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 2 To Brasov via Sinaia. Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery Day 3 Brasov, the Black Church, and Bran Castle Day 4 Prejmar, Risnov, Cable car to Mt. Keresztely Day 5 Viscri, to Odorheiu Secuiesc Day 6 Biertan, Copsa Mare, Sighisoara Day 7 Mt. Hargita hikes, Charcoal Makers, Secler-gates, Korond Village, and Enlaka Village Day 8 Praid Salt Mine, to Voronet via Bicaz Gorge and Lacu Rosu Days 9-10 Painted Monasteries of Bucovina: Moldovita, Arbore, Sucevita, Probota, Voronet, Humor and Saint John the New Monastery Day 12 Rimetea, Torockoszentgyorgy hike, Moc villages Day 13 Torda Gorge hike, Hunedoara Castle, Deva Fortress Day 14 Sincrau Village, Oradea. Arrival in Hungary Day 15 Hortobagy National Park, Godollo Royal Palace Day 16 Budapest Sightseeing Day 17 Visegrad, Danube Bend, Szentendre, Buda Castle Day 18 Church of Zsambek, Alcsut Arboretum, Kamandul Hermitage, and Wetlands of Csakvar, Castle of Lovasbereny Accommodations
Comfortable accommodations with private bathrooms.
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