Your Itinerary
1st Day, 28th December 2008: Arrival & transfer to the hotel in Bucharest
Individual arrival on the Bucharest Otopeni Internetional Airport. Guided transfer to Hotel Opera***, Bucharest for today's overnight. At dinner we shall drive unfar from Bucharest to the wine cellars of Valea Calugareasca, where some of Romania's best wines are made. Wine tasting and dinner.
2nd Day, 29th December 2008: Bucharest - Sibiu
Morning departure for Sibiu. Visiting en route the princiary church at Curtea de Arges. Shortly after entering the magnificent Olt Valley, we stop to visit the Monastery Cozia and free time until dinner. Accomodation at Hotel Imparatul Romanilor***, Sibiu.
3rd Day, 30th December 2008: Day Excursion to Alba Iulia
One of Transilvania's former capital cities, its importance was diminishing after thetakeover of Cluj as the Transilvanian Capital. Its importance to Romania grew anew after World War I, as it is the very town where the the unification of Transilvania and Romania has been signed. A short tour of the town will give us a taste of its imposing history as a Transilvanian Capital.
4th Day, 31st December 2008: New Year's Eve
Today we shall discover the fortress-like town of Sibiu, or, under its German name, Hermannstadt. A typical saxon town, still preserving a part of the magnificent walls and towers which were once surrounding the citadel.
Afternoon free at leisure, until evening, when all our guests are invited to the Gala Dinner.
5th Day, 1st January 2009: Free at leisure
Time to relax and have a walk by yourself through Sibiu.
6th Day, 2nd January 2009: Traditions in the Transilvanian villages
Today we shall have a closer look at the NewYear's traditions of the people inhabiting these places. For a better look, we shall drive to Sibiel, a small village laid apart from the rest of the world in the middle of a mountaineous landscape. Visit the Icons Museum and return to Sibiu.
7th Day, 3rd January 2009: Sibiu - Horezu - Bucharest
Returning to Bucharest, we visit the masterpiece of the brancovavian style, typical for the 18th century Wallachia. Further drive to Bucharest. Accommodation and dinner at Hotel Opera***.
8th Day, 4th January 2009: Bucharest & transfer to the Airport
Guided tour of Romania's capital city. Transfer to the Airport.
Note: The right is reserved to change the programme at short notice.
All hotels mentioned are subject to availability and 3 MT Tours shall provide a hotel of the same quality, or better, in case of unavailability of a particular hotel.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Rack rate: Euro 1100, single room supplement: Euro 210
The price includes:
>> all transfers from/to Bucharest
>> Accommodation with HB in Hotel Imparatul Romanilor*** Sibiu und Hotel Opera*** Bucuresti
>> New Year's Eves Gala Dinner
>> guide for the whole period
>> all entrance fees
The price does not include:
>> personal expenditure and tips
>> international flight to/from Bucharest
>> costs of visas, if required
>> medical insurance, insurance of the luggage
>> Costs of filming and taking pictures (in museums, where it is allowed)
Also see tour packages in:
Europe
Romania
Local Culture
Christmas/New Year Tours
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