8D7N Europe Adventure: Romania & Hungary

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Romania

Duration

12-14 hours

Trip Duration

8 Days 7 Nights

Europe Adventure: Romania & Hungary

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Romania and Budapest, exploring a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Visit the medieval towns of Cluj-Napoca, Sighisoara, and Brasov, the legendary Bran Castle of Transylvania, and the stunning Peles Castle in Sinaia. Discover Romania’s capital Bucharest, the charming cities of Craiova and Timisoara, and enjoy wine tasting in the Carpathian region. Conclude your adventure in Budapest, with highlights including a city tour and a scenic Danube River Cruise. This tour offers a rich mix of castles, culture, and vibrant European charm.

Included/Excluded

7 nts in twin/double accommodation
7 x Hot buffet breakfast at the hotel
2 X Dinner at the hotel
City tax in Cluj‐Napoca included
City tax in Bucharest included
City tax in Craiova included
City tax in Budapest included
LDC for 7 days hire including the accommodation for the driver. Parking fees, road tolls, city permits, meals for the driver and fuel surcharge are included.
Lunch at Hotel Continental Forum in Oradea
Admission to Salina Turda Mine in Turda
Lunch at Restaurant Alte Post Gasthaus in Sighisoara
Dinner at Old Shanghai in Brasov
Admission to Bran Castle with internal English guide in Bran
Wine Tasting at Rhein Cellars in Azuga including tasting of cheese Rhein Extra Brut Imperial + Rhein Extra Brut Rose Brie cheese, Romanian cheese, fruits, nuts
English speaking guide for half day sightseeing in Sinaia
Lunch at Palace Restaurant in Sinaia
Admission to the Peles Castle (ground floor only)
Dinner at Beijing Garden restaurant in Bucharest
English speaking guide for half day sightseeing in Bucharest
Admission to Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum in Bucharest
Lunch at Chinatown Restaurant in Bucharest
Dinner at Hotel Europeca in Craiova
Lunch at Casa Jolie restaurant in Caransebes
Lunch at Nine Dragon in Budapest
Admission to Danube River Cruise in Budapest [1 hour]
Dinner at Veranda Grill and Wine Restaurant in Budapest
Lunch at Chinatown Restaurant in Budapest
Dinner at Szeged Tavern Restaurant in Budapest
Private coach for transfer from hotel to BUD airport. Parking fees, road tolls, city permits, meals for the driver and fuel surcharge are included.

City tax in the following resort/s is not included and must be paid directly to the hotel: Poiana Brasov & Timisoara

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Budapest – Oradea – Cluj-Napoca

Pick up at Budapest Airport.
Transfer to Oradea for lunch at Hotel Continental Forum.
Orientation tour of Oradea: view of Black Eagle Palace and other major attractions.
Continue to Cluj-Napoca for a short orientation tour: Piața Unirii, Catedrala Romano-Catolica Sfântul Mihail, Catedrala Mitropolitana.
Dinner & overnight at West City Hotel, Cluj-Napoca.

Day 2 – Cluj-Napoca – Turda – Sighisoara – Brasov – Poiana Brasov

Breakfast at the hotel. Orientation tour of Cluj-Napoca.
Visit Salina Turda Mine.
Lunch in Sighisoara.
Orientation tour of Brasov: Council Square, The Black Church, and other attractions.
Dinner at Old Shanghai Restaurant.
Overnight at Ana Hotels Sport, Poiana Brasov. (City tax payable directly at the hotel)

Day 3 – Poiana Brasov – Bran – Sinaia – Azuga – Bucharest

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Bran Castle with internal English guide.
Wine tasting at Rhein Cellars, Azuga (with cheese, fruits, and nuts).
Lunch at Palace Restaurant in Sinaia.
Visit Peles Castle (ground floor only).
Dinner at Beijing Garden Restaurant.
Overnight at Ramada by Wyndham Parc, Bucharest.

Day 4 – Bucharest – Craiova

Breakfast at the hotel.
Half-day guided sightseeing in Bucharest including Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum and city orientation: Piata Victoriei, Revolution Square, Piata Universitatii, Unirii Square, Arcul de Triumf, Palace of the Parliament.
Lunch at Chinatown Restaurant.
Transfer to Craiova for an orientation tour: Administrative Palace and major attractions.
Dinner at Hotel Europeca.
Overnight at Prestige Boutique Hotel, Craiova.

Day 5 – Craiova – Caransebes – Timisoara

Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Nicolae Romanescu Park.
Lunch at Casa Jolie Restaurant in Caransebes.
Orientation tour of Timisoara: Old Town, Orthodox Cathedral, Maria Theresia Bastion, Victory Square, Piata Libertate, Piata Unirii.
Dinner & overnight at Best Western Plus Lido Hotel, Timisoara. (City tax payable directly at the hotel)

Day 6 – Timisoara – Budapest

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Budapest.
Lunch at Nine Dragon Restaurant.
Orientation tour: Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Heroes’ Square and other highlights.
Enjoy a 1-hour Danube River Cruise with audio guide and one complimentary drink.
Dinner at Veranda Grill and Wine Restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Akeah Verdi, Budapest.

Day 7 – Budapest

Breakfast at the hotel.
Orientation tours of Budapest: Fisherman’s Bastion, Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Opera House, Heroes’ Square, Central Market Hall, New York Café, and more.
Lunch at Chinatown Restaurant.
Dinner at Szeged Tavern Restaurant.
Overnight at Hotel Akeah Verdi, Budapest.