Sighisoara of the 15-th Century
Sighisoara, ancient cradle of Romanians, is located in Transylvania, in a landscape of peculiar beauty in the Tirnave Plateau.
Day 1 - Bucharest - Prahova Valley - Sighisoara - Brasov
The heart of Sighisoara is the citadel around that developed along centuries the other districts.
Here lived, between 1431-1435, Vlad Dracul (Vlad the Devil), future Prince of Wallachia, thus called because the German Emperor knighted him as Knight of the Dragon.
He was Vlad the Impaler's father known as Dracula (the son of the Devil), who most probably born here in Sighisoara, on 1431.
The Catholic Inquisition found here a proper ground to manifest. Witch Trials took part almost in every big town of Transylvania.
To introduce you in the 15th century atmosphere, 25 local amateur actors will perform for you a genuine witch trial (optional, for minimum 20 paying people only).
Optional lunch at Vlad Dracul house.
- leave Bucharest for Sighisoara on Prahova Valley
- sightseeing tour of the old town of Sighisoara, including Clock Tower and Covered Staircase
- overnight in Bran area in Moeciu de Jos at 3* hotel (Acvila or similar)
Day 2 - Bran - Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest
At morning time we arrive in Bran where stands Bran Castle.
Vlad the Impaler - Dracula spent some frightful times here, on his way to Transylvania.
Later discover mediaeval Brasov.
Driving through the main roads you'll discover its beauty and picturesque, the combination between new and old, blacken stone buildings and red bricks chimneys above the colored tile roofs, over the crenels and buttresses.
At the end of the 19Th century, the future king of Romania, Carol I, enchanted by the beauty of the Sinaia surroundings, built here Peles Castle, his summer residence and one of the nicest in Europe.
- in the morning visit of Bran Castle
- short sightseeing tour of Brasov including old City Hall and Black Church
- leave for Sinaia to visit the Peles Castle
- evening arrival in Bucharest.
Package price, Euro/person in double room: for a party of:
1 person = 500 Euro
2 - 3 persons = 280 Euro
4 - 7 persons = 225 Euro
8 - 13 persons = 170 Euro
14 - 18 persons = 140 Euro
Single room supplement: 25 Euro
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Services:
1 overnight with breakfast in Bran area, transportation, English speaking guide, entrance fees to museums included.
Optionals:
Lunch at Vlad Dracula's native house: 15 Euro; Witch Trial: 40 Euro/person (for groups of minimum 20 persons only)
Departure dates in 2008:
all year round excepting Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays and the period Oct. 25 - Dec. 01
Not included in the above program:
- arrival/departure flights
- health insurance (FREE TRAVEL INSURANCE QUOTES)
- personal expenses of any kind, hotel services like phone calls, laundry, minibar, room service
- soft and alcoholic drinks with the main meals unless otherwise specified.
