4 Days Tour

Prahova Valley, Transylvania

Itinerary

This is our most popular tour because it comprises in a relatively short period of time and for an extremely convenient price, the most visited places in Romania: Bucharest – Sinaia – Busteni – Brasov – Rasnov –  Bran – Moeciu – Rucar. Have you been to any of these places? Then you know that one can never get bored from them

DAY 1: BUCHAREST

We start our beautiful trip visiting the Village Museum. The rich patrimony of this touristic objective is mainly composed of traditional constructions from throughout the country (religious buildings, dwellings and annexes), arts and crafts, folk equipment an installations (wind mills, water mills). 

House of the People or The Palace of Parliament,  is the world’s second-largest administrative building (after the Pentagon) and former dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu’s most infamous creation. 

After too much concrete and marble, we need green nature and Cismigiu Park is without a doubt, an oasis of relaxation and tranquility. While some people will prefer to eat, others can enjoy a walk admiring the scenery.

In the evening, after a walk through the old town, which is the warm heart of Bucharest, with many extraordinary terraces buzzing with people. Bucharest is by far Romania's most visited city and like any other capital it has a vibrant and crowded old town with plenty of historical sights, restaurants, small shops and bars. Traditional Romanian dinner. Overnight in Bucharest.

DAY 2: BUCHAREST - SINAIA - BUSTENI - BRASOV

We leave early to Sinaia where we visit the outstanding Peles Castle, one of the most famous castles in Romania, along with Bran Castle, but before that we'll have a short stop to see Sinaia Monastery. 

We will head to Busteni where we can take lunch and for the less hungry ones, we can offer you a walk in the Cantacuzino Castle Park with a magnificent view over Bucegi Mountains.

And when you think you ve seen it all, the best is yet to comeThen we go to Brasov. Brasov is famous for its medieval sites, from fortifications walls and towers that enclosed the city hundreds of years ago to old bastions that survived almost intact for centuries. Here, we'll visit the Counsel Square, Avenue of the Republic, the Black Church and we will finish the day in the Cerbul Carpatin restaurant for an unforgettable evening. Overnight in Brasov.

DAY 3: BRASOV - RASNOV - BRAN

We sleep more and we leave hotel to Rasnov at 8:30 where we will visit the beautiful mountaintop citadel. After this we go straight to visit the famous Bran Castle - Dracula. Here we will take time for shopping. We continue to stay in the Brasov area the whole day and we will have lunch in a mountainous area of Moeciu. The ones who will not dine can enjoy a beautiful landscape.

In the evening we go to Poiana Brasov and after a trip through the mountain resort will end the day at Sura Dacilor restaurant, where we serve an absolutely unique dinner. On the way we stop for photos in several locations in order to have a panoramic view over Brasov city.

Overnight in Brasov.

DAY 4: BRASOV - RUCAR - BUCHAREST

We begin the journey to Bucuresti via Rucar-Bran corridor at 8:00. We will make several stops for photos and shopping, being captured by the beautiful scenery of the Carpathian Mountains.

We will stop to visit the villagers in the area and to learn about their life style. We will learn about milking cows, how they do cheese and "tzuika" (the local word for brandy) and other aspects of their life. This area is picturesque and the people have not given up the traditional means.

We will all have the lunch in a traditional place and then we head to Bucharest via Pitesti on highway A1. 

Now we have completed the trip, and are heading for airport or hotel, depending on your own arrangements. Time to say good bye after a very successful trip.