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Ziua 1 · Bucharest (cca. 30km)

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   Bucharest

   2 ore

   Welcome to Romania! Meet your local guide at the International Airport Otopeni, and transfer to Bucharest. Arrive to the centrally located hotel and check-in. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of ‘’The Little Paris of the East’’. Admire the bustling metropolis and capital of Romania since 1862, its spectacular, airy boulevards, and the glorious, mesmerizing Belle-Epoque buildings. Discover Bucharest’s highlights such as the second largest building in the world, The Palace of the Parliament, the Unification Square, the Patriarchal Church, the University Square, the Roman Square, the Victory Square, the Arch of Triumph and the Revolution Square. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at a centrally located hotel from Bucharest

Ziua 2 · Bucharest – Sinaia – Busteni – Azuga – Brasov (cca. 215km)

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   Peles Castle

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   The Peles Castle was built by the first king of Romania with the help of various architects that established a German-New-Renaissance design, and it is famous for being the former summer residence of the Royal Family of Romania. With the marvellous architecture, an imposing front garden, and an impressive interior decorated in various styles preserved in their original state, the castle is one of Europe's treasures.

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   Manastirea Sinaia

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   The Sinaia Monastery is a religious masterpiece of the orthodoxy, built by the Prince Cantacuzino in the 19th century. The Monastery also helds an exhibition of valuable objects that belonged to the Cantacuzino family, as well as the first Romanian translation of the Bible from the 17th century. Formed as a complex with two churches, the monastery is designed in a Byzantine style.

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   Cantacuzino Castle

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   Built in the 20th century at the demand of the Prince Cantacuzino, The Cantacuzino Castle is known as one of the treasures from Prahova Valley. The beautifully preserved Neo-Romanian architecture, combined with the outstanding garden, and the location in the Busteni Mountains made the Palace a popular attraction for tourists that want to visit both its garden and the interior.

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   Azuga

   o oră

   In Azuga, experience a unique sparkling wine tasting session at a famous local winery.

Overnight at a centrally located hotel from Brasov

Ziua 3 · Brasov – Zarnesti – Bran – Brasov (cca. 75km)

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   Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   The Bear Sanctuary from Zarnesti was founded in the memory of the famous bear Maya that was held in a small cage, in horrible conditions in the Bran Castle. The founders of the sanctuary promissed to help as many bears as posible in order to save them from the conditions that Maya went through. The reservation saved the lives of 100 bears rescued from captivity that currently live there. It is the only reservation from Romania, and the largest reservation of brown bears from the world. Take your time to visit the reservation and see the bears in the place that they belong to.

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   Bran Castle

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   The 14th century imposing Bran Castle, is one of the main landmarks of Transylvania, being a popular destination for the people that are interested in its history, as well as for the enthusiats in legends. Famous for its association with the legend of Dracula, the Castle hosts nowadays the museum of furniture dedicated to the Romanian Royal Family, especially to Queen Marie, the one that collected the object, and to whom the people of Brasov gifted the Castle.

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   Brasov

   2 ore

   Brasov is one of the most popular touristic attraction from Romania, considering its location in the peaks of the Southern Carpathians surrounded by nature, and historical monuments that transform it in the perfect destination for distinct types of tourism. The city was created in 1211 by the Teutonic Knights on an ancient Dacian ground, later on being established by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels. While in Brasov, visit the main attractions, The Black Church, The Black Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate, Schei Gate, Rope’s Street, The Old Town, and The White Tower

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   Black Church

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   Brasov is one of the most popular touristic attraction from Romania, considering its location in the peaks of the Southern Carpathians surrounded by nature, and historical monuments that transform it in the perfect destination for distinct types of tourism. The city was created in 1211 by the Teutonic Knights on an ancient Dacian ground, later on being established by the Saxons as one of the seven walled citadels. While in Brasov, visit the main attractions, The Black Church, The Black Tower, Ecaterina’s Gate, Schei Gate, Rope’s Street, The Old Town, and The White Tower

Overnight at a centrally located hotel from Brasov

Ziua 4 · Brasov – Viscri – Sighisoara – Brasov (cca. 265km)

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   Viscri Fortified Church

   o oră Intrarea inclusă

   A lovely start of the day with a tour of the Transylvanian idyllic countryside, fortified churches, and beautifully preserved traditional way of living. Explore the country life of Transylvania by getting to know Viscri, the most popular Saxon Village from the area. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage attraction, the Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church, admire the Prince of Whales’ House, the brick factory, and the blacksmith.

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   Oprirea 2

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   A lovely start of the day with a tour of the Transylvanian idyllic countryside, fortified churches, and beautifully preserved traditional way of living. Explore the country life of Transylvania by getting to know Viscri, the most popular Saxon Village from the area. You will visit the UNESCO World Heritage attraction, the Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church, admire the Prince of Whales’ House, the brick factory, and the blacksmith.

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   Church on the Hill

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   The Church on the Hill was built in 1488, with a distinct architecture, enchanting with the simplicity of the exterior unlike the late Gothic monuments from Western Europe. The Church is Sighisoara's most important religious monument when it comes to architecture, being the third largest church from Transylvania. Positioned at a high altitude of 429m, the church is visible from long distances.

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   Casa Vlad Dracul

   45 min Intrarea inclusă

   Located near the Clock Tower and The Citadel of Sighisoara, it is the house in which Vlad the Impaler was born, in the period of the Turkish invasion, when the ruller of Wallachia, Vlad Dracul and his wife were hosted by the mayor of Sighisoara. It has been said that the monument is the oldest stone building from the city. Nowadays, it hosts a museum and a medieval-style restaurant.

Overnight at a centrally located hotel from Brasov

Ziua 5 · Brasov – Sibiu – Bucharest (cca. 465km)

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   Sibiu

   8 ore

   Journey towards Sibiu. Upon arrival, visit the beautifully preserved medieval city of Sibiu, visit the Bridge of Lies, the second iron bridge from Europe, the Citadel Park, the Council Tower, the Large Square, the Huet Square, and the Small Square. Enjoy a walk among the Old Town of Sibiu, one of the famous old towns from Romania, due to the presence of historical monuments with specific architectures that keep the medieval atmosphere alive, from which the majority are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore The Evanghelic Church, located in the historical city center of Sibiu, its tower of almost 74m of height, is the tallest tower from Transylvania, has an outstanding architecture, being one of the most impressive buildings from Sibiu.

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   Bucharest

   2 ore

   Carry on to Bucharest, check-in at the centrally located hotel, and enjoy leisure time to discover the Old Town on your own. Enjoy a traditional farewell dinner in one of the oldest beer houses located in Bucharest, The Beer Cart restaurant, located in the Old Town.

Overnight at a centrally located hotel from Bucharest

Ziua 6 · Bucharest (cca. 25km)

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   Otopeni

   o oră

   After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the People's House interior, the second administrative building in the World. Enjoy leisure time and explore on your own the treasures of the famous Old Town from Bucharest, until your departure. Transfer from Bucharest to the International Airport. Have a safe flight!