Interested in May tour. We had also in mind to visit lake Balea and transfagarasan highway. How can we add it to the tour?

We are unable to add tailormade services but if you would like to extend your tour we can always book pre or post trip accommodation for you at the same hotel we use in Bucharest.

Do you have any available spaces on the September 8th tour? If so, what's the average age of the group? Also, which day do you visit the local bear sanctuary?

How many weeks before a trip is it classed as a late booking for your company? If I were to book and was unavailable to join, would I get a refund and how soon would I find out I was unavailable to join?

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Transylvanian Long Weekend

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the timings were worked to maximise our time in Romania. the restaurants she chose & recommended were awesome.
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City & Culture: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Bucharest
Bucharest
Start point
Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania (Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception, 18:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Minerva)
Optional Activities
- Dinner in Bucharest (optional)
- Explore Old Town
- Visit National Museum of Romanian History
- Visit Military Museum
- Visit Folk Art Museum
Landmarks
Old Town
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum
Day 2
Bucharest - Transylvania
Bucharest - Transylvania
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Romanian fare)
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting
- Guided city tour of Bucharest
- Guided visit to Palace of Parliament
- Brown bear watching at forest observatory
Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Carpathian Mountains
Day 3
Transylvania
Transylvania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Pelisor Castle
Optional Activities
- Hike in the Bucegi Mountains (6km circular walk, approximately 2 hours)
- Short walk in the valley
- Brown bear watching at forest observatory (€60 per person)
Landmarks
Peles Castle
Pelisor Castle
Sinaia
Bucegi Mountains
Day 4
Transylvania
Transylvania
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle
- Walking tour of Brasov
- Visit Black Church
Optional Activities
- Visit museums in Brasov
- Visit First Romanian School
- Visit Saint Nicolas Church in Scheii area
Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brasov
Black Church
First Romanian School
Saint Nicolas Church
Day 5
Bucharest
Bucharest
End point
Calea Bucureştilor 224E, Otopeni 075150, Romania (Bucharest Airport, Departures Hall, 10:30)
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit historic buildings in Bucharest city centre
- Visit museums in Bucharest
- Shopping in Bucharest
Landmarks
Boulevard Victoria
Piata Amzei

Landmarks
Old Town
National Museum of Romanian History
Military Museum
Folk Art Museum

Landmarks
Palace of Parliament
Carpathian Mountains

Landmarks
Peles Castle
Pelisor Castle
Sinaia
Bucegi Mountains

Landmarks
Bran Castle
Brasov
Black Church
First Romanian School
Saint Nicolas Church

Landmarks
Boulevard Victoria
Piata Amzei

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel Minerva
Hotel 3*
day 1
Casa Zada Guest House
Guesthouse
Days 2, 3, 4

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4.5

Overall rating based on 36 Reviews

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Accommodation
4.1
Food
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Mary4.3•June 2025
The bears! And I loved Brasov, would happily go there for a short break
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Nicola4.5•May 2025
Seeing the bears and the walk in the countryside near the guesthouse we stayed at
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Joanne4.8•May 2025
I enjoyed the visits to the palaces and the tour of Bucharest, learning about the history of the country
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Patricia4.8•May 2025
seeing the bears in the wild not on the organised trip all bear were on the road side-alive!
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Andrew5.0•May 2025
Seeing the wild bears and bran castle.
Traveled in July 2025
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Sarah4.5•November 2025
Highlight was seeing the bears but was a good trip.
Traveled in July 2025
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Victoria4.5•November 2025
Definitely seeing the brown bears in their natural habitat! I will never forget.
Traveled in July 2025
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Briony4.2•August 2025
Seeing 3 bears in the wild Visiting Peles Castle Hiking up on to the ridge
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Dinakar4.5•August 2025
The bear watching was the highlight for me. The anticipation going to the hide plus the joy of seeing 2 bears made my...
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Traveled in August 2025
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Julie4.2•August 2025
Bear watching, Bran castle, the hike and Braşov
Traveled in August 2025
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Debra
Asked on February 15th, 2024
Interested in May tour. We had also in mind to visit lake Balea and transfagarasan highway. How can we add it to the tour?
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- Explore!Operator•Written February 2024
  We are unable to add tailormade services but if you would like to extend your tour we can always book pre or post trip accommodation for you at the same hotel we use in Bucharest.
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Marlene
Asked on August 21st, 2022
Do you have any available spaces on the September 8th tour? If so, what's the average age of the group? Also, which day do you visit the local bear sanctuary?
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  Marlene
  Traveler•Written August 2022
  How many weeks before a trip is it classed as a late booking for your company? If I were to book and was unavailable to join, would I get a refund and how soon would I find out I was unavailable to join?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2022
  Its 60 days prior to departure before its classed as a late booking, we would tell you as soon as we could to find out whether you were unable to join. Our company has cancellation fees. 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher. 41-28 days before trip start date – 60%. 27-14 days before trip start date – 90%. Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%.
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2022
  For our Transylvania Long Weekend BU 08SEP22 - we have 6 passengers confirmed, all female age range 40's, 50's & 60's.

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