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A 7 DAYS EXCITING TRIP FROM BUCOVINA TO THE DANUBE.<\/h3>\n

Start up in heterogeneous Bukovina, nested in the wooden Eastern Carpathians, with its fine\u00a0rural architecture and world famous painted monasteries. Cross the mountains following an\u00a0impressive route up the Bicaz Gorges and cross rolling hill upon rolling hill in Transylvania,\u00a0discovering Saxon villages, fortified churches and fine medieval burgs. Stand in line with royalty\u00a0while peeking at the summer residence of the king and end the tour in Bucharest with the\u00a0second largest building in the world and a glass of fine Oltenia wine in the bustling old town. Or, well, maybe you feel like crossing the Danube and adding a Bulgarian extension to it\u2026<\/p>\n

DAY 1<\/h3>\n

BUCHAREST \/ IASI \u2013 ROMAN \u2013 SUCEAVA<\/strong>
\nUpon arriving in Bucharest, get a ride following the lowest reaches of the Carpathians, bordering\u00a0wine country, up to Bukovina, home for a heterogeneous population of different faiths and\u00a0ethnicities creating a rich cultural heritage. Start the tour with an afternoon stroll across\u00a0Suceava, one of the major strongholds of the medieval Kingdom of Moldavia.
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\n<\/strong>The tour can also start in Iasi for a shorter land transfer if flights are convenient that way.
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\n\u2013 Arrival at Bucharest \/ Iasi
\n\u2013 Transfer to Suceava via Roman
\n\u2013 Optional (time-allowing): side trip to visit one of the vineyards of Urlati or Ceptura.
\n\u2013 Optional (time-allowing): break at the Hanul Ancutei off Roman (traditional venue along\u00a0this old trade route)
\n\u2013 Late afternoon walk in Suceava
\n\u2013 Accommodation in Suceava \/ Sonnonhof Hotel<\/p>\n

DAY 2<\/h3>\n

SUCEAVA \u2013 GURA HUMORULUI \u2013 HUMOR MONASTERY \u2013 VORONET MONASTERY \u2013 MOLDOVITA MONASTERY \u2013 SUCEVITA MONASTERY \u2013 MARGINEA POTTERY WORKSHOP \u2013 SUCEAVA<\/strong>
\nTake a day to discover the most famous monasteries in Bukovina and to get a good introduction\u00a0to the area. You will have the chance to see the fine frescoes of Voronet, to enjoy the great\u00a0natural setting of Sucevita, to experience the local crafts at Marginea black pottery workshop,\u00a0respectively to stand in wonder in front of the quiet Arbore Monastery.
\n\u2013 Tour of the four UNESCO-listed painted monasteries with Arbore as a possible addition\u00a0(time allowing it)
\n\u2013 Visit to Marginea pottery workshop
\n\u2013 Optional: traditional egg painting can be experienced in Vama (allow at least one more\u00a0hour)
\n\u2013 Accommodation in Suceava \/ Sonnonhof Hotel<\/p>\n

DAY 3<\/h3>\n

SUCEAVA \u2013 PIATRA NEAMT \u2013 BICAZ GORGES \u2013 THE RED LAKE \u2013 PRAID SALT MINE \u2013 SIGHISOARA<\/strong>
\nWhat do an impressive Moldavian fortress, some dramatic limestone scenery, a salt mine and a certain famous vampire have in common? Well, you\u2019ve got it: today! Have the camera handy\u00a0and allow an early start. And ask your guide to grab a freshly baked Kurtoskalacs on the way.
\n\u2013 Visit to Neamt Fortress
\n\u2013 Drive along the Bicaz Gorges
\n\u2013 Stop by the Red Lake
\n\u2013 Visit to Praid Salt Mine (visit involving many steps)
\n\u2013 Accommodation in Sighisoara \/ Casa Wagner Hotel or Sighisoara Hotel<\/p>\n

DAY 4<\/h3>\n

SIGHISOARA \u2013 VISCRI \u2013 BIERTAN \u2013 SIBIU<\/strong>
\nSaxon heritage, beautiful countryside, old villages gravitating around an impressive fortified\u00a0church where inhabitants used to find shelter at the time of a Turkish invasion. That, and the\u00a02007 Cultural Capital of Europe, possibly the finest medieval town in Transylvania. Enjoy your\u00a0day in the Siebenburgen!
\n\u2013 Walk across Sighisoara
\n\u2013 Optional: walk up the Clock Tower and the Wooden Stairway to the Church on the Hill
\n\u2013 Optional (with an early start): detour to visit Viscri, a fine Saxon village
\n\u2013 Visit to Biertan Fortified Church
\n\u2013 Drive up the backroads via Richis to Sibiu
\n\u2013 Accommodation in Sibiu \/ Casa Luxemburg or Am Ring Hotel<\/p>\n

DAY 5<\/h3>\n

SIBIU \u2013 BRAN CASTLE \u2013 BRASOV<\/strong>
\nExplore the three majestic squares in the centre of Sibiu, then stare in admiration at the 70 km.\u00a0long ridge of the Fagaras rising 2000 m. above the Transylvanian fields before taking the stairs\u00a0up the cliff where Bran Castle is located on the former Wallachian border. End another fine day\u00a0with a walk in downtown Brasov.
\n\u2013 Walking tour of Sibiu
\n\u2013 Visit to Bran Castle
\n\u2013 Walking tour of Brasov
\n\u2013 Accommodation in Brasov \/ Bella Muzica or Casa Wagner Hotel<\/p>\n

DAY 6<\/h3>\n

BRASOV \u2013 SINAIA \u2013 BUCHAREST<\/strong>
\nThe royal day: start in Brasov and cross the mountains, following the lower reaches of the\u00a0Bucegi Eastern drops to Sinaia, the scenic location of which determined the king to set his\u00a0summer quarter here. Explore the former residence and then go on down to Bucharest for a\u00a0presentation tour. End the day with an exploratory walk across the Old Town and a peek at the\u00a0pyramid-like Palace of the Parliament.
\n\u2013 Visit to Peles Castle in Sinaia
\n\u2013 Driving following by walking tour of Bucharest
\n\u2013 Accommodation in Bucharest \/ Venezia Hotel or Berthelot Hotel<\/p>\n

DAY 7<\/h3>\n

LA REVEDERE OR\u2026 DOBRE DOSHLI!<\/strong>
\nYour call: this can be the end of the tour or the beginning of a new stage to it. We recommend\u00a0an extension with a trip South of the Danube, across Bulgaria, with 3-4 days to Veliko Tarnovo,\u00a0Plovdiv and Nesebur\u2026
\n\u2013 Transfer to Bucharest Airport or continuation of the tour to Bulgaria<\/p>\n

ASK FOR PRICE!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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9<\/span>days<\/span><\/div>

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100<\/span>%<\/span><\/div>

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1500<\/span>km<\/span><\/div>

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What’s included?<\/h3>\n
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  • transportation with modern AC car\/minivan<\/li>\n
  • licensed tour guide<\/li>\n
  • Accommodation (B+B) in 3* hotels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    The tour is provided by a licenced tour guide.<\/p>\n

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