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Transylvanian Long Weekend

5 days
Start and end in Bucharest
4.4
21 traveler reviews
Transylvanian Long Weekend - Explore!
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore the famous Casa Poporului in Bucharest
  • Visit the legendary home of Dracula, Bran Castle
  • Wander to 'the Pearl of the Carpathians' at Sinaia
  • Stroll through the streets of medieval Old Brasov
  • Observe wildlife at the local bear sanctuary

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Bucharest
  2. Day 2 Morning tour of Bucharest: drive to Transylvania, evening bear watching
  3. Day 3 Visit to Peles and Pelisor Castles; afternoon hike from our guesthouse. Chance for further bear watching
  4. Day 4 Visit to Bran Castle; Brasov walking tour including the Black Church
  5. Day 5 Drive to Bucharest Airport where our trip ends
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What's Included

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Where You'll Stay

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Operated by

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Number of tours

487

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.5
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.2
  • 4.5
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  • EM
    · September 28th, 2024
    The guide was amazing, going above and beyond
    Trip date: September 2024
  • A
    · May 2nd, 2023
    1. Seeing a bear cub 2. Seeing beautiful scenery of Romania 3. Lovely group
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 3rd, 2023
    Difficult to pinpoint highlights. It was all good.
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 4th, 2023
    Simply, I picked the trip to see the Bears, everything else was a bonus.
    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 30th, 2023
    Watching the bears from the viewing hut. Hike with beautiful views of the Carpathians. I myself stayed longer in Buchares and I visited the Ateneum, which I found very worthwhile. To experience a concert there would be great. Is difficult to plan in a tour. But a tour inside might be possible?
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    Trip date: April 2023
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  • A
    · May 15th, 2023
    Seeing the bears was brilliant
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 30th, 2023
    Bear watching by far the best.
    Trip date: May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · May 31st, 2023
    The bear watching was incredible. Bran castle was also excellent.
    Trip date: May 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    · May 31st, 2023
    Bear watching near Râşnov and the visit to Bran Castle.
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · September 12th, 2023
    The bears - I went back to see them again - they were amazing
    Trip date: September 2023
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Dates & Availability

5 days
Transylvanian Long Weekend
From Bucharest to Bucharest

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Tour ID: 124416

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Romania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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