TWO DAY TRIP TO POIANA BRASOV
Day 1
Morning departure for Poiana Brasov driving through Prahova Valley.
A perfect chance to relax in this quiet mountain resort town, this two-day excursion
takes you north from Bucharest and across the Carpathian Mountains into Transylvania.
En route, stop-over in Sinaia mountain resort, well-known as the "Pearl of the
Carpathians". Situated on the outskirts of this resort city, amidst sculpture gardens and
fountains, Peles Castle is an exquisitely detailed landmark. Rivaling the castle itself is
the beautiful natural setting in which it stands. Once the summer residence of
Romania's kings, this spectacular castle, built at the end of the 19th century, is now one
of Romania's most beautiful museums. Boasting priceless collections of weaponry, hand
woven silk rugs and furniture, Peles Castle is a unique look back at life under the
monarchy.
A short ride from Sinaia will take you to the fabled Bran Castle, also known as
Dracula's Castle, built at the beginning of the 13th century by Knight Dietrich of the
Teutonic Order. In 1377, the people of Brasov built a new citadel here to protect the way
of access to their town. Later on it was fortified, its walls enlarged, and between 19201930, the Castle was used by the Romanian royal family, namely by Queen Maria (a
niece of Queen Victoria of England). Only in 1958 Bran Castle was turned into a
museum and opened to visitors.
Finally, wind up the twisting roads leading to Poiana Brasov, placed high on a
mountain plateau overlooking the city of Brasov and surrounded by the best ski
mountains in the country. Enjoy dinner and entertainment at a native restaurant
Overnight in Poiana Brasov.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel. Waking up this morning have a walking tour of the resort. From
here, you'll venture down into Brasov.Brasov, the second largest city in Romania, a
medieval trading center, was strategically situated at the meeting point of the three
Romanian principalities: Wallachia, Moldavia and Transylvania. Today, together with
Poiana Brasov resort, it is regarded as the chief tourist area of Romania. You may visit
the lofty Black Church, so called because of a 1689 fire. It is famous for its imposing
Gothic architecture, its 4000 pipe organ and the valuable collection of Anatolian carpets
of the 17th and 18th centuries. Drive slowly to the old Schei District of Brasov, to
visit St. Nicolas of Schei Church, built between 1518-1598, with the help of both
Wallachia's and Moldavia's princes. You should spare a little of your time to enter
the"Schei Museum", a great asset of the Romanian cultural heritage, where you can
see actual 16th century books and documents of great value, as well as the first printing
machines. Late afternoon has you back in Bucharest.
Rates/person in Euro
2 pers
3-6 pers
7-12 pers
13-15 pers
16-20 pers
291
233
164
137
133
Single Room Supplement: Euro 35.-
Rates for 2 - 8 day trips include :
-3 star accommodations,
-half board according to the program,
-transportation by private car/minibus/w/driver,
-English speaking guide,
-sightseeing of the attractions mentioned in the program,
-entrance fees at the museums,
-lunch (3 course menu & mineral water; alcoholic beverages not included).