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Uncovering Dracula, Historic Transylvania and the Black Sea Coast Vacation
Tour ID:
1013
Tour Theme:
Historic and Cultural Tours
Regions:
Transylvania, Black Sea Coast
Duration:
12 Days / 11 Nights |
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Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1:
ROUTING: BUCHAREST - SINAIA
- Your English-speaking specialist guide will pick you up from your location in
Bucharest (Hotel, Airport, etc...)
- We will then depart for Sinaia, the entry point to the Carpathian
Mountains
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Sinaia is one of Romania's most important mountain resort towns.
Known as the "Pearl of the Carpathians" for its breathtaking natural
surroundings
- You will have the first evening on your own to experience the
town's many unique and traditional bars and restaurants.
- Overnight in Sinaia
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL or GUEST HOUSE 4*
Day 2:
ROUTING:
SINAIA - BRAN -
BRASOV
- Breakfast in hotel
- This morning you will enjoy an intensive tour of
Peles Palace; a stunning Renaissance style palace built by
royalty in 1878, inside it contains an impressive collection of
medieval arms
- Depart for Bran
- Tour of
Bran Castle; the fictional "Dracula Castle"
- Ending the day in the Medieval Town of Brasov; one of the most
historical towns of Transylvania and the most visited in Romania
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Overnight in Brasov
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL or GUEST HOUSE 4*
Day 3:
ROUTING:
BRASOV -
SIGHISOARA
- Breakfast in hotel
- Morning tour of
Brasov; see the towns Black Church, Defensive walls and take a
stroll down Piata Sfatului ending the tour on Mount Tampa and enjoy
a wonderful panoramic view of the city
- In the afternoon we will depart for Sighisoara; the birthplace of
Dracula
- overnight in Sighisoara
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL or GUEST HOUSE 3*
Day 4:
ROUTING:
SIGHISOARA -
SIBIU
- Breakfast in hotel
- Morning tour of
Sighisoara; visit of the citadel and its clock tower
- For lunch you will enjoy a traditional Romanian meal in the
restaurant that was the house where Dracula was born (*meal not
included, can pay direct)
- In the afternoon we will depart for Sibiu; one of the most
impressive fortified towns in Romania voted the "European Capital of
Culture" in 2007, together with Luxemburg.
- Dinner and overnight in Sibiu
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL or GUEST HOUSE 3*
Day 5:
ROUTING: SIBIU -
TARGOVISTE - BUCHAREST
- Breakfast in hotel
- Morning tour of
Sibiu and its old town
- Then we will depart for
Targoviste and Princely Court; home to Vlad Tepes'
real palace
- After we then continue to Bucharest
- Overnight in Bucharest
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL or GUEST HOUSE 4*
Day 6:
ROUTING: TARGOVISTE -
PLOIESTI - MANGALIA or MAMAIA (BLACK SEA)
- Breakfast in hotel
- Depart for
the Black Sea
- Upon arrival check in hotel and free time
- Overnight on the Black Sea
ACCOMMODATION: BEACHFRONT HOTEL 4*
Day 7:
ROUTING: MANGALIA -
CONSTANTA - MANGALIA or MAMAIA (BLACK SEA)
- Breakfast in hotel
DAY TOUR ADD-ON OPTION (*not included, inquire for details)
- In the
Old City, with an excellent and arranged alley on a cliff, that goes near to the
Old Casino. Building and Aquarium, and next descending to the "Modern" beach,
where Tomis port is situated. This is the only place from where you might see
yachts came from different part of the world, from where many excursions on the
Black Sea begins. The several restaurants on the board of the sea will give you
comfortable and relaxing moments, offering excellent view over the city and
extraordinary fish menu.
- Arriving to Ovidius Plaza, dominated by a statue of the Latin poet , we shall
admire The
Archaeology Museum (open Wed-Sun, 10am-6pm). Next door to the museum in a glass
building is The Roman Edifice with Mosaic , a gigantic 2,300 sq.ft. (700 sq.m.)
Roman mosaic
floor from the 6th century.
- After leaving the Ovidius Plaza, we shall drive for another 5 minutes to
Saints Paul and Peter Orthodox Cathedral. Built in 1883-1885 by the designs of
the architect Ion Mincu, was blessed on 22nd May 1895 because of paintings
nonconformist paintings (the faces in the icons looked like authorities'); thus,
the famous painter G.D. Mirea made the necessary changes..
- Return to hotel
at the end of the day
- Overnight on the Black Sea
ACCOMMODATION: BEACHFRONT HOTEL 4*
Day 8:
ROUTING:
MANGALIA
- HISTRIA - MANGALIA or MAMAIA (BLACK SEA)
- Breakfast in hotel
DAY TOUR ADD-ON OPTION (*not included, inquire for details)
- On the
shore of the lake Sinoe, in the Northern part of Istria peninsula, 2.600 years
ago was raised the city if Histria, founded by the Greek merchants and
navigators in order to trade with the native Getae. Olive oil, wines, Greek
valuable objects were changed on cereals, honey, wax, beef skins, salted fish
s.o. Histria (in Greek is from the name of the river Danube - Istros) was
properous and developed for 8 centuries. The settlement had strong defence wall,
collected the water by apeducts 20 km long, had the streets covered with stones,
and had populated sport institutions (gymnasion) and cultural ones (museion)
with strong activities. Between 1st and 3rd centuries A.C. the Romans take over
these places (Dobrogea from today). In this period, are built temples for the
Roman gods, public bath, beautiful houses for the wealthy citizens. The Halmyris
bay where was the city begin to close by the sand and slowly the acces to the
Black Sea was cut. Even so the trade on see was made till the 6th century. The
invasion of the Avars destroys almost entirely the fortress, and the people is
forced to go in safer places. The name and the city disapears. Histria, the
oldest urban settlement from our country, was descovered and brought to light in
1914 by the excavations of the great historian and archaeologist Vasile Parvan.
- Return to
hotel at the end of the day
- Overnight on the Black Sea
ACCOMMODATION: BEACHFRONT HOTEL 4*
Day 9:
ROUTING:
MANGALIA
- HISTRIA - MANGALIA or MAMAIA (BLACK SEA)
- Breakfast in hotel
DAY TOUR ADD-ON OPTION (*not included, inquire for details)
- Crossing
the Carasu Valley, the route leads us to a unique landscape, the road being
bordered
on both sides with vineyards and orchards. At 24 km from Constanta รขโ Murfatlar
Vineyard
stands as one of the most important sightseeing spots, well-known in Romania for
the
remarkable quality of the wine sorts produced, such as : Chardonnay, Pinot Gris,
Pinot Noir,
Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Ottonel, Traminer, Italian Riesling.
Placed in the middle of the vineyards, in a charming natural setting, the
tourist center of
Murfatlar Vineyard offers the tourists unforgettable moments. Tasting the wines
and delicious
traditional cuisine gently blend with the history of the Romanian wine.
- Return to
hotel at the end of the day
- Overnight on the Black Sea
ACCOMMODATION: BEACHFRONT HOTEL 4*
Day 10:
ROUTING:
MANGALIA or MAMAIA (BLACK SEA)
- You will have these days free to spend to relax on the
beach, in the local spa and health
resort, and enjoy the local bar and restaurant scene
ACCOMMODATION: BEACHFRONT HOTEL 4*
Day 11:
ROUTING:
MANGALIA or MAMAIA (BLACK SEA) -
BUCHAREST
- Breakfast in hotel
- In the morning we will depart for Bucharest
- lunch
- tour of the city in Bucharest with a visit to the Patriarchy, the
National History Museum (the Treasury Room)
- Dinner in town
- Overnight in Bucharest
ACCOMMODATION: CITY CENTER HOTEL 3*
Day 12:
ROUTING:
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Breakfast in hotel
- Transfer to Airport
End of tour services
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