Breathe the fresh air of coniferous woods in the country of Count Dracula, hike in the Carpathian Mountains, sample the famous wines of Hungary and gaze upon magnificent frescoes. Our trip to Hungary and Romania is an artful blend of culture, exquisite scenery, history and activity.
Our adventure in Transylvania begins in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Onward through Transylvania, into the Carpathian Mountains, we encounter ancient pockets of European culture and sample the region’s cuisine while sipping local wines in the ambience of a medieval castle. See the magnificent fortress-town of Sighisoara and walk through the grand square of Brasov. A true highlight is Bran Castle, a fortress atop a dramatic rock outcrop and more commonly known as Dracula’s Castle.
We continue to Hungary to see the Pusta in Hortobagy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before our adventure concludes in the famed city of Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is a city of spas, 2,000 year-old Roman amphitheaters, 400-year-old Turkish baths and 23 museums and galleries, all situated on the graceful Danube. Further ReadingTransylvania Facts, Not Fiction |
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Day 1 Arrive in Bucharest Day 2 Poiana via Sinaia , Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery Day 3 Brasov, the Black Church, Prejmer Day 4 Risnov, Bran Castle Day 5 Poiana Brasov to Viscri Day 6 Biertan, Copsa Mare, Sighisoara Day 7 Underground salt mine, Charcoal Makers, Enlaka village Day 8 Odorheiu Secuiesc to Torda Gorge Day 9 Torocko Szent gyorgy hike, Moc villages Day 10 Romania, Oradea Sightseeing, Sincraiu Village Day 11 Hortobagy National Park, Godollo Royal Palace Day 12 Budapest Sightseeing — Heroes’ Square, Parliament, Basilica Day 13 Szentendre, Budapest Sightseeing - Buda, Castle District, Citadel Hill Day 14 Zsambek, Church of St. George, Vertes Hills with Alcsut Arboretum Accommodations
Comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms.
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