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BUCHAREST
Arrival at Bucharest airport in the
afternoon. Meet your guide and transfer
to your hotel. Check-in.
In the afternoon walking tour of
Bucharest city center (subject to the
flight schedule). Dinner and
accommodation in a 3-star hotel. |
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BUCHAREST - CURTEA DE ARGES - SIBIU
(288 km)
In the morning Bucharest panoramic
sightseeing tour, 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. |
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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 Târgu Mures - visit
of the elegant city centre well known
for its architecture. Drive on to
Bistrita - one of the 7 main medieval
towns of "Siebenbürgen" (the
German name for Transylvania). Dinner
and accommodation in a 3-star hotel in
Bistrita |
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BISTRITA - MARAMURES - CAMPULUNG
MOLDOVENESC (335 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 typical villages of
Sacel and Dragomiresti, with their
wooden churches and porches. Visit the
museum dedicated to the local women.
Lunch en route. Afternoon visit the
village of Rozavlea and the unique Merry
Cemetery in Sapanta. Late afternoon
drive across the Carpathians into
Bucovina.
Stop in the Prislop Pass to admire the
breathtaking scenery. Typical dinner
with local dishes at the Sura
Bucovineana restaurant. Accommodation in
a 3-star hotel in Câmpulung Moldovenesc. |
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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, 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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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. Arrival in Brasov or
Poiana Brasov. Check-in in a 3-star
hotel. Dinner in a typical restaurant.
Accommodation. |
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BRASOV - BRAN - BUCHAREST (210
km)
Panoramic sightseeing tour and guided
walking tour in the historical center 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. Visit
the outdoor Village Museum. Farewell
dinner in a typical restaurant.
Accommodation in a 3-star hotel. |
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BUCHAREST
In the morning free time in
central Bucharest for visits and
shopping (subject to the flight
schedule) or transfer to the airport.
End of our services. |
The
program of the first and last day could be
altered depending on the flights schedule.
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above price includes: |
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Accommodation 7 nights
as per the program; |
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Full board as specified
in the program; |
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Private car (for 2-3
pax) or air-conditioned coach /
minibus / van for all the above
itinerary and program; |
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English speaking guide
throughout (for parties of 2-3 pax the
guide will also drive); |
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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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above price does notincludes: |
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Drinks (other than mineral water),
coffee; |
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or filming fees at the visited sites; |
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Any tips. |
Guaranteed
departures for minimum 2 persons
at the following dates: |
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20th of May, 2006 |
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3th & 17th of June, 2006 |
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8th & 22rd of July, 2006 |
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5th, 12th & 19th of August, 2006 |
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2rd & 16th of September, 2006
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