6-Days Transylvania and UNESCO Bucovina Painted Monasteries Tour from Bucharest

Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest – Curtea de arges - Cozia – Sibiel – Sibiu

Pass By: Triumph Arch, Piata Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest Romania
On the first day you will be picked up from Bucharest from your accommodation and we will drive towards beautiful Transylvania.

Stop At: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Bulevardul Basarabilor 1, Curtea de Arges 115300 Romania
Our first stop will be at Curtea de Arges Monastery one of the most important faith centers of Romania, which we will explore to find out it’s history.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cozia Monastery, Calea lui Traian 816, Caciulata 245601 Romania
Then head for Olt River Valley Road, passing by you will see Cozia Monastery as you drive towards Sibiu .
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sibiu Travel, Sibiu 550320 Romania
Reach Sibiu in the afternoon where you will be accommodated and set out for a walking tour in one of the most beautiful Transylvanian cities.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Biserica Sfanta Treime, Dj106e, Sibiel 557234 Romania
At night head for Sibiel, a very well preserved Transylvanian village next to Sibiu for a traditional homemade dinner offered by the locals.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sibiu in centrally located hotel.

Day 2: Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Corvin Castle – Sibiu

Stop At: Castelul Corvinilor, Strada Castelului 1-3, Hunedoara 331141 Romania
Set out in the morning for Corvin castle. This well preserved medieval castle offers an insight into Transylvanian history. Find out more as our guide will introduce you in the history of this place.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Citadel of Alba Iulia, Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134 Romania
After Corvin Castle head for Alba Iulia. the city where the unification of Romania was signed. Explore the roman and medieval streets to find out the culture and history of this city.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Sibiu in centrally located hotel.

Day 3: Sibiu – Sighisoara – Gura Humorului

Stop At: Sighisoara Historic Center, Piata Cetatii Nr.1 Center of Sighisoara, Sighisoara 545400 Romania
Set out in the morning for Sighisoara city where Dracula was born and overnight. Take a walking tour inside the old walls of this fairy tale town to find out the history of Dracula and Sighisoara, one of the emblematic city for Transylvanian culture.

After lunch head for Gura Humorului, in Bucovina region where you will be accommodated.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gura Humorului at a centrally located hotel.

Day 4: Gura Humorului – Voronet Monastery – Sucevita Monastery – Moldovita Monastery – Black pottery Marginea- Gura Humorului

Stop At: Manastirea Voronet, Strada Voronet 166, Voronet 725301 Romania
After breakfast head for Voronet Monastery. Our guide will present the monastery.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Moldovita Monastery, Vatra Moldovitei 727595 Romania
Next stop will be at Moldovita Monastery where you will have the chance of exploring another vibrating old painted monastery.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Sucevita Monastery, Dn17a 169, Sucevita 727510 Romania
Head for Sucevita monastery another fortified monastery. This emblematic monastery preserves history of Bucovina region.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Marginea Ceramics, Nearby Suceava Plateau and Bucovina's Obcini Marginea Village, Suceava Romania
End up your day at the Black Pottery of Marginea.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Gura Humorului at a centrally located hotel.

Day 5: Gura humorului – Bicaz Gorge – Red Lake – Brasov

Stop At: Bicaz Canyon, Dn12c, Lacu Rosu 535502 Romania
Start fresh in the morning after breakfast and travel towards Bicaz Gorge. This magnificent Gorge passes from Moldova region back to Transylvania region.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Red Lake, Lacu Rosu 535502 Romania
Stop at the Red Lake for a lunch break and then continue towards Brasov
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
Reach Brasov in the afternoon where you will explore this vibrating city through a walking tour that passes at the most important sights such as Black Church and Catherine’s Gates.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at a centrally located hotel.

Day 6: Brasov – Bran Castle – Peles Castle in Sinaia – Bucharest

Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
In the morning you will head for Bran castle aka Dracula’s castle in order to discover this medieval castle and the true story of Vlad Dracula. Tour the inside and at the end if you wish you can enjoy free time in the market in front of the castle.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 Romania
Reach the Peles Palace set in the scenic mountain resort of Sinaia, also called the Pearl of the Carpathians. Tour the Romanian royal family’s former summer residence, which showcases a magnificent palace in the German Renaissance style. Built at the foot of the mountains between 1873 and 1914 by Carol I, the first Romanian king, the palace is considered one of the most beautiful of its kind in Europe.

In the afternoon reach Bucharest.

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Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.