Transylvania is not only the most famous part of Romania thanks to the legend of Dracula, but it is also the most romantic and inspiring of all country's provinces. Settled over a plateau area (305-488 m high) in the north-west of Romania, it is among the most advanced regions of the country. We visit here well known medieval towns dating from the 14th century as Brasov, Sighisoara and Sibiu.
High-roofed wooden churches, citadels, legendary castles, troubled history, splendid mountain scenery and alpine peaks, scattered villages …these are just a few of the entire region's assets! And since no visit to Transylvania would be complete without visiting the castle of the literary Count Dracula, the dramatic Bran Castle is also one of the stops there.
Departure dates: 29 August 2008.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Bucharest Airport and transfer to Sibiu for overnight.
Day 2: Sightseeing Sibiu and acclimatisation biking around Cisnadie. Overnight in Sibiu.
Day 3: Biking starts from Sibiu through several villages with picturesque fortified churches right to the beginning of Medias, where the bus will be waiting for the group. Overnight in Medias.
Day 4: The cycling today is traced again to pass along few hidden villages, typical for this part of the country. Fortified churches and medieval fortresses will be accompanying the group throughout the whole stage. We stay overnight in Sighisoara.
Day 5: Another day of riding among scattered villages and low hills is expecting us. We start from Sighisoara to the town of Fagaras, where we stay overnight.
Day 6: From Fagaras we have a short transfer to Sercaia. This is the starting point for today. Cycling continues further to the road, leading to the Bran Castle, where the bus waits to take us there for a tour among the legendary walls of the Dracula's home. Overnight in Brasov.
Day 7: In the morning we spend some time on sightseeing Brasov, before proceeding further to Sacele. The stage from now on passes through beech and coniferous woods and picturesque mountains by Cheia and Suzana Monasteries to the center of Valea Popi. There the bus waits to take the group back to Bucharest for overnight.
Day 8: Transfer to the airport for departure.
* Practical information: Road condition.
We use mostly two-way roads (one band per direction) with an asphalt covering. The country roads are quite peaceful, sometimes without any cars. Horse-driven carts are usual sight. Rarely some of the stages pass along highways, where the traffic is somewhat heavier, with cars passing and very seldom - buses or trucks.
* Accommodation and food: Family pensions and hotels with en-suite facilities. Boarding is based on BB (7 nights).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation and boarding as per program;
- Road bike (without helmet);
- Supporting vehicle with guide throughout the trip;
- Map; detailed roadbook in English;
- Transfer from and to Bucharest airport;
- VAT.
Excluded from the price:
- Entrance fees;
- Other meals, alcohol drinks, tips;
- Personal expenses.
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