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Resting below the limestone peaks of Piatra Craiului National Park | Lilly Donkers
Transylvania Castles & Mountains
The medieval walled city of Sibu in Transylvania, Romania
6 DAY SELF GUIDED WALKING
A self guided walk to discover the stunning limestone ridges of Transylvania,
timeless rural landscapes and the homeland of the legendary Dracula
Romania Cycle Explorer
9 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLING
Be immersed in the cultural and historic treasures of Romania’s Transylvania region as you journey by bike
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Join Bucharest, transfer by
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bucharest, train to Brasov, transfer to the first guesthouse in a traditional village 2 | Walk to Bran Castle, home to the character Dracula (4hrs) 3 | Continue on foot through Piatra Craiului mountains and rural villages (5hrs) 4 | Walk to Bucegi Mountains through picture postcard landscapes (4.5hrs) 5 | Ascend the Bucegi Mountains with stunning views (4.5 or 6hrs) 6 | Transfer to Brasov for train to Bucharest, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 5 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 5 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 5 nights rural pensions usually twin share with ensuite facilities (shared facilities on one night) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: train from Bucharest to Brasov and return & private transfers from Brasov train station to Magura and from Moeciu to Brasov train station
NOTES: For departures in April, early May and October, shorter walks are available if there is
RURAL PENSIONS
GRADE 3
Romania Bucharest
snow. This trip is suitable for solo travellers who are very experienced map readers only. A guided trip for groups of 6 or more people can be arranged on request.
DATES
Daily from 20 Apr to 15 Oct
train to Zarnesti via Brasov 2 | Cycle to Ohaba at the foot of the Fagaras Mountains (50km/31mi) 3 | Pass by ancient monasteries and traditional villages en route to Carta Village (60km/37mi) 4 | Cycle to the UNESCO listed village of Biertan with its enormous fortified church (65km/40.5mi) 5 | Cycle to the inhabited medieval citadel of Sighisoara (40km/25mi) 6 | Cycle through the Transylvanian hills to Soars (48km/30mi) 7 | Cycle to Viscri with its impressive fortified church (35km/22mi) 8 | Continue to Homorod via the Rupea Fortress archaeological site (58km/36mi) 9 | Transfer to Bran Castle to visit and continue to Brasov (2hr), train to Bucharest, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 7 picnic lunches, 7 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights rural pensions usually twin share with ensuite facilities (shared facilities also possible on occasion) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: train from Bucharest to Zarnesti / Brasov and return & private transfer from Ohaba
RURAL PENSIONS
GRADE 4
Romania Sighisoara
Monasteries and Villages of Romania
9 DAY GUIDED WALKING
An unforgettable guided walk to discover the
culturally rich Romanian countryside
RURAL PENSION / HOTEL
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Bucharest, meet with group in evening for overnight train to Bucovina 2 | Bucovina walk including visit of Moldovita Monastery (4hrs) 3 | Steam train along the Moldovita River, walk through countryside and farmland (5hrs) 4 | Walk through woods, transfer to Sucevita monastery (3.5hrs) 5 | Transfer to Maramures region with short walk in Botiza Valley (2.5hrs) 6 | Hike between villages and visit the monastery of Bârsana (4hrs) 7 | Mountain hike in Maramures (6hrs) 8 | Transfer to Sapânta and visit the ‘Happy Cemetery’, transfer to Cluj 9 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts, 6 picnic lunches, 7 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights rural pensions in twin or double share generally with shared facilities, 1 night 3 star hotel, 1 night overnight train in sleeper carriage (2 or 4 berth) GUIDES: English speaking guide BACKUP & SUPPORT: luggage transfer TRANSPORT: private transfers as described
NOTES: This trip ends in Cluj. We can book an overnight train or flight to return to Bucharest ‐ additional cost applies. Alternatively, see trip notes for details of a 4 day self guided extension including Sighisoara and Brasov.
Bârsana Cluj
Săpânța Moldovița
Bucovina
70
Brasov
Carta Bucharest
to Brasov train station via Bran Castle EQUIPMENT: 21 speed hybrid bike with repair kit, pump, helmet, map holder and lock
DATES
Daily except Sunday from 20 Apr to 25 Oct
Romania
DATES
25 May ‐ 02 Jun 22 Jun ‐ 30 Jun 13 Jul ‐ 21 Jul 25 Aug ‐ 02 Sep 07 Sep ‐ 15 Sep 21 Sep ‐ 29 Sep
Bucharest
GRADE 3
The Happy Cemetery where wood sculptured headboards are painted to depict the most important times in the lives of the deceased
Brasov