Fairytale Castles & Railways of Transylvania
What's Included
- Return flights from London to Bucharest
- Connecting rail & coach journeys
- Ten nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation
- Five evening meals in your hotel
Plus:
- A welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant with entertainment and a glass of wine
- A traditional dinner in Sibiu with homemade wine and brandy
- Candlelit dinner on the famous Carpathia Express Train
- Traditional lunch in Moldovita with homemade blueberry brandy
- A three-course dinner at Bran Castle Tea House and a glass of wine
- Farewell dinner in Bucharest Old Town including entertainment and a glass of wine
- Services of an experienced local guide and Tour Manager throughout
Your rail journeys:
- Steam train ride through the Vaser Valley including a barbecue lunch
- Steam train journey on the Mocanita to Moldovita and a visit to Moldovita Monastery
- Plus the following excursions:
- Entrance to the fascinating Sibiu Steam Train Museum
- Entrance to the fairytale castles of Hunyadi and Peles and the fascinating Turda Salt Mine
- Walking tours of Sibiu’s Old Town, Cluj-Napoca, Sighisoara, Brasov and a visit to Parliament Palace
- Visits to the Merry Cemetery of Sapanta and Voronet Monastery
- Panoramic tour of Bucharest
- Discover the wooden churches of Barsana and Bogdan Voda
- Tour of Targu Mures
- Entrance to the setting of Bram Stoker’s Dracula ‘Bran Castle’
Itinerary
Day 1: London – Bucharest
Today we fly to Bucharest where we’ll meet our local guide and transfer to our hotel for an overnight stay. This evening’s dinner, including wine, will be served in a local restaurant where you can enjoy traditional entertainment.
Day 2: Bucharest – Calimanesti – Sibiu
After breakfast we transfer by coach to the town of Calimanesti and board the train for the first of our rail journeys. Sit back and enjoy views of the Olt River and beautiful scenery of the Carparthian mountains as the train heads to Sibiu, one of the largest cities in Transylvania. On arrival we’ll experience some locomotive history at Sibiu’s Steam Train Museum. Stroll between the tracks of the former roundhouse and turntable opposite the main station, now home to a collection of retired standard-gauge and narrow-gauge steam locomotives and engines. We continue to our hotel where dinner is served this evening.
Hotel Mercure Unirii, Bucharest (or similar)
Situated right in the heart of Bucharest on Unirii Square, the four star Hotel Mercure Bucharest Unirii offers fully equipped, modern rooms with air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Hotel Golden Tulip, Sibiu (or similar)
The four star Hotel Golden Tulip is situated in the city centre of Sibiu, within walking distance from the old town. Rooms feature state-of-the-art technology, spacious bathrooms and large windows. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
Hotel Golden Tulip Ana Dome Cluj, Cluj-Napoca (or similar)
Combining classic design with modern amenities, the four star Hotel Golden Tulip features spacious and relaxing rooms, magnificent urban views and a modern restaurant and lounge bar.
Hotel Gabriela, Viseul de Sus (or similar)
The three star Hotel Gabriela features fully equipped modern rooms, a wellness centre with indoor pool and spa facilities, plus an à la carte restaurant serving international cuisine and traditional Romanian dishes.
Hotel Metropolis, Bistrita (or similar)
The four star Hotel Metropolis is located in the centre of Bistrita. The modern rooms are air conditioned and amenities include a sauna, gym, hot tub and indoor swimming pool. The Metropolis Restaurant serves traditional Romanian and international cuisine and has direct access to a terrace on the Bistrita River.
Hotel Kronwell, Brasov (or similar)
The four star Hotel Kronwell features a stylish à la carte restaurant, state-of-the art facilities including an indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi. All rooms are en-suite with air conditioning and are tastefully furnished.