The historical tour of Bucharest is perfect for first time visitors and veteran travelers as well. The tour revolves around the historic center of Bucharest, with visits to various museums and historic sites. Some portions of the tour will allow you to walk the streets of this busy city and get acquainted with its many shops and art galleries. Drive by the Romanian Athenaeum, the former Royal Palace (stop a while in the Revolution Square), the Town Hall, the Opera House, visit the Cotroceni Palace,  short stop in front of the Military Academy, visit the Palace of Parliament- the second largest building in the world, being surpassed only by the Pentagon building in Washington, pass by the University Square. Passing through Union Square climb the Hill of the Patriarchate to visit one of the most beautiful orthodox churches in Romania. Founded by Prince Constantin Serban in 1658, it became afterwards the head of the Romanian Orthodox church. The tour must include a visit to the Old Princely Court. Bucharest’s ‘birth certificate’ is  the chart issued by Vlad the Impaler (better known under the name of  Dracula) in 1459. Though it appears that previous fortifications existed, as the archaeological excavations have shown, the specialists considered that it was him who  built a princely court here, whose ruins can be seen today in the old part of the city. Continue to the University Square driving by old churches and buildings, reach Romana Square and return to the hotel. (This tour lasts about 5 h)

Rates/ person in EURO

                  1 pax      2 pax       3-5 pax      6-10 pax    over 10 pax*

                   100          73            69                 63                  60

INCLUDING:

- transportation by private car or minibus

- English speaking guide assistance

- entrance fees to the museums included in the program

OPTIONALS (during the sightseeing tour):

- visit to the Synagogue/Choral Temple   Euro 9.-/pax

- visit to the Village and Folk Art Museum - (1h)   Euro 9.-/pax

- visit to the Treasury at the History Museum (1h) Euro 9.-/pax

- visit to the Mogosoaia Palace (2h)      Euro 11.-/pax

- visit Cernica Monastery (~16 km from downtown- 2 h)    Euro 11.-/pax

- visit Caldarusani Monastery (~20 km from downtown-2 h)   Euro 11.-/pax

- Lunch at a local restaurant (3 course menu)   Euro 17.-/pax

- Shopping during the city tour – 1 h   Euro 3 -15/pax

- additional for French/Italian/German/Spanish speaking guide  Euro 20-1/2day

PLEASE NOTE:

* For more than 12 persons/group rates special discounts will be granted.

Rates are land only, per person.

Museums are closed on Monday. The National Museum of History is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

* ALL RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. QUOTED RATES ARE GUARANTEED NOT TO CHANGE ONLY IF A DEPOSIT WAS RECEIVED FOR SERVICES.

Available in various lengths to suit most travelers' needs, "The little Paris"City package is an all inclusive way to enjoy the many sights and sounds of Romania's 500 years old capital.

The Half Day Classical City Tour (3 h) is an intense way of taking in Bucharest, learning about its rich past, about the intriguing melt of architecture styles, about the friendly and creative Romanian people. Historic buildings, museums, churches, too many to be discovered from the very first time, will be only indicated  for future visits.

Your free time will allow you to walk the streets of this busy city and get acquainted with its many shops and art galleries.

HOTELS IN BUCHAREST

package in EURO, 2013

ACCOMMODATION IN BUCHAREST

2013

When travelling to Bucharest, capital city of Romania, either for business or for pleasure, you will have to choose from a wide range of  fine locations, modern or historical buildings, tourist or deluxe budgets.

Here is a list for all tastes!

 2013 Rates* / night, starting from:

*Note: ADDITIONAL TAX MAY BE CHARGED DIRECTLY AT THE HOTEL!

Bordered by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains  boasting Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture, as well as a wealth of historical attractions, Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania.

Brasov is located in the heart of the country, about 166 km North of  Bucharest and is the perfect place to start your discovery of Transylvania.

The city was first attested in 1235 AD under the name Corona,  ("crown"), a name given by the German colonists who built a prosperous burg on an ancient Dacian site. The German nameKronstadt  means "Crown City" and is reflected in the city's coat of arms as well as in its Medieval Latin name, Corona. The two names of the city ', Kronstadt and Corona, were used simultaneously in the Middle Ages.

German colonists known as the Transylvanian Saxons played a decisive role in Brasov's development. They were invited to develop towns, build mines, and cultivate the land of Transylvania at different stages between 1141 and 1162. On the site of the village of Brasov, the Teutonic Knights built Kronstadt – the city of the crown.

Along the centuries, the colonists brought in remained, along with local population, as did three distinct settlements they founded on the site of Brasov:

• Corona, around the Black Church (Biserica Neagră);

• Martinsberg, west of Cetăţuia Hill;

• Bartolomeu, on the eastern side of Sprenghi Hill.

The location of the city at the intersection of trade routes linking the Ottoman Empire and Western Europe, together with certain tax exemptions, allowed Saxon merchants to obtain considerable wealth and exert a strong political influence. They greatly contributed to the architectural flavor of the city. Fortifications around the city were erected and continually expanded, with several towers maintained by different craftsmen's guilds, according to medieval custom.