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Bucharest · Ilfov County · Romania
The Romanian UNESCO Heritage Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
There is a local saying about our country that goes like this: Romania starts where the asphalt ends. During this trip, you will discover the meaning of it, as you will travel to Bucovina and Transylvania, 2 of the most impressive regions of Romania to visit the famous UNESCO Monuments along with extraordinary cities. So, let the journey begin.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit the famous painted monasteries in Bucovina, Moldovita, Sucevita & Voronet
- Drive through & admire the spectacular Bicaz Gorge & the Red Lake
- Explore medieval citadel of Sighisoara the only medieval citadel in Europe that is still inhabited
- Visit Viscri village that made Prince Charles of Great Britain fall in love with Transylvania
- Have a walking tour of Brasov old town one of the most beautiful cities in Transylvania
- Visit the impressive fortified church in Prejmer
- Visit Peles Royal Castle the most visited museum in Romania
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest – Gura Humorului (Bucovina – 441 km) Pick up from your hotel at 08:00 am and drive North to Gura Humorului.
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Sightseeing. So, prepare to leave behind the region of Wallachia and enter Bucovina, the land of the Beech trees, where you will admire typical mountain and countryside sceneries, meet warm people and feel the spiritualness of the places you will visit. This region is very famous thanks to the old painted monasteries which are part of UNESCO World Heritage.
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Dinner and accommodation in Gura Humorului.
Day 2
Bucharest
Breakfast at hotel in Gura Humorului.
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Sightseeing at Voroneț Monastery. Gura Humorului – Piatra Neamt (Moldova – 110 km) The day will start with the visit of Voronet Monastery, considered as an emblematic painted church with about 500 years old but well-preserved frescoes and the inimitable “Voronet blue” in the composition of the paintings. Here you will find out interesting things about the Orthodox in Romania, religious traditions, and believes all these through pictures. Do not miss the famous fresco representing “Doomsday”, which is unique in the world.
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Sightseeing at Sucevița Monastery. The next stop is in Sucevita where you will visit the largest painted convent, very similar to a fortress. You will see again outside painted frescoes that passed the time test. Here there are the best-preserved paintings among the other painted monasteries from Bucovina.
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Sightseeing at Moldovita Monastery. Before heading to Piatra Neamt, visit Moldovita Monastery. You will admire the predominantly gold and deep blue paintings on the exterior walls which were completed in the XVIth century. The large Siege of Constantinople represents the highlight of the frescoes. Also do not miss the representation of the Tree of Jesse, illustrating Christ’s genealogy, a widespread iconographical theme in Europe during the Middle Ages.
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In the evening, arrive in Piatra Neamt for dinner and accommodation.
Day 3
Bucharest
Breakfast at the hotel in Piatra Neamt.
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Piatra Neamt – Sighisoara – Brasov (Transylvania – 321 km) Departure in the morning. Today you will enter the legendary land of Transylvania and visit the UNESCO sites located here. Head first to Sighisoara Medieval Citadel.
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Sightseeing at Red Lake. On the way, you will admire stunning mountain sceneries as you will cross the Carpathians. You will pass several picturesque villages and find out the story of the Szekler minority in Romania, this area being famous for its culture and lifestyle. You will also admire Bicaz Gorge and the Red Lake, unique in Romania, thanks to the way it was formed.
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Sighisoara
City/Town Tour. Arrival in Sighisoara (UNESCO Heritage), the only medieval citadel in the Eastern part of Europe which is still inhabited. Here, time seems to run after other patterns. You will find out the story of the citadel, you will see the well-preserved walls and towers of defense, and admire the medieval houses aligned along narrow old streets. The highlights of the citadel are the house where it is said that Vlad the Impaler (known as Dracula) was born, the Clock Tower (on the top of which you can take some beautiful panoramic pictures of the citadel), the Covered Stairs and the Evangelical Church. Lunch in Sighisoara.
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Bucharest
Local Flavor. In the afternoon, head to Viscri village, a medieval one which made Prince Charles of Wales fall in love with Romania. Viscri is a Saxon settlement full of color and history, with authentic local touch and original conservation of the lifestyle. This medieval place was also included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Here, you will walk on the old streets of the village admiring the genuine Saxon houses, you will get to know the original lifestyle of the people trying to keep alive the old and beautiful traditions, you will visit the Fortified Church, and depending on time, you will stop at a local coffee shop to taste traditional cakes and drinks homemade by the locals. We tried them, and we liked them!
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In the evening drive to Brasov for dinner and accommodation.
Day 4
Bucharest
Breakfast at the hotel in Brasov.
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Brasov
City/Town Tour. Brasov – Prejmer – Sinaia – Bucharest (Wallachia – 211 km ) Brasov, Kronstadt (“the city of the crown”) under its German name, is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in Romania. Here you will walk on the narrow and cobblestone streets of the old city center. You will see The Council Square, The Council Tower, The famous Black Church (the largest Gothic construction in the Eastern part of Europe).
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Sightseeing at Prejmer Fortified Church. Leave Brasov and head to another UNESCO Monument, the Fortified Church of Prejmer. It is here, where you will find out more about the Saxons (Germans) who lived here starting with the X – XIth century. Their culture, life, and traditions are very important for our country. Visiting the fortified church, you will understand why.
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Sinaia
Sightseeing at Peleș Castle. Now prepare to enter Wallachia, another historical region of Romania. You will stop in Sinaia, a very famous mountain resort known also as the “Pearl of the Carpathians”. You will visit here Peles Castle, the former summer residence for the first Royal couple of Romania, King Carol 1st and Queen Elisabeth. Considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, the construction is impressive thanks to the architectural style and decorations, but most of all thanks to the beautiful interior design (interesting mixture of cultures in terms of furniture, the specific touch of the King and Queen) and the modern facilities for the last half of the XIXth century (electricity, vacuum cleaner, electrical elevator, and central heating). Here you will also find out the story of the Royal couples in Romania and their important influence in the history of our country. The visit lasts about 45 minutes after which you will spend some time in the beautiful gardens of the castle.
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Arrive in Bucharest in the evening and drop off at the hotel.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Transport by private AC car/minivan Pickup & drop-off at your address English Speaking Tour Guide
Not Included
Lunch & dinner Hotel extras Photo fees at the museums
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup & drop-off at your address in Bucharest.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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