Magic Transylvania

Magic Transylvania
(4 days)

Operating days: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun.
Starting Time: 08:00 am
Duration: 4 days
Languages: English (other languages on request)

Our tours are not available on the following dates: 8-9 Apr 2018, 25-26 Dec 2018, 31 Dec 2018, 01 Jan 2019

Price

For a group of more than 8 persons, the price will be provided on request.

Price based on double occupancy. For single supplement, please contact us.

Details

This 4-day program reveals some of the best medieval fortresses and castles from Romania, beautiful monasteries and an interesting salt mine.

Day 1: Departure from Bucharest to Sinaia which is a beautiful mountain resort in the Carpathians. In Sinaia you’ll  visit the oldest monastery in town. The religious complex consists of the old church, built in the end of the 17^th century, and the new one built in first years of the 20^th century. Further on, you will visit the Peles Castle, built by the first king of Romania in the second half of the 19^th century. It is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.

Departure from Sinaia to Brasov, to visit the old town of the city certified in the year of 1235. At that time it was one of the seven German Saxon citadels in Transylvania and the most important commercial center. Next, we head to the city of Sighisoara to visit its medieval citadel, one of the best preserved in Europe and the only one still inhabited. It is a very popular tourist attraction and an UNESCO World Heritage. Accommodation in Sighisoara.

Day 2: We will leave behind Sighisoara, heading to the city of Turda to visit the salt mine. It is one of the oldest on Romanian territory, the salt exploatation in the area dating from the roman period. The first documentary attestation of this salt mine dates back to 1271 and the mine continued to be active until 1932. Between 2008 and 2010 serious renovation works transformed this mine into a famous tourist site of Romania. After the salt mine visit you’ll set of to the city of Alba Iulia. It has a long history, dating back to the time of the Dacian tribe who built here the first fortress. The area was conquered by the Romans in 106 who built a fort known as Apulum. The present shape dates back to the first part of the 18^th century when the Hapsburgs built one of the best Vauban citadels in this area. Overnight in Alba Iulia.

Day 3: Departure to the city of Hunedoara, to visit the most important monument of Gothic architecture in Transylvania. Certified in the first half of the 14^th century, the castle was donated by the Hungarian king Sigismund Luxemburg Prince Voicu (the father of Iancu de Hunedoara). In the first half of the 15^th century, the ruler of Transylvania, Iancu de Hunedoara, rebuilt the old castle as a military fortress.  The castle of Hunedoara was extended later by the son of Iancu, the Hungarian king Matei Corvin and by other rulers of Transylvania. At the present the castle is the largest and most imposing Gothic medieval structure in Transylvania. After the castle visit, you’ll depart to Sibiu. Once in the city, we are going to have a walking tour in The Old Town Sibiu. The medieval citadel of Hermanstadt was also one of those seven German cities in Transylvania. During the walking tour you will discover the atmosphere of a medieval town. You’ll enjoy a dinner in a traditional Romanian restaurant. Accommodation in Sibiu.

Day 4: After breakfast, you’ll set off for the Cozia Monastery. Built in 1388 as a typical byzantine church, it shelters the tomb of the founder, Mircea the Elder, ruler of Wallachia between 1386 and 1418. Next we will drive to the monastery of Curtea de Arges. Built between 1512 and 1517, the monastery was rebuilt later during the reign period of Carol I in 1886. This monastery impresses through its outstanding architecture. The exterior walls boast unique stone embroideries. Inside there are buried the founder, the ruler Neagoe Basarab and also the first two Romanian royal couples. The tour ends in Bucharest.

Included

• Transport by car/minibus with parking fees & fuel included
• English speaking guide/driver (other languages on request)
• Accommodation for three nights in 3* hotels  with breakfast included

Not included

• Entrance fees, lunch and dinner

Itinerary

• Bucuresti – Sinaia – Brasov – Sighisoara
• Turda –Alba Iulia
• Hunedoara – Sibiu
• Sibiu – Cozia – Curtea de Arges – Bucuresti

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