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1. The Best of Romania - 2010
(8 days / 7 nights, Saturday / Saturday, 2010)
Guaranteed
departures at the following dates:
(for minimum 2 persons)
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• 3rd April, 2010 |
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15th May, 2010 |
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19th June, 2010 |
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14th August, 2010 |
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4th & 18th September, 2010 |
BUCHAREST
Arrival at Bucharest airport in the afternoon.
Transfer to your hotel.
Check-in.
In the afternoon walking tour in the city centre of Bucharest (subject to the flight schedule).
Dinner and accommodation in a 3-star hotel.
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2 (Sunday) - Wallachia |
BUCHAREST - CURTEA DE ARGES - SIBIU
(288 km)
In the morning panoramic sightseeing tour of Bucharest with a stop at the Cathedral of the Patriarchate, then departure to Curtea de Arges, former capital of Wallachia.
Visit the Episcopal Church where the Romanian Kings are buried.
Lunch en route.
Drive along the picturesque Olt Valley to Cozia Monastery (visit) and Sibiu, one of the oldest towns in Transylvania - formerly Hermannstadt - founded by the Saxon colonists. Guided walking tour of the medieval town (the Main Square, the Evangelical Church, the Liars' Bridge etc.).
Dinner and accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Sibiu.
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SIBIU - SIGHISOARA - BISTRITA (253 km)
Morning drive to Biertan to visit the impressive fortified church.
Drive on to Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler ("Dracula").
Visit the medieval citadel (the "Upper Town"): the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill etc. and lunch.
Continue to Targu Mures - visit of the elegant city centre well known for its architecture.
Drive on to Bistrita - one of the 7 main medieval towns of "Siebenburgen" (the German name for Transylvania).
Dinner and accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Bistrita.
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4 (Tuesday) - The Maramures |
BISTRITA - MARAMURES - CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC
(265 km)
Departure towards Maramures - a region most famous for its woodwork traditions and the unspoiled rural life. A trip to Maramures is in all seasons a superb adventure in the Picturesque Kingdom: visit the picturesque villages of Sacel, Bogdan Voda and Rozavlea, with their wooden churches and porches.
Visit the impressive monastery of Barsana and lunch at the monastery.
In the afternoon drive across the Carpathians into Bucovina, with a stop in the Prislop Pass to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Typical dinner with local dishes at the Sura Bucovineana restaurant and accommodation at the Zimbru Hotel*** in Cāmpulung Moldovenesc.
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5 (Wednesday) - The Monasteries |
CAMPULUNG MOLDOVENESC - MONASTERIES - PIATRA NEAMT
(232 km)
Full day in Bucovina - land of the unique painted monasteries belonging to the UNESCO World Heritage.
Visit the Moldovita and Sucevita monasteries with outside frescoes.
Lunch en route, then visit the famous monastery of Voronet, "the Sistine Chapel of the Orient".
Late afternoon drive south to visit the Agapia monastery.
Dinner and accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Piatra Neamt.
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6 (Thursday) - Transylvania |
PIATRA NEAMT - BRASOV or POIANA BRASOV
(250 km)
Departure across the mountains to Brasov through the spectacular Bicaz Gorges - the Red Lake - Miercurea Ciuc.
Lunch en route.
Visit the beautiful fortified church of Prejmer.
Late afternoon arrival in Brasov or Poiana Brasov. Check-in in a 3-star hotel.
Dinner in a typical restaurant.
Accommodation.
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7 (Friday) - The Royal Road |
BRASOV - BRAN - BUCHAREST (210 km)
Panoramic sightseeing tour and guided walking tour in the historical centre of Brasov (formerly Kronstadt), including a visit to the Black Church, then departure to Bran for a visit to "Dracula's Castle".
Drive across the mountains to Sinaia.
Lunch.
Visit the Sinaia Monastery (1695) and the fabulous Peles Castle - former summer residence of the Royal family.
Late afternoon drive to Bucharest.
Upon arrival visit the outdoor Village Museum.
Farewell dinner in a typical restaurant.
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel.
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8 (Saturday) - The Capital City |
BUCHAREST
In the morning free time in central Bucharest for visits and shopping (subject to the flight schedule) and transfer to the airport.
End of our services.
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• Accommodation 7 nights as per the above program; |
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Full board as shown in the program; |
| • Air-conditioned coach for all the above itinerary and program; for smaller parties an air-conditioned minibus or van could also be used; |
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English speaking guide throughout; |
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All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the program; |
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All Romanian taxes. |
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• Hotel extras (telephone, Internet, minibar etc.); |
| • Drinks (other than mineral water) coffee; |
| • Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites; |
| • Tips; |
| • Air tickets; |
| • Porterage; |
| • Travel insurance; |
| • Personal Expenses; |
| • Visa procurement (if needed) |
Guaranteed
departures at the following dates:
(for minimum 2 persons)
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• 3rd April, 2010 |
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15th May, 2010 |
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19th June, 2010 |
| • 17th July, 2010 |
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14th August, 2010 |
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4th & 18th September, 2010 |
This tour can be run at any other dates and for any number of persons - group and FIT prices available upon request.
Net
price per person:
| Sharing
a double room |
700
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| Single
room supplement |
180
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Tours 2010 -
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