Transylvania & the Monasteries of Bucovina

Bucharest City Breaks: Monastery Tours

Arrival at Bucharest airport in the afternoon. Transfer by car, van, minibus or coach to Sinaia in the mountains. Dinner and accommodation - Hotel International**** or similar.

Departure to Curtea de Arges (former capital of Wallachia). Visit the beautiful Episcopal Church where the Romanian Kings are buried. Lunch on route. Drive across Râmnicu Valcea and 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 - Continental Hotel*** or similar.

Departure 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. Drive on to Târgu Mures - visit of the elegant city centre around the Roses Square. 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.

Departure across the mountains towards Maramures - the region north of Transylvania, most famous for its woodwork traditions. Drive along the picturesque villages of Sacel, Dragomiresti, Rozavlea with their wooden churches. Lunch on route. Visit the unique Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. Afternoon drive across the Prislop Pass to Bucovina. Câmpulung Moldovenesc: typical dinner at Sura Bucovineana restaurant and accommodation at the Zimbru Hotel**.

Visit to the unique monasteries with outside frescoes of Moldovita, Sucevita and Voronet (the “Sistine Chapel of the Orient”). Lunch en route. Afternoon drive south to visit the Agapia monastery (with its carpet and icon workshops). Dinner and accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Piatra Neamt.

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. Dinner in a typical restaurant. Accommodation in a 3-star hotel***.

Sightseeing tour and guided walking tour in the historical center of Brasov (formerly Kronstadt) including the Black Church, then departure to Bran for visit to “Dracula’s Castle”. Drive across the mountains to Sinaia. Lunch in Sinaia, visit to the Sinaia Monastery (1695) and the fabulous Peles Castle - former summer residence of the Royal family. Afternoon drive south to Bucharest. Farewell dinner with traditional dishes in a typical restaurant. Accommodation - Capitol Hotel*** or similar.

Arrival at Bucharest airport in the afternoon. Transfer by car, van, minibus or coach to Sinaia in the mountains. Dinner and accommodation - Hotel International**** or similar.

Number of guests

• Accommodation 7 nights as per the above program;
• Full board as shown in the program;
• Flights from London Heathrow or Manchester
• Private car (for 2-3 pax) or air-conditioned van, minibus or coach
• English speaking guide throughout (for parties of 2-3 pax the guide will also drive);
• All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the program;
• All Romanian taxes

GUARANTEED DEPARTURES for minimum 2 persons at the following dates:
20th May, 2006
3rd &17th June, 2006
8th & 22nd July, 2006
5th, 12th & 19th August, 2006
2nd & 16th September, 2006

***The program of the first and last day could be altered depending on the flights schedule***

This tour can be organised at any other dates and for any number of persons - prices available upon request.
Subject to availability and Vamos Travel Ltd Terms & Conditions.