Transylvania, Bucovina & Black Sea
Duration
8 Days
Physical rate
Moderate
Start city
Bucharest
Available
April 2024 / March 2025
Cities to visit: Bucharest; Sinaia; Bran; Brasov; Prejmer; Sibiu; Biertan, Judeţul Sibiu; Sighisoara; Targu Mures; Bistrita; ; Piatra Neamt; Bacau; Tulcea; Constance, Baden-Wurttemberg
Detailed day by day description
Introduction
Dear Traveler: thank you for choosing us to perform this Tour! We hope you enjoy your trip.
Here we give you a guidance on their tour with the information that we believe may be of your interest. The information is indicative, may exist variations on designated hours.
TRANSFER from the airport, if you have it included or purchasing. Our transfer will be waiting for you with a poster on behalf of Europamundo or its name to the output of the custom (after collecting your luggage)..
Remember to inform us by phone if you lost your connection flight or expected delay of their arrival, in your VOUCHER figure the phone of the transfer.
IMPORTANT: If you had additional nights upon arrival the hotel will have your reservation, but his travel guide normally will not be until the night before the start of the tour.
Day
(**Important note: Driver-guide for maximum 3 passengers. From Four to Seven the tour will go with a driver and guide**.) Welcome to your Europamundo Tryp Styles tour! We begin the route traveling to the city Sinaia, located in the breathtaking Prahova Valley, surrounded by mountains with lush forests and waterfalls. Here, you will visit the impressive Peles Castle, the summer residence of the Romanian kings, created by King Charles I (**Important note**: closed Mondays from April to October and closed Mondays and Tuesdays from October to April). After the visit, continue to Bran to visit the famous Castle of Count Dracula. During the visit you will be able to discover the history of the mysterious place over the years and marvel at this construction, located on the top of a cliff and declared a national monument. Free time for lunch near the castle. The route continues towards Brasov to explore the city on foot, starting at the Council Square, built by the Saxons and known as Markplatz. One of the city´s highlights is the Black Church, the main Gothic church in Romania and the largest between Vienna and Istanbul, which was named after the Great Fire in 1689. On the tour, you will also have the opportunity to explore The narrowest street in Europe: Rope Street. Accommodation at the hotel.
The day starts with a visit to the fortified Church of Prejmer, it is one of the best preserved medieval fortifications in the country. Built in the 13th century by the Teutonic Knights, its imposing defensive structure includes thick walls, watchtowers and a moat. The Gothic-style church is surrounded by an impressive circular wall that contains warehouses and rooms. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an outstanding example of Saxon defensive architecture. After the visit, we head to the medieval city of Sibiu, an architectural jewel, European Cultural Capital in 2007. Accommodation.
After breakfast, we head to the charming little town of Biertan. We will visit the largest fortified church of the almost 300 built in Transylvania. Due to its outstanding historical and architectural value, the church has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At noon, we will arrive in Sighisoara, a small city founded by the Transylvanian Saxons in the 12th century. The medieval fortress, with its nine towers, cobbled streets and colorful houses, is still inhabited and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our walking tour, we will visit the Clock Tower, a landmark of Sighisoara, and see the birthplace of Count Dracula and the Church on the Hill. Transfer to Targu Mures and accommodation at the hotel.
Discover today one of the most fascinating cities in Transylvania, Targu Mures, an amalgamation of Romanian, German and Hungarian cultures. During our tour we will admire historical monuments, such as the baroque Apollo Palace, the old Prefecture building, the Teleki library and the Orthodox cathedral, which houses the largest painted area in an Orthodox church in Romania. We will travel towards Bucovina, crossing the Carpathians through the Tihuta Pass. Bucovina is famous for its painted monasteries, built in the Middle Ages by Romanian rulers. We will visit one of the most representative Romanian monasteries, the Moldovita Monastery, built in the 16th century with magnificent frescoes depicting the siege of Constantinople. Accommodation.
Our exploration of painted monasteries continues today with the Sucevita Monastery. Built as a fortress in the late 16th century, Sucevita is the last of the 22 painted churches in Bucovina and has the largest number of painted images. Inside the monastery, you will find a museum with an outstanding collection of religious objects. Our next stop will be Voronet, where we will visit the famous Voronet Monastery, known as the Sistine Chapel of the East due to its impressive interior and exterior paintings of intense blue, also known as Voronet blue. Transfer to Piatra Neamt.
This fourth day of our itinerary begins with the departure from Piatra Neamt towards Bacau, a city rich in history and culture. Later, we will continue our trip to Tulcea, a key point on our tour of the beautiful Danube Delta region. This section of the itinerary will take us through varied and picturesque landscapes, providing an enriching visual experience. Upon arriving in Tulcea, a city strategically located at the gates of the Danube Delta, we will enter one of the largest biodiversity reserves in Europe. The region offers a unique mix of unspoilt nature and traditional fishing village life. Accommodation at the hotel.
Start your day by exploring the fascinating Danube Delta Museum, with its sections dedicated to ethnography, art and natural sciences. Then, embark on an idyllic boat trip that will take you to the heart of the Danube Delta, a paradise for birds. Today your journey will take you to Constanta, the oldest city in Romania and the main port on the Black Sea. Accommodation at the hotel.
The city tour will include a visit to the Museum of Archaeology, where you will immerse yourself in the rich Romanian history and visit the majestic Orthodox Cathedral. After the visit you can explore the city at your own pace and enjoy the uniqueness of Constanta. Next, we will travel to Bucharest where, if the flight schedule allows it, we will tour the old town of the capital - where monuments such as the Curtea Veche Church and its museum, Bucur church, Orthodox Cathedral and the Patriarchal Church, Catholic Cathedral, Athenaeum, Stavropoleos Church, Cantacuzino Savings Bank and Palace, Revolution Square, Lipscani Street. Transfer to Henri Coanda airport and farewell to the local guide. We wish you a pleasant return flight! End of our services.
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USD 1,851.00