Carpathian Marvels and Tales
Include 4 visits, Peles Castle (Sinaia), Sinaia Monastery, Dracula Castle (Bran), Rasnov Fortres and Brasov (quick tour in the old city)
1 day
WALLACHIA
“Aeroportul International Henri Coanda” – International Airport Henry Coanda (the builder of world's first jet powered aircraft)
“Rafinaria Petrobrazi Ploiesti” - Petrobrazi Refinery (one of the largest Romanian refineries and one of the largest in Eastern Europe)
“Posada” - The Battle of Posada (November 9, 1330 – November 12, 1330) was fought between Basarab I of Wallachia and Charles I Robert of Hungary
“Manastirea Sinaia” – Sinaia Monastery (founded by Prince Mihai Cantacuzino in 1695 and named after the great Sinai Monastery on Mount Sinai)
“Castelul Peles” (Sinaia) – Peles Castle (Neo-Renaissance castle placed in an idyllic setting in the Carpathian Mountains, on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, built between 1873 and 1883; world's first castle fully operated by electric power). King Carol I of Romania (1839-1914), one of the great Romanian kings and conqueror of the National Independence, future site of the castle in 1866. The castle has rooms with dedicated themes from world cultures, themes that can vary by function (offices, libraries, armories, art galleries) or by style (Florentine, Turkish, Moorish, French and imperial).
TRANSYLVANIA
“Predeal” – Predeal (the highest town in Romania with an altitude between 1033m-1110m; an important mountain resort)
“Castelul Bran” – Dracula Bran Castle (the fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle", although it is one among several locations linked to the Dracula legend, including Poienari Castle and Hunyad Castle; it is marketed as the home of the titular character in Bram Stoker's Dracula. The castle was first used in 1378 in defense against the Ottoman Empire, and later became a customs post on the mountain pass between Transylvania and Wallachia)
“Brasov” (Kronstadt) – Brasov city (the capital of Brasov County, the 8th largest Romanian city. It is surrounded by the Southern Carpathians, and is part of the Transylvania region. The city is notable for hosting the Golden Stag (Cerbul de Aur) international music festival).
“Biserica Neagra” – The Black Church (it was built by the German community of the city and stands as the main Gothic style monument in the country, as well as being the largest and one of the most important Lutheran places of worship in the region)
Price per person |
1 person (limo) |
2 persons (limo) |
3 persons (limo) |
4 persons (limo) |
5 persons (limo) |
6 persons (limo) |
7 persons (limo) |
€ 195.00 |
€ 115.00 |
€ 90.00 |
€ 80.00 |
€ 70.00 |
€ 65.00 |
€ 60.00 |
Included services: transportation, tour guide, entrance fees (Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Bran Castle)
Bucharest (departure at 8 o’clock) – the journey will take around 12 hours.
Please note that on Monday the Peles Castle is not open to visitors, neither is open the Black Church on Sunday.
Lunch and dinner are not included! / Photo tax is not included!
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