Itinerary
Day 1: Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Rasnov Fortress - Brasov.
Pass By: National Military Museum Bucharest, Strada Mircea Vulcanescu 125-127, Bucharest Romania
Pick you up at 9 am from your hotel in Bucharest city. While we leave Bucharest, you can admire the beautiful city centre.
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Pick you up at 9 am from your hotel in Bucharest. Our first destination is the tourist town of Sinaia, where Peles Castle is located, the summer residence of the former Romanian royal family. Peles Castle is one of the most beautiful museums in Romania and was built in almost 40 years by King Charles 1.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Next stop is the infamous Bran Castle, aka Dracula Castle where you will discover the truth behind the legends! To get there we must go trough Prahova Valley. Breathtaking natural beauty is opened in front of your eyes but the most spectacular view is from Busteni where you can admire the peaks of Bucegi Mountains. Traditional lunch can be arranged in Bran village.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Rasnov Citadel, Unirii Square no. 12, Rasnov 505400 Romania
Travel to Rasnov town which, besides the picturesque streets with medieval houses orderly arranged, will enchant you with gorgeous Rasnov Fortress, one of the best-preserved peasant fortress of Transylvania, which was built in 13-14 centuries by the inhabitants of the settlement with the same name. Beautiful panorama over Barsa Land from the very top of the fortress.
Transfer to Brasov, arriving time around 6 pm. Overnight at Casa Timar Pension or similar, en-suite room, breakfast included
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Casa Timar Pension, en suite room, breakfast included.
Day 2: Brasov - Viscri - Sighisoara - Brasov.
Stop At: Viscri Fortified Church, Viscri 507039 Romania
Visit Viscri, an authentic Transylvanian village and the oldest fortified church in Transylvania and UNESCO world heritage site. Walking through this enchanting village is like going back in time! Even Prince Charles of Wales, attracted by the beauty of this area, bought a house here a few years ago.
Time allocated for taking pictures and walking through the village. Your guide will lead you to the best spots!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Sighisoara Historic Center, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Visit Sighisoara medieval town - UNESCO world heritage and Vlad the Impaler birthplace. Walking tour in Sighisoara Citadel. So resplendent are Sighisoara’s pastel-coloured buildings, stony lanes and medieval towers, you’ll rub your eyes in disbelief. Fortified walls encircle Sighisoara’s lustrous merchant houses, now harbouring cafes, hotels and craft shops. Visit Sighisoara medieval town including The Clock Tower, The Church on the Hill and the house where Vlad the Impaler was born. Return to Brasov around 4 pm, a walking tour of the old town. Overnight at Casa Timar Pension, en-suite room, breakfast included.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Casa Timar Pension, en suite room, breakfast included.
Day 3: Brasov - Bears Sanctuary - Snagov Monastery - Bucharest.
Stop At: Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, DN 73A km 6 - near the entrance in Zarnesti from Rasnov, Zarnesti 500075 Romania
Visit The Bears Sanctuary which is located in the forest, 2 km away from Piatra Craiului National Park. It covers an area of 69 hectares of forest, streams and ponds where around 100 brown bears live. It is the biggest of this kind in the entire world. Prepare your cameras!
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Snagov Monastery, North of Bucharest 40km Snagov Island, Snagov 077165 Romania
Visit Snagov Monastery, located on an island and see the tomb where Vlad Dracula is buried
Transfer to Bucharest City to your hotel, arriving around 4 pm.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.