Tale of two castles: Peles & Bran
Brasov – Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest
– 3 days / 2 nights –
daily departures except Mondays
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Tale of two castles: Peles & Bran
Brasov – Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest
– 3 days / 2 nights –
daily departures except Mondays
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Pre & Post Danube River Cruise Tours
ITINERARY:
Day 1 / Giurgiu or Oltenita – Sinaia & Peles Castle – Bran Castle – Brasov
Disembark the ship in Giurgiu/Oltenita and departure by private car to Sinaia – one of the famous Carpathian Mountains towns. Visit the Peles Castle – former royal residence of King Charles I of Romania and known as one of the most beautiful summer royal residences in Europe. After this visit, enjoy a traditional lunch.
Continue to Bran, visiting the famous Bran Castle, considered to be Prince Vlad Dracul’s residence. In Bram Stoker’s famous vampire novel, “Dracula” the Bran Castle is described as Count Dracula’s residence, Stoker’s real inspiration being Vlad the Impaler, son of Vlad Dracul, the Walachian Prince. Built in 1377 to safeguard the trading route between Transylvania and Wallachia was later be turned into a royal residence under Queen Mary of Romania.
Then, we head to Brasov, another medieval citadel, with the first documentary attestation in 1235, and the old name Kronstadt (maybe the most important from all German medieval citadels in Transylvania). After the check-in at hotel, enjoy will be a traditional dinner. Overnight in Brasov – Casa Wagner 3* or similar. (L, D)
Day 2 / Brasov – Bucharest
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town. Departure towards Bucharest; Enjoy a visit to the city’s most impressive sites—including the historic city center and the Palace of the Parliament, second only to the Pentagon as the largest administrative building in the world. The tour will include Cotroceni Quarter for its representative architecture. Accommodation in Bucharest at hotel Berthelot or similar. Farewell dinner at Carul cu Bere or similar. (B, D)
Day 3 / Bucharest – departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the “Henri Coanda” Airport Bucharest.
HOTELS (or similar):
BRASOV: CASA WAGNER / BELLA MUZICA or similar
BUCHAREST: BOUTIQUE MOXA / BERTHELOT or similar
INCLUDED :
• Transport by private car/minivan
• Private English-Speaking tour guide/driver
• Accommodation 2 nights in 3* hotels – all centrally located (Brasov – 1 night, Bucharest – 1 night)
• Meals: 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
• Entrance fees to monuments/sights included in the itinerary
• 1 bottle of water/person/day
EXCLUDED :
International flight from Canada
Personal expenses
Beverages and other meals not mentioned above
Tips
Everything that is not mentioned in the paragraph “Included”
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