Transylvania Castles & Mountains
Explore some of Romania's most stunning mountain landscapes and soak up the unique culture of Transylvania on this inspiring self guided walk. Piatra Craiului meaning royal stone, is a dramatic limestone ridge which rises sharply from the forests and plains below, offering one of the best ridge walks in Europe. En route to the Bucegi Mountains, explore the gorges and ridge tops of Piatra Craiului to experience exceptional views of the region. The Bucegi mountains are home to a diverse range of landscapes from pine and beech forests to flower laden meadows and high limestone cliffs. It is also where you can find Bran Castle connected through folklore to the fictitious character, Dracula. Whilst the legends of Transylvania are an enticing reason to visit this region, the walking opportunities and the friendly atmosphere in the mountain refuges guarantee this will be a unique and diverse adventure.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Bucharest, train to Brasov and transfer to the first guesthouse in a traditional village DAY 2 Walk to Bran Castle home to the origin of the character known as "Dracula" (4hrs) DAY 3 Continue on foot through Piatra Craiului mountains and rural villages (4.5hrs) DAY 4 Walk to Bucegi's mountains through picture postcard landscapes (4.5hrs) DAY 5 Ascend the Bucegi Mountains with stunning views (4.5 or 6hrs) DAY 6 Transfer to Brasov for train to Bucharest, trip concludes
trip dates
Daily departures from 1 May to 10 Oct
what's included
*5 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 5 dinners *5 nights rural pensions usually twin share with ensuite facilities *information pack including route notes & maps *luggage transfer *emergency hotline * train from Bucharest to Brasov and return *private transfers from Brasov train station to Magura and from Bran to Brasov train station
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trip grading:
moderate
duration:
6 days
2013 PRICING
US $790
