Wild in Transylvania. Romania: Road Trip in Transylvania Travel in Transylvania

We didn’t really think through our trip to Transylvania. My husband doesn't like clear plans and schedules. A small glitch in the program can ruin the entire trip. Yes, and there should be intrigue! The city of Chernivtsi became a convenient starting point for us. From the bus station, buses depart every hour to Romania, mainly to Suceava (a city with interesting story and a lot of crooks).

They decided to cover the road from Suceava to Brasov by railway. It takes more than five hours, so it would be a good idea to have a snack on the way. When purchasing tickets, try to insist on a “high” class of carriage, otherwise you may find yourself surrounded by a very colorful company. The landscapes in Romania are very picturesque and you can enjoy beautiful views right from the carriage window.

Those arriving in Brasov are greeted right on the platform by the hospitable hostesses of inexpensive apartments. Somehow, Maria quickly chose us, and our weak attempts to get rid of her played the role of trade. We decided to look at the apartment and were pleased. A room in such an apartment costs about 5 euros.

We rested and rushed to the center. Brasov is not big city and from almost everywhere you can walk to the center. The central part of Brasov is a layering of different eras and styles: here there is a medieval citadel and a cathedral, many buildings in the Baroque and Rococo styles, and so on to the most modern ones. In general, traditional European city, but with its own character and flavor.

Morning found us on the road. We are heading to Sinai. The trip to this city from Brasov takes an hour and a half, but the beautiful scenery easily compensates for this inconvenience. Those who come to Sinaia for the first time should remember that here is the highest concentration of luxury mansions per square kilometer in Romania. At first, all this makes my eyes wide open...

The most interesting object in Sinaia is the dacha of the first King of Romania, Carol I. A short walk in the direction of the dacha is brightened up by wonderful mansions, monasteries and a shady alley, with a great variety of truly valuable souvenirs.

And again shock! First, through the thicket of the forest, the contours of wonderful palaces begin to be discerned, and the panorama that opens is simply mesmerizing. We wandered around this wonderful palace all day and in the evening, barely dragging our feet, we headed to the hotel.

Continue on foot along a convenient, well-marked trail. The direction was chosen already at the top, in general, we decided to go to the city of Bran, covered in gloomy legends. I do not recommend repeating this part of the route unless you have good mountain experience and equipment. The entire route was strewn with crosses and this cannot but be alarming. The routes along the ridges are well marked, there are mountain shelters; it seemed that it could happen, probably after all, Vampires.

Everything turned out well for us. We managed to traverse a gorgeous, very steep slope, or rather a wall, successfully get lost, go down the wall into such bearish wilderness that the local shepherds did not call off their wolfhounds for a long time, not believing that we were people.

By nightfall we reached Bran. We were hospitably accommodated in their home by the very nice descendants of Count Dracula. Rest and a hot shower quickly restored our strength, and they fed us deliciously and to our fullest.

The excursion to the nest of the great bloodsucker is quite amusing. A brand promoted in Hollywood almost doesn’t work here. Such a terrible and bloody vampire turned out to be not a vampire, but a real person from the historical past, the ruler of Wallachia, Vlad III, who was also called Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula (the barker, the impaler, the devil).

Dracula's bedroom

The very cozy castle of the “famous vampire” was restored at the end of the 19th century by King Carol I and was used as a summer residence before the construction of the palace in Sinaia. The castle was maintained with such love that even today it exudes warm feelings. They say there are four more very ruined castles scattered around Bran, and the spirit of the count may be hovering there.

Romania is a very friendly and cozy country and I don’t believe that some kind of evil spirit could be hiding in its mountains.

At the first mention of Transylvania, we immediately think of Count Dracula, gloomy castles, dark forests in mountainous areas and, of course, vampires. As you understand, all of these are, of course, cliches in the imagination of people, which were formed with the help of the well-known work of Bram Stoker.

The area, located in the northwestern part of Romania, is of great interest to the traveler and there is a lot of interesting things to see there, not including all sorts of vampire stories, although they should not be discounted. I would like to talk a little about why this particular place is worth visiting and what to see in Transylvania.

Regarding how to get to Transylvania, how to fly to Romania, how to buy tickets at a lower price, use well-known search engines - aviasales.ru, and Buruki. You need to monitor, call, compare, and believe me, you will find cheaper tickets.

The beauty of the surrounding nature

This area is located right on the border where the Carpathian Mountains meet the mountains of Western Romania. The territory of Transylvania consists of green hills smoothly transitioning into mountainous terrain, covered with ancient dense forests. The landscape of Transylvania is still untouched by urbanization, and remains one of the few in Europe that has a pristine appearance.

Here, almost in the very center of Europe, there are cleanest lakes, surrounded by dense, sometimes impenetrable forests, full of all kinds of living creatures, the people inhabiting this territory sacredly honor their foundations and culture, carried through the centuries - and this is all Transylvania.

Cities

By and large, Transylvania in the imagination of many people is perceived as a rural area with untouched nature, but this is not entirely true. There are quite large cities here. For example, Cluj-Napoca, which is also the most big city this area.

It can be very interesting for tourists with its architecture, many buildings made in the Baroque style, narrow and not very narrow streets paved with cobblestones, a large number of museums, etc. In a city in which, by the way, there are many students, a huge number of small cafes and life here does not stop for a minute.

From history

Since ancient times, Transylvania was inhabited by the Dacians, who were very closely related to the Thracians. During the Roman Empire, this territory was captured by the Romans and turned into a province of the empire. Subsequently, Transylvania was under the yoke of the Ottoman Empire for a long time, although it was considered an autonomous region. Even later, it was absorbed by the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

In the last century, Transylvania belonged to both Hungary and Romania, then again to Hungary, and after World War II it finally came under the jurisdiction of Romania. The entire history of this land is complex and ambiguous, hidden in its cities, churches and castles. The history is multi-layered and colorful, and every tourist visiting Transylvania will find something interesting for themselves.

Fortresses of Transylvania

The fortified churches in this area of ​​Romania are of particular interest and, while there, be sure to pay attention to them. These are the most colorful architectural monuments that have absorbed all the features of the turbulent history of Transylvania. There are more than a hundred of them in the region and each of them is unique in its own way. Fortresses were built in the Middle Ages and were intended to protect against foreign conquerors.

Multinational culture.

Transylvania is inhabited by many nationalities and therefore has such a diverse and colorful culture. Romanians, Hungarians, Armenians, Serbs, Saxons, Gypsies, etc. live here. Each nationality honors its cultural values ​​and respects its history. This diversity is also very attractive for tourists who can visit large number ethnic villages, learn the history and life of ordinary people.

Souvenirs and folk art

Anyone who travels tries to bring back souvenirs and gifts for relatives and friends from their travels. And while in Transylvania, don’t forget about this. This region of Romania has long been famous for its folk craftsmen who create real works of art with their own hands.

Wood carving and embroidery with national patterns are especially common here. There is definitely no shortage of souvenirs here - figurines and household utensils made of carved wood, homespun shirts with embroidery, copies of Dracula's castle, etc. In the cities of Transylvania there are many tourist markets, souvenir shops and simply small workshops that will offer you widest choice souvenir products.

Winemaking

If we take Europe as a whole, then of course Transylvania and Romania itself will not be able to compare with countries such as Spain, Italy or France in terms of wine production. However, they also grow grapes here and, accordingly, make wine, and, let me tell you, the wine is very tasty and pleasant.

In the vicinity of the cities of Alba Iulia and Alba County there are impressive vineyards and there you can find several wineries that may be of great interest to true connoisseurs of this magical drink. In particular, when traveling to Transylvania, try to find time to visit a wine cellar in Alba Iulia called the Archbishop's Cellar. Taste the wine and enjoy the taste and bouquet of the drink.

Cluj- Turda- Alba Iulia- Hunedoara- Sybiel- Sibiu- Sighisoara- Viscri- Brasov- Bran- Rasnov- Azuga- Sinaia- Bucharest

(by clicking on the map you can go to the route in Google)

As you can see, on my map many places marked with asterisks remained off the route - we just didn’t make it all. But if you have time and desire, then the route can easily be modified into a circular one. In fact, it will only extend the trip by 2-3 days. Our route took us 4. In general, for a full trip around Transylvania, aim for about a week.

General notes. Firstly, I should note that the main roads in Romania are in excellent condition, the influence of the European Union is felt. There are even expressways.
Secondly, “private hospitality” is very developed there, the so-called pensions there is everywhere and for every taste - we personally preferred those that are a little away from the big ones hiking trails: It’s usually more soulful there. Many of them are presented on booking, but only as “apartments”, although they also have simpler rooms on site. Keep in mind that accommodation at ski resorts in the Carpathians may be difficult on weekends; think over your options in advance.
Thirdly, regarding food. Mostly we always managed to find a nice place for lunch with homemade food somewhere along the way. Breakfast is more difficult: here we had to go to the city and connect FourSqare, because the choice is usually large, in Romania they love coffee and make fantastic cakes. If you don’t want to spend a lot of time on breakfast, you can simply pick up bagels at some bakery where there is a queue of locals (this, by the way, is the best guide for choosing cafes around the world).

I always use Google maps when traveling, so I will also provide links to the places I mention from there (click on the highlighted names to go to them). If you are planning a trip, I recommend logging into your Google account and marking these places with stars, then you will always have them at your fingertips.

Day one.
1. So, we started our journey from the city Cluj. Unfortunately, I can’t say anything interesting about this city, we just honestly spent a whole rainy day in it, then we took a car and moved on.
2. The first stop is about an hour from Cluj and I highly recommend you go there. This Salina Turda- a salt cave of grandiose proportions, hiding under a faceless small town. People specially come here to treat their lungs, so the cave provides some entertainment for a leisurely pastime; there is even a Ferris wheel. We did it in about an hour.

3. Next, our path lay in a city with a grandiose fortress, which, if time permits, we can spend two hours visiting and take a tour - Alba Iulia. The fortress has been beautifully restored, and there is really a lot to do there. Along the way you will come across a small fortress or rather a fortified church Aiud, I don’t recommend stopping for it, there’s nothing interesting inside, besides, you’ll soon get used to such buildings, they are in almost every town.

4. Next we made a loop, especially to see the majestic Corvin Castle in Hunedoara. In our rating of places visited on this trip, we put this castle in first place, although, apparently, due to the fact that it is located somewhat on the outskirts of popular routes, there are almost no tourists there. Keep in mind that the entrance is open until 16.15, as in almost all other castles. There are several national restaurants in the town, which I strongly recommend that you take advantage of after exploring, if you do get there.

5. At this point, the compulsory program for the first day was completed, and in time we still had time to get to the small village Sibiel, famous for its museum of glass icons unique to the region. The museum is located on the territory of a rural church and opens by calling the caretaker, open until 20.00. If you also have the time and desire to ride along the country roads, then this is the place for you.

Day two.
6. We went to spend the night at the next point of our program - Sibiu, a city beautiful both day and night, a major cultural and tourist center. In fact, there would have been something to do here, even for a couple of days, but we just walked in the evening, sat in a cafe, found a place to spend the night, climbed the tower, walked around again in the morning, had breakfast and moved on. Near the city there is a huge park Astra, around which many good pensions are concentrated.

7. We spent the next day on a trip to a city recommended by all our friends (and therefore a must-see) Sighişoara. It begins a series of attractions that in one way or another exploit the image of Count Dracula to attract incredible crowds of tourists. However, around the town with colorful houses and the medieval inns and taverns are very pleasant to stroll around. But not for long: we still need to get to one village in time.

8. Historically, there were many German settlements in the local mountains. One striking example is the village Viscri with a characteristic small strength. The village consists almost entirely of pensions, filled with eco-tourism lovers from Germany. Here you can see how bread is baked in the ovens, but it’s better to have lunch later. We found this place almost by accident, but it is so wonderful that I decided to highlight it separately - re parties Belvedere. Take chorba in bread, various mititei and mamalyga with the most proper village sour cream and feta cheese.

9. The next section of the road to Brasov lies through the mountains, there is a small serpentine road, so it is better not to leave it at night. Braşov - croup ny tourist city with a good variety of its own attractions and a huge number of interesting restaurants, bars and ski equipment stores. There is plenty to do here for at least a day, but in fact, this city can become a “base” for exploring almost all of Transylvania if you don’t like changing your overnight location every day, but prefer to return to the same place every evening . From here, all the attractions I have listed are within a 2-3 hour drive. I should especially note legendary cafe with out-of-this-world cakes across the street from the famous Black Church.

Day three.
10. If you follow approximately the same route as us, then I recommend that after exploring the evening Brasov, go for an overnight stay somewhere closer to the next point of travel - for mku Bran(the same castle of Dracula from the film of the same name by F.F. Coppola): this is a real tourist mecca for vampire lovers, so there are a huge number of different options for spending the night in the surrounding area. The popularity of this place has negative consequences in the form of queues at the entrance and a tedious walk through the castle as part of the tourist conveyor. That's why I recommend you stay somewhere nearby so you can go there early. And yes, it’s better to plan your trip so that you don’t have Bran and Peles on the weekend, don’t repeat our mistakes, otherwise there will be even more people.

11. For the next point you will have to return a little towards Brasov, but visiting the medieval fortress in Rasnov (Râșnov) It’s better to postpone it until after Bran, there aren’t many people there. This fortress is in a radically different state than the well-restored Bran Castle, but this adds its own brutal flavor. By the way, there is good news: you don’t have to climb the mountain on foot; they transport you there from the parking lot in trailers on tractors. There is also a dinosaur park there for tourists with children.

12. After this, if you wish, you can return to Brasov to finish exploring it in the light of day, go up to the White Tower, go to the Black Church and take a walk around the old city. But we preferred straight from Rasnov mountain road move to the village Azuga, typical ski resort with ski lifts, nice chalets, and most importantly - with a little oh winery Rhein, which specializes in producing high quality sparkling wines. You can also spend the night there after the tasting.

Day four.
13. Sinaia is a very popular town among locals and tourists. There are large hotels, a spa, a ski lift, and a central street with shops and cafes. But it is famous, first of all, for its castle Peles and its cakes, the production technology of which remained here from the Germans who once inhabited these places. The castle was relatively recently summer residence Romanian kings (it was built specifically for this purpose at the turn of the 19th-20th centuries), so the rich interior decoration was completely preserved there. Unfortunately, they are only allowed inside as part of excursion groups, so you won’t be able to wander the corridors freely. But there is a Russian guide. If it’s not difficult for you to wait until it becomes available and a new group is recruited, then I recommend it. In fact, there is no need to rush, since the only thing ahead of the program is moving to Bucharest.

14. Bucharest. Deserves attention Opera House(it’s better to buy tickets for something worthwhile in advance), the best bakery in the world Rue du Pain and a shop of good but expensive souvenirs

We invite you to discover the mysterious and legendary Romania. For many, this is the camp where the terrible Count Dracula once lived, which undoubtedly attracted a stream of tourists since the late 19th century, after the publication of Bram Stoker's book. The name "Count Dracula" was borrowed from a real person - Vlad the Impaler. Tepes was a notorious Romanian prince in the 15th century. He was also known as Vlad III Dracul (i.e. son of the dragon). But the literary character and the historical count got mixed up in our heads. A trip to Romania will allow us to discover all the secrets about this legendary hero, separate truth from fiction, and look at Romania as an amazingly hospitable land that lives not only with legends about the count.

We will visit the central part of Romania - Transylvania. Transylvania attracts with numerous castles and medieval cities, and besides interesting museums and sites such as the Salina salt mine in Turda. We will visit the castle of the Hunyadi family in Hunedoara, visit the castle of Count Dracula - Bran, and also stop for a photo break at the castles of Fagaras and Rupea. Let's get acquainted with cities such as Brasov (Romanian Salzburg), Sibiu - cultural capital Transylvania, Alba Iulia with very ancient history, Sighisoara is the birthplace of Count Dracula.

Traveling around Romania will provide the opportunity to admire the picturesque mountain landscapes, because 55% of the Carpathian Mountains are located on the territory of this country. On our summer trip we will travel along the high-mountain Transfagarasan Highway - one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Europe.

This tour is recommended for lovers mountain landscapes, medieval history and architecture. If you prefer “off-the-beaten-path” excursion routes, you are not bothered by the not always good quality of roads, but very hospitable service, traditional cuisine and budget travel, then this is your country and this is your tour! You will fall in love with Romania, and already during your trip you will dream of returning here again!

Tour program:

Departure from St. Petersburg

• 07/14/2019 we recommend Wizz Air flight W62466 with departure from St. Petersburg at 10:45 and arrival in Budapest at 12:25. Departure from Helsinki to Budapest flight Finnair AY-1251 at 09.30 - 10.50
• 07/21/2019 return flight Wizz Air W62465 with departure from Budapest at 06:35 and arrival in St. Petersburg at 10:10

Departure from Moscow

• 07/14/2019 we recommend Wizz Air W62490 flight with departure from Moscow time at 10:55 and arrival in Budapest at 11:40.
• 07/21/2019 return flight Wizz Air W62489 with departure from Budapest at 05:55 and arrival in Moscow time at 09:30
• It is possible to purchase tickets for other flights, BUT with arrival in Budapest before 12:00. If your flight departs from Budapest at a later time, then transfer to the airport is at your own expense. Only one group transfer will be provided for the 05:55 am flight.
• ATTENTION!!! Please purchase air tickets only after the tour has been declared GUARANTEED! We are not responsible for purchasing non-refundable air tickets until the group is guaranteed!

• 1 day 07/14/2019
• Flight to Budapest.
• Meeting with the guide at the airport ARRIVAL hall in Budapest. Boarding the bus.
• Transfer to the Hungarian-Romanian border. Passing border formalities. All tour participants must have a multiple-entry Schengen visa and separate insurance for Romania (with a Schengen visa issued by the consulates of Greece and Lithuania, it is necessary to visit these countries before leaving for Romania)!!!
• Hotel accommodation.
• Day 2 07/15/2019
• Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Hunedoara.
• Visit to one of the most beautiful Gothic castles in Central Europe -.
  We will walk across a huge bridge to the castle courtyard, see towers, bastions, outbuildings, the Knights' Hall and the castle chapel. . Transfer to Alba Iulia.
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  We will visit the Alba Iulia fortress with a tour of the Orthodox Cathedral, St. Michael's Cathedral, where the Transylvanian princes Hunyadi are buried, we will see the archbishop's chambers, the university and the first library in Transylvania, the Museum of the Unification of Romania and a remarkable city sculpture. Transfer to Sibiu.
• Excursion “Sibiu – the cultural capital of the Transylvanian Saxons”,
  where the strong influence of German settlers is still felt. We will explore the three main squares with palaces and houses famous residents city, we will visit the Lutheran Cathedral, the Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity, we will visit the Bridge of Liars and walk along the fortress wall with towers. Transfer to a hotel in Wallachia, accommodation.
• Day 3 07/16/2019
• Breakfast at the hotel.
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  with the oldest Orthodox Church in Romania, consecrated in honor of St. Nicholas, and the 14th century Royal Church, where Wallachian hospodars and members are buried royal family Romania, including the granddaughter of Russian Emperor Alexander II - Queen Maria.
• Driving through – passing through mountain range Fagaras, the highest part of the Romanian Carpathians. . Chasms and mountains mountain lake and the fortress of Vlad Dracula - Poenari. This will be an unforgettable adventure of our trip! Photo breaks along the way, if possible, to inspect the dam on the artificial lake Vidraru and highest point route 2034 meters above sea level.
• Photo break at the Fagaras fortress, where Romanian rulers and their wives lived in the past.
• Transfer to a hotel in high mountain resort Sinaia, hotel accommodation.
• Day 4 07/17/2019
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• A day in the healthy mountain climatic resort of Sinaia with the possibility of interesting leisure activities.
• Visit to the Orthodox monastery of Sinai, built in amazing beautiful place in the Southern Carpathians.
  Here you can see the Old Church, the New Church with paintings and a museum with a collection of church utensils.
• Visit,
  which is now back in the hands of the royal family, but is accessible to tourists. This one looks like a spacious Alpine-style mansion, everything here has been preserved as it was under the owners: rich furniture, luxurious collections of fabrics, paintings, weapons, porcelain and sculpture. The gardens and terraces are decorated with fountains, urns, staircases, lions, beautiful statues and other decorative details.
• Visit to Pelesor Castle - little Peles.
• Opportunity to take a funicular up to the Buchaj mountain range, from where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire region. Walk through mountain path through the national park.
• In the evening, the opportunity to visit the hotel pool and relax in numerous restaurants with Romanian cuisine and wine in the center of the resort. Hotel accommodation.
• Day 5 07/18/2019
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• , where, according to legend, Count Dracula spent the night during his campaigns, and the area surrounding the castle was his favorite hunting spot. According to one version, he was tortured in the dungeons of the castle by Turkish enemies. The castle captivates with its medieval appearance and legends about the count.
• Free time to visit the bazaar,
  where there are many souvenirs with Count Dracula, as well as delicacies of the region, such as smoked cheese.
• Excursion to the city of Brasov, which is often called the “Romanian Salzburg”.
  We will walk through the well-preserved historical center with Gothic quarters, the fortress wall and towers, we will visit the Black Church, the Church of St. Nicholas.
• Transfer to Sighisoara with a photo break at the peasant castle of Rupa.
• Tour of upper city Sighisoara is the best preserved Saxon city in Transylvania.
  Surrounded by fortified walls and towers, the historic center is completely listed world heritage UNESCO. We will see the 14th century Clock Tower, the Church on School Hill, the house of Count Dracula, the house under the Deer and the monument to the poet Sandor Petofi, who was killed in the battle near the city.
• Opportunity to visit the themed restaurant "Count Dracula's House" with a themed menu.
• Hotel accommodation.
• Day 6 07/19/2019
• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit in the city,
  which resembles the scenery for science fiction film with unique lighting. In the mine you can see underground structures, gazebos, an underground salt lake, and corridors. A visit to the mine is not only a beautiful underground workings, but also a session of healthy breathing exercises.
• Transfer to the Romanian-Hungarian border. Passing border formalities.
• Accommodation at a hotel in Debrecen. Evening walk around the city with a tour of the historical part of the city.
• Day 7 07/20/2019
• Breakfast at the hotel. Moving to Budapest.
• Excursion “The Beauty of Buda and Pest”.
  The Danube River divides the Hungarian capital into two parts: on one side is hilly Buda, on the other is flat Pest. We will visit Buda Hill with a walk through the Fisherman's Bastion, a tour of the Matthias Cathedral, the fortress area and the Buda Palace. In Pest we will take a walk visiting the luxurious Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica, Vaci Street, city sculpture, Magrid Island. Travel along the most important representative street of Budapest - Andrássy Avenue with villas, monuments, and the Opera. Heroes' Square with the monument to the 1000th anniversary of Hungary, the original Vajdahunyad Castle, and a walk through the central park.
• Free time to visit the baths, without visiting which you will not experience all the beauty and charm Hungarian capital. The Szechenyi Baths are considered the most beautiful in Budapest. thermal waters come from a 1256 m well. You can use all available methods of relaxation (Turkish steam rooms, saunas, pools with different water temperatures and rich mineral composition of the waters), and feel like an important person from the times of Turkish rule. (Swimwear required).
• Accommodation at a hotel in Budapest.
• Day 8 07/21/2019
• Early breakfast at the hotel is provided as a packed lunch.
• Group transfer from the hotel by bus to the airport. Franz Liszt to the recommended flight to Moscow (if there are tourists to this direction)!!!

Attention:

• To participate in this round You must have a valid visa and health insurance.
• To participate in tours to the Republic of Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Uzbekistan and Turkey, a visa is not required.
• The tour program does not include visits to water parks, shopping complexes and fish shops.
• In late autumn, winter, early spring, due to short daylight hours, visiting some of the objects stated in the program may take place in dark time days.
• The organizer is not responsible for queues border points, delays in transit due to customs, border and other official formalities, weather conditions, as well as traffic jams.
• In case weather conditions on the route may threaten the safety of tourists (heavy snowfalls, low/high air temperatures, mudflows, rainstorms, floods, forest fires, smog, etc.), the organizer reserves the right to unilaterally change the tour program: replace one object with another, and if replacement is impossible, exclude objects from the program.
• Seats on the bus are allocated by the organizer as the group is recruited.

Features of this tour:

• A multiple-entry Schengen visa is required to participate in the tour. Romania is not part of Schengen, but we can travel with a Schengen visa (minimum double entry). With Schengen visas obtained at the consulates of Lithuania and Greece, you can leave and enter from Hungary to Romania and back, only after staying on this visa in Lithuania or Greece (or you must have a document with you on the basis on which you received the visa).
• Please carry luggage weighing no more than 20 kg and measuring no more than 55 cm × 40 cm × 20 cm.
• To travel around Romania, you must take out insurance valid in Romania (regular insurance for Schengen countries will not work). Insurance is required for at least 7 days.
• In Romania, when paying by card, an additional 3-4% will be added to the amount for its use. We recommend having cash in euros with you.
• On tour different currencies(forints in Hungary, lei in Romania), which we can exchange with euros for the necessary currency of the route countries at the borders of these countries. When traveling, it is better to take cash in euros or national currency countries we visit.

Additional charges (prices are approximate):

• Additional charges:
• Cost of an air ticket St. Petersburg-Budapest-St. Petersburg or Moscow-Budapest-Moscow or an alternative flight;
• Tourists eat at their own expense;
• City tax in hotels - payable locally
• Additional excursions and entrance tickets to museum objects
• The cost of lunch (hot food + drink) is approximately 35 lei, which equals 8-10 euros.
• Entrance fees to museums, other paid objects and additional excursions. The amount required for the tour is additional. costs will be indicated one month - two weeks before departure on the tour, as it depends on the final number of tour participants. (Approximately 80 euros) For the convenience of tourists, the guide will collect money in euros.
• Radio equipment system - 7 euros when paying in the office, 10 euros when paying on the route.

We can organize this tour especially for you, taking into account your wishes regarding the program, time and place of departure!

Tourists who are tired of trivial travel and want to experience a real feeling of fear should visit the most mysterious and mysterious place in Europe, the birthplace of Count Dracula - Transylvania, located in the north-west of Romania. Everything here is permeated with legends and the Middle Ages. The ancient castles of Targovishte, Sighisoara, Bran, Peles are real pearls not only of Romania, but also of Europe.

In Targovishte there are preserved ruins of a castle that belonged to the famous vampire Vlad Dracula. In the courtyard of the castle there were many stakes on which unfortunates sentenced to death were tortured. Many other tragic historical events took place here.

The medieval fortress town of Sighisoara, built from rough boulders and stones, has remained virtually unchanged since Dracula’s childhood, as if time had stood still and frozen. In the old house where he was born, there is a restaurant with a specific menu for those who want to try “Draculian” cuisine.

The ancient Bran Castle is located on a high cliff in a gorge of the Carpathian Mountains. This is one of the most terrifying places on the planet. In the castle courtyard there is a well, which is believed to be the entrance to the dungeon. In 1920, Queen Mary refurbished the castle and established her summer residence here.

The Peles Palace, built in the 19th century, amazes with its beauty, sophistication and luxury of room decoration. It is beautiful both inside and out. The castle and the adjacent courtyard are decorated with many statues, and there is a fountain in the center of the courtyard. Previously, this was the residence of the Romanian kings. During its construction, various architectural styles were combined.

On the way to Transylvania, you can stop by the nearby capital of Romania, Bucharest, and spend interesting excursion By historical places. Visit Royal Palace, the village museum and see the majestic building - the Palace of Parliament, built with the money of the whole nation. 40 km from Bucharest, on an island surrounded on all sides by water, stands the Snagov monastery, built by Count Dracula himself, in whose tomb he hoped his body would find eternal rest. But under the tombstone in the center of the monastery lies only the head of a vampire. The grave is marked with a small portrait, and there are always fresh flowers in the vase.

You can combine the introductory trip into legendary historical centers with a holiday in the mountains. There are many resorts in Transylvania, ski slopes with ski lifts, sea and beaches. The trip will be unforgettable and will leave a lot of vivid impressions.