Fairy Tale Castles & Railways of Transylvania by Air

Fairy Tale Castles & Railways of Transylvania by Air

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Fairy Tale Castles & Railways of Transylvania by Air

11 Days Starting and ending in Bucharest, Romania

Visiting: London – Bucharest, Sibiu & the Steam Train Museum, Sibiu, Hunyadi Castle, Alba Lulia & Turda, Cluj-Napoca, Baia Mare & Sapanta, Narrow-Gauge Steam Train Ride & the Wooden Churches of Maramures, Moldovita Monastery, Narrow-Gauge Steam Train Ride & Voronet Monastery, Targu Mures, Brasov & Bran Castle, Sinaia & Bucharest, Bucharest & Return Home

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Tour Overview

Venture into the depths of Transylvania and discover medieval cities, spellbinding castles and spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Highlights

  • Uncover a tumultuous history as we walk through the streets of beautiful medieval cities.

  • Discover a fascinating multi-cultural heritage and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  • Venture into the wilderness aboard historic steam trains and explore timeless rural landscapes for a gentler glimpse into the ancient Romanian way of life

Itinerary

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Day 1 London – Bucharest

Location: London – Bucharest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Mercure Hotel Mercure Unirii

Meals Included: Dinner

Make your own way to London Heathrow airport for your flight to Bucharest. On arrival, we’ll meet our local guide and transfer by coach to our hotel for an overnight stay. This evening’s dinner, including wine, will be served in a local restaurant where you can enjoy traditional entertainment.

Day 2 Sibiu & The Steam Train Museum

Location: Sibiu & the Steam Train Museum

Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Golden Tulip

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast we transfer by coach to the town of Calimanesti and board the train for the first of our rail journeys. Sit back and enjoy views of the Olt River and beautiful scenery of the Carparthian mountains as the train heads to Sibiu, one of the largest cities in Transylvania. On arrival we’ll experience some locomotive history
at Sibiu’s Steam Train Museum, now home to a collection of retired standard-gauge and narrow gauge steam locomotives and engines. We travel by coach to your
hotel where we will stay for two nights

Day 3 Sibiu

Location: Sibiu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Golden Tulip

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Founded by German colonists at the end of the 12th-Century, Sibiu is one of the oldest cities in Transylvania. Its Old Town has many famous squares and we’ll enjoy a guided walking tour. This evening, we board our coach and travel to Sibiel where we join the locals for a traditional dinner
including homemade wine and brandy.

Day 4 Hunyadi Castle, Alba Lulia & Turda

Location: Hunyadi Castle, Alba Lulia & Turda

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Golden Tulip Ana Done

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, we board our coach and travel to Hunyadi. Once the residence of Hungarian Kings, Hunyadi Castle is often called one the of the ‘Seven Wonders of Romania’. This fairytale castle, with towers, balconies and oriel windows, is a place where legends turn to life. After a fascinating visit, we’ll journey by coach to Alba Lulia and enjoy free time to explore this city steeped in history, with a star-shaped Citadel at its heart. Our next stop is Turda where we visit one of the world’s oldest salt mines. Tonight’s dinner is served in our hotel in Cluj-Napoca.

Day 5 Cluj-Napoca, Baia Mare & Sapanta

Location: Cluj-Napoca, Baia Mare & Sapanta

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Gabriela

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Cluj-Napoca was the capital of Transylvania when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. We travel there by coach and join our guided walking tour, taking in the two main squares. We will see the Catholic Cathedral of St. Michael, the equestrian statue of King Mathias Corvinus, the Orthodox Cathedral and National Theatre.


We continue by coach to the famous region of Maramures and enjoy a short panoramic tour of Baia Mare. In the small village of Sapanta we visit the ‘Merry Cemetery’, where the small wooden crosses are painted in bright colours with scenes from the life of the deceased.


Tonight, we'll enjoy a traditional dining experience in the village of Vadu Izei, where you’ll also sample homemade brandy. For 2024 departures, we’ll enjoy dinner in the hotel.

Day 6 Narrow-Gauge Steam Train Ride & The Wooden Churches Of Maramures

Location: Narrow-Gauge Steam Train Ride & the Wooden Churches of Maramures

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Metropolis

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we travel by coach, board a narrow-gauge steam train and journey on the last remaining forestry railway in Europe. The Vaser Valley winds its way through a wilderness passing over bridges and through tunnels along the river. We’ll enjoy
a barbecue lunch before visiting the wooden churches of Barsana and Bogdan Voda. Tonight, we stay in Bistrita.

Day 7 Moldovita Monastery, Narrow-Gauge Steam Train Ride & Voronet Monastery

Location: Moldovita Monastery, Narrow-Gauge Steam Train Ride & Voronet Monastery

Accommodation: Hotel, Overnight Stay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we travel by coach to visit Moldovita Monastery, one of eight painted churches included on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. Its external walls, covered with frescos representing complete religious cycles, are a masterpiece inspired by 15th and 16th century Byzantine art. We then enjoy a leisurely ride through gorgeous mountain scenery on the newly restored, narrow-gauge steam train that runs alongside the Moldovita River.


After lunch with homemade blueberry brandy, we’ll visit Voronet Monastery. Built at the end of the 15th century in less than 4 months, it is also known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the East’ for its magnificent fresco ‘The Last Judgement’. We then travel by coach to our hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8 Targu Mures

Location: Targu Mures

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Kronwell

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we travel by coach to one of the most interesting towns in Transylvania, Targu Mures. The baroque-style Apollo Palace, 18th century Old Prefecture building, Teleki Palace and Orthodox Cathedral are just some of the city landmarks we’ll see during our guided tour. After seeing the birthplace of Count Dracula and the Church on the Hill, we’ll board a local train to Brasov. We are then transferred by coach to our hotel.

Day 9 Brasov & Bran Castle

Location: Brasov & Bran Castle

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Kronwell

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we enjoy a walking tour of Brasov, known as the ‘Crown of Transylvania’. We’ll explore the beautiful centre on foot starting in Council Square. See narrow Sforii Street and the impressive Gothic-style Black Church seriously damaged by the great fire of 1689 that destroyed much of the city. We continue to Bran by coach and visit the castle widely known as the setting of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Dinner is served in Bran Castle Tea House. We then transfer by coach back to the hotel.

Day 10 Sinaia & Bucharest

Location: Sinaia & Bucharest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Kronwell

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we are transferred by coach to the train station and travel by rail to the mountain resort of Sinaia, alighting at the Royal Train Station, which is also a stop for the famous Orient Express. We’ll visit this masterpiece of German new Renaissance architecture, undoubtedly one of the most stunning castles in Europe. After time at leisure in Sinaia, we continue by coach to Bucharest for a panoramic tour, showing us the Arch of Triumph and Kisseleff Boulevard. At a local restaurant in the Old Town, we’ll enjoy a farewell dinner with entertainment and a glass of wine.

Day 11 Bucharest & Return Home

Location: Bucharest & Return Home

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast we include one final visit to Parliament Palace. We then transfer by coach to Bucharest Airport for our return flight to London Heathrow.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Yes, airport transfers are included

  • Fully Guided

  • International Travel

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Transport

    Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach

What's Not Included

Insurance

Accommodation

You will stay for one night at the Hotel Capitol in Bucharest, two nights at the Continental Forum in Sibiu, one
night at the Golden Tulip Ana Done Cluj, one night at the Hotel Gabriela of
Viseu des sus, two nights at the Hotel Metropolis Bistrita, two nights at the Qosmo Hotel in Brasov and one night at the Hotel Capitol in Bucharest.   Exact hotels will be confirmed in your final travel
documents.




Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Return flights are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers are included on any Leger Air Holidays

  • What type of coach will be used?

    You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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