Itinerary

1. Day 1: Bucharest - Peles Castle - Bran Castle - Rasnov Fortress - Brasov

   • Our first destination is the tourist town of Sinaia, where Peles Castle is located, the summer residence of the former Romanian royal family. Peles Castle is one of the most beautiful museums in Romania and was built in almost 40 years by King Charles.
   • Next, stop is at the infamous Bran Castle, aka Dracula Castle, where you will discover the truth behind the legends! To get there, we must go through Prahova Valley. Breathtaking natural beauty is opened in front of your eyes, but the most spectacular view is from Busteni, where you can admire the peaks of the Bucegi Mountains. Traditional lunch can be arranged in Bran village can be arranged.
   • Travel to Rasnov town which, besides the picturesque streets with medieval houses orderly arranged, will enchant you with gorgeous Rasnov Fortress, one of the best preserved peasant fortress of Transylvania, which was built in 13-14 centuries by the inhabitants of the settlement with the same name. Beautiful panorama over Barsa Land from the very top of the fortress. 
   • Transfer to Brasov, arriving time around 6 PM. 

2. Day 2: Brasov - Viscri - Sighisoara - Brasov

   • Visit Viscri, an authentic Transylvanian village and the oldest fortified church in Transylvania and UNESCO world heritage site. Walking through this enchanting village is like going back in time! Even Prince Charles of Wales, attracted by the beauty of this area, bought a house here a few years ago. Time allocated for taking pictures and walking through the village. Your guide will lead you to the best spots! 
   • Visit Sighisoara medieval town - UNESCO World Heritage and Vlad the Impaler birthplace. So resplendent are Sighişoara’s pastel-coloured buildings, stony lanes and medieval towers, you’ll rub your eyes in disbelief. Fortified walls encircle Sighişoara’s lustrous merchant houses, now harbouring cafes, hotels and craft shops. Visit Sighisoara medieval town including the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill and the house where Vlad the Impaler was born. 
   • Walking along the wall that surrounds Sighisoara citadel, we admire the five centuries old houses along with the towers erected by various guilds of the citadel, from which the Shoemakers, Tailors, and Tin Makers Guilds towers are the most impressive.
   • We visit the Church on the Hill but not before climbing the 175 covered steps which were built in 1642 in order to make easier access for the schoolchildren's. From this highest point of the citadel you have the view of whole citadel, so don't forget your camera! 
   • After Sighisoara old town visit, head to a local restaurant for lunch of fresh salads, traditional soups, delicious sarmale, meat, chicken, vegetables and other regional fares (drinks and meals at own expense). Traditional lunch can be arranged in Sighisoara medieval town at Dracula House Restaurant!

3. Day 3: Brasov - Bears Sanctuary - Snagov Monastery - Bucharest

   • Visit the Bears Sanctuary which is located in the forest, 2 km away from Piatra Craiului National Park. It covers an area of 69 hectares of forest, streams and ponds where around 100 brown bears live. It is the biggest of this kind in the entire world. Prepare your cameras!
   • About 45 kilometres north of Bucharest, on an island in the middle of Snagov Lake, lays the monastery with the same name. Built around the time of Vlad the Impaler’s grandfather, Mircea the Old, the monastery has become famous as the burial place of the king of Walachia who would become the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula.