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STANDARD TOURS
1. ONE-DAY TOUR : Cultural trip to the Transylvanian Alps
BUCHAREST – SINAIA – BRAN – BRASOV - BUCHAREST
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AM
- Departure from Bucharest to Brasov through Sinaia
- Visits to Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery
PM
- Visit to Bran Medieval Castle
- Arrival and late lunch in Brasov. Sightseeing old Brasov
including Council Square, Council Tower, White Tower, Black Tower, Black Church, Weavers' Bastion, St
Nicholas Church, First Romanian School in Transylvania
- Return to Bucharest
HIGHLIGHTS
- Peles Castle (former royal residence), Sinaia
- Sinaia Orthodox Monastery
- Bran Castle (relating to Dracula’s legend), Bran
- Black Church (largest church in South-Eastern Europe), Brasov
- Magnificent landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains
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PRICE (including local transportation, driver and guide services, entrance fees to
museums*)
For 1 person by car : 149 Euro/pers
For 2-3 persons by car : 75 Euro/pers.
For min 4 persons by mini-van : 69 Euro/pers.
Departure from Bucharest : location requested, at 8 AM
Return to Bucharest : same place, at 8 PM
Registration deadline : at least 12 hours ahead of trip
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly
* Please note that in Romania museums are usually closed on Monday.
Peles Castle at Sinaia is closed on Monday and Tuesday (during summer season it is opened on Tuesday for a shorter program).
The Black Church in Brasov is closed on Sunday.
Because of international conferences or meetings, the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest may be closed without prior notice.
Also some churches and monasteries may be closed without prior notice, especially in the low season.
Wherever possible, we will do our best to replace the visits of the above sites with visits to other relevant sites.
2. MAGICAL TIMES IN MAGICAL PLACES : Visiting Transylvania and Wallachia
A two day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST – BRASOV – SIGHISOARA
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AM
- Departure from Bucharest to Brasov through Sinaia
- Visits to Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery
PM
- Visit to Bran Medieval Castle
- Arrival and lunch in Brasov
- Sightseeing old Brasov including Council Square, Council Tower, White
Tower, Black Tower, Black Church, Weavers' Bastion, St Nicholas Church, First Romanian School in
Transylvania
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel or pension at Sighisoara. Dinner
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Day 2 : SIGHISOARA – SIBIU – BUCHAREST
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AM
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing medieval Sighisoara including Citadel Square,
Church on the Hill, Dracula's Birthplace, Clock Tower, Covered Stairway
- Visit Biertan Fortified Church
PM
-Arrival and lunch at Sibiu
- Walking tour historic centre of Sibiu including Baroque
Brukenthal Palace and Museum (visit), Council
Tower, Evangelical Cathedral, Catholic Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Passage of Stairs, Lies'
Bridge
- Pass through magnificent Olt River Gorges
- Visit Cozia Monastery
- Return to Bucharest
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Peles Castle (former royal residence), Sinaia
- Sinaia Orthodox Monastery
- Bran Castle (relating to Dracula's legend), Bran
- Black Church (largest church in South-Eastern Europe), Brasov
- Medieval Sighisoara (belongs to UNESCO World Heritage)
- Biertan Fortified Church (belongs to UNESCO World Heritage)
- Brukenthal Museum (oldest museum in Romania), Sibiu
- Medieval Monastery of Cozia
PRICE
159 Euro/person (supp. single 20 Euro/person) for local transportation by mini-van, driver
and guide services, entrance fees, 1 night lodging*** at Sighisoara in twin bed room, all meals.
For groups of 10-15 persons at this price
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
Registration deadline : at least 5 days ahead of trip
3. BACK IN TIME ON A TRIP TO MEDIEVAL SITES : Highlights of Transylvania, Northern Oltenia and Other Sights
A four day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST – POIANA BRASOV
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AM
- Departure from Bucharest to Brasov through Sinaia
- Visits to Peles Castle and Sinaia Orthodox Monastery
PM
- Lunch at Sinaia
- Visit to Bran Medieval Castle
- Sightseeing old Brasov including Council Square, Council Tower,
White Tower, Black Tower, Black Church, St Nicholas Church, First Romanian School in
Transylvania
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel or pension at Poiana Brasov.
- Dinner with traditional Romanian food and folk show
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Day 2 : POIANA BRASOV – SIBIU
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AM
- Breakfast
- Departure for Sighisoara
- Sightseeing medieval citadel Sighisoara including Clock Tower,
Citadel Square, Dracula's Birthplace, Monastery Church, Church on the Hill, Venetian House,
House with Antlers, Wooden Covered Stairway
PM
- Lunch at Vlad the Impaler's birthplace restaurant
- Departure for Alba Iulia. Sightseeing Alba Iulia
including Baroque Citadel, Museum of Unification, Orthodox Cathedral, St. Michael's
Roman-Catholic Cathedral, tomb of Hunyadi, Bishop's Palace, Princely Palace
- Departure for Sibiu. Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel
- Dinner
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Day 3 : SIBIU – OLANESTI
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AM
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing historic centre of Sibiu including
Baroque Brukenthal Palace and Museum (visit), Cross Chapel, Roman-Catholic Church, Council Tower,
Old City Hall, St Mary's Evangelical Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Passage of Stairs, Lies'
Bridge
PM
- Lunch. Pass through magnificent Olt River Gorges
- Visit Cozia Medieval Monastery
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel at Olanesti health resort
- Walking tour to miraculous mineral springs. Dinner
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Day 4 : OLANESTI – HOREZU – BUCHAREST
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AM
- Breakfast
- Visit to Ceausescu's former residence at Olanesti
- Departure for Bucharest through Horezu and Curtea de
Arges
- Visit Hurez Monastery and stop at workshop
pottery
PM
- Arrival and lunch at Curtea de Arges
- Visit Curtea de Arges Monastery with Manole's
well
- Return to Bucharest
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Peles Castle (former royal residence), Sinaia
- Bran Castle (relating to Dracula's legend), Bran
- Saxon towns in Transylvania: Brasov, Sighisoara (belongs to UNESCO World Heritage) and Sibiu
- Ceausescu's former residence at Olanesti
- Medieval monasteries in Muntenia and Northern Oltenia (among which Hurez Monastery is a UNESCO World
Heritage)
PRICE
275 Euro/person (supp. single 45 Euro/person) for three nights' lodging*** in twin-bed room,
all meals, local transportation by mini-van, entrance fees, guide services
For groups of 10-15 persons at this price
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
Registration deadline : at least 5 days ahead of trip
4. HISTORIC TRANSYLVANIA AND WALLACHIA : Visits to Main Historic Sites
A four day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST
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AM
- Arrival and transfer to at a 3-4 star hotel central Bucharest
- City tour including Revolution Square with Romanian Athenaeum,
Fine Art Museum (former Royal Palace),
Bucharest University Library and Kretulescu Church, ruins of the Old
Princely Court and Church (stop), Manuc's Inn (visit)
PM
- Lunch. Continue city tour with stops at Palace of
Parliament (visit), Metropolitan Church (visit),
Bucharest University, Romana Square, Victory Square, Herastrau Park, Arch of Triumph,
Village Museum (visit), Free Press House
- Dinner
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Day 2 : BUCHAREST – BRASOV – SIGHISOARA
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AM
- Departure from Bucharest to Brasov through Sinaia
- Visits to Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery
- Visit to Bran Medieval Castle
PM
- Arival and lunch in Brasov
- Sightseeing old Brasov including Council Square,
Council Tower, Black Tower, White Tower, Black Church, Weavers’ Bastion, St Nicholas Church,
First Romanian School in Transylvania
- Arrival, lodging and dinner at a 3 star hotel or pension in Sighisoara
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Day 3 : SIGHISOARA – SIBIU – BUCHAREST
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AM
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing medieval Sighisoara including Citadel Square,
Church on the Hill, Dracula’s Birthplace, Clock Tower, Wood Covered Stairway
- Visit Biertan Fortified Church
PM
- Arrival and lunch at Sibiu. Sightseeing historic centre
of Sibiu including Baroque Brukenthal Palace and Museum
(visit), Council Tower, Evangelical Cathedral, Roman-Catholic Church, Orthodox
Cathedral, Passage of Stairs, Lies' Bridge
- Pass through magnificent Olt River Gorges
- Visit Cozia Medieval Monastery
- Return to Bucharest and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel. Dinner
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Day 4 : BUCHAREST DEPARTURE
AM
- Breakfast. Transfer to the airport
HIGHLIGHTS
- Palace of Parliament in Bucharest (second largest building in the world after the Pentagon)
- Sinaia Orthodox Monastery
- Peles Castle (former royal residence), Sinaia
- Bran Medieval Castle (associated to Dracula's legend), Bran
- Black Church (largest Gothic Church in South-Eastern Europe), Brasov
- Medieval Sighisoara (belongs to UNESCO World Heritage)
- Biertan Fortified Church (belongs to UNESCO World Heritage)
- Brukenthal Museum (oldest museum in Romania), Sibiu
- Medieval Monastery of Cozia
PRICE
395 Euro/person (suppl. single 50 Euro/person) for local transportation by mini-van,
driver and guide services, entrance fees, lodging in twin bed rooms in 3-4 star hotels, full board.
Valid for 10-15 persons at this price.
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
5. TREASURES OF EASTERN EUROPE : Painted Monasteries of Bukovina
A five day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST
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AM
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel central Bucharest
- Free time depending on flight arrival
PM
- Lunch. Sightseeing tour including Palace of
Parliament (visit), ruins of Old Princely Court and Church, Metropolitan
Church (visit), Bucharest University, Revolution Square with Museum of
Fine Arts (former Royal Palace), Romanian Athenaeum, Bucharest University
Library, Cretulescu Church
- Dinner
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Day 2 : BUCHAREST – GURA HUMORULUI
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AM
- Breakfast
- Depart to Gura Humorului through Buzau, Bacau and Roman
PM
- Lunch on the way
- Lodging at a 3 star hotel or pension at Gura Humorului
- Dinner
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Day 3 : PAINTED MONASTERIES OF BUKOVINA
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AM
- Breakfast
- Visits to Moldovita and Sucevita Painted Monasteries
- Stop at Marginea black pottery workshop
PM
- Lunch at Radauti
- Visits to Humor and Voronet Painted Monasteries
- Return to the same hotel/pension. Dinner
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Day 4 : GURA HUMORULUI – PIATRA NEAMT
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AM
- Breakfast
- Depart for Piatra Neamt through Targu Neamt
- Visits Neamt Monastery and the Citadel at Targu Neamt
PM
- Lunch at Targu Neamt
- Visits to Agapia and Varatec Convents
- Lodging at a 3 star hotel and dinner at Piatra Neamt
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Day 5 : PIATRA NEAMT – BUCHAREST DEPARTURE
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AM
- Breakfast
- Sightseeing tour Piatra Neamt including Church of St. John, Gothic
Belltower and ruins of the Princely Court
PM
- Wine-tasting and visit of winery at Panciu. Lunch
- Return to Bucharest and transfer to the airport
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Palace of Parliament in Bucharest (the second largest building in the world after the
Pentagon in US)
- "Sistine Chapel of the East": Voronetz painted monastery
- Oldest monastery in Moldavia: Neamtz
- Romania's largest convent: Agapia Monastery
- Wine-tasting at Panciu
PRICE
495 Euro/person (suppl. single 90 Euro/person) for local transportation by mini-van, driver
and guide services, entrance fees, lodging in twin bed room in three/four star hotels, full board
Valid for 10-15 persons at this price.
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
6. WOOD STANDS THE TEST OF TIME : Wooden Churches in Maramures (UNESCO Heritage Sites)
A six day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST
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AM
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel in central Bucharest
- Sightseeing tour including Revolution Square
(stop) with Romanian Athenaeum, Fine Art Museum (former Royal
Palace), Bucharest University Library and Kretulescu Church, ruins of the
Old Princely Court and Church (stop), Manuc's Inn, Palace of
Parliament (visit), Metropolitan Church (visit),
Bucharest University, Romana Square, Victory Square
PM
- Dinner
Overnight in Bucharest
Dinner
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Day 2 : BUCHAREST – MARAMURES
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Maramures through Baia Mare by plane
PM
- Lunch at Baia Mare. Cross the Gutai Mountains through
Gutai Pass (987 m)
- Stops at wooden churches on the Mara Valley,
i.e. Desesti, Harnicesti, Sat Sugatag
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel at Sighetu Marmatiei.
- Visit to Merry Cemetery at Sapānta
- Dinner
Overnight at Sighetu Marmatiei
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 : MARAMURES
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AM
- Breakfast. Visit Maramures Ethnographic Museum
PM
- Lunch. Visit Village Museum of Maramures
- Return to the same hotel. Dinner with folk show
Overnight at Sighetu Marmatiei
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 : MARAMURES
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AM
- Breakfast. Iza Valley with stops at Barsana, Rozavlea, Bogdan Voda,
Ieud and Botiza wooden churches
PM
- Traditional lunch at a peasant farm.
- Return to the same hotel. Dinner
Overnight at Sighetu Marmatiei
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 : MARAMURES
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AM
- Breakfast. Cosau Valley with stops at Calinesti, Ocna Sugatag, Sarbi,
Budesti and Breb wooden churches
PM
- Lunch. Return to the same hotel. Dinner
Overnight at Sighetu Marmatiei
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 : MARAMURES-BUCHAREST
AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Bucharest through Baia Mare by flight
- Lunch on the plane
HIGHLIGHTS
- Wooden churches of Maramures (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Merry Cemetery of Sapanta
- Gems of folk Romanian art and creativity: Village Museum and Maramures Ethnographic Museum at Sighetu
Marmatiei
- Wooden architecture, rural life and civilization of Maramures villages
- Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, second largest building in the world after the Pentagon in US
PRICE
690 Euro/person in twin bed room in a 3-4 star hotel, full board including
special lunch at a peasant farm, local transportation, expert guide and driver
services, entrance fees to museums. Supplement single 100 Euro.
Valid for 10-15 persons at this price.
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
7. WILDLIFE TOUR : Flora and Fauna in the Exotic Landscape of Danube Delta
A six day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST
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AM
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel in central Bucharest
- Sightseeing tour including Revolution Square
(stop) with Romanian Athenaeum, Fine Art Museum (former Royal
Palace), Bucharest University Library and Kretulescu Church, ruins of the
Old Princely Court and Church (stop), Manuc's Inn, Palace of
Parliament (visit), Metropolitan Church (visit),
Bucharest University, Romana Square, Victory Square
PM
- Dinner
Overnight in Bucharest
Dinner
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Day 2 : BUCHAREST – DANUBE DELTA
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AM
- Breakfast. Departure for Tulcea
PM
- Arrival at Tulcea. Lunch. Visit Museum of the Danube Delta
- Depart for Murighiol/Uzlina. Lodging and dinner at a 3 star hotel
Overnight at Murighiol/Uzlina
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 : DANUBE DELTA
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AM
- Breakfast. Get to know a unique flora and fauna
and picturesque fishermen’s villages along Danube Delta's channels
PM
- A fisherman's lunch. Return to hotel. Dinner at the hotel's restaurant
Overnight at Murighiol/Uzlina
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 : DANUBE DELTA
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AM
- Breakfast. Continue exploration of the Danube Delta by motor-boat
PM
- Lunch. Return to hotel. Special dinner with camp fire
Overnight at Murighiol/Uzlina
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 : DANUBE DELTA - BUCHAREST
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AM
- Breakfast. Departure to Bucharest with stop for lunch and wine
tasting at Murfatlar
PM
- Return to Bucharest. Lodging and dinner at a 3-4 star hotel in Bucharest
Overnight in Bucharest
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 : DANUBE DELTA
AM
- Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure
Breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS
- Wildlife in the Danube Delta
- Wine-tasting at Murfatlar Vineyards
- Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, second largest building in the world after the Pentagon in US
PRICE
595 Euro/person in twin bed room in a 3-4 star hotel, full board including
special dinner with camp fire, special fish lunch and special lunch
with wine tasting, trip by moto-boat in the Danube Delta, local transportation, expert
guide and driver services, entrance fees to museums Supplement single 100 Euro.
Valid for 10-15 persons at this price.
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
8. HIDDEN ROMANIA : The Flavor of Old Europe
A ten day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST ARRIVAL
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AM
- Arrive in Bucharest
- Transfer to a 3-4* hotel central Bucharest. Free time
PM
- Welcome dinner
Overnight in Bucharest
Dinner
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Day 2, Wednesday : BUCHAREST
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AM
- Sightseeing tour including Revolution Square
(stop) with Romanian Athenaeum, Fine Art Museum (former Royal
Palace), Bucharest University Library and Kretulescu Church, ruins of the
Old Princely Court and Church (stop), Manuc's Inn, Palace of
Parliament (visit), Metropolitan Church (visit),
Bucharest University, Romana Square, Victory Square
PM
- Lunch. Conclude your afternoon at the Village Museum
Overnight in Bucharest
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3, Thursday : BUCHAREST – POIANA BRASOV
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Brasov through Sinaia and
Bran
- Visits to Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery
PM
- Lunch at Bran
- Visit Bran Medieval Castle
- Sightseeing old Brasov including Black
Church, Council Square, Town Hall, Weavers' Bastion, Schei Church and First
Romanian School in Transylvania. Possibly organ concert in Black
Church
- Lodging and dinner at a 3 star hotel at Poiana Brasov
Overnight at Poiana Brasov
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4, Friday : POIANA BRASOV – SIBIU
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AM
- Breakfast
- Depart to Sibiu through Fagaras. Brief stop at Fagaras
Fortress
PM
- Lodging and lunch at a 3 star hotel in Sibiu
- Walking tour old Sibiu including Baroque Brukenthal Palace
and Museum (stop and visit), Council Tower, Evangelical Church, Catholic
Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Passage of Stairs, Lies' Bridge
- Dinner
Overnight in Sibiu
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5, Saturday : SIBIU – TARGU MURES
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Targu Mures through Medias and
Sighisoara
- Visit Biertan Fortified Church
PM
- Lunch at Biertan. Depart for Sighisoara. Walking
tour old citadel including Clock Tower (visit),
Citadel Square, Monastery Church, Venetian House, House with Antlers, Dracula's
Birthplace, Wooden Covered Stairway
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel at Tārgu Mures
- Dinner at hotel restaurant
Overnight at Tārgu Mures
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6, Sunday : TARGU MURES – GURA HUMORULUI
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AM
- Breakfast. Sightseeing Targu Mures including Palace of
Culture, County Council, Roman - Catholic Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Reformed Church and Medieval
Fortress, Teleky Library (visit)
- Depart to Gura Humorului through Bistrita
PM
- Lunch at Bistrita. Sightseeing tour Bistrita including
St Mary's Evangelical Church and Sugalete Passage
- Pass the Carpathian Mountains through Borgo Pass
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel at Gura Humorului
- Dinner
Overnight at Gura Humorului
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7, Monday : Painted Monasteries OF BUKOVINA
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AM
- Breakfast. Visits to Moldovita and Sucevita Painted
Monasteries
- Marginea and the Black Pottery Workshop
PM
- Lunch at Radauti
- Visits to Humor and Voronet Painted Monasteries
- Dinner
Overnight at Gura Humorului
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8, Tuesday : GURA HUMORULUI – IASI
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart to Iasi through Suceava
- Visit Dragomirna Monastery. Sightseeing tour
Suceava including ruins of the Princely Court, Monastery of St John the New,
Princely Citadel
PM
- Lunch at Suceava.
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel in Iasi
- Sightseeing tour of Iasi including Palace of Culture,
Metropolitan Cathedral (Holy Relics of Saint Parascheva, protector of Moldavia),
Church of the Three Hierarchs, Golia Monastery and Copou Park
Overnight in Iasi
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9, Wednesday : IASI – BUCHAREST
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Bucharest through Roman, Bacau, Focsani,
Buzau
PM
- Wine tasting and lunch at Panciu Vineyards
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel central Bucharest
- Farewell dinner with folk show
Overnight in Bucharest
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 / Thursday, May 27 : BUCHAREST DEPARTURE
AM : Breakfast. Transfer to Otopeni Airport
HIGHLIGHTS
- Peles Castle, former royal residence at Sinaia
- Black Church in Brasov, largest Gothic church in south-eastern Europe
- Bran Castle, relating to Dracula's legend
- Medieval towns in Transylvania : Brasov, Sibiu, Medias, Sighisoara (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and
Bistrita
- Biertan fortified church (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Painted monasteries of Bukovina (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Dragomirna fortified monastery and its Gothic architecture
- Iasi, the cultural capital of Moldavia
- Wine-tasting at the old cellars of Panciu
- Gems of Romanian folk art and creativity: Village Museum in Bucharest, black pottery workshop at Marginea
- Rural life and civilization of Romanian villages
- Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, second largest building in the world after the Pentagon in US
PRICE
895 Euro/person (suppl. single 250 Euro/person) in double room including accommodation at
3-4 star hotels, full board, local transportation by mini-van, driver and guide services,
entrance fees
Valid for 10-15 persons at this price.
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
9. HAVE A GREAT TIME IN ROMANIA : The Grand Cultural Tour
A 14 day study tour
Day 1 : BUCHAREST
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AM
- Arrival and lodging at a 3-4 star hotel in central Bucharest
- Sightseeing tour including Revolution Square
(stop) with Romanian Athenaeum, Fine Art Museum (former Royal
Palace), Bucharest University Library and Kretulescu Church, ruins of the
Old Princely Court and Church (stop), Manuc's Inn, Palace of
Parliament (visit), Metropolitan Church (visit),
Bucharest University, Romana Square, Victory Square
PM
- Dinner
Overnight in Bucharest
Dinner
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Day 2 : BUCHAREST – POIANA BRASOV
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AM
- Breakfast. Departure for Sinaia
- Visits to Sinaia Monastery and Peles Castle
PM
- Lunch at Sinaia. Departure to Brasov. Sightseeing old
Brasov including Council Square, Council Tower, Black Tower, White Tower,
Black Church, Weavers' Bastion, St. Nicholas Church, First Romanian School in
Transylvania
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel/pension at Poiana Brasov resort
- Dinner
Overnight at Poiana Brasov
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 3 : POIANA BRASOV – OLANESTI
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart to Curtea de Arges through Bran and
Campulung
- Visit Bran Medieval Castle. Brief stop at Campulung to
visit Negru Voda Monastery
PM
- Arrival and lunch at Curtea de Arges
- Visit Curtea de Arges Monastery with Manole's
Well
- Depart for Olanesti through Horezu. Visit to Horezu
Monastery and Hurez pottery workshop
- Arrival and accommodation at a 3 star hotel at Olanesti health resort
- Dinner
Overnight at Olanesti
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 : OLANESTI – SIBIU
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AM
- Breakfast. Possibly walk to the miraculous water springs
- Visit to Ceausescu's former residence at Olanesti
- Visit to Cozia Monastery. View to magnificent Olt
Gorges
PM
- Lunch. Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel in Sibiu
- Walking tour old Sibiu including Baroque Brukenthal Palace
and Museum (visit), Council Tower, Evangelical Church, Catholic Church,
Orthodox Cathedral, Passage of Stairs, Lies' Bridge
- Dinner
Overnight in Sibiu
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 : SIBIU - SIGHISOARA
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AM
- Breakfast. Visit Museum of icons painted on glass at
Sibiel. Depart for Sighisoara. Stop and visit
Biertan Fortified Church
PM
- Lunch at Biertan. Arrival and accommodation at a 3 star hotel in
Sighisoara
- Walking tour old citadel including Clock Tower
(visit), Citadel Square, Monastery Church, Venetian House, House with Antlers, Dracula's
Birthplace, Wooden Covered Stairway
- Lunch
Overnight at Sighisoara
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 : SIGHISOARA-CLUJ
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Cluj through Alba Iulia.
- Walking tour Alba Iulia including Museum of Unification,
Orthodox Cathedral, St. Michael's Catholic Cathedral with tomb of Hunyadi princes, Bishop's Palace,
Prince's Palace
PM
- Lunch at Alba Iulia. Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel in
Cluj
- Sightseeing tour Cluj-Napoca including St Michael's
Roman-Catholic Church, Babes-Bolyai University, Tailors' Bastion, National Theatre and Opera,
Orthodox Cathedral, King Mathias Corvinus' Mansion and Equestrian Statue.
- Return to hotel
- Dinner
Overnight in Cluj
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7 : CLUJ – SIGHETU MARMATIEI
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Maramures through Baia Mare.
- Cross the Gutai Mountains through Gutai Pass (987 m)
- Stops at wooden churches, i.e. Desesti, Harnicesti, Sat
Sugatag
PM
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel at Sighetu Marmatiei. Late lunch
- Visit Maramures Ethnographic Museum
- Visit to Merry Cemetery at Sapānta
- Dinner
Overnight at Sighetu Marmatiei
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 8 : SIGHETU MARMATIEI – GURA HUMORULUI
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AM
- Breakfast. Depart for Bukovina through Iza Valley with stops at
Barsana, Rozavlea and Bogdan Voda wooden churches
PM
- Lunch at Borsa. Pass the Carpathians Mountains through
Prislop Pass
- Arrival and lodging at Gura Humorului
- Dinner with folk show
Overnight at Gura Humorului
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9 : PAINTED MONASTERIES OF BUKOVINA
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AM
- Breakfast. Visits to Moldovita and Sucevita
Monasteries
- Stop at Marginea black pottery workshop
PM
- Lunch at Radauti
- Visits to Humor and Voronet Monasteries
- Arrival and accommodation at the same hotel
- Dinner
Overnight at Gura Humorului
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 : GURA HUMORULUI – PIATRA NEAMT
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AM
- Breakfast. Visits Neamt Monastery and Neamt
Fortress at Targu Neamt
PM
- Lunch at Targu Neamt
- Visit Agapia Convent
- Arrival and lodging at a 3 star hotel in Piatra Neamt
- Dinner
Overnight in Piatra Neamt
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 11 : PIATRA NEAMT – MAHMUDIA
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AM
- Breakfast. Sightseeing tour Piatra Neamt including Church of
St. John, Gothic Belltower and ruins of the Princely Court
PM
- Wine-tasting and visit of winery at Panciu. Lunch
- Arrival at Braila and cross the Danube River by ferry-boat
- Arrival and accommodation at a 3 star hotel at Mahmudia
- Dinner
Overnight in Mahmudia
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 12
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AM
- Breakfast
- Trip along the Danube Delta's channels
PM
- A fisherman's lunch
- Special dinner
- Dinner
Overnight in Mahmudia
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 13
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AM
- Breakfast
- Depart for Constanta
- Stop and visit ruins of Histria Greek Fort
PM
- Arrival and accommodation at a 3 star hotel in Constanta. Lunch.
Sightseeing tour Constanta (Archaeological Museum, Roman
mosaic, Mosque, Casino, Aquarium and Genoese Lighthouse)
- Dinner
Overnight in Constanta
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14
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AM
- Breakfast. Free time for leisure at the sea side
PM
- Lunch
- Departure for Bucharest. Arrival and accommodation at 3 star in Bucharest.
Possibly Opera or Concert evening
- Dinner
Overnight in Bucharest
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 15
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AM
- Breakfast. Transfer to airport for departure
or
- Visit to Village Museum or Mogosoaia Palace
for departure in the afternoon
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Peles Castle, former royal residence at Sinaia
- Black Church in Brasov, largest Gothic Church in South-Eastern Europe
- Bran Castle, relating to Dracula's legend
- Orthodox Monasteries in Muntenia and Oltenia
- Medieval towns in Transylvania: Brasov, Sibiu, Sighisoara (which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site),
Cluj-Napoca
- Alba Iulia and Hapsburg architecture
- Biertan Fortified Church (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Wooden churches of Maramures
- Painted Monasteries of Bukovina (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
- Stephen the Great's medieval fortress at Neamt
- Wine-tasting at the old cellars of Panciu
- Wildlife in the Danube Delta
- Greek colonies B.C., Histria and Constanta
- Gems of folk Romanian art and creativity: Merry Cemetery of Sapanta, Village Museum in Bucharest, old
rural life and civilization of Romanian villages
- Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, second largest building in the world after the Pentagon in
US
PRICE:
1.155 Euro/person (250 Euro/person supplement single) in a double room at
3 star hotel, full board, local transportation, entrance fees, guide services
Valid for 10-15 persons at this price.
Tariffs for a different number of persons will be calculated accordingly.
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