20:25: Arrive Ghimbav Airport, Brasov. We will collect you from the Airport and transfer to Brasov for hotel and supper.

Hotel: Casa Chitic

Transfer time: 18 min

Explore the fascinating and turbulent history of Saxon Brasov with knowledgable local guides. Enjoy relaxing in the stunning central square and explore the quiet backstreets. Take the cable car to enjoy panoramic views and either walk down or return the same way. Optional walk: Solomon’s Rocks. 1 hr 30m

Hotel: Casa Chitic

Transfer: None

We leave Brasov today to travel North to Sighisoara. On the way we visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary where orphaned and mistreated Brown Bears, Lynx and Wolves are cared for with a view to re-introduction to the wild. We will then visit an extraordinary underground Orthodox monastery and relax in the gardens before travelling to Sighisoara our base for the next 2 nights.

Hotel: Casa Wagner

Transfer: 47 mins, 51 mins, 1 hr. 28

After breakfast we have a 30 minute transfer to the tranquil village of Biertan. Firstly we will have a guided tour of the fortified Black Church and a a chance to explore the village. There will then be an option to walk over the hillside and through extensive Beech woodland to the sleepy settlement of Copse Mare. Otherwise a minibus transfer is available. We will meet in a village house for delicious homemade soup and bread. Following this there will be a felt-making demonstration and insight into village life before returning to Sighisoara for supper.

Transfer 30 mins each way.

Today we will go on a tour of the Citadel finding out about the legends and bloody history. After a lunch of your choosing you will the opportunity to sample the cafe culture and wander round then picturesque streets before our transfer to the village of Crit. Along the way we will visit the Orthodox Monastery of St Demetrius in a scenic natural area surrounded by dense forests.

Hotel: Critz Cross

Transfer: 35 mins

After breakfast we have a short transfer to Viscri, a village time forgot. The day will be spent enjoying a tour of the 13th Century White Church a Unesco protected Saxon Fortification, and King Charles’ traditional village house. There will be the option then of a short walk of 5.5km through woodland return down the hillside offering great views of Viscri or enjoy more time to wander around the village and sit in a shady cafe. Optional visit to Rupea Fortress.

Transfer: 15 mins

Today we head to Sinaia for our final night’s stay. On the way we will visit a traditional cheese farm to see how the cheese is made with a chance to taste the products. We continue our journey South and go to 2,500m in the stunning Bucegi Mountains. Here there is the opportunity of a short walk or just soak in the panorama. We then settle into our hotel for our final night of the tour.

Transfer: 2 hr: 23

Hotel: Vila Camelia

After a delicious breakfast we will visit the stunning Peles Castle and grounds. There will be a chance to see local crafts and buy some presents to take home. After lunch we will drive to Bucharest for the 16.15 flight.

Transfer: 1 hr. 30m.