Transylvania and the Carpathian Mountains
Transylvania and the Carpathian Mountains
8 Days Starting in Sinaia and ending in Brasov
Visiting: Sinaia, Peles Castle, Bucegi Mountains, Piatra Craiului Mountains, Bran, Peștera, Zărnești, Postăvarul Massif, Râșnov, Brașov
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07RO
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Physical rating:
Moderate
Age range:
13 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Surrounded, and partially divided, by the high peaks of the Carpathian Mountains, the fabled, mountainous region of Transylvania in central Romania has become synonymous with Bram Stoker's Dracula, but on this wonderful seven-night guided holiday we leave fiction behind to uncover a beautiful country with a rich and fascinating history.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Sinaia
Location: Sinaia
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Oblique
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
We pick you up from Bucharest airport and transfer you (1hr45) to Sinaia in
the Bucegi range of the Carpathian Mountains.
Day 2 : Peles And The Bucegi Plateau
Location: Peles Castle, Bucegi Mountains
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Villa Oblique
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning we visit the fairytale castle of Peles, summer residence of
King Carol. Then we take the cable car up onto the Bucegi plateau (2,100m)
and walk first to the Piatra Arsa Chalet and further on to Babele Chalet.
Close to it are two natural rock formations, the Bucegi Sphinx (named so
because of its resemblance to the Great Sphinx of Giza) and Babele (meaning
'the old women'.) *(Staying at Villa Oblique)*
Day 3 : Glajariel Valley To Bran
Location: Piatra Craiului Mountains, Bran
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Casa Din Bran - Inn Center)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Scenic drive to the start of today's walk to Bran with stunning views of the
Piatra Craiului Massif. In the afternoon we visit Dracula's castle, the
setting for Roman Polanski's 'Dance of the Vampires', and a refuge for Queen
Mary. The night is spent in Bran with dinner included at the hotel. *(Staying
at Casa Din Bran - Inn Center)*
Day 4 : Bran To Pestera
Location: Peștera, Peștera
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nobillis Carpathian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A short transfer to the start of today's walk over meadows and pastures to
the mountain village of Pestera. On the way look out for orchids, gentians,
campanulas and endemic flowers like the 'Carpathian Iris'. Enjoy spectacular
panoramic views of the surrounding maintains and picturesque landscapes. You
will spend the next two nights in Pestera with dinner included at the hotel.
*(Staying at Nobillis Carpathian)*
Day 5 : Piatra Craiului Mountains
Location: Piatra Craiului Mountains
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nobillis Carpathian
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today's circular walk takes in some of the best views of the region's
mountains and valleys with opportunities to spot rare birds and
butterflies.*(Staying at Nobillis Carpathian)*
Day 6 : Pestera To Zarnesti
Location: Peștera, Zărnești
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Transylvanian Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we walk through the beautiful Prapastiile Zarnestilor gorge
which has been used as a filming location for the movie Cold Mountain and is
home to creeper, alpine swift and also the elusive three-toed woodpecker. We
then make the climb up to the rustic Curmatura mountain hut where we will
enjoy lunch (included) and a well-earned rest before descending again into
Zarnesti and a transfer to your hotel in Predelut. Dinner is included at the
hotel this evening. *(Staying at Transylvanian Inn)*
Day 7 : Postavarul Mountains And Brasov
Location: Postăvarul Massif, Râșnov
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Safrano Palace
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Rasnov Fortress before starting a walk along the Sticlariei Valley as
it descends to the medieval town of Brasov, where we visit the town square,
surrounded by Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque Patrician buildings as well as
the Gothic 'Black Church' with its world-famous Buchholz organ and a rare
collection of oriental carpets brought back from trading missions to the
Ottoman Empire. Stay in the centrally located Safrano Palace with dinner
included at a local restaurant. *(Staying at Safrano Palace)*
Day 8 : Leave Brasov
Location: Brașov
Leave Brasov
What's Included
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Luggage transfers
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Services of an experienced walking guide
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Entrance to listed sights and cable car rides
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All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
What's Not Included
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Single supplements
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Visas and vaccinations
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Travel insurance
Accommodation
Your accommodation for the week offers a blend of high quality hotels and spectacular views; from the 5 star chalet-style Villa Oblique in Sinaia and the ideally located Casa Din Bran - Inn Centre, to the 4 star Nobillis Carpathian Residence, the more rustic Transylvanian Inn and lastly the Safrano Palace located in the heart of medieval Brasov. To complete the package, we've also included all evening meals.
Food
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners included
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
13+ age people can go on this tour.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5-4 Star
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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