Explore fairy tale castles in the "Land of Dracula"
Enjoy forest walks in the company of a naturalist guide
Discover Medieval Brasov & the Romanian capital - Bucharest Explore fairy tale castles in the "Land of Dracula"
Enjoy forest walks in the company of a naturalist guide
Discover Medieval Brasov & the Romanian capital - Bucharest
Castles of Sinaia & Bran
Wasting no time, we head straight into the forested mountains of Transylvania, home to European brown bear, wolf, wild boar, red deer and lynx - and, of course, the infamous creature of film legend - Dracula. From our comfy village guesthouse in Moeciu we start with a visit to the contrasting fairy tale castles of Peles and Pelisor in nearby Sinaia, and strike out on foot to explore the extensive castle grounds and forests. Then, heading deeper into the backwaters of Transylvania, we pause to visit imposing Bran Castle (mythically linked with Vlad 'The Impaler') en route to the well-preserved Saxon town of Brasov.
Forest Walks & Medieval Brasov
We set off on foot into a forest reserve accompanied by a local carnivore expert who will introduce us to the world of the regions elusive large mammals. After a tour of Brasov and its famous Black Church, we have the afternoon at leisure. For our final night we return to Bucharest for a city tour and a visit to the imposing Casa Poporului (Ceausescu's Palace). The excellent open air village museum provides a fascinating cultural insight into Romanian by gone days (optional).
Itinerary
1 Join Bucharest; drive to Moeciu, traditional welcome dinner.
2 In Moeciu; visit Peles and Pelisor castles in Sinaia, forest walk (2-3 hrs).
3 Drive to forest reserve for walk with carnivore expert; visit Bran castle; tour Brasov; return Moeciu.
4 Drive to Bucharest; city tour including Ceausescu's Palace.
5 End Bucharest.
Accommodation and Meals
4nts guesthouse; 4 breakfasts & 1 dinner included.
Transport
Bus/Exploring on foot.
Comments
A tour combining easy walks, rural life, the opportunity to search for bear tracks, discover medieval towns and explore Bucharest. Travel in Dec and Feb for a great chance of snow and Christmas card-style scenery!
Price Guide from £363 per person excluding flights.
Departures:
21 OCT 2010
23 DEC 2010
30 DEC 2010
21 APR 2011
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