Travel Type
Escorted Tour
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Romania
Inclusions
• 7-night accommodation in a mix of 3* and 4* hotels
• 7 buffet breakfasts
• 2 dinners
• Professional English-speaking Tour Director for the entire duration of the tour
• Transfer by coach to Brasov and back to Bucharest
• Visit Gothic fortified churches of Prejmer and Harman
• Visit the famous Dracula’s Castle (entrance included)
• Guided walking tour of Brasov with visit to the Gothic Black Church and First Romanian School of Schei
• Guided walking tour of Sighisoara with visit to the clock tower
• Stop in Viscri with the option to visit a fortified church
• Visit of the Peles Castle in Sinaia
• Visit to the Village Museum in Bucharest (entrance included)
Exclusions
Flights – Meals and drinks, unless otherwise mentioned – Gratuities to hotel staff, guides, and drivers – City tax of approx. 4-5 Euros per person, per day, payable at the hotel front desk – Transfers (from/to airport and to/from excursion meeting points) – Optional excursions – Any other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
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DAY 1 BUCHAREST
Arrival on your own at the hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation : Bucharest for 1 night
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DAY 2 BRASOV – GUIDED TOUR OF PREJMER AND HARMAN
Let’s discover Transylvania and its historical gems! This morning, we check out and depart for Brasov, with a few stops along the way. Our first stop is the 13th century Gothic Church of Prejmer and Harman. These unique Saxon structures are still in existence today, thanks to their thick fortified walls that protected the church and its inhabitants during times of war. Next, we stop in Bran and uncover the secrets of Bran castle, made famous by Bram Stokers novel Dracula! This castle was constructed by the Saxons in the late 14th century to defend Brasov from invasion by the Turks. Purchased by Queen Marie in the 1920s for use as a royal residence, its interior contains rich medieval furniture. Afterwards, we return to Brasov for a free evening, to further explore or relax. We will spend the next four nights here in Brasov. Join us for dinner tonight at a local restaurant in Brasov.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Brasov for 4 nights
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DAY 3 GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF BRASOV
This morning, we experience more of this mountain town, on a guided walking tour to discover the highlights and most fascinating sights of Brasov. Brasov’s main square, Piata Sfatului, is situated in the heart of the medieval quarter and is one of the finest Baroque squares in Romania. Here you can visit the 15th century Town Hall, with its quaint Trumpeter’s Tower on top, and the Lutheran Black Church (entrance included), the largest Gothic church between Vienna and Istanbul. Also included is the entrance to the Museum of First Romanian School, which displays some of the first textbooks written in the Romanian language, printed in Brasov in the 16th century. During our tour, let’s also discover how Brasov plays a part in the story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin! Soak up the fresh mountain air and relax in the old town square, the day is yours to uncover the charms of Brasov. Savour some tasty Romanian dishes like Papanasi a delicious donut, Mici a type of sausage, Cozonac (a sweet bread) and much more, your expert guide will be happy to tell you about places to see and visit.
Meals : Breakfast
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DAY 4 SIGHISOARA AND VISCRI – SIGHISOARA WALKING TOUR
Join us on a guided walking tour through the cobbled streets of the UNESCO-protected Old Town, viewing the citadel, nine towers, ornate churches, burgher houses with fairy-tale rooftops and pass the iconic clock tower dating back to the 13th century. This town is also famous for being the birthplace of “Dracula”, Vlad Tepes. You can still see the house where he was born, although today it is a very busy restaurant. Sighisoara is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved medieval towns in Europe and a must-see for any visit to Transylvania.
Guided visit of Viscri: This afternoon, we will see more of Transylvania. We stop in the captivating rural village of Viscri, with its traditional houses and fortified 18th century church. Enjoy exploring the church before returning to Brasov in the late afternoon.
Guided visit of Viscri: This afternoon, we will see more of Transylvania. We stop in the captivating rural village of Viscri, with its traditional houses and fortified 18th century church. Enjoy exploring the church before returning to Brasov in the late afternoon.
*To preserve the beauty and integrity of the iconic clock tower, restoration work is ongoing at this site. Some phases of the restoration involve scaffolding; thus, a clear view of the entire clock tower may not be possible.
Meals : Breakfast
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DAY 5 AT LEISURE
Today there is free time to delve into the hidden treasures of Brasov’s charming Old Town, at an easy pace. Discover Strada Sforii (Rope Street) one of the narrowest streets in the city, located near Șchei Gate. Take a cable car journey up Mount Tampa where the Brasov sign sits towering over the city or pick a prime spot at one of the cafes near our hotel and live like a local! There may be an opportunity to visit the Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti, by arrangement with our guide.
Meals : Breakfast
Optional Excursions : Optional Excursion to Sibiu (+$): Discover the cultural capital of Transylvania and one of the region’s largest Saxon merchant towns on this optional full-day guided tour to Sibiu. Fall in love with the grand squares, fine buildings, and churches. See more, as we explore the Brukenthal Art Museum. Entrance to the museum and lunch are included. This tour can also be booked locally.
Minimum numbers apply for the operation of optional tours.
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DAY 6 PELES CASTLE, SINAIA WITH WALKING TOUR - BUCHAREST
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel and settle any charges incurred. We say farewell to Brasov and transfer to Bucharest with a stop in Sinaia, known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians” due to its magnificent mountain scenery and Royal Castle. We discover this beautiful area on a walking tour, including Peles Castle (entrance included) and Sinaia Monastery, with their stunning backdrop of verdant forests and towering peaks. After our walking tour we continue towards Bucharest. Approximate transfer time: 3 hours (175 km)
Bucharest Open Air Village Museum: Before we arrive at our hotel, we uncover more of Romania’s history with a stop at the open-air Village Museum in Bucharest. Featuring houses and other structures from every region of Romania, it illustrates the extreme diversity of its architecture, including heavily thatched peasant dwellings, wooden churches, dug-out homes with vegetables growing on the roof, windmills, tall farm barns and a bizarre subterranean house.
We have arrived! Let’s unpack for our two-night hotel stay in Bucharest. The rest of our day is free to explore.
Bucharest Open Air Village Museum: Before we arrive at our hotel, we uncover more of Romania’s history with a stop at the open-air Village Museum in Bucharest. Featuring houses and other structures from every region of Romania, it illustrates the extreme diversity of its architecture, including heavily thatched peasant dwellings, wooden churches, dug-out homes with vegetables growing on the roof, windmills, tall farm barns and a bizarre subterranean house.
We have arrived! Let’s unpack for our two-night hotel stay in Bucharest. The rest of our day is free to explore.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bucharest for 2 nights
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DAY 7 DAY AT LEISURE
Today is a free day to discover this fascinating city. Take a stroll along its most famous historic avenue, Calea Victoriei, passing the George Enescu Museum, housed in the beautiful Cantacuzino Palace, and the Art Collections Museum. Visit one of the beautiful parks and gardens or pull up a seat at a pavement cafe and take in the sights and sounds of Bucharest. Join us for dinner! Tonight, let’s gather and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant (included). Our guide will advise of time locally.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions : Optional Excursion – Parliament House (Half-day, bookable locally +$): Our guide will provide details of an optional excursion to Parliament House, one of Romania’s most important buildings, with its beautiful ornate architecture, marble floors, and crystal chandeliers. It is the second largest administrative building in the world, after the Pentagon. Today, the Parliament House is considered controversial as many people died during its construction. However, it is well worth visiting this work of impressive ingenuity. (Due to the many levels and numerous staircases in Parliament House, this excursion is not suitable for people with reduced mobility).Optional Excursion – Wine Tasting & Snagov Monastery (Half-day, pre-booked +$): Let’s see more as we venture outside Bucharest to partake in some wine tasting with a visit to Snagov Monastery where Vlad Tepes is allegedly buried. During the tour, there will be an opportunity to sample three types of wine. The small but fascinating Snagov Monastery is located on a tiny island in the northern part of Snagov Lake and has well preserved, beautiful frescoes inside. After the visit, return to Bucharest to relax and enjoy a final evening in this vibrant city. This tour can also be booked locally.
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DAY 8 DEPARTURE
The time has come to say farewell to our Romanian adventure. After breakfast, we will check out. End of services.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Bucharest: Ibis Styles Bucharest Airport 4*
Brasov: Prinz Gregor or Casa Wagner 3*
Bucharest: Capitol or Moxa Boutique 4*
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Package | ||
| Departures 2025 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| 1805 | 2485 | ||
July 6 | 1705 | 2245 | |
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Highlights of Romania and Dracula’s Castle – detailed itinerary
Highlights of Romania and Dracula’s Castle – detailed itinerary
