served and will often consist of breads, spreads, tea, coffee & juices. Picnic lunches will include fresh produce such as bread, spreads, salad and meats sourced from local hosts. Dinner is generally 3 courses consisting of entrée or soup, a main dish and dessert, including local and international dishes. Occasionally dinner is only 2 courses. 5 nights rural pensions in twin share with ensuite facilities – note there may be times when only dormitory share is available Information pack including route notes and maps Luggage transfer Train from Bucharest to Brasov and return and private transfer from Brasov train station to Magura and from Bran to Brasov train station Emergency hotline items not included Travel to and from Bucharest train station Breakfast and lunch on day 1 and lunch and dinner on day 6, all drinks Items of a personal nature Tour guide – this is a self guided walking trip Entrance fees Travel insurance getting there BY CAR Driving routes can be accessed via the following websites: www.viamichelin com BY TRAIN Bucharest can be reached from points throughout Europe. We are assist with booking your rail travel arrangements. BY AIR The best way to arrive in Bucharest is by flight. There are numerous which fly into the city. We are happy to assist with booking your flights. Transfers from the airport to the train station can be arranged on request. trip grading MODERATE – GRADE 3 The walking is moderate (3) grade with daily guided walks of around 4-6 hours. There are some more demanding stages during the walk with steep uphills, descents, and some sections of the trail require more care. The accent is on keeping a steady pace to with time to stop and take photos (subject to weather conditions). You will need a good level of fitness to participate fully in this adventure. The planned walks may change depending on the group level of fitness or weather conditions. 8 views 0 0 RELATED TITLES Transylvania Castles Mountains Uploaded by Andrei Contu Tourism Full description Save Embed Share Print exercises with 100 Days of Real HUL LIME Better Homes different tenses Food: Fast & QualityAll's and Gardens transylvania castles & mountains a note on our self guided adventures Self guided walking or cycling requires individuals to use problem solving skills, be adaptable and have a keen eye. It is recommended that you are comfortable map reading, referring to route notes and that you have a good sense of direction (or are willing to work on improving this!) Sometimes route finding, losing your way, finding it again and asking the locals for help is all part of the adventure.