The Heart of Romania (English Mediterranean)

Sinaia, Bran, Sighisoara, Turda, Alba Iulia, Hunedoara, Sibiu, Cozia convent, Bucharest
5 Days

BUCHAREST

Welcome to Bucharest! Upon arrival, you´ll be transferred to your hotel, where you´ll have some free time. Information about the start of your tour will be provided. 03:00 p.m. - After lunch, you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour, including the historic quarter and the impressive Palace of the Parliament. After the tour, you´ll have some free time to explore the city at your leisure. Dinner will be included.

BUCHAREST / SINAIA / BRAN / SIGHISOARA

Today’s journey offers stunning scenery as we travel to Transylvania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains and lush forests. In SINAIA, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the gardens of the Peles and Pelisor Castles. Our next stop will be the 14th-century Bran Fortress, commonly known as Dracula’s Castle (tickets included). After some time for lunch, we’ll continue to SIGHISOARA, a picturesque walled medieval city and UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a special dinner at Count Dracula’s restaurant, located in the house where Vlad the Impaler was born.

SIGHISOARA / TURDA / ALBA IULIA / HUNEDOARA / SIBIU

After breakfast, we’ll head to the Turda Salt Mine (entrance included), one of the most spectacular mines in Europe, with origins dating back to Roman times. Inside the mine you’ll find health treatments, an underground lake with boat rides, a Ferris wheel, and a vast hall reaching 80 meters in height.We then continue to ALBA IULIA, a city steeped in history and a symbol of Romanian identity. Its imposing Alba Carolina Citadel, built in the Vauban style, houses churches, museums, and monumental walls, and is famous as the site where the union of Transylvania with Romania was proclaimed in 1918. Free time to stroll and have lunch.Our journey continues to HUNEDOARA, where we include entrance to Corvin Castle, a 15th-century fortress and one of the most impressive examples of Gothic architecture in Europe.We then continue on to SIBIU. Arrival and accommodation.

SIBIU / COZIA CONVENT / BUCHAREST

In the morning, free time in SIBIU, the former cultural capital of Transylvania, founded by Saxon settlers and preserving a historic center full of charm. Its medieval squares, Gothic churches, and colorful houses with “eyes” on their roofs earned it the title of European Capital of Culture in 2007 and a place among Romania’s most beautiful destinations.At midday, we depart back toward the Romanian capital. En route, we’ll stop in COZIA, home to one of the oldest and most valuable monasteries in Wallachia, renowned for its Byzantine frescoes and its beautiful mountain setting. The atmosphere of popular devotion here will surely impress you. Afterwards, free time to stroll and have lunch in this spa town. Arrival in BUCHAREST around 6:00 p.m.

BUCHAREST

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

MERCURE BUCAREST CITY CENTER

Address: Strada George Enescu 15-17-17A

Postal Code: 010302

DOUBLETREE SIGHISOARA CAVALER

Address: 6, Consiliul Europei St

Postal Code: 545400

MERCURE BINDERBUBI SIGHISOARA

Address: Nicolae Balcescu Street No 8

Postal Code: 545400

CONTINENTAL FORUM

Address: Piata Unirii, nr. 10, cod 550173, Sibi

Postal Code: 550173

BUCHAREST UNIRII SQUARE

Address: Strada Nerva Traian 3A, Bucure537;ti 031041, Rumanía

Postal Code: 031041

MERCURE SIBIU ARSENAL

Address: Bulevardul Victoriei 48

Postal Code: 550024

  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: Bucharest
  • Experiences: Turda Salt Mines
  • Ticket admission: Bran Fortress, Corvin Castle in Hunedoara , Cozia Monastery
  • 3 dinner included in: Bucharest, Sighisoara, Bucharest

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