HIGHLIGHTS:
* Share the traditional way of life - carriage ride to Mioritica country-inn: men in the kitchen baking pies and wives milking the cow!
* Romania’s most exclusive palaces - Bran that owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth created around Dracula. Peles Palace, the most beautiful royal residence in Europe.
* Dinner in Ceausescu's Palace in Baile Olanesti - one of the most luxuriant accommodations in Romania.
* Liars Bridge - the first iron-cast bridge in Romania, was named after a legend which says that no one can stand on it and tell a love lie without the structure collapsing.
* Special dinner - with folk show and wine tasting in an exquisite restaurant in Brasov.
* Black Church - the largest church between Vienna and Constantinople got this name after the great fire in 1689.
* Accommodate in Zorile Villa - a four star rustic facility in the mountain resort area of Poiana Brasov which was used by the actress Nicole Kidman while filming Cold Mountain.
* Aphrodisiac menu - in an exquisite restaurant in Turda – Vampire’s Masculinity, Dracula Salad and of course a glass of strong red wine!
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 - The first butterfly in your stomach!
The beginning of your adventure! Meet Szeged or Sun City, a charming Hungarian town that will host a truly sensitive moment for the two of you - you will be given a dyed egg. Make sure it stays unbroken all through the tour; after all, marriage is just as thin as an egg shell and you'll see it's worthy!
Optional: For beautiful memories you can visit the Mora Ferenc National Museum in Szeged or relax in Ana Spa - the Thermal Baths in Szeged!
DAY 2 - First step on Romanian ground. Royal reception!
The road between Szeged and Savarsin is a grandiose show with citadels and medieval castles spread all over the way. In Savarsin you'll be amazed by King's Michael of Romania Castle.
Tip: Spoil yourself with a Royal menu - enjoy his Majesty's favourite dishes: vegetable marrow soup - cream, home made ravioli with cream sauce or roast beef with mashed celery. Chin up and hold hands!
A royal reception for you - welcome cocktail in the grandiose Council room of Corvinestilor Castle, the most impressive medieval castle in Romania.
DAY 3 - Is it true love? Now you'll now!
If you have the courage, put your love to test! A local legend says that the Bridge of Liars in Sibiu would collapse if anyone utters any love lies while crossing it.
Tip: try for lunch the bean soup with red onion of Turda salad, the shepherd's chunk, “papanasi” - a sort of sweet cheese dumpling with cream and jam in a restaurant inside the Village Museum!
Feeling old-fashioned? Take a carriage ride to the romantic Mioritica country-inn.
A lovely evening for your couple - the husband is in the kitchen cooking pies (with a little surprise in them) while the wife is milking the cow- so this is life in the village!
DAY 4 - Life and style of the rich and powerful!
Driving on Transfagarasan is an incredible experience - the road crosses the highest mountains in Romania.
Tip: You can stop for lunch at dictator Ceausescu's chamois hunting chalet “Izvorul Caprei”.
Curtea de Arges Monastery is legendary and has its own sad love story.
An evening full of luxury in Baile Olanesti. Dinner in Ceausescu's Palace - experience his tastes in food. This is the palace where the dictator was supposed to enjoy the New Year's Eve party in 1989 but didn't make it because of the revolution.
Optional: You can stay overnight under military watch in the apartments in the Palace, one of the most luxurious in Romania.
DAY 5 - Royal love story.
It's now time to step into the shoes of a king or queen. On the way to Bran Castle you also get the chance to watch a beautiful love story - Cold Mountain, the movie. Bran Castle is the nest of many love stories. The castle owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth created around Dracula. Queen Mary, the niece of Queen Victoria of Great Britain, turned the castle into a beautiful summer residence.
You'll overnight in Zorile Villa, the accommodation place of the famous Nicole Kidman during the production of the movie Cold Mountain.
Optional: You can even choose for your accommodation the apartment in which Nicole Kidman stayed!
DAY 6 - A little prayer for you.
From your lips to God's ears! And The Black Church in Brasov is the best place for prayers.
Peles Castle is one of the best preserved and the most beautiful royal residences in Europe, Ludwig of Bavaria palaces may compare! Tip: If you're in the mood for a fancy lunch and some intimate atmosphere you could try Palace restaurant, the place where the passengers of the luxurious and famous train Orient Express used to take lunch. Dinner with folk show and wine tasting!
DAY 7 - Princesses and knights.
Is the day of fortified churches and medieval citadels.
Tip: You can choose to lunch in a special environment - a restaurant in the vault of the Fagaras medieval citadel.
In Medias you'll meet a unique artist, a painter who uses spider web for its works.
The medieval citadel Sighisoara, the most beautiful, best-preserved walled-town still inhabited in Europe is incredibly romantic.
Tip: To preserve the medieval atmosphere you can have dinner in “Casa Vlad Dracul”- the birth place of Dracula's father.
DAY 8 - Touch the sky!
From a medieval citadel to the wild nature! You'll admire the nature while crossing Turzii's Gorges.
A spectacular picnic on the plateau of Turului Gorges.
Prepare to descent to the heart of one of the biggest saline in Romania.
A real treat for your dinner - the aphrodisiac menu: Vampire's Masculinity, Dracula Salad, and of course a glass of red strong wine!
Optional: Want to spoil your self even more? Choose a massage a deux! (For two).
DAY 9 - Say good-by to your love nest!
Tip: Prepare for the Hungarian atmosphere! Try for lunch Gobe, a Hungarian traditional country-inn in Oradea, to taste some Hungarian recipes.
On the way to Hungary to Count's Almasy Castle, the place where many scenes for "The English Patient" movie were filmed, you also have the chance to watch the movie - a perfect introduction for this romantic location.
DAY 10 - This trip really worked like a charm!
A perfect setting for the end of your journey – Budapest! The romantic capital of nine bridges has plenty to offer and to show. Optional: Budapest city tour.
DAY 11 - Say Good-by
It's time to catch your flight back home, don't forget to pack all your memories!
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES
Transylvanian Love Colours, For Couples tour is guaranteed to depart on the dates given and requires a minimum of 2 couples for the purposes of socialization. However all our escorted group tours can also be taken as private journeys, so you could experience all our excellent itineraries with whom ever you want and at your preferred travel dates. We are always happy to help you customise the itinerary that you like.
For 2007 Transylvanian Love Colours, For couples tour is guaranteed to depart on the following dates:
- June the 16th,
- August the 4th and
- August the 18th.
IMPORTANT
Our company is committed to operating a Responsible Travel Policy that is supportive of the environment.
In stead of offering you a printed brochure, we’d rather have you enjoy a refreshing summer day at the shade of a thick forest. Should you need information, you will have our full support over the telephone, email or trough our websites.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
* Accommodations: seven nights in 3* hotels, three nights in 4* hotels.
* Transportation: from / to Budapest airport, by coach or minibus - air conditioned, depending on the number of travellers; English speaking guide.
* Meals: 10 breakfasts, picnic lunch in Turului Gorges and 5 dinners
* Entry fees to: Savirsin Castle, Deva Citadel, Corvinestilor Castle in Hunedoara, Village Museum Sibiu, Icons on Glass Museum in Sibiel, Curtea de Arges Monastery, Princely Church, Ceausescu’ Palace in Olanesti, Castel Bran, Black Church, Risnov Citadel, Peles Castle, Fortified Churches in Prejmer and Harman, artist that paints on spider web in Medias, Fortified Church in Biertan, Clock Tower, Medieval Weapon Collection and Torture Room in Sighisoara, Turzii’s Gorges, Salt Mines in Turda.
Not included: plane ticket, airport fees, photo & video tax and other not mentioned.
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