SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN ROMANIA: THE ENCHANTING CASTLES OF TRANSILVANIA

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Project Description

SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN ROMANIA:

THE ENCHANTING CASTLES OF TRANSILVANIA

Period : 01.10 – 20.12.2019 / 15.01.2020 – 30.06.2020

INCLUDED SERVICES:
– Transportation by 4* touring bus, round-trip from Bucharest, including transfers to and from the airport, if required;
– 6 night accommodation in : Bucharest, Sibiu, Alba Iulia, Sighisoara and Poiana Brasov, in 4* hotels;
– 6 x Breakfast + Buffet Dinner;
– Tourist City Tax, which will be paid at the Hotel Front Desk
– Authorised accompanying Guide, for English, German, French, Italian , Russian and Spanish speaking groups;

ADDITIONAL COSTS:
– Entrance fees for the attractions mentioned in the Program, Museums and other expenses ;
– Lunch, or any other meals that have not been included in the program;
– Flight Tickets to and from Bucharest

SCHEDULE

 

ZIUA 1 – LUNI

DAY 1 – MONDAY

Arrival in Bucharest. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in.
Meeting with the Guide. Panoramic Tour of the city, including a walking tour of the Historical Center (Old Town). We will visit the Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf), the northern side of the old residential district, we will go along the oldest central artery of Bucharest– Calea Victoriei  and the well known Revolution Square, palaces , the Roman Athenaeum – the most beautiful Concert Hall in the city.We will also stop by the Parliament Palace.
Accommodation in a 4* Hotel. Dinner will be served at the Hotel . Free Time..

DAY 2 – TUESDAY

Breakfast and Check-out.
We will be leaving the capital city of Romania. Where to? Transilvania, of course!  We will make small stops to discover, step by step, the history of this country and the spirituality of its people. You’ll be surprised with how much we have to show. Curtea de Arges, the Medieval Capital of the country, with its famous Monastery, are full of legends, and also serve as the Royal Family’s funerary grounds.

Next up, the Romanian Mountains, where we will behold the true Citadel of Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Tepes) in Poenari (we will take a break at the base of the mountain, where you‘ll be able to take photos and, if you’re brave /strong enough, climb the 1500 stairs up to the Poenari Citadel). We will also explore the beautiful landscapes around the Vidraru Dam. South of the mountains, we’ll be heading towards the Olt Valley (Valea Oltului), and finally, to Sibiu, where we will check-into our hotel and take a Walking Tour. Sibiu is one of the best known tourist destinations in Romania, the European Cultural Capital of 2007, alongside Luxembourg, and it has been declared
the European Region of Gastronomy in 2019. It is also one of the towns that German Settlers have built in Transilvania. Accommodation in a 4* Hotel. Dinner will be served at the Hotel . Free Time

DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY

Breakfast and Check-out.
We’ll be leaving Sibiu at 08:00 for three new destinations, The Citadel of Fagaras (Cetatea Fagarasului),  The Corvin Castle (Castelul Corvinilor) in Hunedoara and the alluring Citadel of Alba Iulia (Cetate de la Alba Iulia). We will dive into the history, stories and atmosphere of these great edifices. Accommodation in a 4* Hotel in Alba Iulia. Dinner will be served at the Hotel . Free Time

DAY 4 – THURSDAY

Breakfast and Check-out.
Further on, we’ll be visiting a Salt Mine where history and technology have been intertwined. Where, you ask? In Turda.  But Transilvania must have more to offer, right? On our way to Sighisoara we’ll stop to gaze upon a Fortified Church, certified by the UNESCO World Heritage, in Biertan. We will then arrive in Sighisoara, another famous Medieval Fortified Settlement, registered in the UNESCO World Heritage. During the Walking Tour of the Sighisoara Citadel, we will also stop by the house where Vlad Tepes was born. We’ll also spend the night in this marvellous city. Accommodation in a 4* Hotel. Dinner will be served at the Hotel . Free Time

DAY 5 – FRIDAY

Breakfast and Check-out.
The next city we will discover is Brasov, an old fortified settlement of Transilvania turned into a great tourist attraction. But not before visiting the RUPEA Citadel (Cetatea RUPEA). Right before arriving in Brasov, we will visit the most imposing fortified church ,Prejmer, certified by the UNESCO World Heritage.
Next up is the Bear Sanctuary from Zarnesti. Each and every bear in the Zarnesti Sanctuary has its own sad story, all mistreated my humans. This beautiful place is a true blessing for its rescued bears, who have finally found their well deserved peace and quiet, and we couldn‘t be happier for them. Finally! Brasov, and what better way to enjoy this place than taking a Walking Tour through the Old Town, including its Black Church (Biserica Neagra) – a true landmark of this city. Should we have enough time, we’ll take the cableway up the
Tampa Mountain (Muntele Tampa) reigning above Brasov since ancient times. Accommodation in a 4* Hotel. Dinner will be served at the Hotel . Free Time

DAY 6 – SATURDAY

Breakfast and Check-out.
Time to say good bye to Brasov and head towards a new legend and story filled adventure in the Citadel of Rasnov (Cetatea Rasnov) (built in the 14th century as part of the defense system) and the well known Bran Castle (Castelul Bran). Over the mountains we go, towards Sinaia – the old Royal Summer Residence, where we’ll be visiting one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, the Peles Palace (Palatul Peles) (trust us, you won’t believe your eyes) and the Sinaia Monastery (Manastirea Sinaia) – the place to which this town owes its name.
Accommodation in a 4* Hotel. Dinner will be served at the Hotel . Free Time

DAY 7 – SUNDAY

Breakfast and Check-out.
Departure to Bucharest, with a break in Snagov, considered to be Vlad the Impaler’s final resting place. (depending on the time we have left until the departure of the plane / bus) we’ll visit the Mogosoaia Palace (Palatul Mogosoaia) a worthy ending to this great adventure.  You can have breakfast at Vatra Neamului (own expense). Transfer to the airport.

In case the group will not be fully formed, the Tour Operator has the right to renounce the tour, provided that the advance paid by the tourist will be fully reimbursed. The Tour Operator also has the right to change hotels or type of bus transport, while maintaining the standards and consulting in advance with the registered tourists. Any extra reservations (above the maximum number of tourists in the group) can be charged at a higher rate (depending on the availability of transport and accomodation).

PAYMENT TERMS:
– 50 % of the tour package will be paid within 3 days from the registration and issue of invoice;
– 50 % of the tour package will be paid at least 21 days before the departure.
Should the registration be made less than 21 days before the departure, the package will be paid in full upon registration. In case of non-compliance with the payment terms, the Tour Operator reserves the right to cancel the reservation.

CANCELLATION POLICY AND PENALTIES:
– 25% of the price of the tour package if the cancellation is made within 59 days – 30 days before the departure;
– 50% of the price of the tour package if the cancellation is made between 29 days – 21 days before the departure;
– 100% of the price of the tour package if the cancellation is made less than 21 days before the departure.

PLEASE NOTE:
– the star rating of the accommodation units is the one attributed by the local authorities in Romania, so the room facilities are in accordance with the local standards;
– the Tour Operator can not be held liable in the case of the refusal of the authorities from the border points to receive the tourist in his own country or to allow him to leave his own country;
– the distribution of rooms at hotels is made by their front desk; problems related to the location or appearance of the room are solved by the tourist directly at the front desk, assisted by the group attendant;
– – the hotel reserves the right to ask each tourist for a cash amount or a copy of their credit card, as a guarantee for the additional expenses to be incurred during the stay; for certain facilities in the hotel or in the room, the hotelier may charge additional fees; upon arrival at the hotel ask the receptionist to inform you exactly about them;
– tourists that are traveling alone can opt for a single room or for sharing a room, in which case the Tour Operator will propose, according to the existing or subsequent reservations, a share. In the event that there is no sharing opportunity available until the expiration of the registration deadline, the Tour Operator is not obliged to bear the difference of the single room, consequently the tourist can withdraw without penalties or opt for the single room;
– the Tour Operator is not responsible for any disturbance of flight schedules;
– the group leader can modify the schedule in certain unexpected conditions;
– according to international regulations, the guide services inside museums can only be provided by the local guides;
– the agency is not responsible for the loss or theft of luggage, documents or personal items; if these situations occur, the tourist has the obligation to file a personal complaint to the relevant authorities;
– Optional trips can be taken on site with local guides. The cost of these trips are not collected in the name of or for the Tour Operator. The prices of the optional excursions may be higher than those of the excursions that can be purchased from the reception of the hotels, due to the fact that the participants will have a means of transport that will take them from and bring them back to the hotel, the guide of the tour and, if required, a local guide. The price of the trips is calculated for a minimum group of 10 people. At a smaller number of participants the price increases accordingly; if the number of persons enrolled in the optional trips is large enough, the group attendant will join the tourists who have purchased the trips, so that those staying at the hotel will have a free program without attendance;
– the seat on the bus will be reserved according to the order of registrations, starting with the second seat;
– the above stipulations will serve as an appendix to the contract between the tourist and the tour operator.

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