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Special Offers
- Romantic Bucharest
- Bucharest City Steal package
- Bucharest - Alternative Accommodation
- Hiking in Transylvania
- On the Oriental carpet trail through Transylvania
- ‘Spring’ in the Carpathian Mountains
Romantic Bucharest
Whether interested in sightseeing, attending cultural performances, dining or shopping, you will discover that Romania ’s capital city offers numerous attractions, ranging from museums, opera houses, art galleries, and myriad architectural delights.
Discover the charm of Old Bucharest by strolling on the cobbled streets of the historic downtown, visiting the the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum of Art, or exploring Calea Victoriei, one of the city’s oldest and arguably, most charming streets.
Bucharest is still one of the very few European capitals in which $100 will cover a three-course romantic dinner with wine for two, and concert tickets to the world-renown George Enescu Philharmonic at the Romanian Athenaeum.
Continental Journeys offers a three-night hotel package starting at $539 per person (land
only) - www.continentaljourneys.com
Bucharest City Steal package
www.austrianair-vacations.com....y=10
Bucharest - Alternative Accommodation
Not in the mood to stay in a hotel ?
A studio or a suite in an apartment building is another choice -
in most cases less expensive - for your visit to Bucharest.
Information about studios apartments, in downtown Bucharest,
available for short time rental is available at:
www.RomaniaTourism.com/bucharest.html#accommodation
Hiking in Transylvania
A Transylvania Tour to Stir the Blood
Quickly gaining a reputation as the most picturesque and diverse country in Eastern Europe, Romania has ample treasures to please nature lovers, history buffs and culture vultures alike.
From its breathtaking Carpathian mountain range to its exquisitely preserved medieval towns, Romania is full of visual and sensual wonders. Students of history will find here an unusual confluence of East and West, tradition and lore.
Transylvania, a focal point of any Romanian visit, is a mountainous region populated with medieval castles, fortified churches, quaint villages and plenty of Dracula-related legends.
Led by a local certified English-speaking guide, the tour starts in the Romanian capital city of Bucharest. From there, participants are driven to the northern mountain city of Sinaia, the 19th-century summer residence of the royal family,
where they can visit Peles Castle, the final resting place of several Romanian monarchs.
The itinerary's highlights include visits to the 14th-century town of Sighisoara
and the birthplace of Vlad Tepes -- more notoriously known as Vlad the Impaler or Count Dracula -- and to the famous Castle Bran, often referred to as "Dracula's Castle."
The itinerary includes several scenic hikes, lasting anywhere from four to six hours.
This trip requires a moderate level of hiking ability -- somewhere between a leisurely stroll in the park and intense mountain climbing.
Travelers are free to take in sites on their own -- at their own pace --
but there's always a Pure Adventures staff person available to help with any needs.
The tour includes seven nights' accommodations in charming country inns,
all meals, services of a local certified English-speaking guide and all transfers listed in the tour material.
The Transylvania hiking tour is available on set departure dates from May through October.
For reservations or additional information,
contact Pure Adventures, Telephone: 800-960-2221;
Web site: www.pure-adventures.com
On the Oriental carpet trail through Transylvania
Transylvania boasts numerous medieval towns, modern cities, spas, quaint villages, vineyards and a wealth of historic attractions. The region is also home to one of the richest and best-preserved collection of Turkish carpets outside the Islamic world.
Led by Alberto Boralevi and Stefano Ionescu, authors of the Antique Ottoman Rugs in Transylvania book, this unique tour will give travelers the opportunity to discover the Land Beyond the Forest, as well as learn about the craft and history of some 350 Ottoman rugs dating from as early as the 15th century.
The tour includes visits to the art museums in Bucharest, Brasov and
Sibiu, the castles and fortified churches of Transylvania, the medieval towns of Sighisoara, Sebes, Medias as well as many other attractions.
Participants will also have a chance to meet and talk to the people in charge of preserving history, among them Lutheran pastors, orthodox priests, art collectors, museum curators and scholars.
For additional information and reservations please contact Transylvanian Rugs (www.transylvanianrugs.com)
‘Spring’ in the Carpathian Mountains
Beyond Bucharest , the foothills of Wallachia give way to the Carpathian Mountains .
The small picturesque town of Predeal , nestled at over 3,500-feet altitude, provides easy access to some of the best ski slopes in Romania as well as to the nearby Transylvanian countryside.
Located just 85 miles north of Bucharest and within close proximity to the Bran Castle , Rasnov Fortress and the medieval city of Brasov , Select Vila Hotel offers 3-night stay packages starting at $126 per person, with breakfast included. 7-night stay packages are also available.
For additional information and reservations please contact Vila Select (www.vila-select.ro).
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