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No matter if you are on holiday or business travel, CMB TRAVEL has prepared the most appropriate offer at the best price for every necessity.

Due to the development of specialized departments, CMB is today able to offer complete travel services all over Romania:

FIT & Groups Holiday Packages: z Theme Cultural Tours z Family Packages z Special Tours z Week-end tours z Hunting programs z Danube Delta Tours z Ski packages z Adventure tours z Health and Spa programs

Business Trips & Conference facilities: z Accommodation z Car rental z Transfers z Bucharest sightseeing tours z Guidance, translations and interpreting z Meetings and Incentives z Conferences and Events

The complete leisure offer and holiday packages in Romania can be found to the following website:

The complete corporate offer, including hotel accommodations and conference facilities throughout Romania can be found to the following website:

www.rotraveler.com

www.destination-romania.com

For confidential rates please ask for the CD to our representatives or place a request on our e-mail address: office@cmbtravel.ro

CMB free services 1. Meet and Assist Your tourists will FREELY benefit by MEET & ASSIST services on their arrival on Bucharest International Airport, no matter if they travel individually or in group.

2. Free Drink and Surprise present For every participant to your group programs to Romania we have prepared a welcome drink at the beginning AND a surprise farewell present .

New programs Soul inside the Stones

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The Fascinating Seven Citadels Of The Carpathians

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Mysteries, vampires and Saxon citadels

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In the footsteps of Ovid & St. Andrew

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Time for youhealth & spa packages

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CMB TRAVEL Profile CMB TRAVEL Confidential Rates 2006

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Insight Romanian culture Discover Romania Castles and Palaces in Transylvania Dracula: The byte of your life Soul inside the Stones Painted monasteries and wooden churches Romanian Rhapsody The Fascinating Seven Citadels Of The Carpathians Mysteries, vampires and Saxon citadels

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Danube Delta - A Piece of Heaven In the footsteps of Ovid & St. Andrew The wildlife experience

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Discover Yourself by Rediscovering Nature Folklore Tour of Romania Return to the Cold Mountain The International Festival of Cabbage Rolls

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Time for you Baile Herculane - Ad Aquas Herculi Sacras Eforie Nord - Spa and Seaside Relaxation Sovata - The Mezothermal Therapy Baile Felix - The Spa of Happiness

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Bucharest Bucharest Sightseeing Tours

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General Conditions

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Welcome to CMB TRAVEL Founded in 1998 as a travel division of CMB International, CMB TRAVEL has become very fast one of the leading Tour Operators in Romania.

Creating constantly new and successful programs CMB TRAVEL has received in 2004 from the Romanian Tourism Authority the Award for “THE MOST CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE TOURISM COMPANY “ the one and only time when a TO achieved such an honor at this category in the last 15 years.

Diploma of excellence for the most creative and innovative tourism company awarded by Romanian Tourism Authority

The fast development of CMB Travel and the demands of our customer were so challenging for us to determinate the Company to structure itself on specialized divisions.

In 2000, the new divisions – International Travel and Inbound Travel were created.

Due to the success of our business and due to the increasing requests of the customers both Romanian and foreigners we have been developing furthermore our Company building up in 2001 the CMB – Corporate Division.

Nowadays the CMB services are requested by corporate, individual or groups’ travelers. Having the adequate expertise and endowments, regularly trained personnel and a network of 643 independent partner travel agencies we are always innovative, fast, flexible and competent.

Our story Our story could begin with "...We wanted to bring our ideas into reality” CMB Travel was founded by a family who believed that it’s time to bring something new and fresh on the Romanian travel industry This story began more than 7 years ago. We wanted to define a new service quality of travel services in Romania. At the time when "start-ups" were not so easy in the Romanian travel industry… …And yet, even against apparently overwhelming competition, our success was marked.

Did we have a key for success? No, but the ability to react very fast to changes at the right time, unconditional willingness to

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understand, to learn, taking an active part in influencing new developments.

CMB TRAVEL Leisure Division CMB Leisure team will take care of your travel arrangements and will competently advise you on all your wishes about programs in Romania.

Wonderful hotel rates, very good programs, fresh ideas these is what is characterizing all our programs.

Just think about Transylvania. You might say Yes, Cool!

Mysteries, Vampires and Saxon Citadels…

Think about the Danube Delta. This is Europe’s largest continuous marshland and probably the world’s greatest stretch of reed beds, magnificently blanketed by wildflowers in the summer.

Birdwatchers, anglers and travelers in search of nature at its most fascinating can prepare to find heaven.

Think about Bucovina: culture and traditions…

Think about ski resorts.

The slopes of Poiana Brasov offer some of the best snow conditions in Eastern Europe, and a great 'value for money ski experience' to beginners and intermediates alike.

Many travelers describe the scenery around here as absolutely fantastic, and it is! Poiana Brasov is tucked among enchanting medieval villages, surrounded by the thickly forested Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania. There is plenty of real fairytale-like charm, including the opportunity to visit what is known as Dracula's castle in a horse-drawn sleigh

Our services include: Coordinating correspondence, promotion & advertising, scheduling, graphic design and printings, registration, coordination of speakers, managing the media relations, hotel reservations, tours and social events organizing, as well as the general management of the event.

Think about sea resorts. A lot of sun, sandy beaches and not to ignore great hotel rates.

CMB TRAVEL Corporate Division With our CMB concept we combine the most modern and innovative management technologies with the know-how of experienced business travel specialists and personal commitment.

Being official DMC/PCO in Romania we were organizing any kind of events for multinational companies. Major clients of CMB: Microsoft Romania, Wella Romania, Avon Cosmetics, HVB Bank, Bosch Gmbh, Praktiker Gmbh. And these are just a few of our clientsâ&#x20AC;Ś Our major points of focus: z to understand the needs of our clients z to anticipate new needs of our clients z to bring new ideas for the success of any event z to succeed to come up within the budget of our clients Our Products Incentives: CMB TRAVEL acts like a <one-stop shop> for travel services.

Our special Business will provide you and your clients a superior device for conventions, incentives, business travel and hotel reservations under your desired budget.

Destination Management Service: Paying attention to any details, we can also handle any particular special request, from greeting a visitor in a VIP lounge or meeting your client with flowers on arrival, to a private viewing of a major art collection.

Pre/Post Congress Tours: We can provide professional or tourist programs to round out the experience of a congress.

Meetings, Conventions & Congresses.

Reasons to choose Romania One reason to choose this destination is that Romania is one of the cheapest destinations in Europe.

Having good facilities for Conferences, Romania can offer you good quality for less money, but the one of the most interesting points is that Romania can offer many possibilities for pre and post tours as being a superb destination for incentive trips.

Romania is a revelation for people longing to return to nature and simple values. A holiday in the Carpathian Mountains, the Danube Delta or the picturesque villages from Bucovina is a delight for your mind, body and soul.

Maramures is an absolutely fabulous place, unique in the world, where the specific traditions and way of life seem untouched by time.

Special interest tours could be also a very interesting choice for you and your clients, from fishing to hunting and from bird watching to wine escapade in our famous cellars. Not to forget our spectacular castles on the traces of Dracula. If you are looking for fun, the best is to choose the Black Sea Coast resorts or Prahova Valley with our famous ski resorts. From spectacular breath-taking landscapes, healthy food and relaxing genuine village life to fine sand beaches and lively clubs, Romania will offer you lots of options for spending memorable and affordable holidays.

For all these and many more, CMB TRAVEL is waiting you to discover one of the last unspoiled and uncovered destinations of Europe.

Our Pride: Innovative and complete Tourist Offer (packages) Dedicated programs to each particular market Enthusiastic professional multilingual speaking team Value for money hotel rates at more than 2000 accommodation units all over Romania Best transfer rates Professional and experienced multilingual speaking guides Modern organizational culture CMB would be honored to be your guide to one of the most surprising country in Europe!

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omanian’s accommodation is extremely varied. From deluxe five star hotels offering conditions and services that can compete successfully with any European or American standards, to student hostels, Romania is the place where you can always find an invitation that suits both your pocket and your requirements. Our selected offer includes the most important ones, spread everywhere in the country, with an abundance of useful information and details regarding services, endowments and a wide selection of images; everything to suit each and everyone’s taste including a few where you can meet Romanians and enjoy their warmth, friendship and culture.

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Bucharest is a bizarre and romantic city. The elegant atmosphere of the city along with its exuberance won the capital the name “Little Paris” some time ago. A name that you will find appropriate even today, should you have the curiosity to discover the heart of Bucharest. A good start would be to open your heart and let in the charm of the city.

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Insight Romanian Culture Romania holds an unique place among European countries: it is the only Eastern Europe Latin speaking country, as it is the only Latin roots country with Christian Orthodox religion. Mircea Eliade, the Romanian Historic of Religion, says that the features of Romanian people are tolerance, hospitality and friendliness. Romania, besides the demonic but very famous Dracula, also means painted monasteries, wooden churches and beautiful cities that keep unspoiled the very medieval scent they were born inâ&#x20AC;Ś Many visitors come to Romania with no expectations, being astonished by discovering a more than 2000-year old history and a very prolific culture. The story of a country is the story of its people, the story of its stones and a nation without culture has no future as it has no past. We challenge you to face the Romanian culture!

Insight Romanian culture Discover Romania Castles and Palaces in Transylvania Dracula: The byte of your life Soul inside the Stones Painted monasteries and wooden churches Romanian Rhapsody The Fascinating Seven Citadels Of The Carpathians Mysteries, vampires and Saxon citadels

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Discover Romania 10 days / 9 nights

Day 1: Meeting with Romanian car and guide.

Your first day in Romania begins with a sightseeing tour of Bucharest, including visits to the Palace of Parliament, also called the House of the People – the second largest building in the world, after the US Pentagon building, the Archbishop Complex, Calea Victoriei (formerly called “Podul Mogosoaei”), and the Village Museum (established in 1956 by D. Gusti). Transfer to Targoviste. Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel (D). 140 km Day 2: Breakfast. Visit the Chindia Tower (built

by Prince Vlad as a watch tower and prison) and the ruins of the former Princely Court of Wallachia. Continue our way to Curtea de Arges, another former capital of Wallachia during 14th century, where we visit the Monastery and Master Manole’s well (architectural

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jewels from 16th century). Continue our way to Sibiu, once the richest town in Transylvania, passing through one of the most spectacular and beautiful areas in Romania – the Olt Valley (narrow pass).

On the way, visit Cozia Monastery, erected in 14th century by Mircea the Old, Dracula’s grandfather.

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Sibiu (B, D) 250 km Day 3: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of the mediaeval fortress by foot, including the former palace of the governor of Transylvania, Samuel von Brukenthal, nowadays sheltering one of the best art galleries in Romania. On the way to Sighisoara, visit the three-rounded walls church of Biertan, included on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage.

Departure to Sighisoara, the only medieval citadel in Europe that is fully

inhabited; mentioned in 1280 as “Castrum Sex”; sightseeing tour of the city, including the Clock Tower Museum, the Cover Stairs and the Church on the Hill. Is also included a visit in the house where Vlad “Dracula” was born, now a cozy restaurant, and two mediaeval attractions: the Torture room and the Mediaeval Weapons Collection. Dinner and accommodation at 3* hotel in or near Sighisoara (B, D).

85 km Day 4: Visit the Palace of Culture in Targu Mures city, well known because of its impressive collection of mirrors and glass-painted icons. Visit the Orthodox Catedral in Targu Mures. Free time for lunch in Targu Mures. Drive forward to Bistrita, another medieval German town Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Bistrita. (B, D) 200 km

Day 5: Crossing the mountains, we are going to Dracula Castle, built on the top of Bargau mountains, where one can hear the legend of Dracula told in the depths of Dracula’s crypt. In Campulung Moldovenesc, one can visit the woodcraft museum, with great local exhibits.

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Following the trails to Bucovina, see the magnificent monastery of Moldovita, the first outdoor oainted monastery in the area, awarded with the greatest UNESCO trophy – Golden Apple.

Accommodation and Romanian dinner at 3* guest-house/mansion, in Vama (Bucovina area). (B, D) 200 km Day 6: Breakfast. Today we visit, in a full-day trip, the most important UNESCO monuments: the monasteries of Sucevita, Humor and Voronet. The last one was surnamed the Sistine Chapel of the East due to its western wall paintings called “the last judgment”.

Also included: visit to the black pottery masters workshop in Marginea village.

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel Central in Piatra Neamt. (B, D) 200 km Day 7: After breakfast, transfer by coach to Bicaz Gorges, following some of the most impressive mountain trails in the Carpathian Mountains, as you head back to Transylvania. Stop at Lacu Rosu, a cozy mountain resort with its natural dam lake, unique in Romania. Continue through the mountains to Brasov, one of the most visited cities in Romania, and from there to Sinaia, a popular Romanian winter ski resort town for your dinner and overnight accommodation. (B, D) 285 km Day 8: Today is the day of the Castles. Home to the splendid Peles Castle, Sinaia is located at the foot of the Bucegi

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Mountains. Although the Sinaia monastery has exised here since the 17th century, Sinaia becomes famous at the end of 19th c., when became the summer residence of the first king of Romania, Carol I, which popularized the town. Visit Peles Castle, a fine example of German Renaissance style of architecture, with elaborately-decorated rooms.

Your next stop is Bran Castle, in fact a medieval fortress since 13th c. well known as the real residence of Vampire Count Dracula. After some free time this afternoon return to the hotel to relax. (B, D) 100 km Day 9: This morning journey back to Bucharest.

Check in to your hotel and enjoy some free time for last-minute shopping before meeting the guide for a final festive farewell dinner with folk singers and dancers. (B, D) 125 km Day 10: Your tour arrangements end this morning after breakfast. You will be transferred to the airport or train station according to your individual itinerary.

(B) 30 km

Highlights This is an invitation to enjoy a few memorable days in one of the last unique destinations in the world.

Romania is the country of fairy-tales, of the wonderful sceneries and the beautiful girls, a mixture between traditions and customs that anywhere else can be only seen in museums, with the cosmopolite atmosphere of 21st century that will be met everywhere in the largest cities of Romania; also the geographic position, and the centuries statute of "Europe's gatekeeper", the influences of the East combined with the ones of the Latin spirit of the inhabitants, the welcoming people and two thousands years of culture and civilization, all these are strongly recommending Romania as a destination which cannot be missed by any traveler in the world.

Come to reveal the mysteries of one of the most surprising countries in Europe!

Come to Discover Romania!

Included services: z 9 nights accommodation at 3* Hotels or guest-houses, in twin, double or single rooms; z Meals in half-board basis z Festive Romanian dinner in the last day in Bucharest; z Transport by deluxe air-conditioned car, mini-bus or coach; z Transfers and tourist assistance to the airport; z Professional guidance throughout (English speaking guide); z All entrance fees to the mentioned objectives

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Castles and Palaces in Transylvania (The Romantic Transylvania) 8 days/ 7 nights

Day 1: Arrival on Bucharest Otopeni Airport.Transfer to Sinaia.

Accommodation at 3* hotel in Sinaia.

Dinner in Sinaia. Overnight. 125 km Day 2: Sinaia. After breakfast, visit Peles & Pelisor Castles, former summer residence of king Carol I of Romania; departure to Bran where we visit Bran castle, also called Dracula Castle or the Castle from Carpathians; short break at the handicraft open-air exhibition in front of the castle; continue to Brasov; accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Brasov. 100 km

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Day 3: Brasov: Breakfast; sightseeing tour of the city, including Black Church (the biggest Gothic monument in Brasov), St. Nicholas Cathedral, the Schei Gate and District (architectural reservation), the Old Town Hall Square. Leaving to Sighisoara, the best preserved medieval citadel in Europe and the only one still inhabited. Detalied tour of the citadel, including the Tower Museum, the Cover Stairs, the Church on the Hill. Feel the attractions of the Torture Room and visit the Mediaeval Weapons Collection.

Dinner at Vlad Dracul's House in Sighisoara. Accommodation at 3* hotel, near Sighisoara. 150 km

Day 4: Drive forward to Bistrita. Short break to see the city centre of Targu Mures, surnamed the city of roses, and to visit the ruins of the medieval fortress. Visit to the Dracula's Castle from Borgo Pass.

Return to Bistrita. Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Bistrita. 180 km Day 5: Breakfast; Departure to Baia Mare.

Visit the Mineralogy Museum in Baia Mare (some exhibits are unique in the world); short sightseeing tour of the city including "Stephen the Great" Tower and the Butcher's Bastion. Departure to Cluj-Napoca. Sightseeing tour of the historical city centre and visit the Ethnographical Museum of Transylvania

and the Banffy Palace, which shelter the Art Museum; accommodation and dinner in 3* hotel in Cluj-Napoca. 270 km

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Day 6: Leaving Cluj-Napoca and follow the way to the city of Alba Iulia.

Sightseeing tour of the fortress, the "Union Museum" and the Cathedral of Reunion. Departure to Sibiu.

Sightseeing tour of the citadel, including the most important medieval buildings and places and the Art Museum of Brukenthal, hosted by the palace of the former governor of Transylvania.

In the afternoon, the group will visit Dumbrava Park, which shelter one of the best village museums in Europe: the Astra Museum of Traditional Romanian Folk Civilisations.

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Sibiu. 170 km Day 7: Leave for Bucharest alongside the picturesque Valley of Olt, crossing the Carpathians between Fagaras and Parang mountains; short break to Cozia Monastery, erected by Mircea the Eldest on 14th century; visit Curtea de Arges, the former capital of Wallachia, the residence of the first Basarab Prince. Visit the Princely Church and the monastery, founding about the legend of Master

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Manole). Accommodation at 3* hotel in the city centre of Bucharest.

Festive farewell dinner at a restaurant in Bucharest. 270 km Day 8: Bucharest. Half-day sightseeing tour of the city including the Ceausescu's House of the People (today named "the Palace of Parliament" - second largest building in the world after the Pentagon's House), Victoriei Avenue (firstly called "Podul Mogosoaiei"), Aviatorilor Bvd., the Patriarchal Complex, the Old Princely Court.

Transfer to the Bucharest Otopeni Airport. 50 km

Highlights Castles, palaces, fortresses, strongholds, citadels, defensive walls, marketplaces, art collections, village fortifications, ruler princes or simply governors, religious edifices and a full of events history is waiting for you in Transylvania.

This is a romantic trip to the middle age, the most prolific period of Transylvanian art and culture. A Saxon civilization that marks this land has been built here a wide collection of fortifications and defensive buildings as watch towers, walls, castles and strongholds. A Latin-based spirit has been developed under this fortifications a world of art and crafts, a world of paintings, architectural jewels, pottery masterpieces and wooden carved valuables.

Every stone is telling here a story about courage, honor, love and romance, stories about knights and princess, about ruler princes and invaders, about defenders and attackers, and about the human sacrifice both for creation and for the country.

Majestic feelings lasted in the depths of centenary history of the area.

Included services: z 7 nights accommodation at 3* Hotels, in twin or single rooms; z Meals in half-board basis; z Festive dinner in Bucharest z Transport by deluxe air-conditioned coach or mini-bus; z Arrival and departure transfers; z Professional guidance throughout; z All route fees; z All entrance fees to the mentioned objectives

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DRACULA The byte of your life 9 days/ 8 nights

Day 1: Arrival on Bucharest Otopeni International Airport. Transfer to Bucharest. Accommodation at 3* hotel in the city centre of Bucharest. Festive welcome dinner in a traditional restaurant in Bucharest.30 km Day 2: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Bucharest, including: Vlad the Impaler' Old Princely Court; the Archbishop's Church and Palace, the Palace of Parliament (also called the "House of the People"), former residence of another "Dracula from Carpathians" - Nicolae Ceausescu; second largest building in the world, after the building of US Pentagon. Departure to Targoviste. Visit

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the ruins of the former Princely Court and the Chindia Tower.

Dinner and accommodation at 3* hotel in Targoviste. 140 km Day 3: In Curtea de Arges visit the sculptural landscape of Neagoe Basarab' monastery and found about the Legend of Master Manole, an even oldest legend than the one of Count Dracula. Short break to the Poenari Stronghold, rebuilt by Vlad the Impaler as an "eagle nest", on the edges of Fagaras Mountains, at the hystorical border between Wallachia and Transylvania.

Departure to Sibiu, crossing the Carpathians through the Olt narrow pass.

On the way, visit Cozia Monastery, hystor-

ical monument from 14th century, erected by the grandfather of Vlad the Impaler.

Accommodation at 3* hotel in Sibiu.

Dinner in the "Golden barrel" medieval restaurant in Sibiu. 250 km Day 4: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Sibiu by foot, including: the Bruckental Art Museum (sheltered by the palace of the former governor of Transylvania), the Stairs Passage, the mediaeval fortress, the Museum of Pharmacy.

Departure to Sighisoara. On the way, visit the three-round walls fortified church from Biertan, included in UNESCO World Heritage List.

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Sighisoara. 85 km

Day 5: Breakfast. Visit the only medieval citadel in Europe that is still fully inhabited; mentioned in 1280 as "Castrum Sex". Detalied tour of the citadel, including the Tower Museum, the Cover Stairs, the Church on the Hill. Feel the attractions of the Torture Room and visit the Mediaeval Weapons Collection. Visit the house where is supposing that Vlad "Dracula" was born (now a cozy restaurant).

Short break to visit the beautiful city of roses: Targu Mures. Departure to Bistrita. Special "Jonathan Harker late lunch in "Coroana de Aur" - the "Golden Crown" Restaurant, the same restaurant as the one where Jonathan Harker, the main character of Bram Stocker's novel, ate before the arrival to the Dracula's Castle!. Approaching to the Dracula's House, the horizon became dark and the forest became cold and dark. The wolves' eyes are the only lights into the darkness. Finally, we arrive to the major point of our journey: the Borgo Pass, where the Dracula's Castle is waiting for the Count' Special Guests!

Dinner and accommodation at "Dracula's Castle" Hotel, 3*. 200 km Day 6: Breakfast in "Dracula's Castle". Leave Dracula's House looking behind to be sure that no monster is following us. On the way to Piatra Neamt, we follow the picturesque scenery alongside the border of Izvorul Muntelui Lake with a short break at the Bicaz dam.

Dinner and accommodation at 3* hotel in Piatra Neamt. 170 km Day 7: After breakfast, we cross the Carpathians through the Bicaz Gorges (the most impressive gorges in Romania). Short break in the "Red Lake" Resort (natural lake, unique in Romania).

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Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel, in Brasov. 235 km Day 8: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of the city, including the Schei District (architectural reservation), the Black Church (the biggest gothic monument in Brasov), St. Nicholas Cathedral, The Old Town Council Square and building.

Visit Bran Castle, another Dracula's favorite site.

Sinaia. Accommodation at 4* hotel.

Farewell dinner in Taverna Sarbului Restaurant. Overnight. 100 km Day 9: Breakfast in Sinaia. Visit the haunted house of Iulia Hasdeu in Campina, well known for the dark magic rithuals which happened here and the Snagov monastery which shelter the tombstone of Vlad Dracula - the Impaler.

Transfer to the Bucharest Otopeni International Airport or to Bucharest (depending on your schedule). End of services. 160 km Optional: supp. 1 more night in Bucharest, at 3* hotel (Central) in Bucharest and transfer to airport in the following day (see rates in our accommodation section).

Highlights Indeed, this is the byte of your life!

Transylvania is the land of mysteries, warlocks, sorcerers, "strigoi" and "varcolaci". Transylvania is the home of Dracula.

Dracula is the best known ever legend of the humanity. Dracula is the myth of the Transylvanian blood thirsty count that lure his victims to a mysterious castles somewhere in Borgo County, ruling a strange world of superstitions, dark rituals and unknown traditions, an exotic unrevealed world.

This tour will lead you on the trails of the vampire count, from his birthplace (identified as the citadel of Sighisoara) to his castle, placed deep in the forests of Bistrita County, on the top of the mountains near Borgo Pass, and, finally to his tomb.

Take your garlic amulets and come to visit the count; we are honored to receive the guests of Dracula!

Included services: z 8 nights accommodation at 3* - 4*, in twin, double or single rooms; z Half board (breakfast and dinner); z Special "Jonathan Harker" lunch in Bistrita z Festive dinner in Bucharest and Borgo Pass z Transport by deluxe air-conditioned coach, mini-bus or car (depending on the size of the group); z Arrival and departure transfers and tourist assistance to the airport; z Professional guidance throughout; z All objectives and routes fees; z Dracula shows.

SPECIAL: AFTER-LIFE UNLIMITED INSURANCES INCLUDED!!!

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The Soul inside the Stones The influences of Constantin Brancusi, Romania's greatest sculptor 8 days / 7 nights Included services: Transport by air-conditioned minivan/ minibus/ coach (depending on the number of participants) z Accommodation at 3* and 4* hotels as indicated z Meals on HB basis (breakfastsand dinner) z Danube cruise by motor boat z Lunch on board during the Danube cruise z Picnic lunch in Cerna Valley z Assistance of a professional guide throughout the program z Entrance fees to attractions z 1 free seat for each 20 participants Note: the tour can be organized for less than 10 persons, but due to the very high costs of the cruise on the Danube we recommend to make the cruise an optional component for groups of less than 10 passengers.

Day 1: Arriving on "Henri Coanda" - Otopeni international airport. Transfer to a 3* hotel in Bucuresti. Accommodation and dinner. 30 km Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to Oltenia, a region where we will pass through centuries of history, from Emperor Traian's antique bridge over the Danube up to the modern symbol of Brancusi's "Infinite Column". On the way, short stop in the centre of Craiova municipality, an old medieval town, the centre of Oltenia.

Accommodation at Continental Hotel 3* in Turnu-Severin. In the afternoon, walking on the Danube's cliff, with visit at the vestiges of Drobeta Roman caster, of Traian's Bridge over Danube (2nd Century BC) and of Severin medieval fortress.

Dinner in the hotel. 350 km

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Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to the Danube's Gorge at "Cazane". Short stop at "The Iron Gates" dam, with visit at the local museum, where you will find out the details of the making of the dam and of the accumulation lake where we will set sail. Short stop at Vodita Monastery (to see the vestiges of the first orthodox monastery in Vallachia, built in the 14th cent. in Byzantine style by the monk Nicodim).

From Orsova we embark on the motorboat for a Danube cruise, on the accumulation dam lake and the "Cazane" area - the Danube's spectacular gorge, cut in the limestone of the Carpathians, through which the ships hardly passed in the past. Today here is a National Park which protects the Mediterranean flora and fauna, as well as the limestone relief. In the narrowest part of the gorge,

you can see on the Serbian shore the tracks of the Roman antique road; on the Romanian shore, you will see the big sculpture of Decebal, the Dacian king that fought against the roman invasion in 2nd century BC. Return to Orsova.

Visit to St. Ana Monastery, from where you can admire the Danube panorama.

Departure to Baile Herculane.

Accommodation and dinner at Ferdinand Hotel 4* in Baile Herculane spa. 60 km plus ship cruise Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel. Short sight-seeing tour of the spa (you can admire the neoclassical architecture, specific to the period in which Baile Herculane was ruled by Austro-Hungarians).

Minibus/bus trip on the valley of Cerna, which reveals magnificent landscapes; visit the Corcoaia Gorges and Valea lui

Iovan Lake. Picnic lunch in the nature.

In the evening, getting back into the spa and experiment a relaxing massage at the roman thermal baths (2nd century BC - functional even today). Dinner back at Ferdinand Hotel. 100 km

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Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards the north of Oltenia, passing the range of Mehedinti Mountains. Stop at Tismana, for a visit to Tismana Monastery (14'th cent, one of the first Romanian monasteries, valuable for its history and its medieval art treasures).

Visit the Brancusi memorial house in Hobita village, a patriarchal place where the habits has been kept unchanged throughout the centuries.

Sightseeing tour of Targu Jiu, with visit to Brancusi's monumental sculptural assembly (including the well-known "Infinite Column"). Accommodation and lunch at Gorj Hotel 2*, located in the city centre. In the afternoon, a delightful visit to the Ethnographical Museum of Gorj region at Curtisoara, a few km away from Targu Jiu, to see the specific of the traditional local architecture in an open-air exhibition with old households, churches, outbuildings. In the evening, coming back for dinner at the hotel. 120 km Note: for groups smaller than 20 pax, we recommend you to spend a beautiful night in the monks accommodations at Horezu monastery.

Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Baia de Fier, where the first stop is to Muierii Cave, a spectacular cave with hundreds of limestone formations such as The Dome, The Altar, Santa Clause, the Bloody rock and many more (640 meters length).

In the small city of Horezu, well-known centre of traditional pottery, we make a visit to a pottery workshop, to see the potters at work and to buy some specific souvenirs.

The most important visit of the day is at Hurezi Monastery (17'th century), archi-

Drobeta Craiova

tectural monument representative for the "Brancovenesc" Romanian style, one of the UNESCO's heritage monuments.

Another famous monastery in the area is the One-Tree monastery, entirely made from the wood of one single centenary oak tree. In the evening, arriving in Baile Olanesti spa, situated in the Capatanii Mountains, in a beautiful natural landscape; accommodation and dinner at Suprem Hotel 3*. 140 km Day 7: Breakfast at the hotel. Departure towards Bucuresti. After the town of Ramnicu Valcea, we pass over the Olt river, leaving behind "The Little Vallachia" and we are heading to Curtea de Arges, the first capital of the Vallachian Principality; Visit to Arges's Monastery (1517), a "jewel" of religious architecture in the Balkans, bound to the legend of a human sacrifice made for its foundation. Heading north to the impressive gorges of the Arges river and Vidraru dam for admiring the beautiful landscapes of Fagaras Mountains. In the late afternoon, arriving to Bucuresti; accommodation at 3* hotel and festive farewell dinner. 290 km Day 8: Breakfast at the hotel. According to your flight schedule, free time at leisure (for shopping) in the Capital. Transfer to the international airport for the departure flight. 30 km

Highlights This itinerary introduces you to Oltenia, the homeland of Constantin Brancusi - the great Romanian sculptor - a wild region of the country with interesting topography that influenced much of his work. You will learn about the 'Horezu Rooster' pottery tradition with its incredibly lively colors and shapes, many of which were the inspirational source of his later masterpieces.

There is also an in important Christian Orthodox element in the region that might fascinate visitors, such as the monasteries of Tismana, Hurezi and, especially Curtea de Arges, a beautiful building that has spun the legend of Master Manole. According to legend Master Manole entombed his wife inside the walls of this monastery to fulfill the promise, foretold in a dream, which would make this the most beautiful monastery in the country.

Another exciting part of this trip that will bring even more legends to life is a boat cruise on the Danube to experience the dramatic sight of the 'Iron Gates', a gorge that separates the Carpathian and Balkan mountains.

This is the place where Ulysses heard the song of the sirens but successfully avoided to come under their spell.

And no visit to this 'land of heroes' would be complete without taking a look at the marks the Hydra's body left in the local limestone after it was slain by Hercules, right here in the Cerna Valley.

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Painted Monasteries & Wooden Churches Maramures & Bucovina 7 days / 6 nights

preserved medieval citadel in Europe and the only one which is still inhabited, including the Tower Museum, the Cover Stairs, the Church on the Hill. Lunch in Bistrita (the Golden Crown restaurant).

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Baia Mare. 370 km Day 1: Arrival on Bucharest Otopeni Airport.

Transfer to Brasov, via Sinaia. Dinner in the National Restaurant in Sinaia.

Accommodation at 3* hotel in Brasov.

Overnight. 170 km Day 2: Breakfast. Departure from Brasov.

Sightseeing tour in Sighisoara, the best-

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Day 3: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Baia Mare, including the Stephen the Great' Tower, the Mineralogy Museum, the Butcher's Guild; Lunch in Hotel Carpati in Baia Mare.

Travel to Surdesti (the wooden church "Sfintii Arhangheli", the second tallest wooden construction in Europe). In Valea Marei you can admire the famous

Romanian wooden carved gates. Drive to Sapanta via Sighetul Marmatiei. Visit the Merry Cemetery, unique in the world for its happy epitaphs carved on the funerary monuments by the local craftsman Stan Patras and the open-air handicrafts exhibition. Short breaks in Rozavlea, Barsana and Ieud for seeing the famous wooden churches from Maramures. (The wooden church from Barsana is the tallest wooden building in Europe, 62 metters).

Other objectives: all around the Historical Maramures, you can admire one of the eldest European civilization, with a lot of Dacians and pre-Christians symbols; the area is famous for woodencarved gates, handicrafts and wood-

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crafts. Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Baia Mare. 250 km Day 4: Breakfast. Departure to Borsa. Optional programme in Viseu de Sus (only for groups): walking by old steam-train, also called "mocanita", crossing an outstanding natural region, the Vaser Valley (43 km). Crossing the mountains we arrive in Campulung Moldovenesc, where one can see the woodcraft museum. Accommodation and dinner at 3* guest-house in Bucovina area. Free time at your disposal. 200 km Day 5: Breakfast. Visit, in a full-day trip, the most important UNESCO monuments: the monasteries with outdoor frescoes of Sucevita, Moldovita, Voronet (the most important, also called "The Sistine

Chapel of the East", well known for its "blue of Voronet"), Humor and Arbore.

In Campulung Moldovenesc a short break is necessary for lunch. Visit the Museum of Woodcraft.

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Piatra Neamt. 200 km Day 6: Breakfast. On the route to Praid, we go through Bicaz Gorges (the most impressive gorges in Romania) and reach the Red Lake Resort (natural lake, unique in Romania). Lunch. In Praid, enter in the salt mine by coach (underground park, church). In Corund an open-air permanent pottery exhibition is waiting for you. Accommodation and festive dinner in Brasov (hotel 3*). 300 km Day 7: Breakfast. Breakfast. In the last day of the trip, we go from Brasov to Sinaia, where we visit Peles Castle, former summer residence of the King Carol I of Romania, built in neo-renaissance German style between 1875 - 1883.

Lunch in the National Saloon in Sinaia.

Transfer and tourist assistance to the Bucharest Otopeni Airport for your flight home. 200 km

Highlights Somewhere in the northern part of Romania lies a place of a strange beauty; large green meadows and silver springs, forest hills and houses spread everywhere on the valleys, peaceful hills and welcoming people.

All are inviting you to come; and here, you'll discover even greatest treasures: the painted monasteries, masterpieces of art and architecture.

The 14th - 15th century painted monasteries of Southern Bucovina are some of the greatest artistic monuments in Europe. The exterior walls of the monasteries are richly decorated with vivid frescoes depicting dramatic Biblical scenes. The artwork has amazingly survived harsh exposure to the elements for over 450 years and the intense colors have been well preserved.

The quality of the frescoes, the magnificent Last Judgment and the brilliant color of the monastery of Voronet has earned it the moniker of 'Sistine Chapel of the East'. The UNESCO has included all these in the World Heritage, and the art specialist has awarded the region with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Appleâ&#x20AC;?. Enough reasons to include them on your next trip; isn't it?

Included services: z 6 nights accommodation at 3* - 4* hotels, in double or single rooms; z Full board; z Festive dinner in Brasov z Transport by deluxe air-conditioned car, coach or mini-bus; z Transfers & tourist assistance from/to the airport; z Professional guidance throughout; z All objectives fees.

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The Romanian Rhapsody 15 days/ 14 nights

Day 1: Arrival in Bucharest. Festive welcome traditional Romanian dinner in Bucharest. Accommodation and overnight at 3* hotel in the city-center of Bucharest. 30 km Day 2: Breakfast. Sightseeing of Bucharest including visits to the Palace of Parliament (second largest building in the world) and the Archbishop's Complex. Departure to Targoviste. Visit to the Chindia Tower and the former Princely Court of Wallachia.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at a 3* hotel in Targoviste (central location). 140 km Day 3: Breakfast. Departure to Sibiu crossing the Carpathians alongside the picturesque Valley of Olt. Sightseeing tour of Sibiu, including a visit to the former

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residence of the Governor of Transylvania, Samuel von Bruckental, nowadays an important Art Collection sheltered by the Bruckenthal Palace. The walking tour also include the most important medieval sights in Sibiu and a visit to the Pharmacy Museum. Dinner and accommodation in Sibiu, at a 3* hotel (central location). 250 km Day 4: Breakfast. Visit to the Ethnographical region of Sibiu, with the Sibiel village and the Glass Paintings Museum.

Departure to Alba-Iulia, where one can see the Orthodox Cathedral and the Union Hall and the mediaeval citadel with the original gates and walls.

Leaving to Cluj-Napoca.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 3* hotel in Cluj Napoca. 165 km

Day 5: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Cluj Napoca, including a walking tour and entrances to the Banffy Palace and St. Michael Cathedral. On the way to Baia Mare, visits to the Rohia monastery.

Sightseeing of Baia Mare.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 3* hostel, near Baia Mare. 170 km Day 6: Visits to the Merry Cemeterry in Sapanta, unique in the world for its happy epitaphs painted on the wooden crosses by the local craftsman Stan Patras.

In Sighetul Marmatiei one can see the

Memorial to Arrested Thought, one of the most interesting museums in Europe dedicated to the Communist Regim.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 3* hostel, in Sighet. 80 km

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Day 7: Breakfast. Day dedicated to visit the most representatives monuments of the Maramures Wood Civilisation - wooden carved gates, churches and religious monuments in Rozavlea, Barsana and Ieud.

Late in the afternoon, crossing the mountains to Bucovina.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at a 3* hostel, near Campulung Moldovenesc. 180 km Day 8: Today, we are going to see two of the most famous monasteries in Bucovina, both of them included on the UNESCO's List of World Heritage: Sucevita and Arbore. Between the visits, we will also take a break to the black pottery workshop in Marginea village, famous to all Europe. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at a 3* hostel, near Campulung Moldovenesc. 140 km Day 9: Breakfast. The second day of the Bucovinean monasteries is reserved for the most important ones: Moldovita, Humor and Voronet. Voronet is the best, being surnamed "the Sistine Chapel of the East" due to the blue color scheme which decorate its outside walls and the Last Judgement painting which cover the Western wall.

Leaving to Piatra Neamt.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 3* hotel in Piatra Neamt. 230 km Day 10: Breakfast. Departure to Sighisoara. The way back to Transylvania is crossing Carpathians through the Bicaz Gorges, a wild mountain trail through the mountains and a scenery of an unique beautiness.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 3* hotel in Sighisoara. 185 km

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Day 11: Breakfast. Sightseeing of Sighisoara, including the History Museum from the Clock Tower, the Torture Room and the Mediaeval Weapons Collection, the Covered Stairs and the Church on the Hill. Sightseeing of Brasov. Visit the Bran Castle also known as Dracula's Castle. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 4* hotel in Sinaia. 200 km Day 12: Breakfast. Visit the Peles Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.

Departure to Tulcea. Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 3* hotel in Tulcea. 335 km Day 13: Breakfast. 1-day trip by boat to the birds paradise from the Danube Delta.

Fisherman's lunch on board.

Accommodation, dinner and overnight at 3* hotel in Tulcea. 0 km Day 14: Breakfast. Departure to Bucharest. Free time for shopping. Festive farewell dinner in Bucharest. Accommodation and overnight at 3* hotel in the city-center of Bucharest. 275 km

Highlights The classic tour of Romania for the ones who have enough time for slowly reveal the beauties of a country, this tour will show you the greatest natural and cultural treasures of Romania, in a 15-day roundtrip which cover Bucharest, Transylvania, Maramures, Bucovina, the Carpathians, Prahova Valley and the wonderful Danube Delta. You will not simple take a glimpse of Romania, than you will have enough time to discover the true spirit of the Dacians who used to rule this territory, and the cultural landmarks from the Old European civilization passing through a very reach in events Middle Age to nowadays.

It's the beginning of a beautiful friendship and you will always be welcomed back as a friend.

Included services: z 14 nights accommodation at 3* - 4* Hotels, in twin or single rooms; z Meals in half-board basis (breakfast & dinner) z Transport by deluxe air-conditioned mini-bus (for more than 4 pax) or car; z Arrival and departure transfers; z Professional guidance throughout; z 1-day trip to Danube Delta; z All route fees; z All entrance fees to the mentioned objectives;

Day 15: Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.

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Siebenb端rgen Revisited The Fascinating Seven Citadels Of The Carpathians 7 days / 6 nights

Day 1: Arrival at the International Airport Bucharest Otopeni where you will be met by your guide. Transfer to Brasov with accommodation at 3* a hotel.

Festive welcome dinner at the Carpathian Stag restaurant in the city centre of Brasov. 180 km Day 2: Departure from Brasov to Fagaras, a medieval stronghold where you can see the Museum of Fagaras County. On to Sibiu for a sightseeing tour on foot, visiting the medieval citadel and the delightful Art Museum of Brukenthal,

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the former residence of the governor of Transylvania, Samuel von Brukenthal.

Back to Brasov for accommodation and dinner. 200 km Day 3: Today is dedicated to the best-preserved medieval site in Romania, the last medieval citadel fully inhabited in Europe: the absolutely gorgeous Sighisoara. Climb up the stairs of the famous Clock Tower for a lovely view of the surrounding landscape or check out the weapons collection and torture room downstairs. Sighisoara is also thought to be the birthplace of Vlad

Tepes aka Vlad the Impaler. Return to Brasov for accommodation and dinner.

260 km Day 4: The day starts with a visit to the most important peasant citadel in the area: Rasnov citadel. Once a traditional

fortress in the Middle Ages, it is now an open-air museum. It contains the biggest gothic monument in Romania, the Black Church. In the evening you visit what has become a 'must-see' spot in Transylvania: Bran Castle. Better known as Dracula's Castle, it is an interesting place and a key stop for fans of the count and curious bystanders alike.

Festive barbecue dinner in Moieciu , a village near Bran, with folk singers and camp fire. Return to Brasov to your hotel. 85 km Day 5: This is a day to enjoy the countryside.

You will spend some lovely time around the natural volcanic lake of Santa Ana, possibly indulge in a little sunbathing or walking among the trees of the Tusnad Spa resort.

Overnight in Brasov. Festive farewell dinner with a great show offered by the Philharmonic Orchestra in Brasov, in a citadel restaurant. 180 km Day 6: Today we visit Peles Castle in Sinaia, the former summer residence of King Carol I of Romania, and built at the end of 19th century in Neo-Renaissance architectural style. The name of Sinaia comes from the monastery established here by Mihai Cantacuzino in 17th c., that can be seen a few steps below Peles

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Castle. Back to Bucharest for a last night in the capital of Romania. There will be some free time for shopping, followed by dinner at a traditional restaurant in Bucharest. Accommodation and overnight at 3* hotel in Bucharest.

180 km Day 7: According to your departure flight schedule, free time at leisure for shopping. Transfer to Bucharest airport for your flight back home. 30 km

Highlights This program will appeal to travelers who don't want to check in and out of hotels every day, by using the historical city of Brasov as a hub. All you really have to bring along is your camera, as we return to your hotel in Brasov every day following a full day of exciting touring around the heart of Transylvania. Enjoy a week of exploring some of the last remaining truly medieval places in Europe: Beautiful churches, the famous fortified citadels and villages with a marvelous fairytale look about them. At the end of your trip you will know all about the seven principal towns built by the Saxons in the 12th century, known under their collective name of Siebenb端rgen. But you will also treasure the countryside of Transylvania. This part of the Carpathians offers some gorgeous sceneries, including Poiana Brasov, a key skiing area in the winter, blooming meadows and dramatic mountainscapes.

Included services: z 5 nights accommodation at 3* hotel in Brasov (Capitol) or Poiana Brasov (Alpin) z 1 night accommodation at 3* hotel in Bucharest (Central) z Meals on Half-board basis z Festive dinner on the first, 4th and 5th evening in Brasov z Transport by air-conditioned minibus/ coach z Entrance-fees to attractions z Assistance of a professional guide throughout the program

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Mysteries, Vampires And Saxon Citadels A journey through Transylvania 6 days/ 5 nights

Day 1: Departure from Budapest in the morning. Meet your Romanian guide at the border and drive to Oradea for a short sightseeing tour, visiting the Baroque Palace. Arrive in Cluj Napoca later that day. Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel. 405 km, 160 km in Romania Day 2: Breakfast. Start with a sightseeing tour of Cluj Napoca (Klausenburg) including the St. Mihail Cathedral, the Banffy Palace (housing an important Art Collection) and a walking tour of the historical center. Depart to Bistrita where you will have a special lunch

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(optional) at the "Golden Crown" restaurant. This is the place where Jonathan Harker (from Bram Stocker's novel "Dracula") ate before going to Borgo Pass. Arrive at the 3* "Dracula Castle" Hotel in Borgo Pass. Accommodation and dinner, vampires optional. 180 km Day 3: Breakfast. Back to Bistrita, a medieval Saxon city with predominantly gothic buildings. Travel on to Targu Mures, the city of roses, including a short sightseeing tour of the Palace of Culture and the medieval citadel. Then you arrive at fabulous Sighisoara, the only medieval town in Europe that is fully inhabited

with its amazing Clock Tower, the house where Vlad the Impaler was born, the Covered Stairs and the Church on the Hill. Accommodation and dinner at a 3* hotel. 160 km Day 4: Breakfast. Today we travel towards Brasov, but visit other places on the way, such as Raznov with its famous Black Church, the largest gothic monument in Eastern Europe. In Brasov we have a chance for more extended sightseeing, including the Schei Gate and the St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. The medieval centre of Brasov is a great place for walking about and a coffee-

break. From here you depart to Prejmer and then to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. Our last stop is Sinaia with accommodation and dinner at a 3* hotel. 230 km

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Day 5: Visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the Romanian Royal family, built at the end of 19th century in a NeoRenaissance architectural style. On the way to Sibiu, visit the the medieval stronghold in Fagaras, with its Museum.

A sightseeing tour on foot around Sibiu includes a visit to the medieval citadel and the Art Museum of Brukenthal, the residence of the former governor of Transylvania, Samuel von Brukenthal.

Sibiu was once the richest town in Transylvania. Accommodation at a 3* hotel. Festive dinner in the Golden Barrel wine cellar in Sibiu. 180 km Day 6: Breakfast. Visit the Museum of Traditional Civilization in Astra, a village museum established in a large green park near Sibiu, where you can admire hundreds of traditional Romanian exhibits. Depart to Hunedoara

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Castle passing through Alba-Iulia, where the castle was once the main residence of Mathias Corvin, the King of the Hungarian Empire. A great example of classic Gothic architecture. Drive to Arad and towards Hungary. ~575 km, 330 km in Romania

Highlights The ancient Latin name of the Transylvanian region is 'The land beyond the forest' and to this day it conjures up images of exactly that: a land of mythical forests, spooky castles, howling wolves and, yes, visions of the man in the black cape: Count Dracula. This package offers tour operators an interesting choice: It can be made an add-on component to an existing itinerary around Central and Eastern Europe that only goes as far as Hungary, or it can be sold as a stand-alone package with a start and end date in Budapest to take advantage of more competitive airfares.

Included services: z accommodation at 3* hotels in double / twin rooms; z meals on HB basis z Assistance of a professional guide throughout the program z sightseeing-tours in the most important cities (by coach or on foot); z entrance fees to all the sites mentioned; z parking fees.

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Danube Delta A piece of Heaven No wonder that the Danube has struggled to make such a long trip (around 2800 km), from the Black Forrest Mountains to the Black Sea, crossing whole Europe to arrive to this divine, magnificent paradise, which happens to be the youngest European land. An unspoiled corner of paradise, collecting more than 250 species of birds (among which pelicans, cormorants, ducks, egrets, flamingos and swans) and 110 fish species (the most important being the sturgeons, the carp and the pike perch), the Romanian Delta offers to the visitors a great landscape diversity: blue lakes, black islands, green forests, yellow sand dunes and again blue water channels, all of them waiting to be discovered while your boat is floating down the river.

If you try to find inside your heart a place that resembles to this one - whether you have seen it on TV or on a postcardâ&#x20AC;Ś well it is useless, as the Delta cannot be described in words. Not even in pictures. Nobody could fight the attraction of Delta, an unique, unspoiled piece of heaven.

This is an invitation to reveal the mysteries of the Delta, one of the last places where nature is feeling at homeâ&#x20AC;Ś

Danube Delta - A Piece of Haven In the footsteps of Ovid & St. Andrew The wildlife experience

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In the footsteps of Ovid and St. Andrew 7 days / 6 nights

Day 1: Arrive at the International airport Bucharest Otopeni. Transfer by air-conditioned minibus to Tulcea. Dinner and accommodation in Tulcea, at 3* hotel (Select, Egreta, Delta). 300 km Day 2: Breakfast. 1-day trip to Danube Delta by motor boat - 6 to 8 hours, covering the main channels of the Delta and sailing by rowing boats even smaller channels and a chance to get really close to birds and other wildlife. Lunch served on board. Dinner and accommodation in Tulcea, at 3* hotel. 75 km

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Day 3: Breakfast. Transfer to Mila 23 by motor boats, then back onto smaller rowing boats to reach selected bird watching posts. Packed picnic lunch). Transfer back to Tulcea for overnight. Festive dinner with campfire. 50 km Day 4: Breakfast. Trip to Dobrogea, visiting some of the key sites in this Northern part of the region: the monasteries of Cocos and Celik-Dere and the Roman basilica in Niculitel. In the afternoon, transfer to Constanta on the Black Sea. Enroute, visit to the ruins of Histria Greek, the oldest Greek colony on the

Included services: z Transport by air-conditioned minivan/ minibus/ coach (depending on the number of participants) z Accommodation at 3* and 4* hotels as indicated z Meals on HB basis (breakfasts and dinners) z Lunch on board during the Danube Delta cruise z 1-day trip by motor boat on the Danube Delta z 1-day bird watching program on Ligheanca Lake near Mila 23 village in the Danube Delta z Assistance of a professional guide throughout the program z Entrance fees to attractions

Black Sea shore. ((7th century BC).

Accommodation and dinner at 3* hotel in Constanta (Oxford). 220 km Day 5: Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Constanta, including a walking tour of the historical centre and the Tomis harbour. This is the area where Ovid lived after his banishment from Rome. You can also see the Roman Aedificum and take a walking on the promenade of the Black Sea enjoying the Genoa lighthouse and the Casino. In the afternoon, you are off to visit Basarabi (Murfatlar) vineyard, where we will stay for a great folk show and festive dinner with unlimited wine. 50 km Day 6: Breakfast. Trip to the southern part of Dobrogea, where you will see the Trophaeum Traiani citadel, before you arrive at the cave of St. Andrew. This is where the apostle, the brother of Simon Peter, is thought to have lived the life of a recluse. Nearby, there are still water sources where our ancestors were probably baptized. After a quick visit of the small church in Techirghiol it's back to Constanta for your last night at the Black Sea. There will be a special

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farewell dinner at La Protap restaurant, with game specialties and local music.

200 km Day 7: Breakfast. Transfer back to Bucharest airport for your departure. 250 km

Highlights If your interest combines history with the discovery of natural wonders, this package is for you. Amazing sights can be enjoyed right from the start when you discover the awesome natural beauty of the Danube Delta. The abundance of wildlife and incredible scenery will take your breath away. There are more travel delights in store for you when you see some of the Black Sea resorts, but the main focus of this trip is steeped in history. The Dobrogea region is one of the 'ancient lands' of Europe and you will have an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of two great historical names: Ovid and St. Andrew. One of the greatest poets and writers of the antiquity - a possible successor to Virgil - Ovid was banished by Emperor Augustus to a fishing village on the Black Sea, which you will visit during this trip. He never returned to Rome, but his 'Letters From The Black Sea' were published there before his death.

The possible highlight of our tour, however, is the 'Holy Grotto of St. Andrew', the first apostle who came to the Dobrogea region around 60 A.D. preaching to the local population and making this the first Christian place in Romania.

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Danube Delta The wildlife experience 8 days / 7 nights

Day 1: Introducing Delta: Tulcea - Sulina Canal - Crisan. Short break to the ARBDD Danube Delta Museum for finding details about the region. Departure to Sulina. Overnight on board (double or single cabins).

Day 2: The Black Sea: Sulina. Day dedicated to the Black Sea, where the warm sands and the peaceful atmosphere will incite you to laze a few hours. Visit the lighthouse building. Departure to Caraorman, a Martian-looking landscape. Overnight.

Day 3: Breaking the channels: Visiting the Caraorman Dunes and the forest you will feel like prince Atreides in a wonder teritory. The forest areas contain several rare reptiles, including Vipera ursini,

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Elaphe longisima and Eremias arguta deserti (IUCN,1986).

Departure through a wonderful lakes region including Rosu Lake and Rosulet Lake to Sf. George Village.

Day 4: St George secondary delta. After breakfast we start to explore Sfantu Gheorghe

secondary delta by rowing boats / motor boats, including visits to the fishery and travel on the sand of Sacalin Island (at the Black Sea). Here you can observe rare species of birds, such as Dalmatian Pelican, White Pelican, Great White Egret, Spoonbill, Shelduck, Oystercatcher, Black - winged Stilt, Avocet, Curlew, Caspian Tern and many

other water species.

Birdwatching in the afternoon in the marshes near the village of Sfantu Gheorghe. In that marshes you can observe colonies of Common Tern, Whiskered tern, White- winged Black Tern, Black Tern, Black Headed Gull, Black - winged Stilt and in reed plot Warblers and Bluethroat. Near to Sfantu Gheorghe you can observe particularly rare and threatened plants including Convolvulus persica, Ephedra distachya, Merendera sobolifera, Plantago coronopus and Petunia parviflora (IUCN,1986).

Day 5: The Lakes Circuit: The trip to the wonderfull lake region starts in Sf. Gheorghe village and goes through Tataru channel, Rosu Lake, near Potcoava (the horse shoe) lake; short break to Rosu entertainment complex; continue the route through Puiu lake, Mocansca channel and Erenciuc lake, going further to Dranov Channel Day 6-7: Wild-life experience: The largest tour in the lagoons area will introduce us the most interesting species of birds such as Cormorants, Herons, Egrets, Ducks, Terns, Sandpipers, and even the Whitetailed Eagle, Pelicans and Pygmy Cormorants. The tour will follow the trail of the Dranov channel to the

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Dranov lake and Holbina Bay, best known for the largest pelicans colonies in Europe; the second day will show us the Razim Lagoon and will be end on Tarata channel Day 8: The big returning: After a special week full of experiences in a special county, we return to Tulcea following the St. George Canal from Mahmudia to Tulcea.

Highlights Danube Delta - a lost corner of paradise, an unique universe where live over 300 species of birds, over 160 species of fishes, 1150 species of plants and more than 2000 couples of pelicans.

This tour is the best opportunity to the photographers and bird lovers, visiting the wildest regions of the Delta and the unexplored corners of nature.

We offer you a one week roundtrip tour inside the Delta by floating hotels classified at 2*-3*, air conditioned and with private facilities; the smaller channels and the real wild areas will be reached by motor and rowing boats which provide access to every corner of this paradise.

Included services: z Roundtrip tour through Danube Delta by floating hotel; z 7 nights accommodation on board in double or single air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom facilities z Full board in modern restaurant with terrace (on board) z Professional guidance throughout the tour z Motor-boats for entertainment (2 hours/day) z Fishing tools at your disposal z The ARBDD (reservation) access fee z Entrance fees to the ARBDD Danube Delta Museum in Crisan z Unlimited mineral water and coffee z 50 litters of Romanian beer/ group Not included services: z Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, except the ones from above (soft drinks and alcoholic beverages can be provided during the trip from the hotel's bar)

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Discover yourself by rediscovering nature …What an be more relaxing than enjoying the first ray of sunshine on a fresh morning in the mountains, what can be more enjoyable than to listen to the silent voice of the mountain springs or the lullaby of the birds? …What if… you could wake up in a pleasant room traditionally embellished, with the smell of the home-made bread, fresh milk and fresh vegetables? … What if … you could take part in the traditions, as they used to be… and as they still are?

Here, people still use house objects and tools which in other parts could only be seen in museums. Here you will also have the chance to discover the village life, to take part in local feasts, vibrant festivals in colorful costumes accompanied by the joyful Romanian folk music that is unique.

If you really want to find out more about Romania about its people and customs, we invite you to experience a rural holiday that will take you back in time, to the unspoiled values of nature and traditions.

Discover Yourself

by Redescovering Nature Folklore Tour of Romania Return to the Cold Mountain The International Festival of Cabbage Rolls

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Folklore Tour 13 days / 12 nights

Day 1: Arrival on Bucharest International Airport. Transfer to Bran, the most important rural tourism area in Romania; festive welcome dinner at Cheile Gradistei restaurant; accommodation at 3* guest-house in Bran area. 200 km Day 2: Visit the Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle; visit the Rasnov citadel, a model of middle age town organisation. Departure to Sinaia, for seeing the former summer residence of Romanian Kings, the Peles Castle, splendid building realised in NeoRenaissance architectural style at the end of 19th c. Back to Bran for dinner and overnight. 150 km Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Brasov, including a visit to the Black Church, biggest Gothic monument in Eastern Europe. Drive

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toward Sighisoara, the last mediaeval citadel fully inhabited in Europe. Time dedicate to visit the citadel, with its guarding towers, Mediaeval Weapons Collection and the Church on the Hill; one of the most attractive buildings is the Vlad Dracul house in the centre of the citadel, where the legend said Count Dracula was born 600 years ago.

Accommodation to 3* Dracul Inn in Danes, near Sighisoara. 200 km Day 4: Departure to Praid, where the salt mountain is waiting for you to discover it.

Crossing the mountains we will pass through one of the most spectacular areas in Romania, the Bicaz Gorges and the Red Lake (natural dam lake). Drive forward to Targu Neamt. Dinner and accommodation near Targu Neamt, at 3* Razesilor Inn. 250 km

Day 5: Visit the Neamt monastery, one of the most wonderfull monasteries in Moldova, well known for its wondermaking icon. Departure to Suceava, for visit the Throne Fortress. Visit the painted monastery in Voronet, the most important in Bucovina, surnamed the "Sistine Chapel of the East" due to its western wall paiting "the Last Judgment". Dinner and accommodation to 3* guest-house in Vama. 200 km Day 6: Day dedicate to the outdoor frescoes monasteries, included in UNESCO's World Heritage List: Humor, Sucevita and Moldovita (the last one awarded with the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Golden Appleâ&#x20AC;? for its cultural value). On the way is also included a short stop to the black pottery craftsman's workshops in Marginea village.

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Day 7: Transfer from Bucovina to Maramures, another living-traditions area of Romania. Visit the mountain resort of Borsa and the wooden churches of Botiza and Poienile Izei.

Walking by sledge or waggon carried by horses. Dinner and accommodation to 2* guest-houses in Botiza village, in the heart of Maramures. 160 km Day 8: Visit the nunery of Barsana, one of the most beautiful wooden assembly in the area. Depart to Sighet, where one can see the former prison for politic convicts, nowadays a museum dedicated to the fight against Communist system, named "the Memorial to Arrested Thought". Further to the border, you can admire the beautiful painted crosses of the Merry Cemeterry, unique in the world because of its happy epitaphs carved on each cross on the cemetery.

Back to Botiza for dinner and accommodation. 150 km

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Union. Visit the Sibiu citadel, including the former residence of the governor of Transylvania, Brukenthal Palace, in a 2hour walking tour. Dinner and accommodation in Sibiel village, at 2* guesthouses. 200 km

Day 9: Visit the Sfintii Arhangheli complex in Surdesti, another important wooden church in the area. Short sightseeing panoramic tour of Baia Mare. Drive forward to Cluj Napoca. Visit the centre of the town in a walking tour of the historical part. Visit the St. Mihail church and see the equestrian statue of the King Mathias. Continue alongside the Aries Valley to Albac village, in the heart of Apuseni mountains. Dinner and accommodation to 3* Perla Ariesului guesthouse. 325 km

Day 12: In the morning, visit the Glass Icons Museum in Sibiel village. Departure to Bucharest crossing the Carpathians alongside the picturesque Olt Valley. On the way, visit the Cozia monastery, erected in 13th c. by Mircea the Eldest, ruler prince of Wallachia.

Visit the Curtea de Arges monastery, an architectural jewel, emphazised by the ethernal legend of the sacrifice for creation knwon here as the legend of Master Manole.

Accommodation at 3* hotel in Bucharest. Festive farewell dinner at a traditional Romanian restaurant with folk singers and dancers. 300 km

Day 10: Visit the Motilor County, seeing the beautiful sceneries of Apuseni Mountains in a trip to Scarisoara Ice Mountain and Bears Cave. Dinner and accommodation in Albac. 150 km

Day 13: Depending on your flight schedule, in the morning panoramic sightseeing tour of Bucharest, capital of Romania.

Transfer to the airport. End of services.

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Highlights A beautiful general tour of Romania for the lovers of the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside and the ones interested in the authentic Romanian culture landmarks and the achievements of Romanian spirit. Authentic countryside accommodations, organic food and tasty beverages, contact with Romanian people, these are the major attractions of this tour.

Included Services: z 12 nights accommodation as scheduled, in twin or single rooms; z Meals in half-board basis z Festive welcome dinner at Cheile Gradistei restaurant in Bran Moieciu and festive farewell dinner in Bucharest; z Transport by air-conditioned coach or mini-bus; z Transfers from/ to the airport z Walking by waggon or sledge (depending on the season) carried by horses z Professional guidance throughout; z All objectives fees;

Day 11: Drive alongside the Ampoi Valley to Alba Iulia, medieval town known for all Romanians as the city of National

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Return to the Cold Mountain - a modern odyssey to the lost paradise 7 days / 6 nights

Cold Mountain is welcoming you! â&#x20AC;Ś7-day trip to Romania 6-nights at 4* farm-house in the middle of the nature The best meals you ever tasted!

The toughest beverages you ever drunk!

The most exotic and enjoyable experiences: z Driving a cart carried by horses z Working at the field with 19th c. tools z Riding a horse over the hills z Singing with the gypsy band at the fire camp in the middle of the summer nights z Making a carpet with your own hands â&#x20AC;Ś and many other surprises

Based on one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, "Cold Mountain" sets off on a true American odyssey through a time that saw some of the greatest ferocity - and heroism - the nation has ever known.

Fearing for the safety of his beloved Ada, the wounded Confederate soldier Inman makes his way across the warravaged South, back to her farm on Cold Mountain. He faces trials and tribulations as he encounters slaves and bounty hunters, soldiers and witches, unexpected friends and dangerous enemies at every turn. Ada's road is no easier as she relies on wits and newfound bravery to protect her father's farm from attack, with the help of an intrepid drifter named Ruby.

As they come ever closer, Inman and Ada weave a story about the longing for

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home after being in the wilderness, the longing for peace after being at war, and the longing for love and union in the midst of chaos.

One of the greatest movies of 2003 offers you now the great possibility to make your first trip to the Cold Mountain and to experience the lifestyle of Ada and Ruby.

Come to Romania, to see the place and to enjoy one week of freedom in the land of Cold Mountain!

The International Festival of Cabbage Rolls Praid, 3rd week-end of September Day 1: 1400 Arrival to Praid; welcome cocktail with palinka (strong alcoholic beverage) 1430 Registration of the exhibitors and competitors 1500 Familiarizing with the places 1900 Dinner and accommodation Day 2: 0730 "Waking-up" with the local fanfare 0900 Breakfast 1000 Opening ceremony: parade of the Broom's Knights, lids concert, the

wooden spoon duel, introducing the teams and the competitors.

1100 Cabbage rolls contest for the biggest, the most little, the most original and the most tasteful cabbage roll, plus the best variety of cabbage rolls 1300 Lunch with local czardas and Szekely music; 1430 Cabbage football championship 1700 Entitling the ranks of "cabbage knight" 1720 Awarding festivity z Auctioning of the winning cabbage rolls z Carnival with the choosing of the "Cabbage Rolls Princess" z Fun and games for everyone Day 3: Breakfast for "recovering" Classical music concert and reception with folk singers in the arranged saltmine in Praid Visit to Corund village, where the best pottery masters in Romania ar waiting for their guests Closing ceremony.

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Time for you For many people a holiday in a spa is an agreeable relaxing luxury. To others, mineral water, mofettes (natural sources of carbon dioxide), and mud baths are the compounds of a through treatment for aches and pains. To both kinds of visitors Romania can be quite a miracle. No less than 3,000 mineral and thermal water springs (one third of all Europe's mineral and thermal springs) are located here. They are unrivalled in the range of their curative properties. The ancient Romans knew; they founded Baile Herculane spa, under the name of “Ad Aquas Herculi Sacras”. The Emperor Napoleon III knew; he used to order waters from Calimanesti in preference to any available in France. We think it’s time for you to find about it.

There is a time for work and there is a time for love. There’s a time for everything it matter; That’s why, here’s a bit of Time for You; especially for You!

Time for you Baile Herculane - Ad Aquas Herculi Sacras Eforie Nord - Spa and Seaside Relaxation Sovata - The Mezothermal Therapy Baile Felix - The Spa of Happiness

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Baile Herculane Ad Aquas Herculi Sacras Weight loosing program FERDINAND HOTEL BAILE HERCULANE Category: **** Capacity: 53 rooms, 92 places Facilities: restaurant, restaurant terrace, bar, treatment base, conference hall, rooms with single bath and shower, phone, safe, TV set and cable TV, room service, luggage, elevator, gym room, sauna, indoor swimming pool, billiard, hairdresser & barbershop, parking, kinder-garden, shop.

Included services: z 7 nights accommodation in double room at 4* hotel z Meals in half-board basis (breakfasts & dinners) z Treatment 7 days: include alimentary diet (see the example below) of ecological food, based on mathematic formulas of calories, medical fitness, swimming pool exercises, hiking and some electrotherapy procedures.

Note: minimum recommended stay: 2 weeks Diet example (5 meals per day): Breakfast: Sugar free tea, low fat milk 200g, black coffee without caffeine, 1 slice of black break (40g) 10 o'clock: Cheese, vegetables (tomatoes) - 50g

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Lunch: 1st course - Vegetable soup or crème; 2nd course - 100 - 200g meat, boiled or barbecued or mashed vegetables with 1-2 eggs, or 20-30g butter; 3rd course - fruits, yogurt 17 o'clock: fruits or yogurt Dinner: Vegetable salad, yogurt, bacon (2-3 slices) or cheese with vegetables, fish, fruits.

Natural curative factors: z The thermo-sulfurous waters z The mineral springs z The air very rich in negative ions Treatment prescriptions: z locomotion Apparatus and Nervous System affections z sequels after Locomotion Apparatus trauma z breathing problems

z chronic gynecological disorders z incipient diabetes mellitus z heavy metals intoxications z digestive diseases z eyes problems z overweight syndrome

Treatment Procedures: z Hydrotherapy z Electro therapy z Massage z Functional rehabilitation z Gymnastics z Acupuncture

Eforie Nord Spa and Seaside Relaxation 1. Ana Aslan rejuvenation program "Add life to years not years to life"

z Meals in half-board basis (breakfasts

& dinners) z Health care program 6 days including

Included services: z 7 nights accommodation in double rooms z Meals in half-board basis (breakfasts & dinners) z Ana Aslan program 6 days including medical consultation, Gerovital or Aslavital treatment, 2 physiotherapy procedures per day, medical report Medical recommendations: prophylaxis of aging (between 40 to 45 years): memory/ concentration/ sleep disturbance, depressive stages, oscillation of blood pressure, metabolic disturbances of cholesterol, blood sugar, uric acid, thyroid.

2. Spa and health care program Included services:

medical consultation, 4 physiotherapy procedures per day, medical report Medical recommendations: hypertension, chronic rheumatic conditions, joint rheumatism, post traumatic or post surgery recuperation, circulatory disturbances, neurological disturbances, vertebral static disturbance, gynecologic affections, respiratory diseases among which bronchial asthma, hypo thyroid gland.

Natural Curative Factors z Concentrated salty water from Techirghiol Lake z Seawater; z Sapropelic mud from Techirghiol Lake z Climate specific to the sea zone, rich in saline aerosols and solar radiation, which stimulate human organism.

z 7 nights accommodation in double

rooms

EUROPA HOTEL Category: **** Capacity: 221 rooms, 88 double room with double bed, 112 twin rooms and 21 apartments and large doubles.

z Associated ailments (otorinolaringo-

Treatment Prescription z Degenerative rheumatism (cervical, dorsal and lumbar spondylosis) z Inflammatory rheumatism (ankylosing spondylo-arthritis, psoriatic arthropathy or rheumatic poliarthritis); abarticular rheumatism (tendonitis, per arthritis) z Post-trauma affections (after muscle, tendons, joint and bones operations; sprains, fractures) z Nervous System affections z Gynecologic affections z Dermatological or breathing affections

logic, cardiovascular, endocrine, metabolic, nutritional and professional disease).

Treatment procedures z Warm baths with concentrated salty

water from the sea or from Techirghiol Lake z Warm mud baths z Warm mud packing z Aerosols z Hydrotherapy z Kino-therapy z Electrotherapy

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Sovata The Mezothermal Therapy DANUBIUS SOVATA HOTEL Category: *** Capacity: 168 rooms, 324 places in double rooms Renovated: fully reconstruction and renovation in 2003.

Facilities: restaurant (260 seats), restaurant terrace, cocktail bar (50 seats), conferences centre (biggest hall 300 seats), treatment base, chemist's, gym room, sauna, rooms with single bath, telephone, fridge, TV set, cable TV and safe, elevator, parking, hairdresser & barbershop, sport field, bowling, billiard, winter sport, shop, travel agency, exchange office.

Non-smoking, anti-allergic rooms and rooms for disabled are provided as well.

1. Sovata Gynecological Therapy (Min. 14 nights sojourn) Package includes accommodation in double room on half-board basis.

Spa procedure included: initial and final doctor's examination, follow-up examination according to patient's need, all medical treatments specified by the doctor (e.g.: mud pack, salt bath, mud tampon, irrigation, electrotherapy, etc.), VAT. 2. Sovata Anti-Allergy Therapy (Min. 14 nights sojourn) Package includes accommodation in double room on half-board basis.

Spa procedure included: initial and final doctor's examination, all medical treatments specified by the doctor (e.g. medical gymnastics, aerosol treatment, salt chamber treatments, oxygen treatment, inhalation), VAT.

Natural curative factors z Chlorosodic mineral waters from the helium-thermal lake z Sapropelic mud from the lake z Fortifying bio-climate.

3. Sovata Psoriasis Therapy (Min. 14 nights sojourn) Package includes: initial and final doctor's examination, all treatments specified by the doctor (e.g.: salt bath, mud pack, ultraviolet radiation), VAT.

z Gynecologic diseases (ovarian insuffi-

Therapeutic prescriptions ciency, secondary sterility) z Degenerative, inflammatory and

abarticular rheumatism (cervical, dorsal spondylosis, arthrosis and polyarthrosis) z Posttraumatic sequels z Peripheral neurological affections (paresis) z Endocrine ailments (hyperthyroid) z Cardiovascular affections (varicosity ulcer) Treatment procedures z Warm baths with salty mineral water from the lake z Warm mud packing z Electrotherapy z Hydrotherapy z Kinetotherapy z Sauna and medical gymnastics.

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Baile Felix The Spa of Hapiness Natural Curative Factors: z Thermal mineral waters containing:

bicarbonate, sulphur, calcium, sodium, siliceous; z moderate continental climate; z sapropelic fossil mud.

Health care packages: 14-night accommodation in full board basis, plus: 1. Spa treatment (include initial and final medical control, hydrotherapy, massage, electrotherapy, medical gymnastics); tariff: 640 2. Gerovital anti-aging cure (include initial and final medical control, lab analyses, EKG, treatments with Aslavital or Gerovital - 18 injections); 3. Healthy and slim cure (weight lifting, including initial and final medical control, nutritional program - diet, medical gymnastics, hydrotherapy, massage); Notes: 1. the medicines and the lab analysis are extra (except Gerovital cure which include the lab analyses in the costs of the program).

2. optional packages for 3 weeks are available on request.

Therapeutic Prescriptions: z Inflammatory rheumatic affections (rheumatic polyarthritis, ankylosing spondylosis) z Degenerative rheumatic affections (cervical, dorsal and lumbar spondylosis) z Posttraumatic affections z Peripheral and Central Nervous System affections z Associated affections (nutrition, metabolic, endocrine disease) z Gynecologic disease Treatment Procedures: z warm baths in pools or tubs z solarium z electrotherapy z hydrotherapy z heliotherapy in outdoors pools with mineral waters z Kino therapy z aerosols z sauna, cosmetics and medical gymnastics

TERMAL HOTEL Category: *** Capacity: 174 rooms, 294 places NUFARUL HOTEL Category: *** Capacity: 78 rooms, 150 places Facilities (valid for both hotels): parking, elevator, treatment base, gym room, sauna, chemist's, hairdresser & barbershop, shop, conference room, outdoor swimming pool, sport field, exchange office, safe, disabled facilities, restaurant, restaurant terrace, room service, private bathrooms with shower or bathtub, cable TV set, air conditioned, fridge, International direct dial telephone ; credit card accepted

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Bucharest Sightseeing Tours 1. The classic tour of the city 2. Wandering through the old Bucharest 3. Palaces in Bucharest 4. 1-day tour on Prahova Valley

Bucharest Sightseeing Tours Bucharest - last East station and first West station, the crossroad between West and Eastâ&#x20AC;Ś This is the lure of Bucharest, the chemistry that drives people hereâ&#x20AC;Ś the main difference to Prague, Vienna or Budapest. Bucharest is the beginning and the end of Europe.

Bucharest - the charm of the old churches, narrow streets and French architecture buildings, mixed by the large avenues and noisy boulevards, heavy traffic but also green areas. Equally combined with the vibrant night-life, that can be easily compared with the one in Berlin or even Madrid.

The city is always renewing; what rises today, tomorrow might be gone; could it be the pace of the 21st century? Or only the diversity of a very fascinating and dynamic city?

Bucharest - the city of Romanian Presidency, Government, politic and military forces, Orthodox Patriarchy, National Bank, and dozens of markets, museums, theatres, stadiums and parks.

1. The classic tour of the city Time: 5 hours Included objectives: The Parliament Palace, The Village Museum, The Cotroceni Palace, The Patriarchy Complex Departure: 9.45 a.m. from your hotel The Palace of Parliament is the most imposing administrative building in Europe (265.000 sq. meters) and the second largest building in the world, after the Pentagon building in Washington.

The Cotroceni Museum was built for the Prince Ferdinand of Hohenzolern; today is the residence of the Romanian

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Presidency.

The Village Museum is located on the Herastrau Lake bank. The permanent open-air exhibition contains 368 houses, household annexes, wooden churches, wayside crucifix and workshops.

2. Wandering through the old Bucharest Time: 4 hours Included objectives: The Old Court, the glass-blowers workshop in Selari Street, the art gallery 'Hanul cu Tei' in Lipscani Street, the antiques shops in Covaci Street and Stavropoleos Church (historic monument built by Prince Ioan

Mavrocordat in 1724) Departure: 9.45 a.m. from your hotel This is a romantic tour of 'The Little Paris', a mixture of local exotic (the old area of Bucharest lying between Gabroveni and Lipscani streets, known as 'Miracles Court' of Bucharest) with great traditional workshops. Even today it could be found here small shops preserved the genuine architecture; here you can meet the best artisans that have been for a long time forgotten in other parts of the world. You can see the glass-blowers who shape in front of you glass vases and the finest ornaments. You can admire art exhibitions and meet persons who exhibit

anything, from numismatic collections to paintings and other decorative elements.

3. Palaces in Bucharest Time: 8 hours (one day) Included objectives: the Cotroceni Palace, the Sutu Palace, the Royal Palace, the Stirbei Palace and the Mogosoaia Palace.

Departure: 9.45 a.m. from your hotel This one day program will familiarize you with the specific Neo-classic architecture of Bucharest palaces that earned the name of "Little Paris" to the Romanian capital.

The Sutu Palace is a gorgeous residence of Sutu descendents, built in a neo-gothic style, the Sutu Palace is remarkable for the interior wideness created by a dome similar with that in the Golesti mansion.

Nowadays, it houses the Art and History Museum of Bucharest.

The Royal Palace was erected in between 1812-1815. Later, it was the residence of the King Carol I of Romania. Beginning with 1882 this building was enlarged, receiving the name of Royal Palace.

Nowadays, the Royal Palace houses art galleries, collections and exhibitions of Romanian and foreign artists.

The Mogosoaia Palace, built in 1702 by Constantin Brincoveanu, is the only Brancovan palace that remained as a whole in the course of centuries. It is decorated in Italian Renaissance style.

The Stirbei Palace, built in 1835, in a neo-classic style, is a supple and elegant edifice with Greek elements that belonged to the princely Stirbei family.

Nowadays it houses the Pottery and Glassware Museum.

Bucharest

4. 1-day tour on Prahova Valley Time: one day Departure:8.30 a.m. from your hotel Included objectives: The Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, Bran Castle, Poiana Brasov The Peles Castle (built between 18751883), former summer residence of King Carol I of Romania, is "a must" for any tourist. It houses a remarkable museum containing collections of paintings, sculptures, armory and furniture pieces of an inestimable value.

Sinaia Monastery (built in 1695) houses a rich and valuable collection of religious objects: icons, old precious books and ceramics from the 16th centuries.

The Bran Castle built in 13th c. as a fortress between Transylvania and Wallachia is a reference point due to its beauty, as well to the Count Dracula's legend, whose ghost still haunts these old places.

Poiana Brasov is one of the most representative mountain resorts in Romania.

Placed in fairy-tale scenery, at 1030 meters altitude, the resort offers particular facilities both for winter and summer holidays.

Services included (standard): z Transport by air conditioned D class car z English/French/Spanish/Italian speaking guide z Professional guide for all museums in the program z Entrance fees to the mentioned objectives z Lunch (for the full day tours only) Services included (deluxe): z Transport by deluxe car (Mercedes E 220, air conditioned) z English/French/Spanish/Italian speaking guide z Professional guide for all museums in the program z Entrance fees to the mentioned objectives z Lunch (for the full day tours only)

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