Transylvania (Hungary and Romania

Breathe the fresh air of coniferous woods in the country of Count Dracula, hike in the Carpathian Mountains, sample the famous wines of Hungary and gaze upon magnificent frescoes. Our trip to Hungary and Romania is an artful blend of culture, exquisite scenery, history and activity.

Our adventure in Transylvania begins in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Onward through Transylvania, into the Carpathian Mountains, we encounter ancient pockets of European culture and sample the region’s cuisine while sipping local wines in the ambience of a medieval castle. See the magnificent fortress-town of Sighisoara and walk through the grand square of Brasov. A true highlight is Bran Castle, a fortress atop a dramatic rock outcrop and more commonly known as Dracula’s Castle. After exploring the magnificent painted monasteries of Bucovina, we are heading to the remote Apuseni Mountains of Western Romania to discover local traditions, cuisine and medieval castles.

We continue to Czernowitz, the former capital of Ukraine, before making our way into Hungary to see the Puszta in Hortobagy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and conclude our adventure in the famed city of Budapest and the Danube Bend, the Pearl of the Danube. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is a city of spas, 2,000 year-old Roman amphitheaters, 400-year-old Turkish baths and 23 museums and galleries, all situated on the graceful Danube.

Includes Bran’s ‘Dracula’ Castle

Activity Level 3

Fact File • 20 land days • Maximum 14 travelers • Start in Bucharest, Romania, finish in Budapest, Hungary • All meals included

Highlights • Explore Bucharest highlights • Visit the painted monasteries of Bucovina • See ancient fortified Saxon towns • Visit Moc and Secler villages • Hike through one of the last great wilderness of Europe • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Visit Budapest’s Parliament, Buda Castle (UNESCO) and the Royal Palace of Visegrad • Visit the former capital of Ukraine, Czernowitz

Daily u k r a i n e Itinerary chernivtsi Day 1: Arrive Bucharest budapest hortobagy painted monasteries Day 2: Bucharest godollo oradea Exploring Day 3: To Brasov via Sinaia and Bran Castle Day 4: Brasov hungar y torda gorge coltesti sighisoara mt. hargita odorheiu secuiesc Sightseeing, Risnov viscri prejmer Day 5: Prejmar, Viscri, Stork Village Day 6: Biertan, r o m a n i a bran castle brasov sinaia Sighisoara bucharest Day 7: Mt. Hargita Hikes, Secler Gates and Enlaka Village Departure Dates & Prices Day 8: Charcoal Makers, Praid Salt May 17 - Jun 05, 2021 - $5495 USD Mine, to Bucovina via Bicaz Gorge and May 23 - Jun 11, 2022 - $5495 USD Lacu Rosu Day 9: Painted Monasteries of Bucovina: Gura Humorului, Sucevita, Comfort Level Moldovita, Egg Museum Day 10: Ukraine - Czernowitz Some long drives. (Chernivtsi) Day 11: Painted Monasteries of Accommodations Bucovina: Voronet, Arbore, Suceava Comfortable accommodations with private Day 12: To Torockoszentgyorgy bathrooms. Through the Eastern Carpathians (Borgo Pass) and the Transylvanian Basin Day 13: Rimetea Village Museum, Torockoszentgyorgy Castle Hike Day 14: Torda Gorge Hike, Tara Motilor (Posaga de Sus) Day 15: Sincrau Village, Oradea, Arrival in Hungary Day 16: Hortobagy N.P., Godollo Royal Palace, to Budapest Day 17: Budapest Sightseeing - Buda Highlights Day 18: Budapest Sightseeing - Pest Highlights Day 19: Danube Bend: Visegrad, Szentendre Day 20: Depart Budapest