Tutti i voli hanno partenza da Catania e Forlì con arrivo a Bucarest

Active journey treatment

Program 3.1.

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN TRANSYLVANiA
8 Day Trip by bike

1st Day Home -Bucharest -Predeal

Arrival at the Airport Bucharest Otopeni. Here we will meet the Romanian guide and drive further to Predeal. D/O/B hotel.

2nd Day Predeal -Sibiu

In the morning we drive through the mountains to the Bran castle, also known as Dracula castle. After that, trip further to Brasov, in order to visit the largest city of Transylvania. We will visit here the Black Church (the largest gothic building of Eastern Europe), the old City Hall and the orthodox church from the old town. In the afternoon we will arrive in Sibiu D/O/B hotel.

3rd Day Sibiu-Orlat -Sibiel -Sibiu

In the morning we'll drive to west. First stop in the village Cristian, where we will see the churche castle from the 15th century. After that, trip with the bikes to Orlat, in order to see the palace and garden of Samuel of Bruckental. In the afternoon, arrival in Sibiel and visit the famous museum of glass icons. Afterwards, dinner at farmers in Sibiel O/B. Hotel

4th Day Sibiu -Agnita -Medias

In the morning we drive to north-east until Agnita. On the way are numerous villages and church castles which were constructed in the 15th and 16th century. The wonderful countryside makes a very good impression to each guest, who's visiting this idyllic region. In the afternoon we drive further to Medias over Alma and Mosna. D/O/B hotel or pension 3*.

5th Day Medias -Biertan -Medias

In the morning we drive along the right bank of the Large Tarnava river, over Dirlos until Atel. Here we can admire the wonderful landscape and we’ll be introduced to very ospital persons. At noon time we'll arrive in Biertan, where we'll visit the largest churche castle of Transylvania. Afterwards we are invited to have wine tasting in the wine cellar of the village. In the late afternoon, we'll drive back again on the left bank of the Tarnava river to Medias. D/O/B hotel or pension.

6th Day. Medias -Slimnic -Sibiu

New and different experiences are wainting for us today. It is about a trip to the south. This trip goes through numerous villages from the highland Transylvania. On our way we can see the churche castles of Axente Sever and Motis, as well as also the old fortress of Slimnic and Seica Mare. We will arrive in the late afternoon in Sibiu and we will have the opportunity for a city tour. In the evening we are invited for a typical romanian dinner in the R. "Sibiul vechi". O/B hotel.

7th Day. Sibiu -Curtea de arges -Pitesti

In the morning we drive through the Olt Valley, through the Red Tower pas. On our way we can see the monastery Cozia, the oldest orthodox monastery of Romania, which has been built in the 14th century. Afterwards we'll make a trip with the bike to Curtea de Arges, the old capital of Vallachia. Here we will visit the large monastery, which was rebuilt in the last century in maurish style. We'll arrive in the late afternoon in Pitesti. D/O/B hotel

8th Day. Pitesti -Bucharest – home

After a short trip with to Bucharest we’ll begin a pretty city tour in the capital of the country. We will visit the Patriarchal Church, the Village Museum and Palace of the Parliament. In the afternoon transfer to the airport. Farewell from the Romanian guide and home flight.

Services:

7 overnights in hotels, half board, english speaking guide, minibus with trailer, modern biikes to our disposal, wine tasting, 2 cheerful evenings.

Program 3.2.

THE CHURCHE CASTLES OF THE tarnava VALLEY
8 day trip by bike

1st Day. Frankfurt -Bucharest -Medias

Arrival at the airport Bucharest Otopeni, meeting with the Romanian guide and trip towards Transylvania. On our way we'll make a short stop an the monastery Cozia (14th century) This is one of the oldest orthodox monasteries of Romania D/O/B in hotel or 3* pension

2nd Day. Region of Medias

In the morning trip with the bikes toward Dirlos, in order to visit the saxon churche castle. In the afternoon trip through the Tarnava Valley to Curci. Here we will also see the churche castle from 14th century. In the evening back again to Medias. D/O/B in the hotel or 3* pension.

3rd Day. Region of Medias (22 km)

In the morning we’ll make a short visit of churche castle Buzd. After that trip up to the mountains parallel with the Tarnava river to see the forts of Atel and Dupus. Dinner and overnighting in the hotel in Medias.

4th Day. Region of Medias (17 km)

In the morning we’ll visit the biggest churche castle from Transylvania. Biertan was in the middle ages the headqurter of the Protestant bishops of Transylvania. During the trip to the churche castle of Richis, we’ll make a short stop at the wine cellar of Biertan. We’ll learn a lot about the wines from the Tarnava Valley. Dinner and overnighting in the hotel in Medias.

5th Day. Medias-Agnita (32 km)

The trip goes today to the south east. We’ll visit the saxon villages Mosna, Pelisor and Birghis. All churche castles of these villages are still in good condition. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Agnita.

6th Day. Agnita -Sighisoara (39 km)

Sighisoara is one of the most beautiful old towns from Transylvania. We’ll drive through the villages Jacobeni, Brateni and Apold. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Sighisoara.

7th Day. Sighisoara -Predeal

In the morning trip to the saxon churche castles of Laslea, Rondola and Noul Sasesc. After that we’ll drive to Predeal D/O/B. Hotel.

8th Day. Predeal -Bucharest -Frankfurt

Trip to the capital of Romania. In the morning we'll make city tour in Bucharest and we'll visit the Patriarchal Church, the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building of the world after the Pentagon), as well as also the Village Museum. In the noon transfer to the airport and home flight.

Services:

7 overnights in hotels, half board, all entrances free, professional english speaking guide, minibus (bar, air-conditioning), documents (prospects, country cards), new bicycles with 5 or 6 gears.

Program 3.3.

great TRANSYLVANIA tour
8 Day tour by bike

1st Day. Frankfurt – Bucharest - Sibiu

Arrival at the airport Bucharest Otopeni. Meeting with romanian guide and trip to Sibiu. On our way we'll make a short stop at the monastery Cozia (14th Century), that is nearly to the Red Tower pas D/O/B hotel.

2nd Day. Sibiu - Sibiel - Orlat - Cristian - Sibiu

In the morning we’ll drive about 12 km with the minibus. After that, with the bicycle to Sibiel where we will visit the glas icon museum. After that trip over Orlat to Cristian. Here can we visit the museum of the austrian colonists from Transylvania. We'll have supper in the bus, served by our driver and guide. D/O/B hotel.

3rd Day. Sibiu - Rasinari - Talmaciu - Sibiu

In the morning we'll drive to the farmer in the mountains to Rasinari. The way brings us through the Young Forest from Sibiu. After a short stop in Rasinari, we’ll visit in Cisnadioara the old churche castle. Here we’ll be expected by the priest with a surprise. We drive in the afternoon to Cisnadie and to Talmaciu to visit other church castles. D/O/B hotel

4th Day. Sibiu - Nocrich - Mosna - Medias

After we leave Sibiu, we we’ll have a trip with our bicycles. The way leads us into the valley of the Hirtibaciu river. The most important saxon churche castles that we’ll visit today are: Altina, Birgis, Pelisor and Mosna. At noon we'll arrive in Medias. Medias is one of the seven historical castles of the province Transylvania. D/O/B hotel or pension 3*.

5th Day. Medias - Biertan - Valchid – Medias

Today is planned to visit the churche castles in the Tarnava valley. After a trip with the minusbus (10 km), we can cycle towards to the the churche castle Atel. After that to Dupus and Biertan, that is the largest church castle of Transylvania. In the noon we’ll drive through Copsa Mare, Valchid and Hoghilag to visit also Dumbraveni. D/O/B hotel or pension 3*

6th Day Medias - Sighisoara - Poiana Brasov

In the morning we will visit the old town Sighisoara with its sights (the Clock tower, the house where Dracula was born, the mountain church, etc). After that, with the bicycle from Crit to Mosna, Jibert and Dacia. Here we are in the so called region of the Spirits Forest, one of the well known forests of Transylvania. From Dacia, we drive further with the minibus over Brasov, up to Poiana Brasov. D/O/B hotel

7th Day Poiana Brasov - Bran - Predeal

We are today in the South Carpathian Mountains. After a short journey to Rasnov we can cycle further to the Bran Castle. This is also known as the Dracula Castle. In the afternoon we'll drive further to Predeal, the border between Transylvania and Valachia. D/O/B hotel

8th Day Predeal - Bucharest - Frankfurt

In the morning we drive with the minibus to Bucharest. On the way we'll make a short stop in Sinaia to visit the orthodox monastery. After that we'll make city tour of Bucharest. In the afternoon farewell from the romanian guide and home flight.

Services:

7 overnights in hotels, half board, english speaking guide from/to the border, all entrances incl., transportation with modern minibus (bar, air-conditioned), new bicycles to our disposal.

Program 3.4.

THE MONASTERIES OF MOLDAVIA
8 Day journey by bike

1st Day. Frankfurt-Bucharest-Campulung Moldovenesc

Arrival on the airport Bucharest Otopeni. Meeting with the Romanian guide and city tour in Bucharest and dinner in the R. "Caru cu Bere" (historical monument). Departing around 21: 15 o'clock with the night train (sleeping car) to Cimpulung Moldovenesc.

2nd Day. Cimpulung Moldovenesc -Moldovita 22 km

Arrival in the morning around 06:30 clock in Cimpulung Moldovenesc. Transfer to the hotel Zimbrul to have breakfast. Parting with the bicycles, accompanied by the minibus and trailer, to the monastery Moldovita. It is one of the first of the five monasteries worldwide known that still have exterior wall paintings. Here we’ll be expected from the sister Tatijana which will introduce us into the world of the orthodox belive. Overnight by the farmers, in the hotel Bucovina or in camping places.

3rd Day. Moldovita -Sucevita (28 km)

Today is the most beautiful day from the landscape. When we'll cross the Obcina mountain we’ll be in a entire different world. In the afternoon we’ll visit the second monastery (Sucevita). The picture on the outside walls are images from the Bible and from the Romanian history. Overnight in the motel Bucovina, motel Sucevita or in camping places..

4th Day. Sucevita -Marginea -Arbare 22 km

During the morning we’ll visit the centre of ceramics from Marginea, that is well known in the entire world due to its black ceramics . In the afternoon we’ll arrive at the monastery Arbore. Even then the monastery is today a museum, you can recognize very well that the exterior wall painting from the 16th Century have a strong anti osmans expression. Overnight in campings or at farmers home.

5th Day. Arbore -Solca -Cacica -Humor 27 km

In the morning we’ll be situated in the little city Solca, a center of the Romanian brewery. By request you can cycle 4 km east to see the salt mine of Cacica. Here, inside the mine, one can see the only church of Romania that was built underground. In the afternoon we'll arrive at the monastery Humor. The monastery Humor is the fourth of the five monasteries, that have become the "golden apple" UNESCO price due to the exterior wall paintings. Overnight in the monastery, in the motel Humor or in camping places.

6th Day. Humor- Campulung Moldovenesc (36 km)

Although the largest part of the stretch today is on the national street, we can use the minibus to arrive earlier in Cimpulung Moldovenesc. Here we will visit in the afternoon the wood museum and we will take part at a folklore evening. Overnight in the hotel Zimbru.

7th Day. Campulung Moldovenesc (18 km)

By request you can cycle today, accompanied by the minibus, to Pojorita or to Lucina. If the first destination is a settlement of the Zipzer of the 18th Century, the second one is the stud farm Huzul, from the time of Kingdom here in Romania. In the evening, after a refreshment and dinner in the hotel Zimbrul, we will drive with the night train (sleeping car) to Bucharest.

8th Day. Campulung Moldovenesc -Bukarest -Frankfurt

Arrival in the morning at around 06:00 clock in Bucharest. Transfer to the hotel and breakfast. After that, we’ll visit the Village Museum and we'll have time to our disposal. Lunch and afterwards transfer to the airport Bucharest Otopeni for the home flight.

Services :

7 overnights, half board, all entrances free, professional english speaking guide, sleeping car Bucharest-Cimpulung and back, minibus (board bar, air conditioning) to our disposition, new bikes with 5 or 6 gears.

Program 3.5.

THE CHURCH CASTELS OF TRANSyLVANIA
8-Day Journey

Who knows Transylvania, can not forget the style of the German church castles. The churche castles, which were constructed in the 14th Century, have a strong attraction for the west european guests. For little groups of until 15 persons, there are possibilities to overnight in the former residences of the priests and that gives us the possibility of earning more about this terrific country.

1st Day Bukarest - Medias

Arrival an the airport Bucharest; Meeting with the Romanian guide and driving with the modern mini bus to Medias D/O/B H. Central

2nd Day Medias – Ighis

The route offers very beautiful landscapes over the entire Tarnava Valley. From the mountain nod you’ll see the "large valley" and from there you can see already the churche castle Ighis. Although the church has been constructed in the 14th Century, its inside was renovated in the baroque time. We’ll overnight in the former priest home that has been transformed into a modern guests house. The warm dinner is also waiting for us.

3rd Day Ighis -Motis -Ighis

Having the intrance of the home of the priest behind us, you’ll turn right and go stright forward. After about 2 km, you’ll see a watering place. The way goes behind two hills, to the left. After that the way goes into the forest and then to the right steeply to the top. From the comb you’ll have two possibilities to arrive in Motis. The right way leads directly down into the village. The left way leads out of the forest, over meadows down into a ravine. It gives us a very pretty view over the entire churche castle, that has been built here in a late gothic style. After visiting the churche castle, we can go back by foot to the village Ighis, or we can drive with the minibus, that is waiting for us at the churche castle. Dinner and overnight in the vicarage Ighis.

4th Day. Ighis -Mosna

Having the intrance of the home of the priest behind us, we will go to the right and then until we reach the bridge, where we ’ll go to the right. The way rises up the valley. The width way ends at the forest edge. When we'll reach the first intersection, we ’ll go then to the left in direction Mosna. The way passes at orchards and fields until you’ll arrive in Mosna. This village was first mentioned in 1283. The churche castle is surrounded by high walls with 5 defence towers. Dinner and overnights in the vicarage Mosna.

5th Day. Mosna -Alma -Mosna

Best you'll leave Mosna by going parallel with the sand way in direction Pelisor. Outside of the village, a field way branches off up to the valley. At the half of the way, we’ll find in the reed, a source with fresh water. In short time we’ll reach a higher ground with meadows from which we’ll have a wonderful view over the valley of Alma. From the forest edge the way goes along the apple meadows to the village. The village church, built in the 14th century is inside in baroque style. The churche castle has 4 towers. On the highest one we can ascend and from there we'll have a view over the entire valley. From Alma we’ll go back to Mosna or we can drive with the minibus that is waiting for us. Dinner and overnight in the vicarage of Mosna.

6th Day. Mosna -Nemsa -Mosna

From the churche castle we’ll go first on the main street to the southern exit. When we’ll arrive at the buffalo watering place, we’ll turn then to the left and follow the meadows way. On this way, you bend on the left side and follow it along a hedge until Nemsa. The churche castle of the 14th Century has unfortunately no more defence unit since 1869. Fortunately we can see a part of the wall paintings and the altar from the year 1520. In Nemsa, the saxon hero Stephan Ludwig-Roth has written his entire work. We can go back to Mosna by foot, or we can drive with the minibus which is waiting for us at the church. Dinner and overnight in Mosna.

7th Day. Mosna -Medias

From the churche castle, the way bring us to Medias. Parallel, along the main street we reach the accumulation lake, where a refreshing drink is waiting for us. From here, we can go directly by foot to the hotel, or we can have short drive with the minibus. The program could include also the churche castles from Atel and Biertan. Dinner and overnight in the H. Central 2*

8th Day. Medias -Bucharest

We drive with the minibus about 4 hours to the airport, farewell from the guide and home flight.

Services:

7 overnights (2 in hotels, 5 in vicarages), half board, English speaking guide, luggage service, minibus to our disposal, all entrances free according to the program. Participant min 5 - max 15 persons.

Program 3.6.

TRANSYLVANIA FROM ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW
8 day hike trip

1st Day Su Frankfurt -Bucharest –Predeal

Arrival at the airport Bucharest Otopeni. Meeting with the romanian guide and drive further into the mountains. D/O/B H. Orizont 3*

2nd Day Mo Predeal -Bazna

In the morning visit of the Black Church from Brasov. This is the largest gothic sacral building from the Eastern Europe. Afterwards we will visit also the city hall, as well as the orthodox church of the old town. After that we’ll drive to Sighsoara. The city has been repeatedly compared to Rothenburg. You can see here the Clock Tower, the house where Dracula was born, and also the mountain church. The tramp (ca. 20 min., height difference 150 m) makes each of you pleasure because of the beautiful view over the Tarnava valley. D/O/B pension Bazna 3*

3rd Day Tu Bazna -Valea Viilor –Bazna

In the morning we’ll drive to Medias. City tour and visit of the Margareth church of the old town. Here we can see the largest wing altar from Romania. The church was built in the 15th century and painted by a master of the Viennese painting school. The trumpets tower of the church, that has a height of 68.5 meters, is also an important sight. In the noon we’ll drive to Valea Viilor. From the main street, which connects Sibiu with Medias, we can make a tramp (ca. 60 min., height difference 100 m) to Valea Viilor. The community that has been established by German colonist in the year 1305, was century long a purely saxon wine farmer community. Here we’ll be expected with a good lunch in the vicarage. In the noon we can visit the churche castle. This was built in the year 1359 and has a pretty carved chore chair and is painted with religious themes. The protection ensamble is formed of 6-7 m high walls and protected century long the villagers against the robberies of the Turks. By request we can make also another short walking tour (ca. 60 min., height difference 200 m) up in the valley to Motis. Here we can see the churche castle built in 1319. In the evening we drive back to Bazna. D/O/B pension Bazna 3*

4th Day we Bazna -Boian -Bazna

In the morning tour in Bazna and visit of the most important sights. The community that has been established by German colonists in 1359, was known century long for its diligent wine farmers and animal-grower. On a mountain nose, over the village is the churche castle. Stairways bring us to the gate of the tower. The protestant Hall church without tower has a pretty sacrament house. The village is known because of its Iod-Brom salt source. These are used since 1842 to wellness purposes. At noon time we drive with horse wagon to Boian. This village was established in the year 1309 from German colonists and was given 1498 from the king Matthias to the moldavian sovereign Stefan the Great as a gift. From this time comes also the ox headthe symbol of Moldavia, on the wall of the saxon churche castle. This has a covered defence gear, fruit chambers. It is an impressing church castle with well-balanced proportional forms. The lunch is served at home by a farmer. In the evening we drive back to Bazna. O/B pension Bazna 3*

5th Day thu Bazna -Mosna -Bazna

In the morning we drive to the dam of the Mosna river situated in the south-east of Medias. From here we can make a walk (ca. 60 min., height difference 150 m) to the little village Nemsa. This was established 1359 from German colonists. Here was century long the centre of the saxon pottery from Transylvania. Here have been used a blue plant ornament on a light or a dark ground and painted on plate, pitchers and pots. From here we are in a distance of 2 km from the large community Mosna. Lunche in the vicarage. In the afternoon visit of the village that has been established in 1283. The long hall of the church is formed from three equally high ships. Near the sacral wood pile is a 10 m sacral house. In the village we can also visit the Romanian church. In the evening we drive back to Bazna. D/O/B pension Bazna 3*

6th Day Fr Bazna -Biertan -Bazna

In the morning we drive to Saros pe Tarnave. From here we make a walk (ca. 90 min., height difference 200 m) through the side valley of the Biertan river, until the market community Biertan. The community, that was established 1293 from German colonists, had the weeks market right (Saturday market) and the year market right, that has been again confirmed in 1418 from the King Sigismund. The village was until 1867 the bishop headquarter of the transylvanian country church. Lunch in the vicarage (that has been rebuilt now in a youth hostel). In the afternoon we’ll visit the church castle. It is one of the prettiest and in best condition remained defense unit of Transylvania. The internal ring with three pilings was reinforced by a second wall ring in the 15th century. The most attractive point of the church castle is the hall church with 3 ships, the late gothic style, with the vault with stars and the three pillar couples with eight corners. Also wonderfull are the fine intarsia sacral door (1515) and its ingenious lock. Afterwards is organized a wine tasting in the wine cellars of Biertan. In the evening we'll drive back to Bazna. D/O/B pension Bazna 3*

7th Day Sa Bazna -Predeal

In the morning we'll drive to Sibiu. City tour in Sibiu and visiting of the large and liitle ring , the Bridge of Lies, as well as also the Protestant Cathedral, the present headqurter of the Bishops of Romania. After that, lunch in the R."Sibiul Vechi". In the afternoon we'll drive to Bran to see the castle. This castle is also known as the Dracula ,Castle . In the evening after the walking (ca 60 min., height difference 200 m) up on the mountain, we'll have a festive meal in the R." Cabana 3 Brazi". O/B H. Orizont 3*

8th Day Su Predeal -Bucharest –Frankfurt

In the morning visit of the monastery Sinaia (16th century). This was established from monks of the Sinai peninsula. These gave later also the name of the city. After that we'll drive in the direction of the capital of Romania. Then we make a city tour in Bucharest with visiting of the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building of the world after the Pentagon), the Patriarchal Church (headqurter of the orthodox head of Romania), as well as also the village museum. In the afternoon transfer to the airport, farewell from the romanian guide and home flight.

Services:

7 overnights, full board, english speaking guide, all entrances incl., drive with modern bus (air-conditioning, board bar), drive with horse wagon, wine tasting.

Program 3.7.

DISCOVERY JOURNEY TRANSYLVANIA
8 day hike journey

1st Day Sa Frankfurt-Bucharest-Predeal

Arrival at the Bucharest-Otopeni airport. Meeting with the romanian guide and drive on in the mountains. D/O/B H. Orizont 3*

2nd Day Su The Carpathians

In the morning drive to Sinaia. Here we'll have short sightseeing of the Peles Castle, the summer residence of the king family of Hohenzollern. Then trip to the Sinaia monastery, which was built by the monks from the Sinai peninsula in the 17th century. These also gave the name of the city. In the afternoon visit at the Bran Castle, also known as Dracula Castle. Then, travel with the horse wagons to Moeciu. Merry dinner in a restaurant in the mountains. O/B Orizont Hotel 3*

3rd Day Mo Predeal- Medias

In the afternoon, city tour of Brasov including visit of the Black Church (the biggest gothic sacral building in Eastern Europe). Then one can visit the old city hall and the orthodox church from the old town. Trip to Sighisora. The city is also known as Rothenburg from Romania. Tour through the old town, where you can visit the clock tower and the house where Dracula was born. In the end, short walk to the Josef Haltrich high school and to the church from the hill. In the afternoon drive to Bazna. D/O/B Pension 3*

4th Day Tue Mosna

In the afternoon drive to the Mosna dike, southeast from Medias. From here we can make a walk (ca 60 min, height difference 150 m) to the little community Nemsa. This was established 1359 by the german colonists. Here was the centre of the pottery from Transylvania. Many ornaments are painted here on bright or dark ground, on plates or pots. 2 km from here is the Mosna community. Lunch in an inn. In the afternoon sightseeing of the village, which was established 1283.The long hall of the church was built out of 3 naves. Near the vestry door is a 10 m high sacrament little house. We can visit the church from the village. In the evening drive back to Bazna. D/O/B Pension Bazna 3*.

5th Day Wed Tarnava-Valley

In the morning drive to Saros pe Tarnave. From here we hike (ca 90 min, height difference 200 m) through the valley of the Biertan river. The community was established 1293 from the German colonists and had the right of weekly market confirmed from king Sigismund in 1418. The village was the residence of the transylvanian bishops. Lunch at the priest house (now changed into a youth hostel). In the afternoon we visit the church. It is one of the best conserved constructions from Transylvania. The inside circle with the 3 towers was strengthen with a second wall from the 15th century. The centre of castle is a hall church with 3 vaults. A special decoration is also the vestry with the intarsia (1515) and its artistic lock. Afterwards one organise a wine tasting in the cellar from Biertan. In the evening drive back to Bazna. D/O/B Pension Bazna 3*

6Th Day Th Medias – Sibiu

In the morning drive to Medias. City tour with visit of the Margareth church from the old town. We can see here a wing altar from the 15th century. This was built by masters from Vienna and is in the present the biggest from Romania. During a city tour through the old town, we can visit also the trumpet tower and the birth house from Stephan Ludwig Roth, one of the most important Saxons from Transylvania. Then drive to Sibiu with visit of the great and of the small ring, the Bridge of Lies and the evangelic cathedral, the residence of the bishops of Romania. In the evening, short trip to Sibiel, where we can visit the museum of glass icons. In the end, merry dinner at mountain peasants. D/O/B Hotel Continental 3*

7th Day Fr Sibiu - Pitesti

In the morning we drive through the "Young Forest" to the village museum. We can see here houses from all Transylvania. At noon we drive to Cisnadioara to visit the saxonian church and the national museum. Then along the Olt - valley, through the Red Tower pass into Valachia. Short stop at the Cozia monastery (14 century), one of the oldest orthodox monasteries from Romania. Merry dinner in the hotel. D/O/B Muntenia Hotel 3*.

8th Day Sa Pitesti-Bucharest-Frankfurt

In the morning we drive to Bucharest, the Romanian capital. City tour through Bucharest, visiting the Palace of Parliament, the second biggest building after the Pentagon, the Patriarchal Church, residence of the orthodox bishops and the Village Museum. Drive to the airport, farewell from the Romanian guide and home flight.

Services:

7 overnights in 3* hotels or pensions, half board, English speaking guide from/to the border, all entrances included, drive with bus/mini-bus (air conditioning system, bar on board), drive with horse wagons, 3 merry dinners, luggage service in the hotel.

Program 3.8

MOLDAVIAn MONASTERIES AND GERMAN castle churches
(9-day hike journey)

1. Day. Sat home - Bucharest - Predeal

Arrival in the airport of Bucharest, meeting with the Romanian guide and and trip further in the Carpathians. In the evening, hike from the hotel to the mountain hut " Cabana trei brazi " for a typical Rumanian dinner with folclore music. O/B. H. Orizont 3*

2. Day. Sun Predeal

In the morning trip, to the castle Peles from Sinaia, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family. After the visit, hike to the monastery Sinaia, which was built in the 16th century by monks from the Sinai-peninsula. In the afternoon we'll visit the Bran castle, which is also known as the Dracula-castle. D/O/B H. Orizont 3*

3. Day. Mon Predeal-Piatra Neamt

In the morning we'll visit the city of Brasov, the biggest city of Transylvania. Here we'll visit the Black Church. Afterwards, the old town hall, as well as the orthodox church from the oldest part of the town. Afterwards trip to the castle churches from Harman and Prejmer. The trip goes further through the Szekler-country, along the Red Lake. In the Bicaz gorge we can have a walk. D/O/B H. Ceahlau 2*

4. Day. tue Piatra Neamt - Campulung Moldovenesc

In the morning trip in direction north. The first monastery from the program is the monastery Varatec. We will walk to the village with over 1000 nuns, up to church. This monastery gives us a complete picture about the life in the orthodox monasteries. In the afternoon we'll visit the monastery Neamt. This was built till the 15th century by the monarch Stephan the Big. The side path to the monastery gives us the possibility of a walk through the beautiful landscape. D/O/B H. Zimbru 2*

5. Day. wed Monasteries round trip

The morning begins with the visit of the monastery Moldovita. Here one is introduced by the sister Tatijana in the world of the orthodox belief. The outer wall paintings of the monastery have religious, as well as historical scenes. Afterwards, visit of the monastery Sucevita with a similar outer wall painting. At midday we'll visit the ceramic centre from Marginea. In the afternoon we'll hike on the main street up to monastery Voronet, which is also named " Capella Sixtina " of Romania. The walk gives us the possibility of getting to know something about the land and people. D/O/B H. Zimbru 2*

6. Day. thu Campulung Moldovenesc - Targu Mures

In the morning we'll drive in direction west through the Tihuta-past. During a walk to the hotel Dracula, one can distinguish the legend Draculas from the history. In the afternoon we'll make city tour in Bistrita. Here one can visit the Evangelic church. This has the highest church tower from Romania. After we'll arrive in Targu Mures, during a walk one can see the biggest orthodox church from Romania. We can also see the very interesting architectural style of the Culture Palace of the city. D/O/B H. Continental 3*

7. Day. fri Targu Mures - Sibiu

In todays program stands the visit of the most important Transylvanian-german church castles from the Tarnava Valley. One begins with Sighisoara, where one can see the Clock tower, the birthplace of count Dracula and the Church from the hill. Afterwards Biertan. Here we can walk paralel to the main street up to the castle church, along the meadows where we can see catles and water buffalos . This is the biggest castle church from Romania and was the residence of the evangelic bishops of Transylvania till the end of the 19th century. Afterwards we'll visit Medias,where one can see the biggest winged altar from Romania, in the Margareth-church. In the evening, in Sibiel, we'll have a walk on the main street to the glass icon museum. After the visit in this unique museum, one is invited at home at farmers for a to a merry dinner. O/B H. Continental 3*

8. Day. sat Sibiu-Pitesti

In the morning we'll visit the oldest part of the town Sibiu. We'll see the large and and the small ring, as well as the Bridge of Lies. A special moment is also the evangelic church from Sibiu where the son of Dracula is buried. The Bruckenthal-palace also has a big attraction due to its art gallery. In the afternoon trip further through the Red-Tower-Pas to Valachia.We'll make a short stop at the monastery Cozia. This is one of the oldest orthodox monasteries from Romania. D/O/B H. Muntenia 3*

9. Day. sun Pitesti - Bucharest - home

In the morning trip on the highway to Bucharest. Afterwards city tour in Bucharest. We'll see the Patriarchal Church (residence of the orthodox head from Romania), the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building of the world after the Pentagon), as well as the Village Museum. Afterwards transfer to the airport, farewell from the Romanian guide and home flight.

services

8 overnights, half board, english speaking guide, modern minibus (air-conditioning, board bar), all entries free

Program 3.9

Big Romania - hike journey
(12-days hike journey)

1. Day Sat home - Bucharest - Predeal

Arrival an the airport Bucharest-Otopeni, meeting with the Romanian guide and trip further to the Carpathians. In the evening we'll make a short walk to the mountain hut " Cabana 3 Brazi " for a typical Romanian dinner with folklore music. O/B H.Orizont 3*

2. Day Sun Predeal

In the morning trip to the Peles castle from Sinaia. the castle was the summer residence of the Romanian royal family of the Hohenzoller. After the visit, we'll take a walk the the Sinaia monastery, which was built in the 16th century by monks from the Sinai peninsula. In the afternoon we'll visit Bran castle, which is also known as the Dracula castle. On request we can also walk up to the Risnov castle. D/O/B H.Orizont 3*

3. Day Mon Predeal - Piatra Neamt

In the morning we'll visit Brasov, the biggest city of Transylvania. Here we'll visit the Black Church (the biggest gothic sacral building from Eastern Europe). Then we'll see the old town hall, as well as the orthodox church from the old town. Afterwards trip to castle churches from Harman and Prejmer. These are the most eastern castle churches of Transylvania and have defended for centuries the Buzau pas and the city Brasov. Then trip further through the Szekler contry up to Red Lake. Here we can walk up to Bicaz gorge. D/O/B H.Central 3*

4. Day tue Piatra Neamt - Suceava

In the morning trip in direction north. The first monastery of our program is the Varatec monastery. We will reach the monastery after a of approximately one hour. Here there are more than 1000 nuns and sisters. Together with the Agapia monastery, these are some of the biggest monasteries from Europe. So one can do to himself a complete picture about the life in the orthodox monasteries. In the afternoon we'll visit the Neamt monastery. The walk goes past the Vovidenia monastery and the theological seminar. The Neamt monastery was built in the 15th century by the monarch Stephan the Big. D/O/B H.Continental 3*

5. Day wed monasteries round trip

The day begins with a walk to the Voronet monastery. This is also named the "Capella sixtina " of Romania. The "Last Judgement", which is represented as an outer wall painting in this monastery, is world-famous. In the afternoon we'll visit the Moldovita monastery. Here we are introduced by the mother Tatijana in the world of the orthodox belief. The outer wall paintings of the monastery have religious, as well as historical scenes. Afterwards we'll visit the Sucevita monastery with a similar outer wall painting. In the end, visit of the ceramic centre from Marginea. D/O/B H.Continental 3*

6. Day thu Suceava - Targu Mures

In the morning we'll drive in direction west through the Tihuta pas. During a walk in the mountains we'll make a short stop at the hotel of Dracula. Here we'll have the possibility to distinguish the legend Draculas from the history. In the afternoon we'll make city tour in Bistrita. Here one can visit the evangelic church. This has the highest church tower from Romania. After arriving in Targu Mures, one can see, during a walk, the biggest orthodox church of Romania. The architectural style of the Culture Palace of the city is also very interesting. D/O/B H.Continental 3*

7. Day Fri Targu Mures - Medias

In the today's program we have the visit of the most important Transylvanian saxon church castles. The first stop is in Sighisoara to visit the old town. Here one can see the old Clock Tower, as well as the birthplace of cont Dracula. Afterwards we'll have a walk to the Church from the hill. In the afternoon trip to Saros and from here we'll have a walk to Biertan, to see the biggest castle church from Transylvania. This was the residence of the evangelic bishops until the end of the 19th century. D/O/B Pension Bazna 3*

8. Day Sat Medias

In the morning walk in Bazna to visit saxon church castle, as well as also the spa from this village. In the afternoon trip to Medias. City walk in Medias visiting the Margareth church where one can see the biggest winged altar of Transylvania. D/O/B Pension Bazna 3*

9. Day Sun Medias - Sibiu

In the morning we'll drive until Axente Sever. From here we'll walk to Valea Viilor to see here the old church castle. In the afternoon we'll make a short stopp in Slimnic. We'll have a short walk to the old castle. D/O/B H.Continental 3*

10. Day Mon Sibiu

In the morning trip in the "Young Fforest" and visit of the open-air museum. Afterwards walk to Cisnadioara to see the Saxon church castle and the home museum. In the afternoon trip in direction Sibiel. Walk to the village. Here one can visit the glass icon museum and the orthodox church. Afterwards merry dinner at home at farmers. O/B H.Continental 3*

11. Day tue Sibiu - Pitesti

In the morning visit of the old town from Sibiu. Here we'll see the large and the small ring, as well as also the Bridge of Lies. A special moment is the evangelic church from Sibiu where the son of Dracula, Mihnea, is buried. The Bruckenthal Palace also has a big attraction due to its art gallery. In the afternoon trip through the Red Tower pas to Valachia. We'll make a short stop at the Cozia monastery (14th century). This is one of the oldest orthodox monasteries from Romania. D/O/B H.Muntenia 3*

12. Day wed Pitesti - Bucharest - home

In the morning trip on the highway in direction of the capital of Romania. Then city tour in Bucharest, seeing the Palace of the Parliament (second largest building of the world after the Pentagon), the Patriarchal Church (residence of the orthodox head from Romania), as well as also the Village Museum. In the afternoon transfer to the airport, farewell from the Romanian guide and home flight.

services

11 overnights, half board, english speaking guide from / to border, all entries incl., trip with modern bus / minibus (air-conditioning, board bar), 2 festive dinners, a person free per bus (SR; HB).

Program 3.10

HIKING IN the BUCEGI MOUNTAINS
8 day hike journey

1st Day Frankfurt – Bucharest – Predeal

Arrival at the Bucharest Otopeni airport with LH at 14.25, drive with the bus to Predeal, a tourist resort at 1050 height. D/O/B Hotel

2nd Day Predeal – Diham Hut (1320)

From Predeal we follow the blue band until the Diham hut. After the Rasnoave valley we pass the Cleste mountain peak and we follow the blue triangle to Gura-Diham hut. Our today’s trekking time is 6-7 hours. We spend the night at the Diham hut (104 places in rooms with 2-3 beds. D/O/B

3rd Day Diham Hut – Caraiman Hut (2025)

In the morning we hike about 3 hours to the Malaiesti hut. From the Glajaria valley, the mountain signs unite with those which come from Busteni and we go on the Malaiesti saddle (1825). From the hut we go on about 2 hours to Omul mountain hut. On our way we see the Postavaru-peak, Codlea-peak and the whole Barsa valley from Transylvania. The hut is built on the top, at 2505 m height. From here we go on the ridge of the mountain to the Caraiman mountain hut, following the red cross. The Caraiman hut has 77 places in rooms with 2,3 – 4 beds.

4th Day Caraiman Hut – Padina Hut (1525 m)

We hike in the morning about 1 hour to the Babele mountain hut (2200 m) and from here to the Pestera hut. We follow the blue cross. On this road we can see in the distance the Fagaras mountains in the west and the Ciucas mountains in the east. Our trip lasts 2 hours. In the Pestera hut we are in the Ialomita valley. We could visit the Ialomita cave and the little Pestera monastery. We arrive the Padina Hut in about one hour. (170 places in rooms with 2,3 and 4 beds. D/O/B

5th Day Padina Hut – Cheile Zanoagei Hut (1400)

We hike today in the Ialomita valley. The total time is about 4 hours until our final destination. There are a lot of locations which are worth seeing: the Bear cave, the artificial lake Bolboci and the smaller rivers which mouth into the lake. We pass also the ”Izvorul tatarului” and “Bolboci”. We spend the night at the mountain hut “Cheile Zanoagei ”(80 places, rooms with 2,3 and 4 beds).

6th Day Cheile Zanoagei Hut – Sinaia

We go in the morning up to the mountain following the yellow sign to the hut „Valea Dorului“. After a short brake, we go to the „Miorita“ hut and then by foot to Sinaia or with the cable railway. D/O/B in hotel

7th Day Sinaia

We go today to the Peles castle, the summer residence of the romanian royal family of Hohenzollern and to the Sinaia monastery which was built by the monks from the Sinai peninsula, which also gave the name of the city. In the afternoon we;ll have time to our disposal. D/O/B in hotel

8th Day Sinaia – Bucharest – Frankfurt

In the morning we drive to the capital, where we'll have acity tour with visiting of the most important sights, the Village Museum, the Patriarchal Church and the Palace of Parliament. We drive in the afternoon to the airport, farewell from the guide and home flight.

Services:

7 overnights in mountain huts (4 nights in rooms with 2,3 and 4 beds) and in 2* hotels (3 nights in DR), english speaking guide, half board, all entrances included, drive with modern bus, 1 person free. (SR;FB)

Program 3.11

TRIP AT THE MOLDAVIAN MONASTERIES
7 day ecvestrial journey

1st Day

Arrival in Bucharest. Meeting with the guide and ciy tour in Bucharest. After dinner we'll drive with the sleeping car, first class to the north, to Campulung.

2nd Day

After breakfast in the hotel we drive to thr Obcina mountains, to the stud farm, that breeds for 200 years the hutzuls. In the afternoon we have the opportunity to ride. Overnight near the stud farm in campings.

3rd Day

The destination of our today’s schedule is the reservation from Lucina. Then we drive through the Moladavian Valley, which gave its name to the whole province. Between the mountain chains Obcina Mestecanisului and Obcina Fredeleului we see the typical villages, where the peasants rear cows.

4th Day

We drive to the west, we cross the Obcina Mestecanis mountains and the Putna river. Below us is the street, that connects Transylvania with Moldavia. Here live the most zipzer, a german speaking population which immigrated as miners during the time of the Austrian Empire. You can still see today closed mines. We spend the night in a mountain hut or in campings.

5th Day

This day is dedicated to the ethnographic and folkloristic aspects which you can see in the picturesque valley of the Bistrita Aurie river. The Ciocanesti museum is well-known thanks to its beautiful houses. The Carlibaba village is known for its workshops for ceramics and wood.

6th Day

We drive along the shore of the Carlibaba spring. In the afternoon we come again to the stud farm from Lucina, where we leave behind the beautiful horses. We drive to Campulung and refresh us in the hotel. We have our dinner here, before we drive back to Bucharest with the sleeping car.

7th Day

After arrival in Bucharest we drive through the city and enjoy a warm breakfast. Afterwards we have time to our disposal and at noon drive to the airport.

Services:

4 overnights in campings, mountain huts, full board, luggage transport with the sleeping car, english speaking guide, horse equipment, drive with the sleeping car in the first class.

PROGRAM 3.12

TRIP IN TRANSYLVANIA
8 day ecvestrial journey

1st Day

Arrival in Bucharest, drive to Sambata de Jos (260 km). Overnight in a pension or in the Brancoveanu monastery.

2nd Day

After breakfast we visit the lipizzaner stud farm, which was established 1750, as a property of the governor from Transylvania and is today the biggest lipizzaner stud farm from Europe with more than 150 breeds. In the afternoon we'll have an accomodation ride. Afterwards dinner and overnight in an inn.

3rd Day

Today we'll ride through the Fagaras mountains to Sercaia, where we will visit the research station for buffalos. We'll have our dinner and overnight at a peasants family or in camp.

4th Day

Today we'll ride to Hormorod to the biggest stallion farm from Romania. Dinner and overnight in camp.

5th Day

In the morning we'll ride to Soars. On our way we'll reach to the saxon village Dacia, Jibert and Lovnic, where we can see the beautiful churches. Dinner and overnight at a peasant family in Soars.

6th Day

Ride to Rodbav and Cinesor and then back to the lipizzan stud farm from Sambata. Dinner and overnight in an inn.

7th Day

After breakfast we'll drive to Bucharest, about 170 km and home flight. We are riding 3 or 5 hours every day. Extra schedule: dinner and overnight in a 3* hotel. (romanian category)

8th Day

City tour in Bucharest and in the end drive to the airport.

Services:

Overnight, double room in inns or private at the peasants houses, half board, luggage transport with the car, english speaking guide, horse equipment.

Program 3.13.

A DIFFERENT VIEW ABOUT THE MOLADAVIAN MONASTERiES
8 day trekking journey

This journey has as destination the old orthodox monasteries which are situated in wild regions and which are not known by tourists.

1st Day home – Bucharest Otopeni – Predeal

After arrival at the Bucharest-Otopeni airport, meeting with the romanian guide and then we'll drive up to the north. D/O/B Orizont Hotel 3* Predeal

2nd Day Predeal – Piatra Neamt

In the morning we'll drive through the South Carpathians to Transylvania. Eventually we could make a short stop in Brasov and become acquainted with the history of the Transylvanian saxons. We'll drive on to the north through the Szeklerland with its strong hungarian minority. In the afternoon we'll cross the Eastern Carpathians along the Red Lake and then through the Bicaz gorge. In the late afternoon we'll visit the Pingarati monastery built in the 15th century where monks live there again since 1991. D/O/B Ceahlau Hotel 2* Piatra Neamt

3rd Day Bistrita – Almas

In the morning we'll drive with the jeep in the wilderness of the Carpathians. First of all we'll visit the Bistrita monk monastery, established by prince Petru Musat (1374). Afterwards we'll drive to Gircina monastery. A part of the road has to be made by foot through the forest, because of the bad route. In the late afternoon we'll arrive at the Almas monastery, established 1715. There are living about 15 monks. D/O/B in the monastery or in camp.

4th Day Almas – Horcioara – Horaita

In the morning we'll drive with the jeep to Horaicioara monastery, built in the 18th century by transylvanian peasants. At a distance of about 1 km we'll reach the Horaita monastery, with 24 monks. At the beginning it was built of wood. In 1725 the monastery was rebuilt after it was destroyed by thieves. D/O/B in the monastery or in the camp.

5th Day Horaita – Sihla – Sihastria – Secu

In the morning we'll leave behind the Horaita monastery and drive to Sihla monastery, which is being lived again since 1991 by monks. It was established in the 16th century and is dedicated to the birth of John the Baptizer (24 June). We could visit in the neighbourhood the cave of saint Theodora from the Carpathians, who lived there in the 17th century. She lived there over 60 years and she is now buried in the Pecerska monastery in Kiev. The Sihastria monastery is at a distance of 3 km from Sihla monastery. There are here about 120 monks and it is an important monastery in close connection with the orthodox faith. There is a big number of cultivated monks who are involved with the orthodox theology. In the late afternoon we reach the Secu monastery, which has about 50 monks. It was built in 1602 by prince Nestor Ureche and is one of the few monasteries from Moldavia which still has circular walls and a fortress. D/O/B in the Secu monastery or in the the camp

6th Day Secu-Nifon-Pocrov-Vovidenia-Neamt-tirgu Neamt

In the morning we'll visit the Niron monastery, 3 km away from the Secu monastery. It was established in 1664 by Eremit Nifon and was destroyed in 1821 by turks. It is being lived again since 1991. Then we'll visit the Procov monastery, which has 6 monks. It was built in 1714 by bishop Pahomius and has inside many religious objects. Then we'll have a walk through the forest with its reservation, and then arrive in one hour at the Vovidenis monastery. Here are 8 monks living. We can see rare icons drawn on material. We have about 2 km until Neamt monastery, which was built in 1376 and become acquainted with an important part of the life of the orthodox monks. We'll spend the night at the Arcasul Hotel 2* D/O/B

7th Day Targu Neamt – Buzau

The minibus for the rest of the trip expects us at the hotel. In the morning we'll visit the biggest nun monasteries from Europe. The Varatec and Agapia monasteries numbers over 1000 nuns and sisters each. They are organized as little villages. In the evening we'll arrive in Buzau. D/O/B in Pietroasa hotel 2*

8th Day Buzau – Bucharest – home

In the morning we'll drive to the capital. After a city tour in Bucharest we'll drive to the airport for the home flight.

Services:

Full board, overnights in hotels, monasteries and camps, transportation with minibus and jeep, local english speaking guide, all entrances free.

Program 3.14.

FISHING IN THE DANUBE DELTA
8 day trip

1st Day Budapest – Arad

After crossing Hungary we'll drive over the border Nadlac to Romania. D/O/B Hotel Central 2*

2nd Day Arad – Buzau

Today we'll drive 590 km through Romania. In the morning we'll drive through the Mures Valley to Sibiu. Then to Brasov, through the Eastern Carpathians in the Valachia to Buzau. D/O/B Hotel Cring 2*

3rd Day Buzau – Tulcea – Danube Delta

In the morning we'll drive to Galati, then with the ferry over the Danube and then again with the bus to Tulcea. The MS Calimanesti waits here for us and, after boarding, it will bring us to the Chilia Canal, where we will reach the swimming hotel. D/O/B in the swimming hotel

4th Day Danube Delta

In the morning we'll fish from small boats on the canal Mile 23 and on the Sontea canal. By request, we can have lunch on the swimming hotel or we can have packages. In the afternoon we'll fish again in the same places. D/O/B in the swimming hotel.

5th Day Danube Delta

The swimming hotel will be driven to another canal so that we’ll be in another place in the morning. We’ll fish in the „S“ canal and in the Caraorman canal. We can eat in the hotel or we can have packages. In the afternoon we'll fish in the same places. D/O/B in the hotel.

6th Day Danube Delta –Tulcea – Buzau

In the morning, after breakfast, MS Calimanesti will bring us tot Tulcea. The bus will bring us to Buzau, our today’s destination. D/O/B Hote lCring

7th Day Buzau – Arad

We'll drive again through the Buzau pass to Transylvania. Short stops in Brasov, Sibiu and Deva to get to know the culture of the Transylvanian Saxons. D/O/B Hotel Central 2*

8th Day Arad – Budapest

In the morning we'' drive to the border in Nadlac, farewell from the guide and home trip.

Services:

Overnights in 2* hotels and in the swimming hotel in the Danube Delta, full board, english speaking guide, one person free per bus, boats with fishers when needed, drive to the Danube Delta, fishing tax for the reservation.

Important:

The swimming hotel is new built and has 10 cabins with 2 beds each. The MS Calimanesti which will accompanie us the whole time, has also 4 cabins with 2 beds each.
That’s why, the maxim number of travellers is 28, otherwise they have to sleep in the restaurant.

The prohibition for fishing in Danube Delta is between 10.04 and 20.06

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