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ROYAL ROMANIA
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Tour package:
- 6 days / 5 nights
- 5 overnights in 3* hotels
- half board
- transportation: luxury coach
- professional guide
- entrance fees according to the program
- seasonality: April – October
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True nobleness misses no chance to charm and win over.
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Departures
- April 10, 24
- May 01, 15
- June 05, 19
- July 10, 24
- August 07, 21
- September 11, 25
- October 02, 16
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Day one: Bucharest
As soon as we land, we head towards the hotel to set out the plan for our royal adventure to come. But time allows for a leisurely tour through the capital of Romania, buzzing with life and colourful any time of day.
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Day two: Bucharest - Sinaia ( 120 km )
Coffee or tea by choice, a square breakfast and we are ready to walk the streets of the “Little Paris”. We have plenty to see and are eager to get going. In front of the Parliament Palace, the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon, we are thrilled with its “immensity”. The Patriarchy Church is patiently waiting for us to admire it: if by chance we come upon a christening or wedding ceremony, we will understand why Orthodox Christians feel God is among them, kind-hearted and full of love. Passing by the Triumphal Arch (Arc de Triomph), we enter the Village Museum, a lively nest of rural traditions coming from all over Romania. The “snug” wooden churches of Maramures keep on astonishing even the locals. Then we head for Sinaia, where we will also stay over night. Meanwhile, we stop by the Rhein-Azuga wine cellar, the 1892’s offspring of the great wine house on the river side of Rhine. The divine beverage of Champagne recipe, with a bouquet we never tasted before, wakes up our story-telling mood.
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Day three: Sinaia - Bran - Brasov ( 80 km )
The Peles domain, the old residence of King Carol I and Queen Elisabeth, seems the perfect set for a fairy tale. Oasis of tranquility, pungent green, scent of freshness and a serene view, everything draws us in completely. The extremely-refined imperial rooms of the Palace evoke the eclectic atmosphere of different cultures, but the basic style is that of the Germanic Renaissance. The original works of art are accompanied by remarkably virtuously-done replicas of famous original objects of art. The romantic atmosphere surrounding the palace was an invaluable source of inspiration for Carmen Silva, the royal poetess. Next stop: the Sinaia Monastery, which lent its name to the town born here some time later. Built by the sword-bearer Mihail Cantacuzino in Brancoveanu style around the year 1695, this monastery worships the Virgin Mary and is inspired by a cult place on Mount Sinai. As soon as we arrive at the gates of the huge Bran Castle, “shivering with excitement”, we enter the famously disputed Dracula world, and then we stroll through the Bran bazaar, where the rural craftsmen compete with one other in masterful souvenirs. We are on our way towards the heart of the mountains, where the city of Brasov lies. The town centre is towered over by the famous Black Church, the greatest Gothic religious building in South-Eastern Europe, drawing its name from a fire disaster in 1689. Our day journey comes to an end in the evening, with a copious dinner which “begs” to be tasted up to the last bite: the Romanian meal courses on the menu, various, steamy and savory, are luring us to relish them.
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Day four: Brasov - Bucharest ( 160 km )
On our way home, we stop for lunch at an inn full of joy and appetizing dishes, and later we draw near the capital, heading for Calea Victoriei (Victory Avenue), one of the oldest and most romantic boulevards in Bucharest; then we make a stop in Pia]a Revolu]iei (The Revolution Square). This is where everything started out back in 1989, and we catch a glimpse and get a feel of the popular rebellion, broadcast live at the time. The rest of the evening - plenty of time to explore the city and do some shopping in the tempting stores scattered all over the place.
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Day five: Bucharest - Cernica - Bucharest ( 35 km )
We start our day paying a visit to the residence of the former Royal Palace, which now houses the National Art Museum - an irresistible attraction for the art afficionados. We head for the Cernica Monastery, a picturesque location on the outskirts of Bucharest. It is walled up in the middle of a lake surrounded by century-old woods, and safeguarded by a vast citadel with architecture typical for plain regions.
The religious ensemble, the existence of which was certified by historical papers since 1608, is made up of two impressive churches and a couple of chapels worshipping the most well-known Orthodox saints. Also, we can find here a museum of old religious books and artefacts which managed to survive history’ s hardships. And, last but not least, we can steal a glance at the monastery cells in which the eighty four Cernica monks are lodged. We come back to Bucharest, ending up the evening over a cheerful “royal” dinner, lavishly wined, and accompanied by heartfelt music.
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Day six: Bucharest Departure
We bid farewell to one another. The trip has been a royal treat, the places have won over our hearts, and we are eager to share the stories of our journey with our dear ones at home.
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