Treasures of Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)

Treasures of Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)

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Treasures of Transylvania (4 Star Hotels)

9 Days Starting in Bucharest and ending in Sofia

Visiting: Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Brașov, Sighișoara, Târgu Mureș, Cluj-Napoca, Salina Turda, Sibiu, Ruse, Kazanluk, Etar, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo, Sofia

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

RM1

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 30

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-59

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Art, Cultural, History

Activities:

Walking

From: $2481 $1365 Operator discount: -$1116 -45%

NB: Prices correct on 16-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

Hop on an unforgettable journey through the lands of myths and legends that still continue to resonate today! Discover the timeless wonders and stories of Dracula as you explore Transylvania inside out, a most fascinating part of Romania.

Starting off at the Romanian capital, Bucharest, soak in the unique culture reflected in the countless monuments of this magical city.

Ride through the mystical forests, mountains and mists to reach the Dracula's Castle.

Travel back in time through gorgeous samples of gothic and baroque architecture from various eras of Romanian history.

Uncover the hidden beauty of Bulgaria while discovering Ruse, Plovdiv and Sofia.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Bucharest

Location: Bucharest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Inter Business - 4 Star

Welcome to Bucharest! At the airport, keep an eye out for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.

At the hotel around 7pm, have an informal welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travellers.

After you get all the critical information about the tour, head out for our optional group dinner around 8:15pm and walk the streets of Bucharest.





Day 2 : Bucharest City Tour

Location: Bucharest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Inter Business - 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

After a hefty breakfast at the hotel, it's time to launch our discovery of the fascinating Romanian capital, Bucharest.

Follow your guide as we visit unmissable landmarks of the city starting with the Revolution Square, Arc of Triumph and Romania Athenaem.

Learn about the unique culture and vast history of the city as we continue to the famous Opera House, National Military Club, Dimitrie Gusti National Village and the Palace of Parliament, each building presents a different perspective to the Romanian culture and an artwork in itself.

After some personal leisure time for you to explore this gorgeous city on your own terms, return to the hotel following a long day of discovery.



Day 3 : Bucharest, Sinaia, Bran, Brasov

Location: Sinaia, Bran, Bucharest, Brașov

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Cubix – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today's the day we set course for the fascinating region of Transylvania.

Drive through misty forests of lush green towards our first stop at Peles Castle in Sinaia, a beautiful neo-renaissance castle in the Carpathian mountains.

Just as we start to warm up to this unique atmosphere, goosebumps creep in.

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Prepare for the legendary Bran Castle, also known as the Castle of Count Dracula! This iconic sight is where legend and reality blend together to create the timeless stories of the vampires.

Continue deep into Transylvania to Bravos, a fascinating town surrounded by medieval Saxon walls and embellished with gothic & baroque architecture.

Starting with the cobble-stone Piaţa Sfatului (Council Square), visit famous landmarks as the Black Church and Muresenilor House Museum before checking into our hotel.





Day 4 : Brasov, Sighisoara, Targu Mures, Cluj-Napoca

Location: Sighișoara, Târgu Mureș, Cluj-Napoca, Brașov

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Premier – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Ready to follow the footsteps of Count Dracula? Our journey continues to Sighisoara after making a stop at the Clock Tower.

Soak in marvellous views of Sighisoara Citadel, the Dominican Monastery, The Church on the Hill (Biserica din Deal), and Dracula's House while listening to your guide about the colourful background of the town.

Next stop will be Targu Mures, a small town yet an important seat of Transylvanian parliaments since 1500s, having survived the Mongol invasion.

Have a small tour around town to see the Synagogue Quo Ante, Targu Mures citadel and the Culture Square.

Our next stop will be the unofficial capital of the Transylvania region, Cluj-Napoca! Tag along your tour leader for a sightseeing tour of the colourful town, visiting the Union Square, St.

Mihail Church and Matthias Corvinus Monument.

Then make way to our 4-star hotel following a long day of discovery with spare time to scroll through your photo reel.





Day 5 : Cluj-Napoca, Salina Turda, Hunedeoara, Sibiu

Location: Salina Turda, Sibiu, Sibiu, Cluj-Napoca

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Plaza 35 – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for the salt mines of Turda.

This fascinating geologic wonder first produced salt for the region in antique times and has been active since the 11th century! Continuing to Hunedeoara Castle, also known as the Corvin Castle, learn all about the vibrant history of the Transylvanian citadel from your local guide.

Our next stop will be the fairytale-like town of Sibiu.

Presenting marvellous samples of Germanic architecture, Sibiu's legacy dates back to Saxxon settlers from the 12th century.

Tag along your tour leader to view landmarks such as Brukenthal Palace, Piata Mare (city square), Lutheran Cathedral, Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

Finally, relax at our comfortable 4-star hotel following a day filled with cultural adventure or continue to explore Sibiu as you wish.





Day 6 : Sibiu, Bucharest, Ruse

Location: Bucharest, Ruse, Sibiu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Dunav – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

It's time to bid farewell to Romania as we embark our ride for Ruse, Bulgaria via Bucharest.

Upon arrival, start exploring the colourful town at the Freedom Square.

Walk with your expert guide to visit unmissable sights such as the Sveta Troitsa Church, Opera House, Courthouse, Regional Historical Museum and Regional Library Lyuben Karavelov.





Day 7 : Ruse, Veliko Tarnavo, Etar, Kazanlak, Plovdiv

Location: Ruse, Kazanluk, Etar, Plovdiv, Veliko Tarnovo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Best Western Premier – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, our journey takes us to Veliko Tarnavo, the City of the Tsars.

The historic capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire displays the unique Bulgarian architecture from the medieval age.

Uncover the vast history and gems including Tsareverts Fortress and the Holy Forty Martyrs Church before moving on to Etar Architectural-Ethnographic Complex, an open-air museum with well-preserved samples of Bulgarian culture and craftsmanship.



Moving on to Kazanlak, famed for its roses, we will stop along the Rose Valley and visit a Rose oil factory.

Extensively familiarised with the Bulgarian culture, finish the day with a good night's rest in Plovdiv.



Day 8 : Plovdiv, Sofia

Location: Plovdiv, Sofia

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Vega – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fill up at breakfast at the hotel as we prepare for a city tour of beautiful Plovdiv.

Launching our tour at Old Plovdiv in Nebet Hill, visit the Balabanov and Georgi Mavridi House, witness the impressive St.

Konstantin Church and Elena Church, and proceed to Roman Amphitheatre of Philippopolis and Stadium - some of the best-preserved samples of Roman architecture in the world.

Then we continue to visit the Citadel Door, Castle Streets and St.

Nedelya Church.

Having explored the marvels of Plovdiv, we embark for Sofia! Upon arrival, discover the Bulgarian capital on a panoramic city tour covering all the unmissable sights of the city and learn about its rooted history.





Day 9 : Sofia

Location: Sofia

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a final breakfast and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00).

Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!



What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 star hotels

  • Meals

    8 breakfasts

  • Transportation

    Air-conditioned coach or mini-bus

  • Airport Transfer(s)

    Arrival airport transfer from Bucharest Airport to the hotel on day 1

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access (where available)

  • Tour Guiding

    Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • International Travel

  • Meals not stated above

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Optional activities

  • Entrance fees to the sights and museums

  • Other services not stated in the itinerary

Add Ons

Local Payment: £0

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    No passenger under age 18.

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 20 years

Reviews of this operator

Jessie Mae Sia  

My travel talk experience was great and memorable

24-Feb-2021

My travel talk experience was awesome and fantastic. Me and my husband was on their Morocco and Turkey tours in 2019, they operated their tours in a culturally fun manner and the tour guides were very nice and very approachable. It exceeded our expection, we love to come back with them in our future travel. Thank you travel talk you made our 2019 as one of our memorable year!

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Jes Snowden (Google Reviewer)  

The Best of Turkey by...

10-Sep-2024

The Best of Turkey by Land was fantastic! If it’s a “tour” of Turkey you’re seeking, this one is the pick of them all. We travelled to the most spectacular locations, and experienced breathtaking moments and views, in every stop! Our tour guide Mustafa was very knowledgeable and talked us through the history of the land. He was friendly and very patient, considering the hours he puts into his tours. Mus was able to swap the days activities for some days to ensure we were given the best opportunity for photo’s and leas tourists in other locations. Our bus drivers did an amazing job getting us to all locations safely! Thank you Ahmet & Ali, you are superstars… Highlights for us were Gallipoli, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethyie and hot air ballooning in Cappadocia. The group consisted of all ages, which worked out to be a good mix. The weather varied between 25 - 36 degrees throughout the trip, so be sure to pack the sunscreen and portable fan. Hotels varied, each one having it’s own idiosyncrasies, but overall very good. Some of the days were extremely long but we got through them.. I’d recommend this tour to anyone that wants a taste of the beautiful land that Turkey is ☺️

Courtney Godden (Google Reviewer)  

First time doing a tour...

28-Jul-2024

First time doing a tour overseas, wow what an amazing experience. Smaller tour group which was awesome, great hotel choices, professional transportation services and saw the best of Turkey in 12 days. Our tour guide Aykut's hospitality was second to none, he went above and beyond for every member of the group. His knowledge of his country's history and culture was outstanding and explained in a memorable way for a lasting memory. Aykut's has extensive experience as a tour guide and it shows in every way, many special tips from living/growing up in Turkey. Aykut's planning meant everything ran smoothly making our only job to turn up with your belongings and enjoy your experience. Thank you again Aykut for going the extra mile, making sure places had gluten free options for me and for all the funny jokes ☺️

elle mcdowell (Google Reviewer)  

We had an amazing time...

10-Jul-2024

We had an amazing time on our 12 day tour of Turkey! Our guide Yild was attentive, always was there to help us make the most of our trip and great fun! Would definitely recommend this tour to others!!

Samantha Treadwell (Google Reviewer)  

Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I...

13-Aug-2024

Such an UNREAL EXPERIENCE! I cannot recommend the best of Turkey by Gulet for 12 day tour enough. On this tour we were able to see all parts of turkey from the coast line to the major cities and immerse ourselves in the culture and history! Mustafa is the best tour guide who priorities experiences, learning and safety of all tour participants (he also doubles as a comedian so ensures many laughs are had). From sailing on the Mediterranean Sea, experiencing the best food and culture in Istanbul, to paragliding over Pamukkale springs, and finally ticking off the bucket list moment of hot air ballooning over Cappadocia, this has been a trip not to forget. I cannot recommend this tour enough and would encourage anyone going to turkey to book this trip with Travel Talk!

Victoria McCullough (Google Reviewer)  

I did the travel talk...

26-Aug-2024

I did the travel talk turkey tour with mus. He's an awesome guide full of local knowledge. There had been wild fires at Gallipoli so rearranged our itinerary to allow us a chance to visit which we did! I spent 3 days on the gulet and was a great way to relax. Would highly recommend the tour as a way to visit turkey and would do it again.

Leigh Anaru (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished the 10 day...

30-Apr-2024

Just finished the 10 day ANZAC tour in Türkiye. Wow what an experience! The tour although busy was jam packed with amazing experiences made all the more richer by our highly knowledgable and very funny guide Aykut. The bus was full of 44 Aussies and Kiwis which would've been no easy feat to control. Aykut and our drivers Naci and Sevki were kind and patient making our long drives enjoyable. Gallipoli was a bucket list of mine, and what a beautiful humbling experience it was, especially the following day tour of the cemeteries. Other than that highlight, the early morning hot air balloon and all the other sites the Kapadokya offers was pretty special too. I will be using Travel Talk again. 5 stars!

Bec Wood (Google Reviewer)  

We did the 11 Day...

26-Apr-2024

We did the 11 Day Anzac Tour of Turkey. It. Was. Phenomenal. My husband and I absolutely love Turkey and were excited to explore the country. Highlights were definitely the Hot Air Balloons in Cappadocia and the privilege of attending the Dawn Service at Anzac Cove. A bucket list item ticked off. This was my second Travel Talk in 2024 and I would absolutely do another one in the future. The tour was organised and our guide, Mustafa, was fantastic.

Scarlett Lily  

One of the best holidays I’ve had

25-Feb-2021

We went on a tour of the Balkans and it was above our expectations. Bojan was the best tour leader gave us so much information about the places we were visiting but also a great laugh! The tour ran so smoothly and was the perfect way to see the area in a little amount of time. It was one of the best holidays I have been on, I loved every minute of it and I can’t wait to book another tour with travel talk. They are great value for money!

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James Wilkins (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the exotic Morocco...

29-Oct-2023

Just completed the exotic Morocco tour with our excellent guide Abdul! He was one of the best tour guides I have met, he brought so much energy and knowledge on the tour and could not imagine doing the tour without him. The tour itself was so diverse, seeing so many different landscapes. It has been one of the best trips I have done. Would highly recommend!

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  • Free Date Changes

    Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.

  • Low Deposit

    Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.

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