The Best of Traditional Romania

Day 1 - Bucharest

Arrival in Bucharest, capital of Romania. Transfer from airport to the Athenee Palace Hilton hotel. Relax with a welcoming drink - get to know one another and discuss the program. You can spend the evening in the onsite casino or one of 4 restaurants and bars. 

Day 2 - Bucharest

After breakfast, join a half-day sightseeing tour that will give you an overall impression of the most significant sights in Bucharest. In the afternoon, you may decide to further explore the city or relax in the hotel's spa and in the evening to dine in the renowned Caru cu Bere Restaurant, Bucharest's oldest beer hall, dating from 1875, with Romanian folk music and dances. (B)

Day 3 - Day 4. Miclosoara

Discover Transylvania's fascinating medieval towns, legendary castles, fortified churches and dramatic mountains peaks. Spend two nights as a guest of Count Tibor Kalnoky, a genuine Transylvanian count, in the remote ethnic Hungarian village of Miclosoara (Miklosvar), in the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Savour candlelit dinners beside a log fire, a scene reminiscent of a page from a 19th century novel.

According to your interests, you may choose: guide-led tours of the local countryside, including animal tracking and bird watching, day long hikes in areas of scenic beauty, horse-cart driving through rolling pastures to the edge of the forest, traditional picnic on the nearby hills, riding trips without ever crossing a road or a fence. The Count's staff is always happy to offer advice and recommend activities. (B, D)

Day 5 - Day 6. Bran

More breathtaking mountainous terrain await near Brasov at the Inn of Balaban for two nights. Located on a hilltop with dramatic 360 views of Carpathian Mountains vistas, this one-of-a-kind inn is a splendid gateway to Romanian mountain nature and culture. Rustic in style and decorated with hand-painted Saxon furniture, the inn offers traditional hospitality, high comfort and mountain views at their best.

A choice of optional activities is offered: visits to Brasov, Rasnov fortified village and Bran Castle, nature walks or a visit to the bear sanctuary, hiking and climbing treks, horseback riding, sightseeing in the area. (B, D)

Day 7 - Bucharest

Return to Bucharest. A last opportunity for city sightseeing and shopping (your own arrangements). Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)