This trip will introduce you to Transylvania and Carpathian Mountains, known as a mysterious and spectacular land, famous through Bram Stocker’s legend of Dracula and well-known for its forests sheltering so many species of wild plants and animals.
Transylvania, surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, was also a much sought for land. That is how the Saxons arrived here in the 11th century to guard the Carpathian Mountains passes between Transylvania and Walachia against the Tatars and the Ottomans. But this is just a hint of the rich heritage that you will discover during this entire trip. An exceptional holiday is waiting for you!
Day 1 Bucharest - Sibiu Departure from the hotel of the Tango festival. Private transfer (~4.5h) to Sibiu, (~5h). the 2007’s European capital of culture. In the evening we will discover the three historic squares, the evangelic church, the lower and the upper town, the citadel and so many other charming corners of one of the best-preserved medieval cities. Sibiu is also an active cultural city so in the evening we will have the opportunity to have a drink I a nice bar, to go to a concert or, why not… to dance!
Day 2 Sibiu-Sighisoara We leave in the morning to discover Sibiu countryside, at the foot of Cindrel mountains. We will visit Cisnadioara, known for its Roman style church of the 13th century, which will offer you a beautiful sight of the surrounding villages. Then we can split in 2 groups.
Group 1: back to Sibiu to discover more of it and stop to village museum on our way.
Group 2: hike till Magura peak, at ~1300m (~4h, +/-700m).
In the afternoon, transfer to Sighisoara.
Day 3 Sighisoara-Brasov In the morning we will discover Sighisoara, one of the best preserved medieval citadels in Europe, also included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. Discover the old town with its famous clock tower, which initially served as the main entrance to the citadel, but also covered stairs, medieval streets, the house where Vlad Dracul, the father of Vlad the Impaler known by Bram Stocker’s legend as Dracula, was born. In the afternoon, transfer to Brasov. According to the time, stop to Viscri, a Saxon medieval fortified church.
Day 4 Brasov-Bran castle-Piatra Craiului National Park-Brasov We all go to Bran to discover its castel, better known as “Dracula” Castle. In reality it has nothing to do with Vlad the Impaler, but this castle was home to Queen Marie, Queen Victoria of England’s granddaughter. After, we can split again in 2 groups :
Group 1: back to Brasov to discover more of it and stop to Rasnov fortress on our way.
Group 2: hike in the National park of Piatra Craiului, in one of the mountains that offer the most astonishing landscapes (~4h, +/-700m)
In the afternoon, transfer to Sighisoara.
Back to Brasov in the evening for a guerrilla milonga in the old center of the medieval Brasov, in a very scenic square.
Day 5 Brasov-Bucharest Back to Bucharest before noon and stop in Sinaia, at the foot of Bucegi’s Mountains, to visit Peles castle, a real architectural jewel which served as a mountain holiday house for the Monarchs. Back to Bucharest in time for a dinner and tango practica in a familiar place from the festival.
Day 6 Bucharest End of the trip after the breakfast.
YOUR SPECIAL GUIDE
During this trip you will be guided by Raluca. She is a mountain guide and loves not only the mountains but also the Romanian traditions and rural life. The urge to share the beauties of her country got the upper hand and so she grew Active Romania, a travel agency specialized in rural tourism and active holidays. Later she became a tango addicted. She started tango with Lucia who is organizing the Tango Festival and runs Fabrica de Tango. From that moment they became friends and collaborate together on different tango/tourism projects. Lucia and other Romanian tangueros will probably join our trip. So, we can say that you’ll be in good company during this trip.
Starting point At your hotel in Bucharest
End At your hotel in Bucharest
Accommodation In charming hotels, double room, exceptionally triple, with private facilities. 3* hotel in the city center in Bucharest, the same as during the festival. If the group is small, accommodation on Day 3 can be in a rural guesthouse, in a small traditional village.
Number of people minimum 12
Included - 5 nights - 5 breakfasts - 2 dinners (day 1 & 2) - English and French speaking guide - all transfers - practica in Brasov - practica in Bucharest, on your way back
Not included - lunches and dinners as indicated - entrance fees in museums - drinks and personal expenses
