TWO DAY TRIP TO SIBIU

Day 1

Morning  departure  to  Sibiu . Located  only 170 miles northwest from Bucharest, you  will  need  two days  to take  in this city and the varied attractions the regions passed by have to offer.

Stop-over in Targoviste, former throne residence of Wallachia between 1396 - 1659. In the course of the centuries, the town was burnt down eight times. It is known for its Chindia Watch Tower, built in the 15th century, during the reign of Vlad Tepes, "The Impaler", alias Dracula, and for the Princely Court (14th-17th centuries).

Continue on to Curtea de Arges for a visit to the monastery, built between 1512-1515, one of the outstanding churches in Romania, famous for its architecture, where, according to the legend, Master Manole, the builder, entombed his wife in the stone walls.

Travelling  north,  across  the  Olt  Pass  into  Transylvania, you'll reach  Sibiu  just  in  time  for  a  lavish dinner. Overnight in Sibiu.

DAY 2

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning, having a walking tour of the old part of Sibiu, with its narrow streets, you'll find out that this is one of Romania's most romantic cities, a great place for history and art lovers. It is home to the Bruckenthal Museum of Art and History, one of the largest in Romania.

A short drive will bring you to Sibiel village to see its large collection of icons painted on glass. Enjoy lunch at a peasant house.

Afternoon departure for Bucharest. On your way back you may want to stop for a look at Cozia Monastery, a historical monument, built by Mircea the Old,  ruler of Wallachia (1386-1418), a remarkable warrior and prince who is buried here. The monastery was built between 1387-1388, having frescoes from the  14th and 18th centuries.

Late afternoon has  you back in Bucharest.

Rates/pers in Euro:

Single Room Supplement: Eur 35.-

Rates for 2 - 8 day trips include :

-3 star accommodations,

-half board according to the program, 

-transportation by private car/minibus/w/driver, 

-English speaking guide,

-sightseeing of the attractions mentioned in the program,

-entrance fees at the museums,

-lunch (3 course menu & mineral water; alcoholic beverages not included).