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Romania, 8 Days · Tailor-made by car
Route through Transylvania
The Carpathians in Romania, much more than haunting castles, mist-shrouded mountains and the legendary Count Dracula
Surrounded by the Carpathian mountain range, Transylvania covers the central part of Romania and is one of the best-known regions outside the country. Much of this is due to the famous vampire Count Dracula, the literary character created by Bram Stoker and inspired by Vlad the Impaler. Thanks to this fascinating road trip, you can follow in the footsteps of the Romanian prince infamous for cruelly impaling his enemies and even explore the ruins of his former fortress, Poenari Castle. You can also visit the perfectly preserved Bran Castle, the bastion chosen by the communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu to locate the residence of Vlad the Impaler and the imaginary vampire Count in an attempt to draw in more tourism to Romania. Or the house where he spent his formative years of life in Sighisoara and which was owned by his father, Vlad II Dracul. Yet despite being firmly placed on the tourist map, Transylvania offers visitors many other attractions than everything surrounding the immortal Dracula. In fact, this region has been controlled by the Dacians, the Romans, the Hungarians, the Transylvanian Saxons and the Ottomans, who all left behind a spectacular multicultural heritage that is very much alive today. Transylvania, translated from its Latin name as 'the land beyond the forest', is actually called Ardeal in Romanian, Erdély in Hungarian and Siebenbürgen in German. In Romania, you'll be enchanted by the beauty of its mountainous landscapes, its lush forests and its architectural heritage that includes iconic buildings such as the communist-era Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest; the Biserica Neagra in Brasov, the largest Gothic-style church in Romania and Southeast Europe; the Citadel of Rasnov; the famous fortified churches of Prejmer and Harman; and the Cathedral of Curtea de Arges, among many other exceptional tourist attractions. Come and join us now!
Departure date
Departures from December 2024 till December 2025
From
Dublin, Shannon, Cork...
Travel details
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Travel details
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Day 1 City of origin - Bucharest
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Day 2 Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran Castle - Brasov
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Day 3 Brasov - Rasnov - Zarnesti - Piatra Craiului National Park - Magura - Brasov
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Day 4 Brasov - Prejmer - Harman - Viscri - Sighisoara
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Day 5 Sighisoara - Biertan - Sibiel - Sibiu
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Day 6 Sibiu - Cartisoara - Lake Vidraru - Poenari Castle - Curtea de Arges - Pitesti
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Day 7 Pitesti - Bucharest
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Day 8 Bucharest
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Day 9 Bucharest - City of origin
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Stay in selected hotel in Bucharest.
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Selected meal plan in Bucharest.
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Stay in selected hotel in Brașov.
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Selected meal plan in Brașov.
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Stay in selected hotel in Sighisoara.
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Selected meal plan in Sighisoara.
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Stay in selected hotel in Sibiu.
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Selected meal plan in Sibiu.
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Stay in selected hotel in Pitesti.
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Selected meal plan in Pitesti.
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Rent-a-car.
Your trip doesn't include
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Accommodation taxes in Romania direct payment in facility.
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Possible toll charges.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
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Important remarks
- Driving in Romania. 1. It's compulsory to wear seat belts in the front of the car. 2. Speed limits. 2. 1 Built-up areas up to 50 km/h. 2. 2 Single carriageways up to 90 km/h. 2. 3 Motorways up to 130 km/h. 3. Mobiles must not be used by behind the wheel. 4. A red warning triangle and a reflective yellow vest must always be carried in the car in the event of breakdown or accident. 5. Alcohol. The legal limit is 0. 25 g/l. There are severe penalties for drivers who exceed the allowed limit. 6. Fill up with petrol at every opportunity, especially in the mountainous areas of the country. 7. Parking. Parking is allowed only on the right-hand side of the road and always in the direction of the traffic. 8. Make sure you drive cautiously because Romanians tend not to be very respectful and there are lots of roads in poor condition. All this makes journeys take longer than expected. What's more, there are very few motorways. Most roads are two-way and quite minor, while some are not properly tarmacked. 9. Other recommendations: 9.1.Always keep your lights on. 9.2.Keep a lot of distance from the next car, and even more so on motorways. 9.3.Always use your indicators. 9.4.Don't drive too fast. 9.5.Always drive with a car or lorry in front when on the road. 9.6.If it's raining or getting dark, drive even more slowly and cautiously.
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The proposed excursions and tours for each day are purely suggestions, as you can tailor the trip to suit your times, tastes and needs.
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Hotels usually have cots available. Otherwise, babies will have to share a bed with an adult.
- To pick up your rental car, you'll need a credit (not debit) card in the name of the person who made the booking, who must also be the named driver of the vehicle.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.