10 days tour

Halloween In Romania Singles Vacation - 40’S - 50’S And 60’

Halloween In Romania Singles Vacation  - 40’S - 50’S And 60’

This tour includes:

Others

* Wine and Cheese Tasting * Baking and Egg Decorating Classes * Guided Tours per itinerary * All Taxes and Surcharges

Meals

* Breakfast Daily - 2 Dinners

Transport

* Tour Transportation - trains and buses * Airport/Hotel Transfers on Tour Dates

Accommodation

* 9 Nights Accommodations Bucharest - Grand Hotel Continental Sighisoara - Mercure Binderbubi Brasov - Aro Palace Hotel Sibiu - Ramada Hotel Gura Humorului - Best Western Bucovina

Guide

* Dedicated English Speaking Tour Leader

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

Others

* International Airfare * Tips

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Itinerary of your trip Halloween In Romania Singles Vacation - 40’S - 50’S And 60’

  • Day 1 Day 1: Vacation Day 1 (Friday): Arrive Bucharest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Vacation Day 1 (Friday): Arrive Bucharest

      Upon arrival at the airport, you will met by one of our drivers and will be transferred to our centrally located hotel. Meet your tour leader and group for an optional dinner tonight at 7:00pm.



  • Day 2 Day 2: Vacation Day 2 (Saturday) - Bucharest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Vacation Day 2 (Saturday) - Bucharest

      Today, get acquainted with the Romanian capital once nicknamed "Little Paris".  We start our tour with a morning walk in the open-air Village Museum, where we will find historical farmhouses and churches collected from all Romanian regions. We continue our tour with the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon, better known as "the House of People”. During our tour we will also stop and see the Revolution Square, the Romanian Athenaeum, the National Art Museum, the Arch of Triumph and other important landmarks of the city.

      In the evening enjoy a relaxing walk and discover Old Town Bucharest before our welcome dinner at the famous Caru cu Bere Restaurant.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Vacation Day 3 (Sunday): Bucharest – Sinaia – Azuga – Brasov
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Vacation Day 3 (Sunday): Bucharest – Sinaia – Azuga – Brasov

      After breakfast we head towards Sinaia, known as the Pearl of the Carphatians. Visit Peles Castle, nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains, a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered by many one of the most stunning castles in Europe. Commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 and completed in 1883, the castle served as the summer residence of the royal family until 1947. Its 160 rooms are adorned with the finest examples of European art, Murano crystal chandeliers, German stained-glass windows and Cordoba leather-covered walls.

      Azuga WineThen we stop at Azuga to visit the wine cellar that was built in 1892. Taste the spectacular sparkling wine that was served to the former Romanian Royal Court and nowadays supplied to The House of His Majesty King Michael the First.  After our wine tasting, relax and enjoy our scenic drive to Brasov. 

      Our city tour starts from the Schei District where we will visit St. Nicholas Church, first built in wood in 1392, replaced with a stone structure in 1495 and considerably expanded in the 18th century, it is a true architectural masterpiece. Here we will meet professor Olteanu who will show us the First Romanian School (now a museum), which was for centuries one of the leading learning centers of the country. The printing press that opened here in 1556 produced some of the first books written in Romanian. Also visit the Black Church which is the largest Gothic style church in South-Eastern Europe. 

  • Day 4 Day 4: Vacation Day 4 (Monday): Brasov – Zarnesti – Bran – Brasov
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Vacation Day 4 (Monday): Brasov – Zarnesti – Bran – Brasov

      South East Transylvania with Brasov and the Piatra Craiului National Park, is a fascinating area to explore for a day. Nature, wildlife, birds, mountains, forests, castles, fortified churches, small-holder farmers, shepherds and charcoal burners are all here!  Enjoy a pleasant morning walk through Prapastiile Zarnestilor canyon, a deep and narrow limestone canyon formed by the collapse of a cave roof, with walls up to 656 feet high. The canyon is a spectacular start into the heart of Piatra Craiului mountain range and is good for bird watching - Alpine swifts, Crag martins, Grey wagtails, Dippers, Buzzards and occasional Wallcreepers, may be seen here.

      Romania Cheese HangingThen we travel to Bran, where we will enjoy a cheese tasting with traditional Romania products. The highlight of our day is a visit to the castle made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel as the residence of the vampire count. Bran Castle sits atop a rock in Bran village and was home and palace to Queen Marie of Romania, one of Queen Victoria’s many granddaughters.  Also mythic-ally linked to Vlad Tepes "The Impaler", and thus indirectly to the "Dracula" story.  In the afternoon return to Brasov and have free time to explore the Old Town area. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Vacation Day 5 (Tuesday): Brasov – Prejmer – Bicaz – Red Lake – Gura Humorului
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Vacation Day 5 (Tuesday): Brasov – Prejmer – Bicaz – Red Lake – Gura Humorului

      After breakfast we depart for the historical region of Bucovina, famous for its painted monasteries. Our first stop will be Prejmer to visit the largest fortified church in Southeastern Europe, built by the Teutonic knights between 1212 and 1213. The powerful surrounding walls are 40 feet high and 10-15 feet thick. Historical records attest that in its 500 years of existence, the fortress was besieged 50 times. However, it was only captured once, in 1611 by Gabriel Báthori, Prince of Transylvania; the fighters defending the fortress have surrendered after not having drinking water available for several days. 

      Bicaz RomaniaThen we travel to Bicaz to visit the dramatic gorge, cut through the limestone hills of the region by the action of Bicaz river which created zig zags sharply downhill. A notable part of the canyon is the neck of hell. At short distance is the Red Lake, naturally formed when a landslide in 1838 dammed Bicaz river and created what it is often considered to be one of Romania’s oddest natural wonders. In the late afternoon arrive in Gura Humorului and check in to our hotel.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Vacation Day 6 (Wednesday): Painted Monasteries Tour - Halloween
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Vacation Day 6 (Wednesday): Painted Monasteries Tour - Halloween

      We start our day with a visit to Voronet Monastery, located in the beautiful village with the same name. The Monastery was built in 1488 by the greatest ruling prince of Moldavia, Stefan the Great, in a record time-three months and three weeks- and painted on the outside walls during the time of his son, the prince Petru Rares. The most important of the frescoes is ’The Judgment Day’, painted on the whole western facade, that determined the monument to be called ’The Sistine Chapel of the East’. The scene, the simplest and the most dramatic composition, is processed in a characteristic Moldova way: the souls carried to heaven are wrapped in Moldova’s towels, while the souls doomed to the fire of Ghenna wear the turbans of the Turks, the Moldova’s enemies.

      Romania Egg paintingOur next stop will be stop in Marginea village to visit a black ceramics workshop to learn more about its history and traditions. Then the Museum of Painted Eggs, in Vama for a workshop to learn the fine art of painting eggs with professor Letitia. Once familiar with the symbols and the techniques of decoration we can decorate our own eggs. We will visit Moldovita Monastery, erected in 1532 by the illegitimate son of Stephan the Great. See the throne of the former Moldavian ruler and furniture dating back to the Middle Ages. Next is Sucevita Monastery from the XVI’th century and is encircled by high walls fortified with massive corner towers. It is the church with the greatest number of frescoes in Moldova.

      Halloween VladTonight we party at Hotel Castel Dracula, a Dracula Castle themed hotel right in the Borgo Pass. The pass was made famous by Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula, where, "the Borgo Pass" is the gateway to the realm of Count Dracula, Our party begins outside with bone fires and gypsy music, then we continue inside with dinner and more parting with a DJ inside. Costumes are mandatory so start planning your outfit!

  • Day 7 Day 7: Vacation Day 7 (Thursday): Gura Humorului – Reghin – Targu Mures – Sighisoara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Vacation Day 7 (Thursday): Gura Humorului – Reghin – Targu Mures – Sighisoara

      After last night’s party we have a late start today and head towards Bistrita in northern Transylvania for a pleasant walking tour. Enjoy the medieval atmosphere of the old town’s quaint 15th and 16th century merchants’ houses and the remains of the 13th century fortress walls.

      Then we travel to Targu Mures, known as the city of roses, population is almost an even Romanian-Hungarian split..During our walking tour discover the centrally located Piata Trandafirilor (Roses Square), lined with modern streetside cafes, churches, and monuments. The main attraction is the Culture Palace, a flamboyant early 20th-century city hall with an outstanding stained-glass hall that houses local museums. 

      In the late afternoon we arrive in Sighisoara and check into our hotel.


  • Day 8 Day 8: Vacation Day 8 (Friday): Sighisoara – Biertan – Hosman – Sibiu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Vacation Day 8 (Friday): Sighisoara – Biertan – Hosman – Sibiu

      Sighisoara is the best-preserved medieval fortified town in Romania and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. On our morning walking tour we visit the Church on the Hill and the famous Clock Tower Museum with its Torture and Weapons Rooms. Then we travel to the Saxon village of Biertan to see the fortress church that has the largest wing altar in Romania and was used as the residence of the Lutheran bishop of baking bread romaniaTransylvania for over 300 years.  

      Our travels continue as we pass and drive through local Saxon villages to reach our next destination, Hosman, population 720. We will visit an old working blacksmith and attend a fun bread baking class. Bake bread following old traditional Transylvania recipes and enjoy tea and homemade cake while our bread buns bake in the wood-fired oven. 

      In the late afternoon we arrive in Sibiu and check in to our hotel located in the pedestrian area of the old town.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Vacation Day 9 (Saturday): Sibiu – Cozia – Curtea De Arges – Bucharest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Vacation Day 9 (Saturday): Sibiu – Cozia – Curtea De Arges – Bucharest

      Enjoy our morning tour of Sibiu, once the richest towns in Transylvania and former European Cultural Capital. During our guided tour we will visit the Evangelical Cathedral, where the son of Vlad the Impaler (another of Dracula’s monikers) was assassinated. We will stroll through the old quarter with its Clock Tower, Roman-Catholic Baroque Church, the Great and Lesser squares, Liar’s Bridge and the famous Brukenthal Palace. Drive through the beautiful valley of Olt River and reach Cozia Monastery, a real jewel of Romanian architecture, built in 14th century by Dracula’s grandfather Prince Mircea the Old. Our next stop will be in Curtea deBudapest Folklore Arges, former capital of Valachia, to visit the ruins of the Old Princely court built by Vlad’s ancestors and the Manole’s Monastery, an architectural jewel from the 16th century. 

      In the afternoon arrive in Bucharest and check into our hotel. Now it your chance for any last minute shopping or exploring.  Tonight we will be transferred to Herastrau Park for a relaxing stroll before our farewell dinner and folklore show at the famous Pescarus Restaurant.



  • Day 10 Day 10: Vacation Day 10 (Sunday): Bucharest - Tour Ends
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Vacation Day 10 (Sunday): Bucharest - Tour Ends

      After breakfast, and according to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the Otopeni (OTP) airport for your flight back home. Say goodbye to all your new friends and the end of another singles vacation.



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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 28 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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