In Search Of Dracula-Romanian Adventure

Have you ever wanted to walk in the footsteps of Dracula? Well, now’s your chance. Join us for a journey that takes us into the depths of Transylvania for a magical trip that will involve castle visits, countryside walks, sightseeing and a visit to Romania’s capital.

• Visit the magical Bran (Dracula) and Peles Castles

• Hike to Romania’s famous Heroe’s Cross & the picturesque Poiana Regala (Royal Meadow)

• Visit the picturesque towns of Brasov & Sinaia

• Indulge in the local cuisine and wines of Romania

• Complete the trip with a tour of Bucharest’s key sites

BRAN CASTLE

We leave Bucharest and make our way to Bran Castle

Surrounded by an aura of mystery and legend and perched high atop a 200-foot-high rock, Bran Castle owes its fame to its imposing towers and turrets and is commonly known as “Dracula’s castle”. Built on the site of a Teutonic Knights stronghold dating from 1212, the castle was first documented in an act issued by Louis I of Hungary on November 19, 1377, giving the Saxons of Kronstadt (Brasov) the privilege to build the Citadel. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia.

BRASOV

Brașov is a city in the Transylvania region of Romania, ringed by the Carpathian Mountains. It’s known for it’s medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church and lively cafes. Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square) in the cobbled old town is surrounded by colorful baroque buildings and is home to the Casa Sfatului, a former town hall turned local history museum. We then head back to the town of Sinaia where we’ll be based for the next 2 days.

Friday Sept 21st

HEROE’S CROSS HIKE & CABLE CAR RIDE

On Friday morning we head towards the town of Busteni and enjoy a cable car ride to the top of the mountain. We then walk from Babele to Heroes’ Cross along the plateau of the mountains with magnificent views across the valley. It’s a straightforward, simple hike of 2-3 hours.

SINAIA

We then return to Sinaia and visit the town

Saturday Sept 22nd

PELES CASTLE VIST

We visit Peles Castle a Neo-Renaissance castle in the Carpathian Mountains, near Sinaia, in Prahova, a town situated on an existing medieval route linking Transylvania and Wallachia, Built between 1873 and 1914, it’s inauguration was held in 1883. It was constructed for King Carol I. We then go on a walk to Poiana Regala (Royal Meadow) where we have lunch. The walk will take us through forests and upto a magnificent meadow.

Late afternoon we return to Bucharest (Overnight stay in hotel)

Sunday Sept 23rd

BUCHAREST

We visit some of the key attractions in Bucharest with our guide

Visit Constitution Square and the Palace of the Parliament – the second largest building in the World. The Romanian Parliament also known as “Casa Poporului” (The People’s House) is 12 storey’s high and has 3100 rooms. We will also see Union Square, Spring fountains, Roman Square and Victory Square

What's included:

• 4 Nights hotel stay
• 4 Breakfasts
• All transportation in Romania
• Hike leader during
• Private guided tour of Bucharest
• All entry fees into castles
• Other fees
• Does not include: Flights, Food etc

Flights*:

Leave London Heathrow (LHR) 19 Sep 11:40

Arrive Bucharest (OTP) 19 Sep 17:00

Leave Bucharest, Bucharest (OTP), Romania 23 Sep 18:00

Arrive London, Heathrow (LHR) 23 Sep 19:30

*As we have minimum and maximum numbers for each trip and we are taking bookings through various platforms, please email us on admin@curiouskatsadventures.com once you pay your deposit, to find out if your place has been confirmed and whether you can book the flights before purchasing them.

Cancellations:

Please note that unless the trip is cancelled the payments are non-refundable as the costs need to be paid in advance. However, you may be able to sell your place to your friends or other group members.