3 Days November Holiday in Transilvania

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On the occasion of the vacancy from 1-3 November 2019, we invite you to take part in a group program in Transylvania for 2 days. This program will give you the opportunity to discover new and interesting places at a great price.

We are waiting for you!

Program:

Day 1 (November 1st) Departure at about 08:00, direction Sinaia (Visit Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery) - Bran - (Visit Bran Castle) - Brasov. Accommodation in Brasov in the city center.

       After breakfast, departure for Sinaia, a town famous in Romania for its natural beauty and tourist attractions. The Peles Castle, summer residence of the royal families of Carol I, Ferdinand, Carol II and Michele is one of the most beautiful castles in Europe. It was built on the order of Carol I, owes its peculiarity to the architectural style that combines various elements: Gothic, Baroque, traditional Romanian, art nouveau and others, so the castle could be considered a lesson in art history.

 Later we visit the monastery of Sinaia which has existed since the end of the seventeenth century, being in the forests of the Carpathian mountains. The Romanian-style "brancovenesc" building was made by army general Mihail Cantacuzino in 1695.

   It runs along the famous Bran Castle, known as the Castle of "Dracula", after Bram Stocker created the legend of Count Dracula. In reality the castle was built by the Saxons as a guard post to defend and control the trade route that connected the Transylvania and Valachia regions in the Middle Ages. The term Bran means "border". The place is linked to the legendary prince Vlad the Impaler who fought a series of struggles in the area during the fifteenth century. In our country the castle is known as the summer residence for Queen Maria who came here often, far from court life in Bucharest.

The tour continues and arrives in Brasov, one of the most beautiful multicultural cities of our country, located in Transylvania. You can see the Council Square, the Council Tower, the Black Church, the Ecaterina Tower, the Black and White Tower and the ancient area of ​​the city called Schei, where the Romanians lived from ancient times.

Dinner and accommodation in Brasov.

Day 2 (2 nd November). Brasov - Sighisoara - Biertan - Medias - Sibiu. Accommodation in Sibiel (near Sibiu) or Sibiu.

       After breakfast continue to Sighisoara. The city is known as "The Pearl of Transylvania". A window on medieval life, a romantic village made of narrow streets and houses with narrow streets and typical houses of the time that make us retrace the history of a country rich in culture and traditions. We will see the Clock Tower, the home of the famous Vlad the Impaler known as Dracula, in about 1431 and the steps leading to the most panoramic point of this village.

After visiting the Biertan Fortress, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. and a panoramic tour of Medias leads to Sibiu, one of the largest cities in Transylvania designated a few years ago as the European cultural capital. Depending on the time of day, a guided tour of the historic center takes place in the afternoon or the morning of the following day. As major tourist attractions, one can admire the Bruckenthal Palace built in Baroque style, the Bridge of Lies, the Christian Orthodox Cathedral, home of the Transylvanian Mitropolia, the Saxon Cathedral, the Catholic Cathedral and the Council Tower.

 Evening arrival in Sibiel, a village in nature where dinner and accommodation are held. In some cases, the arrangement is made in Sibiu.

Day 3. Sibiu - Olt Valley - Cozia Monastery - Curtea de Arges - Bucharest

   This day we leave to discover the Valley of the Olt river (the fourth longest in the country) and the Cozia Monastery where, going down the steps, it is possible to admire the river, and looking up, the majesty of the Carpathian Mountains.

 Then departure for the town of Curtea de Arges, with an ancient history that continues to live thanks to its buildings of the fourteenth century. In addition to visiting the Monastery of Curtea de Arges built on the orders of the Holy Prince Neagoe Basarab, the Princely Church of St. Nicholas, decorated with enchanting frescoes from 1350, is certainly worth a visit. The monastery, however, is famous above all for its legend, which) built in Byzantine style between 1512 and 1517 and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Topped by two spiral towers and a dome, the central body of the monastery is flanked by a second block surmounted by a dome, taller and wider than the central one.

Alternatively, if the famous Transfagarasan road is open (usually between July 1 and October), we can change the itinerary, in agreement between the guide and the tourists.

 Arrival in Bucharest in the evening, free time.

 Price: 270 euros / person

The experience includes:

• Transfers based on flight schedules and transportation by car / van or modern coaches;
• Specialized driver / guide who speaks English throughout the journey;
• Overnight stay for 2 nights in 3 * / 4 * Hotels / Farmhouses with breakfast included;
• Half board (dinners in traditional restaurants or hotels, including water);
• Traveler fees.
• Non-Stop Assistance SOCA TOUR Romania;

Which is extra:

• The museum tickets: Peles and Bran Castle, Sinaia Monastery, other optional museums in Sighisoara, Medias, Sibiu.
• Other personal expenses. For full board, we can organize, tips.

Reduction of LOW COST services (overnight stay in tourist farms or apartments, without food): 60 EUR / person

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The order of the visits can be changed to the choice of the guide or tourists, based on the opening or closing times, depending on the weather conditions or the time of year.

Transylvania in three days and a perfect choice for those who want to do a City Break in Romania. Special tourist attractions to see, cities from Transivania, famous castles, Transfagarasan ..

We are waiting for you to take a 3-day tour in Transylvania!