Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Bucharest to Brasov
Bucharest to BrasovIncluded Activities
- Train transfer to Brasov
- Private transfer to hotel
- Walking tour of medieval Brasov
Landmarks Brasov Prahova Valley Bucegi Mountains Baiului Mountains Carpathian Mountains - Day 2
Piatra Craiului National Park - Magura
Piatra Craiului National Park - Magura- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local soup and apple pie at Cabana Curmatura), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Piatra Craiului National Park
- Lunch at Cabana Curmatura
- Exploration of Zarnesti Gorge
- Visit to Magura village
Landmarks Piatra Craiului National Park Cabana Curmatura Zarnesti Gorge Magura - Day 3
Magura - Bran Castle
Magura - Bran Castle- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch box at hillside spot), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Magura
- Hilltop viewpoint
- Views of Bran Castle during descent
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Bran Castle (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks Bran Castle Carpathian Mountains - Day 4
Piatra Craiului Mountains - Ciocanu
Piatra Craiului Mountains - Ciocanu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike at foot of Piatra Craiului Mountains
- Visit to sheepfold with cheese tasting (seasonal)
Landmarks Piatra Craiului Mountains Ciocanu - Day 5
Ciocanu - Mountain Villages
Ciocanu - Mountain Villages- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Packed lunch box), Dinner (Home-cooked meal using owner's traditional agriculture)
Included Activities
- Hike through traditional mountain villages
- Visit to historic house (approximately 200 years old)
- Small village museum
- Orthodox church visits (depending on timing)
Landmarks Bucegi Mountains - Day 6
Bucegi Mountains Ridge Hike
Bucegi Mountains Ridge Hike- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch at Poiana Gutanu meadows), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ridge hike with views of Bucegi Mountains
- Visit to La Bisericuta viewpoint
- Entry to Bucegi National Park
- Lunch at Poiana Gutanu meadows
Optional Activities
- Extended hike to second ridge (approximately 5.5 hours total, 18 km, +/- 850 m altitude)
Landmarks Bucegi Mountains La Bisericuta Bucegi National Park Poiana Gutanu meadows Bangaleasa Valley - Day 7
Bear Sanctuary - Vulcan Church - Bucharest
Bear Sanctuary - Vulcan Church - Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch box)
Included Activities
- Bear sanctuary visit with guide commentary
- Easy hike to fortified church
- Meeting with church priest and history explanation
- Tasting of local specialties
- Exterior view of Peles Castle
Landmarks Bear Sanctuary Vulcan Church (Fortified Church) Peles Castle - Day 8
Bucharest
Bucharest- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Bucharest using provided roadbook (subject to flight schedule)
Landmarks Bucharest
