The Taste of Transylvania in 5 days
5 Days Starting in Bucharest, Otopeni Airport and ending in Bucharest, Otopeni Airport
Visiting: Brașov, Bran Castle, Sibiu, Sibiel, Cristian, Cisnădie, Cisnădioara, Rășinari, Bucharest
Tour operator:
Tour code:
XXX2
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Special diet on request.
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover the taste of Transylvania with this special 5 days VEGAN-FRIENDLY tour! You will visit places such as: * Brasov - a town on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia that played in the Middle Ages an important role in the defence against the Turkish invaders. The mediaeval centre is beautifully preserved. * Dracula Castle in Bran. Your guide will explain to you the historical background of the template for Bram Stoker’s novel and you will learn, how did Vlad Tepes, the Impaler, turned in Count Dracula. * The villages surrounding Sibiu that represents the heart and soul of traditional rural Transylvania, located at the bottom of Cindrel Mountains. * Bucharest - the capital of Romania, full of interesting places and restaurants! This tour is made especially for those who want not only to TASTE the food and drinks but also LEARN HOW TO COOK! You will learn how to make traditional Romanian vegan sarmale with rice and mushrooms and mamaliga and have lunch at a peasant family’s home in the Surroundings of Sibiu.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Henri Coandă International Airport
Accommodation: Hotel
Shared transfer from Otopeni Airport to Poiana Brasov.
Accommodation in Brasov.
Day 2 : Brasov - Sibiu
Location: Brașov, Bran Castle
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning city tour of Brasov - a town on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia that played in the Middle Ages an important role in the defence against the Turkish invaders. The mediaeval centre is beautifully preserved. Then we will go to Dracula Castle in Bran. Your guide will explain to you the historical background of the template for Bram Stoker’s novel and you will learn, how did Vlad Tepes, the Impaler, turned in Count Dracula. From Bran, we will drive towards Sibiu.
Accommodation in Sibiu.
Day 3 : Discover Sibiu & Surroundings (The European Region Of Gastronomy 2019)
Location: Sibiu, Sibiel, Cristian, Cisnădie, Cisnădioara, Rășinari
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, we invite you to explore the villages surrounding Sibiu that represents the heart and soul of traditional rural Transylvania, located at the bottom of the Cindrel Mountains. We start with the villages that have Saxon influent like Cisnadie a beautiful fortified church and Cisnadioara to visit one of the oldest fortified church and a view of the surroundings from its hill. The next stops are different in architecture and ways of life in Rasinari a Romanian village is known for their Shepard and cheese production, here we must stop to taste the local products. Next, we go to Sibiel a typical Romanian village with a museum of icons painted on glass by the Romanian peasants in the area. Our last stop in Cristian – a village inhabited mostly by Landlers a population broth here by the Austrian Empire.
Today you will learn how to make traditional Romanian vegan „sarmale with rice and mushrooms” and „mamaliga” and have lunch at a peasant family’s home in the Surroundings of Sibiu.
After this culinary experience, we will have the city tour in Sibiu/Hermannstadt - the European Cultural Capital 2007. We will visit, among others the Evangelical Church, the Council Tower, The large and the Small Square, the Liars' Bridge, the Brukenthal Palace.
Day 4 : Sibiu – Bucharest
Location: Bucharest
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, a departure from Sibiu to Bucharest.
In the period July – September we can drive on the Transfagarasan Road - the highest altitude pass road. You will discover the beauty of the glacial Balea Lake (2034 m), Vidraru dam lake. The Transfagarasan mountain road is one of the most spectacular roads in the world. Located in Romania, it runs trough Fagaras mountains and it represents a challenge for every driver because of its sharp turns. Built between 1970 and 1974 by the military forces, the Transfagarasan has more tunnels and viaducts then any other road in Romania.
Arrival in Bucharest. Explore the highlights of Romania’s capital. Main touristic attractions: The Press House, the Kiseleff Boulevard, the Arch of Triumph, the Victoria Square, the Spring Palace, the Cotroceni Palace, the Palace of Parliament and of course the old streets like the Lipscani Street.
Day 5 : Departure
Location: Henri Coandă International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from hotel to airport in Bucharest.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 x accommodation with breakfast in very good guest houses and 3* hotels
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Transfer by air-conditioned van, minibus or coach from Airport Bucharest to Brasov and from hotel to Airport Otopeni
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Transport from Sibiu to Bucharest with English speaking specialised guide/driver on day 4; Transport from/to Sibiu with English speaking specialised guide/driver on day 3; Transport from Brasov to Sibiu with English speaking specialised guide/driver on day 2
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Drinks with Meals
4 x breakfast and 1 x lunch on day 3
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Cooking class and lunch on day 3
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English speaking specialized guide from/to Sibiu on day 3
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English speaking specialized guide from Brasov to Sibiu on day 2
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
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Single room supplement
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Other meals than mentioned
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Personal costs (souvenirs, etc.)
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Foto/video taxes
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal.
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Are specific diet requests accepted?
Yes, but please inform after booking this trip.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
This tour is for a minimum of 2 participants. For solo tour please contact us.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
3* up to 4* hotels.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No, entrance fees are not included in the price.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes. Either an English-speaking driver or an English-speaking guide.
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What is the maximum group size?
20 participants.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, you will be picked-up and dropped-off to the Otopeni Airport in Bucharest.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
It depends on regulations between Romania and your country. No VISA needed for European Union citizens.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, all local guides are English speaking. Per request, we can also do this tour with German, French and Spanish guides.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No, flights tickets and airport taxes are not included.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
In Romania, the currency is lei (RON), you can exchange EUR, USD in RON at the airport or in exchange points.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, but they must be with their parent / legal guardian. It applies to all children and youth up to 18 years old.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No, if there's anything with unusual shape (ex. stroller), please inform us before.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour will be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
This is a private tour, so there will be no other person in the booked tour than you.
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Cancellation Policy
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At 31 days before tour starts: Forfeit 15% of booking price.
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At 8 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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