Day 1: Bucharest – Old Town (approx.50km) Meet & greet your local guide at the International Airport Bucharest. On your way to the hotel, enjoy a panoramic tour of the city and see some of the most important attractions: The Arch of Triumph, Victory Square, Victory Avenue. Check-in and get comfortable at your elegant and luxurious centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, your guide will take you on a walking tour. Start at the hotel and see the Revolution Square, the Romanian Atheneum, the Royal Palace, the Palace of National Military Circle, the palace of Deposits and Consignments, The History Museum, the Stavropoleos Church, the National Bank. Stay in the Old Town and enjoy a welcome dinner with folklore show. Return at the hotel for overnight.
Day 2: Bucharest – Up close (approx.50km) Meet & Today you will have the opportunity to experience the local flavours. Transfer to one of the oldest local markets in Bucharest where you will find local products and groceries. Try the local “Mici” and find out about this dish history and ingredients. Return to the city centre to visit the landmark of Bucharest, The Palace of Parliament. This is the heaviest building in the world and the second largest administrative building in the world, after the Pentagon. Built during the communist era, it was originally named the House of the Republic. After the Romanian Revolution of December 1989, the palace became widely known as The People's House and it is now the seat of the Romanian Parliament.
Day 3: Bucharest – Bran – Peles - Bucharest (approx. 400Km) After a scenic drive through the Prahova Valley, you will reach Transylvania and Bran, a small village surrounded by mountains. It is here where you will find Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s Castle. Set on a hill, and surrounded by gardens, the castle was built in the 14th century and served as customs for many centuries between Transylvania and Wallachia, two of Romania’s historical regions. In 1920 the castle became Royal Residence, offered as a gift by the people of Brasov to Queen Marie of Romania. In more recent times, the castle has been associated with Bram’s Stoker movie, making it a very popular site. Enjoy lunch in the Queen’s Mary Tea House, located in the gardens of the Bran Castle. Drive to Sinaia, home of Peles Castle. Considered one of the most beautiful castles in Europe, Peles is a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture. It was built during King’s Carol I reign, serving as a summer residence until 1947. After the visit, travel back to Bucharest for overnight.
Day 4: Bucharest – Departure (approx. 20Km) Depending on your flight hours, prepare for departure or enjoy some shopping in the city before your transfer to the OTP Airport.
Included Services:
- 3x overnights at a centrally located 5***** luxury hotel
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel
- 1x welcome dinner with folklore show at a historic restaurant from the Old Town of Bucharest incl. 1 glass of wine
- 1x tasting experience at a local market incl. 3 Mici, bread, mustard, 1 water/1 glass of beer
- 1x 3 course lunch incl. water and coffee at Queen’s Mary Tea House in Bran
- Throughout professional English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees and sightseeing included (Palace of the Parliament, Dracula Castle, Peles Castle)
- Throughout transportation by modern vehicle
Rate valid until:
February
Recommended travel period:
February
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Lufthansa City Center