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Our intent is to offer tours tailored to our customer’s needs, promoting quality tourism and not quantity. The personalized itineraries allow our clients to appreciate a large array of traditional touristic objectives, such as nature, architectural sites, historical monuments and urban areas. For our clients who prefer to relax far from the tumultuous vibration of the cities we offer wine and food tasting tours that give you the opportunity to experience the exquisite Romanian cuisine. All our tours are accompanied by our expert English-speaking guides. Please visit our website to request a quote according to your needs [email protected] www.romaniaforall.eu Culture Tourism Archaeological Tourism Self-discovery Tourism Accessible Tourism

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Our intent is to offer tours tailored to our customer’s needs, promoting quality tourism and not quantity. The personalized itineraries allow our clients to appreciate a large array of traditional touristic objectives, such as nature, architectural sites, historical monuments and urban areas. For our clients who prefer to relax far from the tumultuous vibration of the cities we offer wine and food tasting tours that give you the opportunity to experience the exquisite Romanian cuisine. All our tours are accompanied by our expert English-speaking guides.

Please visit our website to request a quote according to your needs

[email protected]

www.romaniaforall.eu

Culture Tourism Archaeological Tourism Self-discovery Tourism Accessible Tourism

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Brief description of our programs

Details available on our website www.romaniaforall.eu

Tour of Romania (from 8 to 21 days)

T r a n s y l v a n i a : t h e Sa x o n f o r t i f i e d c h u r c h e s o f B i e r t a n , P r e j m e r , C a r t a , A x e n t e S e v e r ,

t h e c i t a d e l o f S i g h i s o a r a , t h e me d i e v a l c a s t l e s o f B r a n / D r a c u l a a n d H u ny a d i , t h e

f o r t r e s s e s o f R a s no v , R u pe a a n d D e v a , t h e P r a i d a n d T u r d a s a l t mi ne s .

M a r a m u r es : t h e B a r s a n a , D e s e s t i , S u r d e s t i , R o z a v l e a , B o g d a n V o d a , I e u d , P o i e n i l e I z e i

w o o d e n c h u r c h e s , t h e c h e e r f u l c e me t e r y o f Sa pa nt a .

B u c o v i n a : t h e p a i nt e d mo n a s t e r i e s o f S u c e v i t a , M o l d o v i t a , H u mo r a n d V o r o n e t ,

U NE SC O Wo r l d H e r i t a g e S i t e s , t h e P a i nt e d E g g s , t h e b l a c k c e r a mi c o f M a r g i ne a , t h e

C a c i c a s a l t m i ne .

M o l d o v a : t h e O r t h o d o x mo n a s t e r i e s o f N e a mt , A g a pi a , V a r a t e c a n d R a s c a , t h e

R u g i no a s a a n d M i c l a u s e ni C a s t l e s , t h e Ne a m t f o r t r e s s .

M u n t e n i a : t h e P e l e s , P e l i s o r , C a nt a c u z i no a n d P o e n a r i P a l a c e s a nd C a s t l e s … a n d m u c h

m o r e

Regional and themed tours (min of 4 days) - Archaeology

Trajan and Decebal: We ’ l l v i s i t t h e D a c i a n c a pi t a l , Sa r mi s e g e t h u s a R e g i a w h i c h

r e a c h e d i t s p e a k u nd e r K i ng D e c e b a l a n d t h e f o r m e r R o ma n c a pi t a l o f D a c i a ,

Sa r mi s e g e t u s a Ul pi a T r a j a n a . W e ’ l l ma k e a s h o r t c r u i s e t h r o u g h t h e D a n u b e

G o r g e s , t h e n a r r o w e s t a n d d e e pe s t p a r t o f t h e r i v e r , w h e r e w e ’ l l r e a d t h e T a b u l a

T r a j a na , s a v e d f r o m t h e w a t e r s o f t h e D a nu b e w h e n t h e y w e r e r a i s e d b y t h e

c o ns t r u c t i o n o f t h e I r o n G a t e s d a m a n d w e ’ l l g r e a t t h e h u g e h e a d o f D e c e b a l

c a r v e d i nt o t h e mo u nt a i n . W e ’ l l a l s o s e e t h e s ma l l F o r t o f H a d r i a n , A r e t u l a , o n t h e b a n k s o f t h e r i v e r O l t … Dobrogea – t h e f i r s t D a c i a n t e r r i t o r y c o n q u e r e d b y t h e R o ma ns a n d G r e e k s : W e c a n v i s i t t h e G r e e k - R o m a n c i t i e s o f

T o mi s a n d C a l l a t i s , H i s t r i a , A d a mc l i s i a n d mo r e . DANUBE DELTA EXTENSION TOUR.

City Break in Boutique

Hotel (min 3 days) I f y o u h a v e j u s t a f e w d a y s t o

v i s i t R o ma ni a , t h e r e a r e 1 2

R o ma ni a n a i r po r t s c o n ne c t e d

b y d i r e c t f l i g h t s w i t h S pa i n:

Bu ch a r e s t , C l u j , T i mi s o a r a ,

O r a d e a , T g . M u r e s , Ba ca u ,

I a s i , S ib iu , C r a io v a , Ba ca u ,

C o n s t a n t a , S u ce a v a . Y o u c a n

v i s i t t h e s u r r o u n d i n g s d u r i n g a

w e e k e nd , w a i t i n g f o r l o ng e r

h o l i d a y s . We h a v e c r e a t e d

pr o g r a m m e s s t a r t i ng i n e a c h

o ne o f t h e c i t i e s me nt i o n e d

a b o v e .

Nature (min 3 days) B a s e d i n S i na i a , t h e P e a r l o f t h e C a r pa t h i a n s o r i n P o i a n a B r a s o v , w e o f f e r a

c o mb i n a t i o n b e t w e e n c u l t u r a l pr o g r a m m e s ( R o y a l a n d me d i e v a l C a s t l e s a n d f o l k l o r e

e v e ni ng s ) a n d l i g h t t r e k k i ng d a y s i nc l u d i ng a v i s i t t o a h i g h mo u nt a i n pa s t u r e , t o

d i s c o v e r t h e s e c r e t s o f f a r m l i f e o n t h e mo u n t a i n , a t o u r i n na t u r a l a nd pa r k r e s e r v e s

a n d m u c h m o r e …

Our services: private transfers to/from the RO airports, by car/limousine/minibus/coach bus , professional English or other language speaking guide,

Accommodation in 3*, 4*, 5*, Boutique Hotels in Romania

Bucarest Cluj Timisoara

Oradea Constanta Suceava

Iasi Tg.Mures Bacau

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CITY BREAK BUCHAREST AND SURROUNDINGS

Included services:

3 nights-accommodation in a central Hotel in Bucharest

Transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/ minibus / coach bus) according to the number of persons; for groups

of minimum 15 persons with English speaking guide (guide-driver for groups less the 7 persons)

Dinner in a traditional restaurant including a folkloric show and drinks (beer); for groups of min. 15 persons with English speaking guide

Optional:

up to 4-hour guided walking tour in Bucharest (no entrance fess included) - subway transfers

walking tour and tour by car/minivan/minibus/coach bus for 6 hours with English speaking Guide

English speaking guided packages:

o Parliament Palace*, Treasury and the Trajan Column, National Village Museum o Ceausescu’s Spring Palace*, Presidential Cotroceni Palace*, Romanian Athenaeum o The National Museum of Art – Romanian Gallery (Medieval Romanian Art + Treasure Rooms + Romanian Modern Art), Romanian

Athenaeum, Theodor Aman Museum One-day excursion to Snagov with English speaking guide by air-conditioned car/minivan/ minibus/coach bus, entrance fees included to

Snagov church, Mogosoaia Castle, Tiriac Collection (over 150 historical vehicles - cars and motorcycles - manufactured since 1899) or why not,

a jump in the pools of the largest SPA THERMES in Europe.

One-day English speaking guide excursion to Mogosoaia by air-conditioned car/minivan/minibus/coach bus, entrance fees included to the

Caldarusani and Cernica monasteries and Mogosoaia Castle

NOTE (*) require mandatory reservation and all the visits must be done with a tour (4 hours or 6 hours)

BUCHAREST AND THE CARPATHIAN CASTLES

Included services: 3 nights-accommodation in a central Hotel in Bucharest;

Transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/ minibus / coach bus);

One day excursion to Sinaia – Bran – Brasov with English speaking guide; entrance fees to the

Castles included, tour of Brasov and lunch in a traditional restaurant in Sinaia or Bran

dinner in a traditional restaurant including a folkloric show and drinks in Bucharest.

From Bucharest to Sinaia, the Pearl of the Carpathians - visit of the Peles Park with its beautiful royal palaces Peles and Pelisor and the monastery of Sinaia. Continue to Bran - visit the castle / fortress / royal residence, known as Dracula's Castle. Brasov – walking and sightseeing tour in Brasov and Bucharest. Peles - built by King Charles I of Hohenzollern, the Royal Palace is one of the must-see places in Romania. Conceived as a summer residence it was the first castle in Europe to be equipped with heating and electricity. The Renaissance style building was started in 1875. Its rooms include furniture, paintings, valuable collections of armor and tapestries. Declared museum in 1953 it is the most visited monument from Romania.

For small groups – Version by train from Bucharest to Sinaia and return from Brasov to Bucharest and by car/minivan from Sinaia- Bran - Brasov

Minimum 5days

CODE CBB1

Minimum 4days

CODE CBB2

CODE CBB3

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PRISTINE NATURE OF BANAT AND OLTENIA

Version A - D e pa r t u r e f r o m B U C H A R E S T . W e v i s i t t h e H o r ez u M o n a s t e r y b u i l t b y

P r i nc e B r a nc o v e a n u a n d t h e f o r t i f i e d no b l e h o u s e s – c u l e – f r o m M a l d a r es t i . We

s t o p p e d i n t h e c i v i l p a r k o f T g . J i u , n a t i v e t o w n o f B r a n c u s i - R o m a n i a n s c u l p t o r ,

pa i n t e r a n d ph o t o g r a p h e r , w h e r e h i s s c u l p t u r e s a r e . We v i s i t t h e M o na s t e r y o f

T i s m a n a a n d a ph e no m e no n o f t h e n a t u r e : Go d ’ s b r i d g e .

A c r u i s e t h r o u g h t h e D a n u b e Go r g es w h e r e t h e w i d t h o f t h e r i v e r i s a s i t s m i n i mu m

o f o nl y 1 5 0 m a n d i t h a s a d e pt h

o f 8 0 m. W e ’ l l s e e T a b u l a T r a j a na

a n d t h e R o ma n i a n R u s h mo r e –

t h e b i g r o c k w i t h t h e h e a d o f D e c e b a l , t h e k i n g o f t h e D a c i a n s ,

a n d f o l l o w i n g t h i s , w e t a k e a t r i p a l o n g t h e na r r o w g a u g e

r a i l w a y f r o m A ni n a t o O r a v i t a , t h e f i r s t l i ne b u i l t i n R o ma n i a , i n

1 8 4 7 . We v i s i t t h e me d i e v a l c a s t l e o f t h e H u n y a d i i n H u ne d o a r a .

S t o p i n Dev a – v i s i t o f t h e f o r t r e s s a nd t h e M u s e u m o f D a c i a n

a n d R o ma n C i v i l i z a t i o n . C o n t i n u e t o t h e c i t y o f A l b a I u l i a – t h e

V a u b a n f o r t r e s s ; t h e n e x t s t o p w i l l b e i n S i b i u w i t h i t s f a mo u s

s q u a r e s , c h u r c h e s a n d p a l a c e s . R e t u r n t o B u c h a r e s t a l o ng t h e O l t

r i v e r v a l l e y w i t h t w o s t o p s a t t h e mo na s t e r i e s o f C o z i a a n d

C u r t ea d e A r g es .

V ersio n A1

F r o m 1 s t o f J u l y t o 3 0 t h o f S ep t em b er , f r o m S i b i u t o B u c h a r es t , d i r ec t i o n N o r d – S o u t h , w e c a n c r o s s t h e

C a r p a t h i a n M o u n t a i n s a l o n g t h e f a m o u s T r a n s f a g a r a s a n R o a d , w i t h a s t o p a t t h e A v r i g - B r u k en t h a l C a s t l e , L a k e

B a l ea – 2 0 3 0 m a l t , V i d r a r u L a k e a n d a t t h e r ea l f o r t r es s o f D r a c u l a , P o e n a r i .

Version B- D e pa r t u r e

f r o m T i m i s o a r a . F o l l o w e d

b y a t r i p a l o n g t h e na r r o w - g a u g e r a i l w a y A n i n a - O r a v i t a , t h e f i r s t l i n e b u i l t i n R o m a n i a i n 1 8 4 7 . Y o u c a n a d m i r e t h e

f a mo u s B i g a r w a t e r f a l l . A t r i p i n mo t o r b o a t a l o ng t h e Da n u b e G o r g es w h e r e t h e w i d t h o f t h e r i v e r i s a s i t s

mi n i m u m o f o nl y 1 5 0 m a nd h a s a d e pt h o f 8 0 m. T h e t o u r c o nt i nu e s w i t h a v i s i t o f t h e H o r ez u M o na s t e r y , t h e f a mo u s

B a t h s o f G o v o r a a nd t h e mo s t b e a u t i f u l m e d i e v a l t o w n i n T r a n s y l v a n i a : S i b i u a n d t h e A l b a I u l i a f o r t r e s s . T h e t o u r

e n d s i n T i mi s o a r a w i t h a v i s i t o f T i mi s o r e a n a b r e w e r y , f o u n d e d i n 1 7 1 8 b y P r i nc e E u g e ne o f S a v o y a n d t h e R e c a s

w i n e r i e s f o u nd e d i n 1 4 4 7 .

V ersio n B 1

F r o m 1 s t o f J u l y t o 3 0 t h o f S ep t em b er , f r o m C u r t ea d e A r g es t o S i b i u , d i r ec t i o n S o u t h - N o r d , w e c a n c r o s s t h e

C a r p a t h i a n M o u n t a i n s a l o n g t h e f a m o u s T r a n s f a g a r a s a n R o a d , w i t h a s t o p a t t h e r e a l f o r t r es s o f Dr a c u l a ,

P o e n a r i , a t t h e V i d r a r u L a k e , a t t h e A l p i n e L a k e B a l e a – 2 0 3 0 m a l t a n d a t t h e B r u c k e n t h a l C a s t l e i n A v r i g .

CODE PUOT-A

CODE PUOT-B

Minimum 7days

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TRANSYLVANIA - CASTLES, PALACES AND FORTRESSES

Version A

F r o m T i m i s o a r a t o D e v a a nd H u n e d o a r a - v i s i t t h e m e d i e v a l c a s t l e o f t h e H u n y a d i . C o n t i n u e t o t h e c i t i e s o f A l b a

I u l i a - v i s i t o f t h e V a u b a n f o r t r e s s a n d S i b i u - v i s i t o f t h e f a mo u s s q u a r e s , c h u r c h e s a nd pa l a c e s . L u nc h i s s e r v e d

i n s i d e t h e B r u k e nt h a l C a s t l e i n A v r i g . W e v i s i t t h e B r u c k e n t h a l P a l a c e i n S i b i u . We ’ l l c o nt i nu e o u r t o u r w i t h a v i s i t

t o t h e F a g a r a s F o r t r e s s , f o l l o w e d b y t h e c i t y o f B r a s o v ( s i g t s e e i n g a nd w a l k i n g t o u r ) a n d t h e B r a n a n d C a n t a c u z i n o

C a s t l e , t h e pa r k w i t h t h e R o y a l s P el es a n d P el i s o r C a s t l e s . A r r i v a l i n B u c h a r e s t - v i s i t t h e C o t r o c en i a n d

C a n t a c u z i n o P a l a c e .

Version B

A r r i v a l b y d i r e c t f l i g h t t o C l u j . D e pa r t u r e f o r a v i s i t

t o t h e h u g e T u r d a s a l t m i ne w h e r e y o u d e s c e n d

w i t h 2 pa no r a m i c e l e v a t o r s u p t o 1 2 f l o o r s b e l o w

t h e g r o u nd t o r e a c h t h e po nd a n d t a k e a r i d e o n t h e

pa no r a mi c w h e e l , c o n t i n u i ng w i t h t h e v i s i t o f t h e

V a u b a n f o r t r e s s o f A l b a I u l i a a n d i t s a nc i e nt

c a t h e d r a l s . F o l l o w i n g w i t h t h e v i s i t o f D ev a f o r t r e s s

a n d H u n y a d i ' s me d i e v a l c a s t l e i n H u n e d o a r a .

A r r i v i n g i n S i b i u w h e r e y o u c a n a d mi r e i t s f a mo u s

s q u a r e s , c h u r c h e s a n d p a l a c e s . Y o u c a n s e e t h e

B r u k e nt h a l P a l a c e w i t h i t s f a mo u s a r t g a l l e r y .

L u nc h i n t h e h o u s e o f V l a d t h e I m pa l a t o r i n

S i g h i s o a r a , t h e o nl y R o ma n i a n c i t y d e c l a r e d U n e s c o

H e r i t a g e . V i s i t o f t h e c i t y o f B r a s o v . V i s i t o f t h e

c a s t l e s / pa l a c e s B r a n , C a n t a c u z i no t o B u s t e n i , P e l e s a nd

P e l i s o r i n S i na i a . A r r i v a l i n B u c h a r e s t - v i s i t o f t h e C o t r o c e ni a n d C a n t a c u z i no / M u s e u m o f M u s i c P a l a c e s . P a no r a m i c

t o u r o f t h e c i t y .

Included services:

6 nights-accommodation in Cluj – Alba Iulia - Sibiu – Brasov - Sinaia – Bucharest

Transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/ minibus/ coach bus) – or option “rent-car”

Entrance fees: salt mine – Turda, Fortresses: Deva, Alba Iulia and Rupea, Castles: Bruckenthal-Sibiu, Dracula-Bran, Cantacuzino (Busteni and

Bucharest), Peles and Pelisor - Sinaia, Cotroceni - Bucharest - not available in the “rent-car” option

Dinner in a traditional restaurant in Bucharest (drinks included) - not available in the “rent-car” option

Minimum 5days

CODE TMBC

CODE CJBC

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WEEK-END IN BUCOVINA Departure from Suceava, to explore the UNESCO World Heritage of the painted monasteries, the painted eggs

museums and black ceramic laboratories of Marginea. Overnight in Suceava, the former capital of the Prince of

Moldavia Stephen the Great (sanctified by the Orthodox Church in 1992) and Bucovina, which was under

Austrian rule from 1775 to 1918. You can visit the painted monasteries, UNESCO Heritage (Sucevita, Moldovita,

Voronet, Humor, Arbore and Patrauti ), the Moldavian architectural masterpieces monasteries (Dragomirna - the

stone laced monastery, Putna - the Prince Stefan’s necropolis, Bogdana - the first stone church and necropolis of

all the reigning Moldavians princes), the salt mine of Cacica - the oldest in Europe, the Roman Catholic Church of

Polish in Cacica, where are a copy of the icon in Czestochowa, the fortress of Suceava and the village museum. We visit also the Ethnographic Museum

“Hanul Domnesc”/ Prince's Caravanserai/Inn that was the residence of the prince of Moldova, Barnovschi, who gave it to the Suceava Orthodox

Metropolia to be transformed into Caravanserai and with the money

from rent given by the merchants, pay the light for the holy relics.

We visit two museums/laboraty of Painted Eggs, in:

- Vatra Moldovitei, where the artist Lucia Condrea created an

author's museum with 3 collections for a total of 5000 eggs,

painted by her, ancient and international eggs;

- Vama - we visit the largest collection of decorated eggs in the

world of prof. Letitia Orsivschi - 7,000 items, from 82

countries of various sizes, worked with different techniques and

styles in a variety of materials, real eggs, wood, metal, ceramics,

glass, features of many local traditions.

In Vatra Moldovitei you can have a trip with the steam engine train,

called Hutulca.

Visit the wood museum in Campulung Moldovenesc that presents traditions and use of wood in

everyday life, craftsmanship and industry over the centuries. Visit the Spoon Museum, which with 6,000

items is probably the largest collections in the world. Here they are, collected by prof. Tugui since 1945,

large shelf spoons used by shepherds, made with various cutting techniques, in various wood essences,

and also spoons for ceremony and for domestic and industrial use. The tools to realise them are also

exposed. Return flight from Suceava.

MOLDAVIA AND BUCOVINA TOUR

Arrival by direct flight to Iasi. A panoramic tour of the city with a

visit to the Palace of Culture, the metropolitan church and the

monasteries of Three Ierarhi, Golia, Galata and Cetatuia. Departure to

the castle of Ruginoasa, property of the first ruling prince of

Romania united in 1859, Alexandru Ioan Cuza. Arrival in Suceava.

The route could be rich as CBSV or you can only visit the frescoed

monasteries, Unesco Heritage: Sucevita, Moldovita and Voronet.

The tour also includes a visit to the Marginea Ceramics Workshops

and the Vama Egg Museum.

Departure to Rasca's frescoed monastery (1542), stop at the fortress

of Neamt (16th c.) and at the largest and oldest monastery of the

Moldovia, Neamt. The present church is built by Stefan the Great at

the end of the 15th century but the monastic complex dates back to a century before. Visit the white and flowered monastery of Agapia (1641),

inhabited by sisters in small wooden houses, located around the main church frescoed by Nicolae Grigorescu, the most famous Romanian

impressionist painter who studied at Barbizon School. In Piatra Neamt you can visit the Cucuteni museum and the princely court. Stop at the castle

Sturza in Miclauseni (1880-1904) to admire the castle and hear the interesting stories about the princely family. Return flight from Iasi.

CODE CBSV

CODE PUMB

Minimum 4days

Minimum 5days

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TRANSYLVANIA COUNTRYSIDE IN A NUTSHELL

T h e t o u r c a n s t a r t f r o m T a r g u M u r es o r C l u j - N a p o c a . We ’ l l v i s i t t h e Sa x o n f o r t i f i e d

c h u r c h e s o f T r a n s y l v a n i a , s u c h a s B i er t a n , M a l a n c r a v , V i s c r i , V a l ea V i i l o r , C a r t a ,

t h e c i t y o f S i g h i s o a r a - b i r t h pl a c e o f V l a d t h e I m pa l e r / D r a c u l a , t h e me d i e v a l t o w n o f

S i b i u - w h e r e y o u c a n a d m i r e t h e c o l l e c t i o n s o f t h e B r u k e n t h a l M u s e u m.

I t s c o l l e c t i o n s , w e r e e s t a b l i s h e d b y B a r o n Sa m u e l v o n B r u k e n t h a l o n 1 7 7 0 , a r e

c o nt i n u o u s l y e nr i c h e d . We ’ l l v i s i t a l s o t h e m e d i e v a l t o w n o f B r a s o v w i t h i t s s y mb o l ,

t h e B l a c k C h u r c h , t h e l a r g e s t g o t h i c c h u r c h i n E a s t e r n E u r o p e . W e v i s i t t h e F a g a r a s

f o r t r e s s ( X I V c e n t u r y ) a nd t h e B r a n C a s t l e . We w i l l no t f o r g e t t o v i s i t t h e ma g ni f i c e nt s a l t mi ne i n T u r d a a n d t h e

i m po s i ng f o r t r e s s o f A l b a I u l i a .

Version A – Cluj-Napoca Included services:

5 nights-accommodation in Cluj-Napoca – Sighisoara - Brasov - Sibiu – Cluj-

Napoca

Transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/

minibus/ coach bus) - not available in the “rent-car” option

Version B – Tg. Mures Included services:

5 nights-accommodation in Tg.Mures – Brasov –Sibiu – Cluj – Targu Mures

Transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/

minibus/ coach bus) - not available in the “rent-car” option

TRANSYLVANIA COUNTRYSIDE

D e p a r t u r e f r o m T a r g u M u r e s o r C l u j - Na po c a t o v i s i t :

T h e S a x o n f o r t i f i e d c h u r c h e s : B i er t a n , M a l a n c r a v , V i s c r i , C a r t a , P r ej m e r , H a r m a n ,

T h e c i t y o f S i g h i s o a r a - b i r t h pl a c e o f V l a d t h e I m p a l e r / D r a c u l a , t h e me d i e v a l t o w n o f S i b i u - ( t h e c o l l e c t i o ns o f

M u s e u m B r u k e nt h a l ) , t h e me d i e v a l t o w n o f B r a s o v ( B l a c k

C h u r c h , Sc h e i q u a r t e r , e t c . ) ,

T h e m e d i e v a l f o r t r e s s e s o f F a g a r a s ( X I V s e c ) , D ev a a n d

R a s n o v , t h e mi g h t y f o r t r e s s V a u b a n o f A l b a I u l i a w i t h h i s

a n t i q u e s c a t h e d r a l s ,

T h e m e d i e v a l c a s t l e o f B r a n a n d t h e R o y a l P a l a c e s o f P e l e s

a n d P e l i s o r i n S i n a i a ,

T h e m a g n i f i c e n t s a l t m i n e o f T u r d a

T h e a r c h a e o l o g i c a l a r e a s o f S a r m i s eg et u s a R eg i a , t h e

c a pi t a l o f t h e f r e e D a c i a n s , a n d t h e c a pi t a l o f t h e R o ma n

c o l o ny , S a r m i s eg et u s a U l p i a T r a i a n a a n d t h e t w o o l d e s t

c h u r c h e s i n R o m a n i a , S t r ei a n d D en s u s .

Minimum 6days

CODE PUTR5

CODE PUTR7

Minimum 8days

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1 s t d a y – B ucha rest - the ca p ita l

Arrival at Otopeni airport– Bucharest. Tour of the city with two visits to choose from Parliament

House, the Cotroceni Palace, the Village Museum or the Treasury - where you will find the ancient and

modern gold of the Romanians at the National Museum of History. Accommodation in Bucharest

2 n d d a y – The Ca rp a thia n Mo unta in : B ucha rest – P . B raso v(cc 220km)

Leave in the morning from Bucharest to Sinaia, the Pearl of Carpathians. In Sinaia there are eleven

buildings declared historical monuments, such as the Casino (1912-1913), Caraiman H. (1911), H.

Palace (1911-1912), house memorial George Enescu (1923-1926), the Sinaia monastery (1690-

1695), the complex Peles Castle (1873-1883), consisting of the royal Peles Castle, the Pelisor and

Foisor castles and the Economat villa. You will visit the Sinaia Monastery – a large monastic complex

with 2 Orthodox churches, the largest was built in 1846, called the Royal Church and the smaller is of

1695 and the Peles Castle - built by King Charles I of Hohenzollern as a summer residence. The royal

palace is one of the must-see places in Romania. It was converted in a museum in 1953 and it is the most visited monument in Romania. In the royal

palace’s park can also be visited the Pelisor Castle, built in the Art Nouveau style between 1899 and 1902 for the Crown Prince, the future King

Ferdinand and Queen Maria. We continue to Bran to visit the castle, better known to tourists as Dracula's Castle. Vlad Tepes (the Impaler) reigned in

Wallachia in the fifteenth century. The building, sponsored by the Saxon merchants of Brasov, was finished in 1388 and defended the pass of Bran

from the Turkish invasions. Continue towards Poiana Brasov passing near the slopes of Rasnov fortress. Accommodation will be in Poiana Brasov,

the most popular winter resort in Romania. Dinner will be served in Coliba Haiducilor, a typical restaurant with Romanian local dishes. In the cellar

you will discover many local products prepared by the owners.

3 r d d a y – In the hea rt o f Tra nsylva nia (30 0km)

In the morning you will visit a few important cities of Transylvania, Brasov, called the Prague Romania in the Middle Ages, which was known for its

many corporations who worked there. From its past, the city preserves important monuments, such as the Gothic Church (XIV) St Bartholomew, the

fortress (XVI). Walking through Brasov you can admire: the Council Square with the House of the Council, the

House of merchants and craftsmen, the Black Church - symbol of the city, the narrowest street in Eastern Europe,

just one meter wide, the Schei district - with the first Romanian school at the Orthodox Cathedral San Nicholas.

Continue to Sighisoara with a stop to visit the Saxon fortified church of Prejmer - UNESCO world heritage site, one

of the best preserved in Eastern Europe. The church was built in late Gothic style (XV). Stop to the fortified Saxon

church of Saschiz. Arrival in Sighisoara and have a walking tour of the city, one of the most fascinating and

romantic cities of Romania with its cobbled streets, lined with XVI century houses (Unesco World Heritage Site). It

still it retains its medieval aspect boasting three surrounding walls and 9 still standing towers and bastions from

the original 14. Continue to Biertan, the largest Saxon church Transylvania, built in Gothic style, fortified in the

fourteenth century, Unesco heritage, with a 12 m high surrounding wall. Inside there is a wooden door with a lock with more t han 19 mechanisms,

engineering marvel. Stops in Medias, for a walking tour of the old city centre and admire the fortified church. Stop at the fortified Saxon church of

Axente Sever, mentioned for the first time in 1322. Dinner and accommodation in Sibiu.

4 t h d a y – Fro m Tra nsylva nia to Wa lla chia a lo ng the river O lt (300km)

In the morning a walking tour of Sibiu. The most beautiful medieval city of Romania, rich in history, which was designed the Culture Capital of Europe

for the year 2007. The main places to visit are: the Large Square (142m x 93m) - where almost all of the buildings date back from to the fifteenth

century, and they are famous for the small windows opening on the roofs that resemble half closed eyes, the Little Square - 1370, separated from the

square by the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church (1726 -1733) and the Council Tower (1588 ), the bridge of Lies - the first cast iron bridge built in

Romania (1859), the Huet Square, with the magnificent Evangelical Cathedral (1300 -1520), in Gothic style with a majestic bell tower with 5 points

visible from afar - here is the tomb of Prince Mihnea the Villain, son of Vlad the Impaler and the reigning Prince of Wallachia (1507 - 1510). He was

assassinated in front of the church. The fortifications built between the fourteenth and sixteenth century, had 39 towers of which there are only 7

still standing. Other places to visit: The History Museum which is housed in a Gothic building constructed between 1470 to 14 90, the Holy Orthodox

Cathedral Trinity (1902 -1906) - home of the Archbishop of Sibiu and Metropolitan Church of Ardeal, a basilica in Byzantine style, a reduced copy of

St. Sophia Cathedral. Heading south, along the valley of the river Olt with stops to visit the monastery Cozia (1388). Visit the monastery of Curtea de

Arges and the ancient princely church. In the cathedral are the royal tombs of the Hohenzollern Kings. This Cathedral is unique for its style in

Romania. Stop to visit the historic home of one of the greatest politicians of Romanian history, Bratianu. The Florica villa is located in a beautiful park

in the middle of the trees and an extended wine area. Late afternoon arrival in Bucharest.

5 t h d a y – B ucha rest

In the morning according to the flight schedule, a walking tour or free time for shopping in the downtown of

Bucharest. Transfer t airport.

TRANSYLVANIA AND WALACHIA

5 DAYS CODE PUVT4

From 1th of July to 30th of September is possible to return to Bucharest crossing the Carpathian Mountains , on

Transfagarasan road 1 luglio – 30 sett.

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D a y 1 : B UCHAREST

Arrival at Otopeni airport– Bucharest. Tour of the city with two visits to choose from Parliament House, the

Cotroceni Palace, the Village Museum or the Treasury - where we’ll find the ancient and modern gold of the

Romanians at the National Museum of History. Accommodation in a central 3 * or 4 * Hotel in Bucharest.

D a y 2 : B UCHAREST – HO REZ U / B AILE G O VO RA

Morning departure for the Oltenia region. We first visit Stefanesti, the Bratianu memorial House, one of the

greatest politicians of Romanian history, which recently became a cultural centre. We continue our visit with

Curtea de Arges - the first capital of Wallachia, where we can visit the remains of the princely court and its

church and the Curtea de Arges monastery with the Episcopal Church (built 1512-1517) where the Romanian Kings are buried. In addition, we’ll visit

the small church "D’intr-un lemn", built with the wood of a single tree, the fortified barons’ houses of Maldaresti. Accommodation in a 3 * Hotel in

Horezu or in a 4 * Hotel in Baile Govora.

D a y 3 : HO REZ U/B AILE GO VO RA – SIB IU

In the morning we’ll visit the Cozia monastery and the Roman fort Aretula, situated along the banks of Olt river. Arrival in Sibiu. Walking tour of the

historic city centre. Accommodation in a 4 * hotel in Sibiu or in a rural tourism guesthouse in Sibiel.

D a y 4 : SIB IU – ALB A IULIA – HUNEDO ARA – SIB IU

We start to discover the Vauban fortress of Alba Iulia, with its Orthodox Cathedral, where in 1920 the

King Ferdinand and Queen Mary were crowned as rulers of the newly unified Romania (1918). Our

visit in Alba Iulia will conclude with the Catholic Cathedral and other touristic objectives. We’ll

continue the tour with a visit of the largest medieval castle in Eastern Europe, the Hunyadi Castle in

Hunedoara. We end our day back to Sibiu or Sibiel.

D a y 5 : SIB IU – SIG HISO ARA

This day is dedicated to the discovery of the fortified Saxon churches of Transylvania that follow a visit

to the collections of Palace Brukenthal in Sibiu. We continue the tour in Axente Sever, Medias and

Biertan - the largest fortified Saxon church of Transylvania (Unesco heritage site). In Sighisoara we’ll

visit the museum in the Clock Tower. After a walking tour in the citadel, we’ll have the accommodation in Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the

Impaler.

D a y 6 : SIG HISO ARA – B RAN / P O IANA B RASO V

We depart in the morning for Brasov. Our objectives near Brasov include: the fortified Saxon churches of Prejmer, a Unesco heritage site and

Harman. After lunch we will provide a walking tour of Brasov (St. Nicholas Church in the Schei district and Black Church - symbol of the city). We’ll

visit the Bran Castle / Dracula, Royal residence after 1920. Accommodation in a 4* Hotel in Poiana Brasov or in a 3* Hotel in Bran.

D a y 7 : B RAN / P O IANA B RASO V – SINAIA/B UC HAREST

In the morning, if weather permits, we will climb up to the Rasnov Citadel and admire the view before heading to Sinaia, where we will visit the

monastery and the royal castles of Peles or Pelisor. Accommodation is provided in Sinaia or Bucharest (in accordance with the return flight

schedules).

D a y 8 : SINAIA/ B UC HAREST – B UC HAREST

Transfer to the airport for the return flight. If the flight is in the

afternoon, we will spend the morning to visit the Slanic Prahova salt

mine or other tourist objectives in Sinaia and surroundings, like the

memorial house of George Enescu and the Pelisor Castle in Sinaia, the

Zarnesti Bear reserve, the Cantacuzino Castle in Busteni or in

Bucharest: Cantacuzino Palace / Museum of Music, the Spring Palace

–Ceausescu’s residence, or 3h relax on the biggest SPA of Europe etc.

WALACHIA AND TRANSYLVANIA

8 days / 7 nights

CODE PUVT7

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IN DACIAN’S COUNTY 1 s t day – Timisoara – European capital of culture in 2021

Arrival at Timisoara International Airport. Walking tour of the city to admire its squares and old palaces. Dinner

in the famous Timisoreana brewery founded in 1718 by Prince Eugene of Savoy. Accommodation in a hotel in

Timisoara.

2 n d day – Timisoara – Caransebes

Departure for Deva, where you can visit the Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization featuring the famous

ancient gold mold. Continue for Hunedoara for the visit of the largest and well preserved medieval castle in Eastern Europe, Hunyadi Castle. Janos

Hunyadi/Iancu de Hunedoara was the cousin of Vlad the Impaler / Dracula. A pleasant walk in the woods to reach the ancient capital of Dacia,

Sarmisegetusa Regia, 1200m above sea level. In the afternoon the visit to the Roman capital, Sarmisegetuza Ulpia Traiana and to the small stone

churches of Densus and Strei, probably built with the stones of the Roman castrum. Accommodation in a hotel in Caransebes.

3 r d day - Caransebes – Eselnita

A train ride on Romania's oldest railway connecting Anina to Oravita. In the afternoon you can admire the Bigar waterfall, considered the most

beautiful in Romania. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel/guesthouse in Eselnita.

4 t h day – The Danube Gorges

A morning cruise through the Danube Gorges the narrowest section of the river (only 150m wide - 80m water depth). We will pass by Tabula Trajana

and the “Romanian Rushmore” – featuring the face of Decebal - the kings of the Dacians. In the afternoon we’ll arrive at Ponoarele to admire a natural

stone bridge, called the Bridge of God. Continue with the visit of the Tismana monastery and a tasting of the famous wines of Corcova. Arrival in

Drobeta- Turnu Severin, ancient Roman municipium where we can visit the medieval citadel, the Roman baths and a pile of the bridge built by Roman

Emperor Trajan’s architect Apollodorus of Damascus. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Drobeta-Turnu Severin.

5 t h day – Timisoara

Returning to Timisoara through Caransebes, we’ll stop at Tibiscum - Archaeological excavations of an important Roman castrum, from 102 A.D.

Arrival in the afternoon in Timisoara. Dinner with wine tasting at the Recas cellars dating from 1447. Accommodation in a hotel in Timisoara.

6 t h day – RETURN

Transfer to the airport for the return flight.

Included services:

5 nights-accommodation in a central 3* Hotel in Timisoara, Caransebes, Eselnita, Drobeta-

Turnu Severin, Timisoara

Two dinners in traditional restaurants in Bucharest, drinks included

Transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/ minibus)

Entrance fees: for the museums and sites included in the program, motor boat and steam train

trips

6 days /5 nights

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DOBROGEA AND THE DANUBE DELTA

1 r t day - Bucharest

Arrival at Bucharest International Airport Otopeni. Dinner and

accommodation in a hotel in Bucharest.

2 n d day – Bucharest – Constanta

Bucharest's panoramic tour, a city that attracts which contrasts - past and modernity - fascinates and intrigues:

the Romanian Athenaeum / Musical Auditorium, the great avenues, the "People’s House", known today as the Parliament Building, the second largest

building after the Pentagon. Visit the Lapidarium in the Museum of National History of Romania, which is located in a large specially built room,

Trajan's Column - copy and visit the Treasury, containing the ancient and modern times golden artefacts found on the Romanian territory. In the

afternoon, we’ll go to the Black Sea. The motorway bridge crossing the Danube runs along the railway line designed by Anghel Saligny in 1899 (1890 -

1895). At the time it was the longest metal bridge in Europe and one of the most important in the world with a total length of 4,088m. The road runs

along the Danube - Black Sea waterway, a very important hydraulic work linking the Danube River port, Cernavoda with two seaports, Navodari and

Constanta, shortening the natural path of the river by 400 km. The Channel is part of the important European navigable route that connects Constanta

to Rotterdam and then to the North Sea through the Rhine-Main Danube Channel, the third longest canal in the world after Suez and Panama. It was

inaugurated in 1984 by Ceausescu: 64 km long, 7 m deep, 110-140 m wide. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Constanta.

3 r d day - Constanta – Adamclisi - Constanta

Panoramic tour of Constanta, the oldest city on the Romanian territory, founded by Greek colonists from Miletus, called Tomis in 657 BC. In 71 A.D.

the Greek colony was conquered by the Romans who changed its name in Constantiniana, from the name of Emperor Constantine the Great. It seems

that Jason with his Argonauts has stopped here. The Latin poet Publius Ovidius Naso known as Ovid lived here, for eight years, in exile. It became

later the capital of Scythia Minor. The Genoans developed the port in the middle Ages and today it is the largest Black Sea port and the 4th in Europe. A

promenade to admire the Casino (the only Art Nouveau building in Romania) and the Aquarium built in 1958, featuring all four types of sturgeons.

Visit of the Museum of National History and Archaeology with the adjacent building of the Roman Mosaic of 2000 sqm, one of the largest of the

Roman Empire. Visit of some mosques built during the Turkish occupation (one of which was built in 1910 by King Carol I). Travel along the

promenade towards Mangalia, the ancient Greek town Callatis to reach Adamclisi, where we can admire the trophy built in 107/108 A.D. in Lower

Moesia, to commemorate the victory of Emperor Trajan on the Dacians during the Battle of Tapae in 101 A.D:. Inspired by Augusto's Mausoleum, it

was dedicated to Mars Ultor between 107 and 108 A.D. Originally, the 54 Metopes, depicting Roman legions fighting against enemies, decorated the

perimeter wall. The visit continues with the museum and fortress. Continue towards Murfatlar, where we stop to visit the winery and to taste

various types of red and white wines. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Constanta.

4 t h day – Histria and the Danube Delta

Morning trip to Histria – visit of the archaeological site and museum. Nice panorama over Sinoe Lake where

an ancient port existed. Motor boat trip through the Danube Delta channels (approx. 6 hours). Fish based

lunch. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Constanta.

5 t h day – Bulgaria – Ba lcik Castle and Cap Ca liacra

Early morning departure for Balcik, Bulgaria, to visit the Balcik Castle, former home of Queen Maria of

Romania. She has built the Castle for her and for her children to enjoy the atmosphere by the sea. Stroll to the

rose and cactus gardens. Return to Constanta via Cap Caliacra, beautiful promontory by the Black See. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in

Constanta.

6 t h day – Bucharest

Early morning departure to Bucharest for the return flight.

Included services:

5 nights-accommodation in Constanta (4nigts) and Bucharest (1nigth)

half or full board for more than 15 persons

Transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/

minibus )

Entrance fees: at the museums and sites included in the program, boat

trip in the Danube Delta

Services not included in the price

Wine tasting

Short Version – 5 days/4 nights

Direct flight from/to Constanta.

CODE ARCHEO2-6

6 days /5 nights

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day 1: Iasi/Romania

Arrival by flight to Iasi, the capital of Moldavia. Walking tour of the historical centre of Iasi (The Great Cathedral Metropolitan of Moldavia and

Bucovina, the Three Hierarchs Church, the Palace of Culture, the princely court with the House Dosoftei, the church St. Nicholas, the Alessandri

Theatre, Golia Monastery, the Roznovanu Palace, the Synagogue, the memorial house of Codreanu, the Monument of the Great Union) and by coach

bus you will visit, near Iasi, the monasteries of Cetatuia, Galata and Hlincea. A short walk in the Botanical Garden (1856). Accommodation and dinner

in a hotel in Iasi

Day 2: Iasi – Chisinau (250km)

In the morning we will travel to Chisinau. Cross the border with Moldovian Republic at Sculeni. You will visit the village Vatici and its museum, the

monastery Curchi, one of the most beautiful monasteries of Moldova, built based on the design of the Italian architect Rastrelli and the chur ch St.

Nicholas, built in the Byzantine style. At lunch we can visit the cellars Chateau Vartely. In the afternoon we will visit the medieval part of the city

Vechiul Orhei, with the administrative building (XV), the Cave Monastery "The Dormition of the Virgin" (XIII-XIV), the Cross of Healing, a pilgrimage

site, the church "La Nativity of Mary ", built in 1904 on a hill overlooking the valley of the river Raut, the ruins of the Geto-Dacian city, the museum"

the farm house”(XIX). Arrive in the evening in the capital Chisinau. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Chisinau.

Day 3: Chisinau – Cricova

Panoramic tour of Chisinau. At Cricova Wine Cellars, we’ll have lunch and wine tasting after visiting the a part of 100km of galleries, among the

largest in the world. Return to the hotel.

Day 4: Chisinau – Hancesti – Milesti i Mici – Chisinau

In the morning we will begin to visit a noble residence, the "conac" of Manuc Bei Mirzoian, built by Alessandro Bernardazzi. The dwelling is

considered the Versailles of Moldavian Republic. Tasting of traditional dishes and local specialties. For lunch we will go to Milestii Mici, famous

wineries of Moldavian Republic, where various types of wine you will taste. Return to the city in the late afternoon. Visit the small village museum

and its wooden church of 1642 in Chisinau. Return to the hotel.

Day 5: Chisinau - Iasi

Return to Iasi for your flight.

5 days / 4 nights

MOLDAVIA & REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA NEW

CODE ROMD

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D a y 1 : Ia si/Ro ma nia Arrival by flight to Iasi, the capital of Moldavia. Accomodation and dinner in a hotel in Iasi.

D a y 2 : Ia si – Sucea va (300km) Departure for the monasteries and castles of Moldavia and Bucovina. Stop to visit Ruginoasa castle, memorial museum of Ioan

Cuza, the first ruling prince of modern Romania and the Miclauseni Sturza Castle (1880-1904). Arrival in Piatra Neamt to visit the

ancient princely court (the bell tower and the church) and Cucuteni museum (Neolithic Civilization). Lunch. In the afternoon we

will visit the monasteries of Agapia (1641) run by a community of nuns, which live in small flowered houses, set around the main

church frescoed inside by Nicolae Grigorescu, the most famous Romanian painter. He studied at the school of Barbizon, with the French

Impressionists. The visits continue with the Neamt Monastery, the largest and the oldest in Moldova. The present church was built by Stefan the

Great (XV) but the monastic complex dates back to a century earlier. During a short walk we will reach the Neamt fortress. Stop for coffee at the foot

of the hills where the old fortress stands majestically since the sixteenth century. Continue to Rasca, visit the monastery of monks built in 1542, with

exterior frescoes in the Byzantine style. Evening arrival in Suceava, the ancient capital of Moldavia’s ruler and saint Stephen the Great. Dinner and

accommodation in a hotel in Suceava.

D a y 3 : V is it the mo na steries o f B uco vina (220km) In the morning we’ll visit the citadel of Suceava and the monastery of St. George, known for its glazed roof and external frescoes. We will visit at

Radauti, Bogdana church, princely necropolis, the oldest religious building in Moldova, in Gothic style. Visit the Putna Monastery

(1466), built by Stephen the Great to be his eternal abode. Stop in Marginea to get a glimpse of the manufacturing process of the

black ceramic. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit the monastery of Sucevita (1601), the most recent of the painted monasteries.

It is famous for "Scale of the virtues" and its green colour. It’s the only of the painted churches that still has the original

fortifications intact. The last two visits of the day are reserved for the monasteries of Humor (1530) - famous frescoes of the

Glorification of the Virgin and the Siege of Constantinople in red hues and the monastery of Voronet (1488) - famous for the blue hue fresco, which

earned it the nickname of the Sistine Chapel of the East. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Suceava.

D a y 4 : To wa rds the No rth B uco vina - Ucra ina (230km) In the morning we will visit two buildings near Suceava, unique for their architecture: the monastery of Dragomirna (1609),

work in stone masterpiece and the small church of Patrauti (1487), the first church built by Stefan the Great – we will admire the

famous fresco of the Ride of the Holy Cross in yellow hues. We will cross the Ukrainian border at the town of Siret. Arrival in

Cernauti, the ancient capital of Bukovina. Visit the University (1875), former headquarters of the Metropolitan Church of Bukovina, in Moorish-Byzantine style.

Walk to admire the Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas (1939), similar to the famous Romanian church of Curtea de Arges, the Greek-catholic church in yellow hues, the

Armenian Catholic church, the synagogue, the pink Orthodox cathedral. The architecture of the city centre is similar to that of an eighteenth century Austrian village.

Lunch. Return to Suceava, short stop at the monastery of Banceni and at the town of Herta. We will cross back the Romanian

border at the town of Siret, one of the oldest cities of the Moldavian Principality, the second capital of the kingdom, in th e fourteenth century, after

Baia. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Suceava.

D a y 5 : To Mo ldo va Step hen the G rea t - Rep . Mo ldo va (400km) In the morning we will cross the border with the Moldavian Republic. The day is dedicated to visiting the ancient

fortress of Stephen the Great in Soroca, built in the late fifteenth century on the banks of the Dniester River. Lunch.

Arrival in the evening in the capital Chisinau. Dinner and accommodation in a hotel in Chisinau.

D a y 6 : Mo ldo va o f the left b a nk o f the P rut River (180km) In the morning we will depart for the visit of the natural and cultural Reserve Orheiul Vechi, nicknamed the "City of

the 1001 mysteries". Lunch with traditional dishes. Continue to the Curchi Monastery. Stop in the village Vatici to

visit the "the old hearth" museum. We will taste wine in the Cricova wine cellars and we’ll visit the famous galleries. In the afternoon we will visit the

city of Chisinau. During the city tour we will admire the buildings such as the National Museum of Fine Arts (1939), the Museum of History and Archaeology (1987), the National Museum of

Ethnography and Natural History, in Moorish style, the imposing building of the Academy of Sciences. We will also see the Memorial House of Pushkin, who l ived here for a few months when he began

to write Yevgeny Onegin in 1823, a portrait in verse of the life of the Russian people. The memorial house was inaugurated in 1948. In Chisinau, you can also see the Arch of Triumph, raised following

the victory of the Tsarist Empire over the Ottoman Empire in 1841, the monument of Prince Stephen the Great and the Metropolitan Cathedral "Nativity of the Lord". Dinner and

accommodation in a hotel in Chisinau.

D a y 7 : Fro m Rep . Mo ld o va to Mo ld o va (180km) We will leave in the morning , have a brief stop at the winery Milestii Mici, which together with Cricova competes for the ti tle of the winery with the

longest tunnels. We’ll visit the Suruceni monastery, where in 1785 the rich, noble Casian Suruceanu built what is considered the most sacred religious

place for Moldovans. Destroyed during the Soviet occupation, it was reopened as a monastery of nuns in

1992. We’ll stop in Bardar to visit the new ostriches breeding farm and more. Later, we will arrive at the

Manuc Bey hunting castle, built in the nineteenth century in Moldovan style with influences of French

classicism. Lunch. Late afternoon we will arrive in Iasi. In the afternoon we’ll visit the historical centre,

starting with the beautiful Palace of Culture and the princely Church of St. Nicholas, the Three Hierarchs

Church, a stone lace, the Metropolitan Church and the National Theatre. Dinner and accommodation in a

hotel in Iasi.

D a y 8 Ia si Iasi airport transfer for the return flight.

8 days

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Patrimonio Unesco

Discover the traditions, the UNESCO World heritage, castles and fortresses

1 s t day – B UC HARE ST: arriva l at B u chares t . Trans fe r and d i nne r at h otel in B uchares t .

2 n d day – WALLAC HIA & TRANSYLVANI A : B uchar es t – S ib iu – Alba I ul ia (360km)

3 r d day – MEDIEVA L T R EA SU R ES : Alba Iul ia – S ighis oara – Targu Mures – B is trita (290km)

4 t h day – T HE SWEET BU COVINA : B is trita – Moldovi ta – Su cev ita - Suc eava (245km)

5 t h day – MOLDOVA & T R ANSY LVA NIA : Suceava – Vo ronet – Agapia - Piat ra N eamt (190km)

6 t h day – BR A N & BR ASOV : P iatra Neamt – Pre jmer – B ran – B ras ov/ Poiana B ras ov (260km)

7 t h day – T HE R EA L WA Y : B ras ov/ Poiana B ras ov – S inaia – B u chares t (180km)

8 t h day – B UC HARE ST: Breakfast. Free time until transfer to airport for the flight back home.

Services inc lud ed :

Visits: Vauban-style the fortress of Alba Iulia, the citadel of Sighisoara – Unesco World Heritage, the fortified churches of Biertan and Prejmer,

the Castles Bran/Dracula and Peles in Sinaia, the Spoon Wood Museum in Campulung Moldovenesc, the collection of eggs painted in Moldovita or

Vama, the painted monasteries of Moldovita, Sucevita and Voronet, the fortress of Neamt, the monastery Agapia, the Bicaz gorges, Lacu Rosu/red

lake, the church St. Nicholas in Brasov and Parliament House in Bucharest. Tour of the cities of Bucharest, Sibiu, Targu Mures, Bistrita, Brasov

and Sighisoara.

Transfers on arrival and departure to / from the airport; transport by car / minibus / coach with air conditioning; authorized English - or other

language - speaking guide during the tour; 7 nights in hotels 4 * (local standards); full board from dinner on the first day until breakfast on the

last day, the complementary bottled water, a glass of red / white wine or a beer at dinner; dinner with Romanian folk music on the sixth day;

dinner in a typical restaurant in Bucharest, on the seventh day; entrance fees to museums and tourist sites in the program.

O p tio na l :

3 – 4 days in the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site – Danube Delta

8 day /7 nights

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Included services:

Accommodation in central 3* or 4* or boutique Hotels

Transport and transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/

minivan/ minibus/ coach bus)

Dinner in a traditional restaurant with folkloric show and drinks included

Sightseeing tour of Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Piatra Neamt cities

motor boat trip through Danube Delta with fish based lunch

Visits:

o Bran / Dracula Castle, Royal Peles Palace in Sinaia and Neamt fortress

o Transylvania – Saxon fortified churches (Prejmer and Biertan), Sighisoara citadel

o Bucovina – painted monasteries: Sucevita, Moldovita, Humor and Voronet

o Moldavia – orthodox monasteries: Neamt e Agapia.

Long Version through Constanta

OLTENIA & TRANSYLVANIA & MARAMURES & BUCOVINA

Included services:

Accommodation in central 3* and 4* Hotels

Transport and transfers from/to the airport by air-

conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/ minibus/ coach bus)

Dinner in a traditional restaurant with folkloric show and

drinks included

Sightseeing tour of Bucharest, Alba Iulia, Cluj, Brasov,

Sibiu, Piatra Neamt cities

motor boat trip through the Danube Gorges

steam train trip on a narrow gauge railway in

Viseu/Maramures

Visits:

o Castles: Hunyadi in Hunedoara, Bran / Dracula, Peles in

Sinaia

o Oltenia – the Hurezi Monastery and “cule” in Maldaresti

o Transilvania – the Saxon fortified churches (Prejmer

and Biertan), the Sighisoara citadel, Turda salt mine,

Dacian capital - Sarmisegethusa Regia, Roman capital of

Dacia, Sarmisegetusa Ulpia Trajana

o Bucovina – the painted monasteries o f Sucevita, Moldovita, Humor and Voronet

o Moldavia – the Orthodox monasteries of Neamt and Agapia, the Neamt fortress, the Bicaz Gorges

o Maramures – the wooden churches of Surdesti, Desesti, Barsana Rozavlea, Bogdan Voda and the cheerful cemetery of Sapanta

TRANSYLVANIA & MARAMURES & BUCOVINA

Included services:

Accommodation in central 3* or 4* or boutique Hotels

Transport and transfers from/to the airport by air-conditioned vehicle (car/ minivan/

minibus/ coach bus)

Dinner in a traditional restaurant with folkloric show and drinks included

Sightseeing tour of Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Piatra Neamt cities

steam train trip on a narrow gauge railway in Viseu/Maramures

Visits:

o Castles: Bran / Dracula Castle, Royal Peles Palace in Sinaia, the Neamt fortress

o Transylvania – Saxon fortified churches (Prejmer and Biertan), the Sighisoara citadel

o Bucovina – the painted monasteries o f Sucevita, Moldovita, Humor and Voronet

o Moldavia – i monasteri ortodossi Neamt e Agapia, la fortezza Neamt

o Maramures –the wooden churches of Surdesti, Desesti, Barsana Rozavlea, Bogdan Voda

and the cheerful cemetery of Sapanta and the mineralogy museum in Baia Mare

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Palace, etc. - restaurants with live music and Romanian folklore performance - licensed guides or interpreters for several languages

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