Bucharest airport
Bucharest Airport – Brasov, The legends of Dracula in Bran Castle with cheese and wine tasting, Bear Watching in the Land of Volcanoes, Wine tasting experience, Adventurous Hike through the Epic 7 Ladders Canyon, Bucharest Airport
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Bucharest Airport – Brasov
Arrival at the Airport of Bucharest and 2.5 hours drive towards the medieval town of Brasov, in Transylvania region.
Brasov is one of the most visited places in Romania. We stroll around the old Town Hall Square where we admire colorfully painted and ornately trimmed baroque structures. Visit the Black Church, the largest gothic church in Romania. Its interior is impressive and well-kept, and it houses one of the largest organs in Eastern Europe. We will walk in one of the narrowest streets in Europe – The Rope Street, which is approximately 120 cm (4 feet) wide;
Welcome Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight in Brasov.
The legends of Dracula in Bran Castle with cheese and wine tasting
This morning we visit Bran Castle, known as the Dracula Castle, a famous symbol of Romania.
The landscape in this area is a harmonious mixture of different landforms, high mountains, plateaus, the curvy shapes carved by the rivers along their banks and the valleys that cross the land. The castle was built between 1377 and 1388. We will visit the castle and pass through its narrow winding stairways that lead through some 60 timbered rooms, many connected by underground passages, which house collections of furniture, weapons and armor dating from the 14th to the 19th centuries. The castle overlooks the picturesque village of Bran, which offers an open-air Ethnographic Museum consisting of old local-style village houses complete with furniture, household objects and costumes
We complete this medieval setting, with a wine and cheese tasting inside the castle.
Return to Brasov for another dinner in a selected restaurant and overnight.
Bear Watching in the Land of Volcanoes
Today we will be exploring some of the best natural attractions in Romania, including the only volcanic lake in the country, a swamp with carnivorous plants, and a bear habitat in the forest.
In the morning, our first stop is the Sfanta Ana lake the only volcanic crater lake in Romania, formed around 8.800 – 9.800 years ago. We will take a 30 minutes walk around the lake, to see hallucinogenic and carnivorous plants and a volcanic landscape.
Our next stop is an easy hike in the Puturosu Cave (Known as The Smelly Cave), which is the biggest natural gas bath in Europe.
We stop for a traditional lunch, before reaching the forest. We will go deep in the forest with an experienced ranger and see the Carpathian brown bears in their natural habitat. Stop for photoshooting and to enjoy this unique experience.
Return to Brasov, dinner and overnight.
Wine tasting experience
Today we will learn about 6000 years of wine-making history in Romania. During this fun day trip we will enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Carpathian mountains, walk through the vineyards, visit the cellars, try some of the best Romanian wines, and enjoy a delicious traditional Romanian lunch.
Return to Brasov for another dinner in a selected restaurant and overnight.
Adventurous Hike through the Epic 7 Ladders Canyon
Morning transfer towards the dramatic beauty of Canionul Sapte Scari (Seven Ladders Canyon). Following a 30-minute drive, we will start a short hike through meadows and forest-shrouded routes. At the gorge, we can enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscpae, or delve into the belly of the canyon to explore further. We will climb through the vertical ladders and suspended bridges to gain incredible views of waterfalls and ancient rock formations. Then, return to the top and continue a 1.5 hours hike. Return to Brasov for our farewell dinner and overnight.
Bucharest Airport
Breakfast at the hotel and drive towards Bucharest Airport for the return flight.
