3-Day Hike In The Romanian Alps From Bucharest
Highlights
Bucharest, Sinaia
nature, trekking, historical
Group Tour
3 Days
Hard
English, French, Romanian
Description
“From the King’s Castle to the Queen’s Heart” – our hiking tour near Bucharest includes historical visits, cultural experiences and a great +1,500m ascension on the Bucegi Mountains. We are linking two historical castles – Peles (Sinaia) and Bran – across the most popular mountain in Romania – Bucegi. This experience is dedicated to experienced hikers, but it can be customised for average mountain lovers.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Meeting In Bucharest, Transfer To Sinaia
Individual arrival to Bucharest and transfer to Sinaia resort (130 km car ride).
We will visit the capital, plan our trip and then transfer to Sinaia – the most appreciated winter resort and the starting point for our hiking adventure.
In Sinaia, we will visit the “King’s castle” – Peles.
Optional: transfer from Bucharest.
Overnight in Sinaia.
Meals: dinner.
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Day 2: Sinaia To Bran
We call this thematic trail "From the King's Castle to the Queen's Heart", as Peles Castle was the Royal Residence, while Bran Castle was hosting the heart of the Romanian Queen for a while.
We start our hiking adventure early in the morning in Sinaia (600m altitude).
We can hike from the center of the city, or we can take the cable car directly to 2,000m altitude, almost on top of the mountain.
From here, we hike to Babele Chalet; then, we reach Omu Peak (2,504m altitude – the highest point) for lunch and to admire the landscape around us.
After lunch, we will start a long descent to Bran village.
We will organise dinner at a restaurant or in our hotel depending on our arrival.
Overnight in Bran.
Meals: breakfast, picnic lunch.
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Day 3: Visit Bran And Back To Bucharest
After breakfast, we will visit the village of Bran and the main attraction – Bran Castle. Also known as “Dracula Castle”, the former military fortress is a historical place dedicated to our Queen Maria.
After we visit Bran Castle, we will return to Bucharest.
This marks the end of a great adventure in the mountains.
Meals: breakfast.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
5 to 8 | /person |
9 to 14 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |