Treasures Of Romania And Hungary Small Group Tour
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Day 1: Bucharest
Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Arrival in Bucharest. Youโll be transferred to your hotel where youโll receive more details about your tour. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bucharest: 4-star hotel
Day 2: Half Day Tour of Bucharest
Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Today you will enjoy a panoramic tour of Bucharest that will include: the Constitution Square, the University Square, Charles de Gaulle Square, the Victory Avenue and the Victory Square, the Arch of Triumph, the House of the Free Press, the Union Boulevard. The tour guide will offer you explanation about the history of Bucharest and you will discover the cultural contrasts of the once Little Paris of the East.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
Visit the world's second-largest administrative building, the Romanian Palace of the Parliament. Find out the story of this construction and how the communist regime created the new civic center of Bucharest.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", Kiseleff Road 28-30 In King Michael I Park, Bucharest 011347 Romania
Visit the charming open-air Village Museum. It boasts old and original houses brought from different parts of the country.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania
In The Revolution Square, youโll get the story of the anti-communist revolution from 1989 and youโll find out more about the hardships an entire nation had to suffer for 45 years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania
The day ends with what became the most bustling area of Bucharest, The Old Center. Once, the place of princely families and nobles, later an area of the craftsmen, the old center became today the Mecca of bars, restaurants, and quaint cobblestone streets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bucharest: 4-star hotel
Day 3: Bucharest โ Sinaia โ Bran โ Brasov
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
The Peles Castle, built in two stages between 1875 and 1914, was the summer residence of King Carol Ist and his wife, Queen Elisabeth. Youโll visit the ground floor where youโll be astonished by the overwhelming interiors, amazing stain-glass windows, paintings, some of them made by famous artists such as Gustav Klimt.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Visit the famous Bran Castle also known as Draculaโs castle. It was a safeguard castle for the trade route that connected Transylvania and Wallachia, built by the people of Brasov in the 14th century.
For tourists this place is the residence of the fictional character, Count Dracula. In reality, Bran Castle is connected to Queen Marie of Romania. Her story is equally interesting with the one of Dracula, if not more interesting.
During the warm season, official holidays, and the weekends, the castle is very crowded.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Brasov, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a short walking tour in the old town of Brasov. Youโll admire the beautiful buildings like the Black Church* which is built in the Gothic style. Also, you will see the narrowest street in Romania, Rope Street, Schei and Catherineโs Gates, St. Nicholas Church, and the old Schei neighborhood.
*The Black Church will be seen only from outside during the cold months (from November until April)
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov: 4-star hotel
Day 4: Brasov - Viscri - Sighisoara - Sibiu
Stop At: Viscri Fortified Church, Viscri 507039 Romania
Itโs time to discover the forgotten world of the former Saxon villages. On the way to Sighisoara, weโll make a detour to the remote village of Viscri, a great UNESCO site. There are just 2 or 3 dirt roads in Viscri, the main one being quite wide. This road is lined on both sides with beautiful and traditional houses, built in the Saxon style. At the outskirts of the village, perched on a hill, there is the fortified church of Viscri, one of the oldest fortified churches in Transylvania. You will visit the church and the small museum located at the entrance.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sighisoara Historic Center, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Sighisoara, another UNESCO site in Transylvania, is the next stop on your trip. Built by the Germans about 800 years ago, the medieval citadel of Sighisoara looks like a perfect postcard. It is the best-preserved citadel in Romania, a stunning combination of cobblestone streets, medieval walls, massive watchtowers and old architecture.
Visit the Clock Tower and the Church on the Hill.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sibiu at a 4-star hotel.
Day 5: Sibiu - Hunedoara - Alba Iulia - Cluj Napoca
Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
You will start the day with a short walking tour in Sibiu old town.
Hermanstadt, to use its German name, was founded by the Saxon colonists about 800 years ago. In a short time, Sibiu became one of the most important cities of Transylvania. Sibiu boasts several medieval squares (the Large Square, the Small Square, the Huet Square), several towers of Defense, the Roman-Catholic Cathedral, the Evangelic Cathedral, the Bridge of Liars, the Orthodox Cathedral, the Council Tower and the beautiful Brukenthal Museum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Castelul Corvinilor, Strada Castelului 1-3, Hunedoara 331141 Romania
Then, youโll be transferred to Hunedoara for the spookiest buildings of Europe, the Corvin Castle. Built around the 14th century, it became an important stronghold of Transylvania. At this castle, youโll find out two interesting legends and youโll roam through the halls of this impressive Gothic castle. More than that, youโll be astonished to discover the real place where Dracula was imprisoned according to the legend.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Citadel of Alba Iulia, Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134 Romania
In the afternoon, youโll get to see the biggest and the best preserved Vauban-like citadel in Romania. Built at the beginning of the 18th century, the citadel of Alba Iulia has been restored recently to its once former glory. Besides the two cathedrals, the Orthodox and the Catholic, youโll be shown the intricate gates of the citadel, the 3rd gate being the most impressive. The old Roman castrum and the medieval citadel known as Balgrad are now integrated into the Austrian citadel. Their ruins are part of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cluj Napoca at a 4-star hotel.
Day 6: Cluj Napoca - Surdesti - Sighet - Sapanta - Maramures village
Stop At: Surdesti Wooden Church, Surdesti Romania
Visit the UNESCO site of Surdesti. The local wooden church, built in the 18th century, is an amazing example of the local architecture, a wooden church surrounded by a well-preserved rural landscape.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance, Str. Corneliu Coposu No. 4, Sighetu Marmatiei 435500 Romania
Visit a former prison where during the communist years many important Romanian leaders, but also common people who were against the regime, lost their lives. It is here where you will hear more about the horrors of the communist regime.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cimitirul Vesel, Sapanta 437305 Romania
In Sapanta village you will admire the famous Merry Cemetery. It has gained originality and value by means of the chopped, carved, and painted crosses on which the artisan has chiseled out versified epitaphs, most of them full of a remarkable sense of humor, particularly to the area and to all Romanians.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sapanta-Peri Monastery, Sapanta Romania
Stop to admire the highest wooden structure in the world: Peri Convent, recently rebuilt.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner: You will enjoy a delicious and traditional homemade dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Maramures village: guest house, rooms with private bathroom.
Day 7: Maramures โ Satu Mare (RO) โ Tokaj Region (HU) โ Eger
Stop At: Tokaj, Tokaj, Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen County, Northern Hungary
Admire the countryside and stop in Tokaj Wine region to visit an old wine cellar. Enjoy a wine tasting session and discover why Tokaj wine is considered to be one of the best white wines in the world. The story says that delighted with the drink, Louis XV of France offered a glass of Tokaj wine to Madame de Pompadour, referring to it as โThe Wine of Kings, The King of Winesโ.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Eger: 3-star hotel centrally located
Day 8: Eger - Budapest
Stop At: Eger, Eger, Heves County, Northern Hungary
With over 1000 years of history, Eger owes its fame to the beautiful and imposing buildings designed in Baroque architectural style, the winemaking culture, and the religious institutions.
You will start the walk from the Main Square of Eger, called Dobo Ter, after the brave captain, Istvan Dobo, who managed to defend the city fortress and Northern Hungary in 1552 against the expanding of the Turkish Empire. An interesting legend is related to this episode and for sure you will find it out during the tour. You will see Istvan Doboโs statue in the square and visit the elegant Minority Church. Continue to roam on the Baroque streets and reach the medieval Eger citadel, symbol of the city. Perched on a hill and overlooking the city, Eger citadel was the set of many battles between the Hungarians and the Ottomans. On your way down, you will pass by a Minaret, which is the Northernmost Ottoman minaret in Europe, and then head to the impressive Eger Basilica.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Budapest: 4-star hotel
Day 9: Budapest
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
In the first part of the trip, you will walk around the famous Palace of the Parliament, inaugurated in 1902 and designed by Imre Steindl, who was inspired by Londonโs Houses of Parliament. It is the third-largest Parliament buildings in the world and a symbol of Budapest, conveniently located along the Danube River.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Budapest, Budapest, Central Hungary
Cross the Danube River on the Chain Bridge and reach the Buda Hill. The Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone bridge connecting Pest and Buda built-in 1849. At each end, it is guarded by 2 lions. It became a symbol of anti-communist resistance, as people demonstrated for freedom on the same bridge.
Pass By: Buda Castle, Szent Gyorgy Ter, Budapest 1014 Hungary
Furthermore, you will get on the top of Buda Hill and see Buda Castle. Since the 13th century it suffered many changes. The todayโs design dates back to the 18th century, from the time of King Charles and his daughter, Empress Maria Theresa. Even though it was badly damaged during WWII, it was renovated and brought to its former glory. The view from the gardens is exquisite and offers a splendid panorama over the Pest sector of the city.
Pass By: Fishermen's Bastion, Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest Hungary
Next, continue to explore the Castle District and visit the Fishermen Bastion built-in 1905. It is a combination of Neo-Gothic and Neo-Romanesque architecture and consists of turrets, projections, parapets, and climbing stairways. Its 7 towers are symbolizing the 7 Hungarian tribes that came from Asia and settled here in 896. It guarantees a great view over some landmarks like the Hungarian Palace of the Parliament, Margaret Island, St Stephenโs Basilica, the Academy of Sciences, the Chain Bridge.
Stop At: Statue of St Stephen, Szentharomsag ter 5., Budapest 1014 Hungary
Next to the Fishermen Bastion lies the statue of Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary. Next to it, one can admire Mathias Church built for the first time in the 13th century. It was many times modified, but it never lost its splendor.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Budapest: 4-star hotel
Day 10: Budapest
Pass By: Budapest, Hungary
In the morning free time in Budapest and transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Bucharest
Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Arrival in Bucharest. Youโll be transferred to your hotel where youโll receive more details about your tour. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bucharest: 4-star hotel
Day 2: Half Day Tour of Bucharest
Stop At: Bucharest, Bucharest
Today you will enjoy a panoramic tour of Bucharest that will include: the Constitution Square, the University Square, Charles de Gaulle Square, the Victory Avenue and the Victory Square, the Arch of Triumph, the House of the Free Press, the Union Boulevard. The tour guide will offer you explanation about the history of Bucharest and you will discover the cultural contrasts of the once Little Paris of the East.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania
Visit the world's second-largest administrative building, the Romanian Palace of the Parliament. Find out the story of this construction and how the communist regime created the new civic center of Bucharest.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", Kiseleff Road 28-30 In King Michael I Park, Bucharest 011347 Romania
Visit the charming open-air Village Museum. It boasts old and original houses brought from different parts of the country.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania
In The Revolution Square, youโll get the story of the anti-communist revolution from 1989 and youโll find out more about the hardships an entire nation had to suffer for 45 years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania
The day ends with what became the most bustling area of Bucharest, The Old Center. Once, the place of princely families and nobles, later an area of the craftsmen, the old center became today the Mecca of bars, restaurants, and quaint cobblestone streets.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Bucharest: 4-star hotel
Day 3: Bucharest โ Sinaia โ Bran โ Brasov
Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
The Peles Castle, built in two stages between 1875 and 1914, was the summer residence of King Carol Ist and his wife, Queen Elisabeth. Youโll visit the ground floor where youโll be astonished by the overwhelming interiors, amazing stain-glass windows, paintings, some of them made by famous artists such as Gustav Klimt.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
Visit the famous Bran Castle also known as Draculaโs castle. It was a safeguard castle for the trade route that connected Transylvania and Wallachia, built by the people of Brasov in the 14th century.
For tourists this place is the residence of the fictional character, Count Dracula. In reality, Bran Castle is connected to Queen Marie of Romania. Her story is equally interesting with the one of Dracula, if not more interesting.
During the warm season, official holidays, and the weekends, the castle is very crowded.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Brasov, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a short walking tour in the old town of Brasov. Youโll admire the beautiful buildings like the Black Church* which is built in the Gothic style. Also, you will see the narrowest street in Romania, Rope Street, Schei and Catherineโs Gates, St. Nicholas Church, and the old Schei neighborhood.
*The Black Church will be seen only from outside during the cold months (from November until April)
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov: 4-star hotel
Day 4: Brasov - Viscri - Sighisoara - Sibiu
Stop At: Viscri Fortified Church, Viscri 507039 Romania
Itโs time to discover the forgotten world of the former Saxon villages. On the way to Sighisoara, weโll make a detour to the remote village of Viscri, a great UNESCO site. There are just 2 or 3 dirt roads in Viscri, the main one being quite wide. This road is lined on both sides with beautiful and traditional houses, built in the Saxon style. At the outskirts of the village, perched on a hill, there is the fortified church of Viscri, one of the oldest fortified churches in Transylvania. You will visit the church and the small museum located at the entrance.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sighisoara Historic Center, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Sighisoara, another UNESCO site in Transylvania, is the next stop on your trip. Built by the Germans about 800 years ago, the medieval citadel of Sighisoara looks like a perfect postcard. It is the best-preserved citadel in Romania, a stunning combination of cobblestone streets, medieval walls, massive watchtowers and old architecture.
Visit the Clock Tower and the Church on the Hill.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sibiu at a 4-star hotel.
Day 5: Sibiu - Hunedoara - Alba Iulia - Cluj Napoca
Stop At: Sibiu, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania
You will start the day with a short walking tour in Sibiu old town.
Hermanstadt, to use its German name, was founded by the Saxon colonists about 800 years ago. In a short time, Sibiu became one of the most important cities of Transylvania. Sibiu boasts several medieval squares (the Large Square, the Small Square, the Huet Square), several towers of Defense, the Roman-Catholic Cathedral, the Evangelic Cathedral, the Bridge of Liars, the Orthodox Cathedral, the Council Tower and the beautiful Brukenthal Museum.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Castelul Corvinilor, Strada Castelului 1-3, Hunedoara 331141 Romania
Then, youโll be transferred to Hunedoara for the spookiest buildings of Europe, the Corvin Castle. Built around the 14th century, it became an important stronghold of Transylvania. At this castle, youโll find out two interesting legends and youโll roam through the halls of this impressive Gothic castle. More than that, youโll be astonished to discover the real place where Dracula was imprisoned according to the legend.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Citadel of Alba Iulia, Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134 Romania
In the afternoon, youโll get to see the biggest and the best preserved Vauban-like citadel in Romania. Built at the beginning of the 18th century, the citadel of Alba Iulia has been restored recently to its once former glory. Besides the two cathedrals, the Orthodox and the Catholic, youโll be shown the intricate gates of the citadel, the 3rd gate being the most impressive. The old Roman castrum and the medieval citadel known as Balgrad are now integrated into the Austrian citadel. Their ruins are part of the tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cluj Napoca at a 4-star hotel.
Day 6: Cluj Napoca - Surdesti - Sighet - Sapanta - Maramures village
Stop At: Surdesti Wooden Church, Surdesti Romania
Visit the UNESCO site of Surdesti. The local wooden church, built in the 18th century, is an amazing example of the local architecture, a wooden church surrounded by a well-preserved rural landscape.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Memorial of the Victims of Communism and of the Resistance, Str. Corneliu Coposu No. 4, Sighetu Marmatiei 435500 Romania
Visit a former prison where during the communist years many important Romanian leaders, but also common people who were against the regime, lost their lives. It is here where you will hear more about the horrors of the communist regime.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cimitirul Vesel, Sapanta 437305 Romania
In Sapanta village you will admire the famous Merry Cemetery. It has gained originality and value by means of the chopped, carved, and painted crosses on which the artisan has chiseled out versified epitaphs, most of them full of a remarkable sense of humor, particularly to the area and to all Romanians.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sapanta-Peri Monastery, Sapanta Romania
Stop to admire the highest wooden structure in the world: Peri Convent, recently rebuilt.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
โข Dinner: You will enjoy a delicious and traditional homemade dinner.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Maramures village: guest house, rooms with private bathroom.
Day 7: Maramures โ Satu Mare (RO) โ Tokaj Region (HU) โ Eger
Stop At: Tokaj, Tokaj, Borsod-Abauj-Zemplen County, Northern Hungary
Admire the countryside and stop in Tokaj Wine region to visit an old wine cellar. Enjoy a wine tasting session and discover why Tokaj wine is considered to be one of the best white wines in the world. The story says that delighted with the drink, Louis XV of France offered a glass of Tokaj wine to Madame de Pompadour, referring to it as โThe Wine of Kings, The King of Winesโ.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Eger: 3-star hotel centrally located
Day 8: Eger - Budapest
Stop At: Eger, Eger, Heves County, Northern Hungary
With over 1000 years of history, Eger owes its fame to the beautiful and imposing buildings designed in Baroque architectural style, the winemaking culture, and the religious institutions.
You will start the walk from the Main Square of Eger, called Dobo Ter, after the brave captain, Istvan Dobo, who managed to defend the city fortress and Northern Hungary in 1552 against the expanding of the Turkish Empire. An interesting legend is related to this episode and for sure you will find it out during the tour. You will see Istvan Doboโs statue in the square and visit the elegant Minority Church. Continue to roam on the Baroque streets and reach the medieval Eger citadel, symbol of the city. Perched on a hill and overlooking the city, Eger citadel was the set of many battles between the Hungarians and the Ottomans. On your way down, you will pass by a Minaret, which is the Northernmost Ottoman minaret in Europe, and then head to the impressive Eger Basilica.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Budapest: 4-star hotel
Day 9: Budapest
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
In the first part of the trip, you will walk around the famous Palace of the Parliament, inaugurated in 1902 and designed by Imre Steindl, who was inspired by Londonโs Houses of Parliament. It is the third-largest Parliament buildings in the world and a symbol of Budapest, conveniently located along the Danube River.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Budapest, Budapest, Central Hungary
Cross the Danube River on the Chain Bridge and reach the Buda Hill. The Chain Bridge was the first permanent stone bridge connecting Pest and Buda built-in 1849. At each end, it is guarded by 2 lions. It became a symbol of anti-communist resistance, as people demonstrated for freedom on the same bridge.
Pass By: Buda Castle, Szent Gyorgy Ter, Budapest 1014 Hungary
Furthermore, you will get on the top of Buda Hill and see Buda Castle. Since the 13th century it suffered many changes. The todayโs design dates back to the 18th century, from the time of King Charles and his daughter, Empress Maria Theresa. Even though it was badly damaged during WWII, it was renovated and brought to its former glory. The view from the gardens is exquisite and offers a splendid panorama over the Pest sector of the city.
Pass By: Fishermen's Bastion, Szentharomsag Ter, Budapest Hungary
Next, continue to explore the Castle District and visit the Fishermen Bastion built-in 1905. It is a combination of Neo-Gothic and Neo-Romanesque architecture and consists of turrets, projections, parapets, and climbing stairways. Its 7 towers are symbolizing the 7 Hungarian tribes that came from Asia and settled here in 896. It guarantees a great view over some landmarks like the Hungarian Palace of the Parliament, Margaret Island, St Stephenโs Basilica, the Academy of Sciences, the Chain Bridge.
Stop At: Statue of St Stephen, Szentharomsag ter 5., Budapest 1014 Hungary
Next to the Fishermen Bastion lies the statue of Saint Stephen, the first king of Hungary. Next to it, one can admire Mathias Church built for the first time in the 13th century. It was many times modified, but it never lost its splendor.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Budapest: 4-star hotel
Day 10: Budapest
Pass By: Budapest, Hungary
In the morning free time in Budapest and transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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