Transylvania Castles & Mountains
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Overview
Highlights
- Soaking up the unique culture of Transylvania
- Exploring Bran Castle and the legend of Dracula
- Discovering unique villages
- Walking in the stunning landscapes of Piatra Craiului and the Bucegi mountains
- Experience genuine cultural exchange with the local people
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As the first day includes taking the train (included) from Bucharest to Brasov, it is recommended you arrive in Bucharest in the morning or book a pre tour night. We can assist with your hotel booking in Bucharest on request. Today you make your way to Bucharest Nort...
Today you will walk along a small ridge and through flower filled meadows to Bran Castle at the foot of the Bucegi mountains. The castle, which was built as a gift from Ludovic d'Anjou in the 14th century to the inhabitants of the region, had a defensive role against ...
The walk continues at the base of the Piatra Craiului Mountains. It's an interesting contrast to the landscape of the previous day, as you traverse pastures, sheepfolds and woods. Scattered villages which seem unchanged for centuries break up the landscape, while the ...
This morning you leave the Piatra Craiului mountains and walk to the Bucegi Mountains. It's an easy walk with “picture postcard” landscapes to a traditional Romanian mountain village with small and ancient houses, at the foot of the Bucegi mountains. The inhabitants a...
A more strenuous day today as you ascend trails into the Bucegi mountains. A longer walk is possible along the meadow of Gutana and the vertical walls of the Bucegi’s ridge, which offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscapes and over Piatra Craiului ridge. Ov...
Transfer to Brasov where you take the train (included) to Bucharest. Trip concludes on arrival in Bucharest. The usual program is: depart the guesthouse at 8am, take the 9.15am train and arrive in Bucharest at approx 11.45am. With this program, do not book a flight u...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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