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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Bucharest, Romania
Ends
Bucharest, Romania
Highlights
Visit the ornate Peles Castle nestled in the Carpathian Mountains.
Step into the legend at Bran Castle also known as Dracula’s Castle.
Explore the canals of the Danube Delta by boat on the lookout for birds and wildlife.
Admire the French-inspired architecture of Bucharest’s grand boulevards
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Accommodation
Hotels (5 nts), Guesthouse (2 nts)
Meals
8 breakfasts, 2 dinners Note: Allow USD135-175 for meals not included.
Transport
Private vehicle, speedboat, walkingAll transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guide.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupVisit the town of SinaiaBran Castle entrance ticketFree time in BrasovVisit to the Berca Mud VolcanoesCEO-led orientation walk in Mila 23Full-day guided tour of the Danube Delta by speedboat
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day 1 - Bucharest
Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on an evening orientation walk on the way to an optional group dinner.
Meal:Breakfast
Accomodation:MyContinental Bucharest (or similar)
Included Activities:Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Duration : 1.0 hr, Bucharest Orientation Walk
Duration : 0.5 hr - 1.0 hr
day 2 - Braşov
Explore the famous Transylvania region today, beginning in Sinaia, home to the iconic Peles Castle. Tour the castle on your own and spend time in the gardens before moving on to Bran Castle. Located on a rocky promontory and owned by Vlad the Impaler himself, this medieval castle is what you picture when you think of Bram Stoker's Dracula, a space shrouded by mystery and legend. Continue onward to Brasov and join your CEO on a late afternoon walk.
Meal:Breakfast
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 2.0 hr
Distance : 141 km, Private Vehicle
Duration : 1.5 hr
Distance : 50 km
Discover Brasov today with free time. Wander through the medieval streets and visit some of the city's most iconic sites to get the most of the region's beautiful architecture and vibrant history.
Meal:Breakfast
Optional Activities:Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei) Visit
Get ready to go back in history with a visit to Catherine's Gate, built in 1559 and the only original gate to have survived from medieval times., Schei District Visit
During the Saxon rule of Brasov, from the 13th to the 17th century, Romanians were forbidden from owning property inside the citadel walls and so they settled in the southwestern Schei district.
Walk up Strada Prundului to Piata Unirii and the beautiful St. Nicholas Church; then, wander around the small curving streets that gradually slope upwards against the hill. Continue to the southern end of Schei and you'll end up on the gravel road to the impressive Solomon's Rocks (Pietrele lui Solomon), a popular picnic area for locals during the weekend but relatively quiet all other times., Black Church (Biserica Neagră) Visit
The Black Church is the biggest church between Vienna and Istanbul. It's a famous landmark of the town of Brasov, is Romania's leading Gothic church, and has the largest church bell in the country, weighing a hefty 7 tons (6,350 kg)! Explore its beautiful interior, including stained glass windows and its collection of 119 Turkish carpets, the largest in Europe.
day 4 - Buzău
Depart from Brasov this morning and drive to the lesser-known region of Buzău. Settle in to your guesthouse then continue on to the Berca Mud Volcanoes, a geological and botanical reserve located a short distance from the city. Take in the unique lunar landscapes and watch for eruptions before returning to Buzău for the night.
Transport:Private Vehicle
Duration : 3.5 hr
Distance : 154 km, Private Vehicle
Duration : 0.5 hr
Distance : 24 km
Included Activity:Berca Mud Volcanoes
day 5 - Danube Delta
After breakfast, head east to Tulcea, the gateway to the Danube Delta, and board a speedboat to the remote fishing village of Mila 23 - accessible only by water. Check in to your new home away from home and enjoy lunch on your own before setting out on foot with your CEO to explore the town. End the Day surrounded by nature in one of Europe's last truly wild places.
Today is dedicated to discovering the natural beauty of the Danube Delta. Board a speedboat on a guided excursion through the intricate network of canals, lakes, and reed beds that make up this ecological wonder. Keep an eye out for pelicans, herons, and egrets, as well as a variety of fish and plant life, and learn about the unique ecosystem and traditions of the Lipovan community. Visit the town and beaches of Sulina on the Black Sea before returning to the guesthouse for the evening.
Meal:Breakfast and Dinner
Accomodation:Paradise Delta House (or similar)
Included Activity:Danube Delta by Speedboat
Duration : 6.0 hr
Distance : 75 km
day 7 - Bucharest
Wave goodbye to the beautiful Danube Delta this morning and set off across the water, back to Tulcea. Transfer to a private vehicle and watch the world go by as you head back to Bucharest for the night.