Transylvania Walking Holiday

Upon arrival in Bucharest, you will be met by our friendly local guide and transferred to your hotel in Bucharest where you will stay for one nights.

4 star hotel in Bucharest (1 night)

Today you will explore Bucharest during a half-day guided walking tour. Bucharest’s old city centre is well known for its wide Parisian-style boulevards and fascinating Pre-World War I buildings that gave the city the nickname of “Little Paris” in the 1900’s.

In the afternoon we move on to Brasov. Our friendly local guide will assist you in the transfer to our hotel in Brasov, a city in the Transylvania region of Romania. Here you will enjoy a late afternoon city tour of Brasov. Surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, Brasov is well known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black Church and its lively cafes.

Come with us this evening for a welcome dinner in a local restaurant. We can reflect on our first day and get to know each other a little better in a relaxed setting.

3 star hotel in Brasov (6 nights)

We begin our walking today, join us for a mountain walk across the Bucegi Mountains, the number one destination for mountain lovers in Romania. The walk consists of a cable car transfer up Bucegi Plateau, where wind and rain have turned the rocks into spectacular figures such as the Sphinx and Babele. You will then descend to the town of Sinaia, known as the “Pearl of the Carpathians” due to its magnificent mountain scenery and Royal Castle.

Difficulty level: Leisurely / Length: 7.6 km / Incline: 160 m

After breakfast, transfer to Mesendorf for a morning hike over the hills of Transylvania towards Viscri. Viscri is famous for the few traditional houses that the Prince of Wales bought, restored and converted into guesthouses for tourists, contributing in this way to a better and sustainable future for the people of rural Transylvania

Difficulty level: Leisurely / Length: 13km / Incline: 250 m / Decline: 240 m / Duration: 3.5 hours

Today we will explore Piatra Craiului, a 25 km long beautiful mountain range of southern Carpathians. The whole range is part of the Piatra Craiului National Park, an area protecting hundreds of species of flora and fauna / fungi, lichen and mosses, endemic flowers and herbs, spiders, butterflies, amphibians and reptiles as well as over 110 species of birds, 15 species of bat, big mammals such as chamois, wolves, brown bears and lynx. From here, we will visit the famous Dracula’s Castle in Bran. This castle was created by the Saxons in the late 14th century to defend Brasov from invasion by the Turks. Its interior displays rich medieval furniture, which Queen Marie purchased in the 1920's when the castle was used as a royal residence.

Difficulty level: Leisurely / Length: 8.5km / Incline: 335 m / Decline: 385 m / Duration: 4 hours

Morning excursion to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary at Zarnesti. The sanctuary was founded to care for over 50 bears that had been rescued from captivity as entertainment attractions in Romania. After visiting the sanctuary, we continue with the 2nd part of our walk which consists of 7km across the Transylvanian hills down to the village of Vulcan, where our bus will pick us up for our return to Brasov.

Difficulty level: Leisurely / Length: 10 km / Incline: 200 m / Decline: 250 m / Duration: 4 hours

After your walk in the Piatra Mare Mountains you will continue to Bucharest, which will be your base for the remainder of your time in Romania. Upon arrival, you will have the remainder of the day at leisure to settle in.

Today’s walking tour takes us to Piatra Mare, a small mountain range located south east of Brasov and very close to the resort of Predeal, a well-known Romanian ski resort. The mountain range is a very popular recreation and hiking area with beautiful panoramic views. During the walk you will reach the Seven Ladders Canyon, which is sure to be the highlight of the day. Seven Ladders Canyon is 160m long and 55m high with 7 main stairs, which you will ascend. The hike will continue towards Piatra Mare Hut, before descending through the forest, back towards the starting point at Dimbu Morii. 

Get together this evening for a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers to talk about the highlights of your trip.

Enjoy some time at leisure in Brasov for any last minute sightseeing or shopping before a transfer from your hotel, with guide assistance, to Bucharest airport for your return flight home.