Optional 1: City tour of Brasov with an English-speaking guide.
Highlights:
• Explore the historic monuments of Brasov a 2 Hours walking tour
• Discover one of Europe's narrowest streets at Strada Sforii
• Go to Piata Sfatului in the heart of the old town
Full description:
Stroll the historic centre and experience the history behind the walls of the citadel of Kronstadt. Discover one of Europe's narrowest streets. See the Black Church and more.
Founded by Teutonic Knights in 1211, Brasov is a perfect example of a settlement of the Middle Ages. Today, it is one of the best-preserved cities in Europe and home to some of Europe's narrowest streets.
Optional 2: City tour of Brasov and visit of the Bran Castle.
After the city tour of Brasov, we will go to the Dracula Castle in Bran. Your guide will explain to you the historical background of the template for Bram Stoker`s novel and you will learn, how did Vlad Tepes, the Impaler, turned in Count Dracula. From Bran we will drive back to Brasov.
Optional 3: Private tour in the surroundings of Brasov
Itinerary: Brasov – Prejmer – Sinaia – Bran – Rasnov – Brasov
Highlights:
• Explore beautiful Transylvania
• Discover the well-preserved Fortress of Prejmer
• Visit the Summer residence of the Romanian royal family
• Feel the spirit of the legendary Dracula in Bran Castle
• Understand the history of the fortress in Rasnov
Program:
Enjoy this tour from Brasov to the surrounding areas of Prejmer, Sinaia, Bran and Rasnov.
This day trip will introduce you to the beautiful and full of history of Transylvania!
First, you will visit one of the best-preserved fortified churches in Transylvania, Prejmer Fortress. You will continue your journey towards Sinaia, in order to see the Summer residence of the Romanian royal family.
Your next destination will be Dracula's Castle in Bran, where your guide will tell you more about the Romanian royal family and about Dracula. From here you drive to Rasnov in order to visit the peasants’ citadel. From inside the citadel, you get to enjoy a magnificent 360 degrees view over the Barsa Land. Later in the afternoon, you will return to Brasov.
Optional 4: Private Hiking and Bear Watching in the Carpathians: Brasov - Piatra Craiului
Departure hour & location: 10.00, in front of your hotel
The Carpathian Mountains may not be as high as famous as the Alps or as old as Russia’s Urals, but are probably some of Europe’s most spectacular and wild mountain groups and are home to Europe’s largest large carnivores. Join us for a day filled with exciting tracks, breathtaking views and small, isolated settlements, where it seems like time has stood still for the last couple of centuries.
Highlights:
• Explore the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains
• Visit the Bear Sanctuary Liberty
• Enjoy a delicious Romanian traditional picnic
Program:
We will depart in the morning from Braşov and drive to the mountains, just outside of Zărneşti. Here we will visit the Bear Sanctuary Liberty, one of the most interesting wildlife conservation projects: almost one hundred brown bears have been brought from old zoos and illegal animal parks, and have found a much better life here.
From here we will drive to the Piatra Craiului Mountains and prepare for a 5-hour hike to one of Romania’s most beautiful scenery: lively coloured meadows, migrating sheep herds and isolated mountain villages will enchant us all day long.
At noon we will enjoy a delicious picnic with traditional homemade sausages and cheese.
In the evening we will return to Braşov.