Wallachia and transylvania package

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Str. Mizil nr.2C,Sect. 3, BucurestiCUI:30062897; Reg. Com:J40/4212/2012

Brevet No: 21038, licence 6554IBAN: RO75BTRL04301202H91335XX RON , RO50 BTRL 04304202H91335XX Euro, Banca Transilvania, suc Oltenitei

Tel:0040213453653, [email protected] , http://en.iexplore.ro/

Wallachia and Transylvania: culture, crafts nature, walking and cave exploring

7 nights/ 8 daysRoute: Bucharest – Horezu - Sibiu (via Transalpina)- Sighisoara

From tourists’ point of view Romania is mostly perceived as country of Transylvania Romania is more than Transylvania, Romania has a beautiful Delta, sandy seaside and plenty to offer. We challenge you to see the beauty of Wallachia, the Brancoveanu style monasteries, the caves. You are dared to cross the mountains on the Roman road, Transalpina and finally, you will immerse in the beauty of Transylvania.

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Bistrita Monastery

Bats in Polovragi Cave

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Women Cave

Sighisoara

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Oltetului Gorge- Capatanii Mountains (Skull Mountains)

Sibiu during winter

Itinerary

Day 1, Monday : Meet at the airport your group leader /guide to start your Oltenia trip to the mountain, then in Transylvania. You stop on the Black Hill (Dealu Negru) to have the biggest Romanian mici (small minced ball). Today will be the day of monasteries. On your way, stop to visit The Monastery made out of single Tree, a religious monument that is said to have been built from a single tree after as a monk dreamt. Then you have a stop at Bistrita monastery, also a Brancovensc Orthodox Church and Bat Cave, next to the monastery. The last monastery visited today is at Hurezi, monastery UNESCO site, build in traditional Orthodox style of 17 th

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century, also known as Brancovenesc style, dated down 1690. You will stop at Horezu where you stay.

Accommodation in 3 * guest house Horezu, stop for a Romanian mici on you way.

Day 2.Tuesday: Today is the day of exploring caves. After breakfast you will enjoy visiting Polovragi cave which has a beautiful story, locals consider that the cave was an ancient Dacian settlement. More spectacular than the first, Pestera Muierii (Woman Cave) Cave is absolutely gorgeous. You should not be wearing your nicest clothes, as at a point you will have to crawl on walk on your knees. On our way back you will also stop to see tow boyars houses in Maldaresti : Greceanu and Duca. You go back to Horezu where you are to have demonstration of craftsmanship of how traditional pottery of Horezu is made.

Then you can go have pottery hunting and buying session. Optionally we can arrange for you a Wallachian dancing night, a group of dancers from this region will have a representation during the night.

Accommodation in 3* Horezu breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 3,Wednesday:

Today you have a nice walking day in Capatanii Mountains. After breakfast, you go hiking in the Capatanii Mountains for 5-6 hours walk. We have eco- pack today. In the evening, if you are not too tired, you might go for a walk in Horezu, or just enjoy you evening the courtyard of your guest house.

Accommodation in 3* Horezu breakfast, eco-pack, dinner

Day 4, Thursday:

After breakfast, you set off to Sibiu via Transalpina. Transalpina was firstly constructed by the Romans at the beginning of the millennium, then the Germans consolidated it during the World War I and finally was exploited and asphalted few years ago. Besides its history, Transalpina is the connection between Wallachia and Transylvania, passing Parang mountains. The scenery is absolutely beautiful and the road hits a level of 2145m . You reach Sibiu where, guided by a local guide, you will have a tour of the city. Sibiu was Cultural capital in 2007. You stay in Sibiu over night. In the evening you can have nice promenade in the old city or you can enjoy a karaoke nigh or clubbing in the city.

Accommodation in Sibiu/ Simba /Imparatul Romanilor Ibis, breakfast , lunch, dinner

Day 5, Friday: Your Transylvanian experience has just started it! After breakfast you start your journey in the heart of this beautiful region, you will feel the real

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flavour of Transylvania, you will enjoy the hilly beautiful scenery, admire the Saxon houses and visit the old and maestros fortified churches of Biertan, Medias, Sighisoara and Saschiz. Sighisoara is one of the fewest inhabited fortresses in the world. The entire region used to be inhabited by Saxons and all the fortified churches around have the distinctive. You stay on the country side close to Sighisoara, in Saxon village.

Accommodation in 3* guesthouse Saschiz, breakfast, lunch (Medias), dinner.

Day 6, Saturday: Today after breakfast, we take you for a walk in the village you stay in and to the next village to visit a traditional Romanian house or farm if you like. If you enjoy, you might assist the housewife how she cooks a traditional meal and it is most likely to invite you for lunch. We can go to the next village up to your option, walking a distance of 5- 6 miles crossing the fields and hills of the countryside. If you fancy, we can travel this distance by a horse and cart or tractor.

Accommodation in 3* guesthouse in Saschiz/Danes breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7, Sunday: Today you go to Bucharest. After checking in, visit the Parliament Palace building built by the communist president Nicolae Ceausescu. Free to go and enjoy the streets of Bucharest. In the evening you can go to taste the night life in the old center of Bucharest.

Included: 4 * hotel accommodation Parliament (or similar), Breakfast, lunch (Sinaia)

Day 8, Monday: It’s time you should ready for you to pack and go back to Henri Coanda Airport. Time to say good bye and see you next time!

Price in euro/ person/ tour:2 persons 4 persons 6 persons1350 1125 1000

Included: 6 nights 3* accommodation in a traditional inn in countryside of Transylvania 1 night 4* hotel in Bucharest, Transport: comfortable car/ minivan, Meals: 7 breakfasts ,7 dinners, 5 lunches, 1 eco-lunch Mountain guide Local touristic assistance/guide, during entire tour

Not included in the price:

Flights to and from Bucharest/ bus/ train tickets Meals : not described above Drinks of any kind, alcohol or other personal costs Tips Travel cancellation insurance

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Optional:

1. For the dancing night there are additional costs of 85 euro/ person. It includes a traditional night with traditional food, group of traditional singers and dancers.

2. If you fancy claying you hands and your own piece of pottery with a local master, a lesson of 4 hours is 30 euro.

Optional must be booked in advanced, at least 3 weeks prior to tour date.

Please note:

Price based on two people sharing, includes professional touristic assistance - English speaking, accommodation, meals as described, transportation as described.

There must be at lest 2 tourists for the tour to take place.

The prices for bigger groups are subject to other price.

Due to environmental issues the group cannot be bigger than 16 persons.

For groups between 12-16 persons, the prices are reconsidered.

Payment:

Must be made by bank transfer or in cash in Euro.

25% at booking time, final payment should be made at least 4 weeks prior journey.

Tour and Trip Alterations: Changes in program may occur due to bad weather conditions and guests are requested to be flexible when safety factors prevail. If major changes are necessary while the tour is in progress, the additional costs, if any, are the responsibility of the traveller.Sometimes guests may be invited to join interesting local events. Such unexpected changes actually enhance the program, as guests get a more authentic insight into local life.Physical exertion: Generally there is no extreme physical exercise required, but sometimes we walk over hills or cross wet terrain. You should be able to complete walks of a few hours duration so a reasonable level of fitness is required. You should meet the schedule of the tour each day, but if you feel tired you can stay at the guest house instead of walking.

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Some Advice: Packing for your trip and seasonal climate: We recommend that you bring only one main piece of baggage and a backpack. Don’t overload yourself, as you are expected to carry your own luggage. We also recommend comfortable walking boots for trekking, and trainers/sandals or comfortable shoes for general travel. In Romania, the temperature during the summer time is high, but variations occur between night and day. We recommend you pack summer clothing, a sun hat, but also bring a warm sweater and a windproof/waterproof jacket.Because in some of our tours we visit caves we recommend having a torch with you.Always have a bottle of water with you to prevent dehydration in hot weather. You might find an insect repellent useful on some occasions, so it would be a good idea to bring some. Travel insurance: Although Romania is as safe as any other country in Europe, we would like to ask you to consider purchasing travel insurance. Extra costs: Bring some extra spending money with you. Allow £10-20/ 13-20 euro per person for meals not included in the package, depending on the restaurant.Beer is cheap in Romania so allow £1/1.3 euro for a large beer or £2.5/ 3.25 euro in fancier restaurants.Exchange rate about £1 is about 5.75 Romanian Lei, 1 Euro is about 4.53 Romanian Lei. Visa and passport Tourists from EU countries do not require a visa.Passports or IDs are mandatory.For tourists from Non-EU countries please check the visa requirements with your local customs authority.

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Wallachia and transylvania package