3-Day Trip to Brown Bears, Targoviste, Brasov, Dracula's Castle from Bucharest

Itinerary

Day 1: Targoviste, Peles and Brasov:

Stop At: Museum of Communism, Targoviste, Dambovita County, Southern Romania
This in the military unit where the last Communist President Nicolae Ceausescu along with his wife Elena Ceausescu were kept as prisoners, judged by a military court and finally executed. We will discuss about these final days and communism in Romania.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Curtea Domneasca (Corte Principesca), Targoviste, Dambovita County, Southern Romania
Finally you will go to Targoviste where you will visit the former royal residence where Vlad Tepes ruled. This is also the place where the battle from June 1462 took place between Vlad Tepes (Dracula) and Mehmed II the Sultan of the Otoman Empire. The battle ended with the defeat of the Ottoman army and in honor of his victory, Vlad Tepes built Chindia Tower which can be visited today.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern Romania
The tour begins with Peles Castle – the former royal residence, an architectural jewel.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
We will take a short tour of the old town. You will be able to visit Black Church, the Council Square and to enjoy the lovely atmosphere of this charming city!
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at a 3* hotel.


Day 2: Brown Bear Sanctuary, Saschiz Village and Sighisoara

Stop At: Libearty Bear Sanctuary Zarnesti, Zarnesti, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
At Libearty Bear Sanctuary we will learn about the bears and about wildlife protection in general. The sight of bears climbing trees, playing in the water pools or just lazing in the meadows, gives you a far better understanding of the true nature of the animals than any Zoo could ever do.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Saxon Church, Saschiz, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Today you will go further into Transylvania and visit the beautiful Fortified Church of Saschiz. On your way to Saschiz you will cross Padurea Bogatii (meaning the Rich Forest), which is a natural reservation. In Saschiz village you will visit the wonderful Fortified Church, which is one of the most interesting Saxon fortified churches (UNESCO World Heritage site).
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sighisoara Historic Center, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania
The next stop is Sighisoara, one of the few citadels that are still inhabited. The main attractions in the city are the Main Gate, The Clock Tower which is 64 m high and has four levels, the Medieval Weapons Museum and the Torture Chamber. It is known that here was the birth place of Vlad Dracul, who inspired the novel Dracula, by Bram Stoker. Near the Museum Square is the Church of the Dominican Monastery, dated from the 13th century. Walking along the wall that surrounds Sighisoara citadel you can admire the towers: especially the Shoemakers, Tailors and Tinmakers Guild towers which are the most impressive. You will also visit the Church from the Hill but not before climbing the 175 covered steps which were built in 1642 in order to create easier access for the children on their way to school.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Brasov at a 3* hotel.

Day 3: Bran Castle and Rasnov Fortress

Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
Bran Castle also called Dracula’s Castle, it is situated in Bran village. A remarkable architecture with Gothic elements, the castle was built between 1377-1382, at 60 m high. Built originally as a fortress surrounded by a massive wall with small windows which were used to shoot the enemies, Bran Castle proved to be a successful defense point. In the inner courtyard of the castle is a fountain used to provide water in case of siege. Bran Castle got its fame from the novel Dracula, written by Bram Stoker and Dracula movie.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rasnov Citadel, Rasnov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania
We will have a short stop to Rasnov to see the picturesque streets with medieval houses and Rasnov Fortress and to understand the life in a village in medieval times. Rasnov Fortress is one of the best preserved peasant fortress of Transylvania and was built in XIII -XIV centuries, the principal purpose was to defend themselves against Tartar attacks and was conquered only once around the year 1600 by Prince Gabriel Bathory.
Duration: 10 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.