Tales & Trails of Transylvania

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    [title] => Arrival Day
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We arrive in Bucharest, join our local guide and transfer onwards to Brasov, with an introduction to our tour on the way. Our dinner this evening will be a set menu selection of traditional Romanian fayre. 
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    [title] => Cheile Rasnoavei & Rasnoava Valley
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Distance: 4.5 miles (7.5km) 
Total Ascent: 50 feet (16m) 
Total Descent: 1,440 feet (438m)  
Starting in Predeal, the highest-located town in Romania, on the former border between the provinces of Wallachia and Transylvania, we’ll explore the wild and spectacular landscape that stretches throughout the entire area all the way to Rasnoava Valley. Here the beautiful gorges, steep cliffs, and karst formations offer a fascinating visual landscape, and the contrast between the rocky walls and the crystalline waters of the Rasnoava River creates a magical setting for our walk. 
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    [title] => Southern Carpathians & Dracula’s Castle
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Distance: 5.6 miles (9km) 
Total Ascent: 1095 feet (334m) 
Total Descent: 1263 feet (385m)  
We begin with a walking tour of historic Brasov, before heading to the eastern hills of Piatra Craiului, a beautiful mountain range of southern Carpathians. We’ll cross through Zarnesti Gorges and Magura village, descending to visit famous Dracula’s Castle in Bran. On a rocky outcrop guarding the entrance to a mountain pass, the castle was built by the Saxons in the late 14th century. Inside you’ll find displays of rich Western European furniture, which Queen Marie, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, purchased in the 1920s when the castle was a royal residence. 
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    [title] => Bucegi National Park
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Distance: 4.5 miles (7.5km) 
Total Ascent: 1,000 feet (315m) 
Total Descent: 1036 feet (316m) 
Our walk begins in the popular mountain destination of Bucegi, from where we take the cable car transfer up to 2,200m. We will pass Babele and Sfinx on our route, taking in a unique complex of carved rock formations and enjoying beautiful views over the Cross of Caraiman, a monument dedicated to rail workers who died serving their country during World War I. From here we descend to the town of Busteni and continue our journey back to Brasov.
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    [title] => Free day
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Each week there is a free day when no guided walks are offered. This is an ideal opportunity to relax around the hotel, walk independently, or visit local places of interest. 
You may decide to explore more of Brasov. We recommend a ride on the cable car up to the top of Mount Tampa, to soak up the views of Brasov below and the scenery beyond.
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    [title] => Viscri & Rural Transylvania
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Distance: 7.7 miles (12.5km)  
Total Ascent: 850 feet (259m)  
Total Descent: 850 feet (259m)  
Step back in time as we head from Mesendorf, over hills and through meadows to reach the remote traditional village of Viscri. With the help of benefactors, including King Charles III, restoration schemes have helped save many villages, and Viscri is the most famous example. Here barns, cottages, cattle troughs and more have been repaired and rustic skills re-introduced. After our walk we can explore the village and have a tour of Viscri’s UNESCO-listed fortified church. We’ll enjoy a leisurely evening, with a set menu dinner at our hotel. 
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    [title] => Poiana Tapului & Bucharest
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Distance: 4 miles (6.5km)  
Total Ascent: 1,390 feet (425m)  
Total Descent: 1,150 feet (350m)  
Today’s tour takes us from the charming mountain village of Poiana Tapului, through the vistas of mountains and meadows, to reach Sinaia, home to a historic 17th century monastery and the neo-Renaissance Peles Castle. After the walk, we will continue onward by coach back to Bucharest, where we’ll enjoy an insightful city tour, seeing landmarks including The Palace of the Parliament, before our final dinner at a local restaurant and overnight stay. 
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    [title] => Departure
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Transfer to the airport for the flight home. 
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