Cox and Kings Timeless Romania

• Direct international flights
• 4-star accommodation
• Selected Meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners
• Small group size – average 13 people (max 18)
• Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Experienced local tour manager
• Entrance fees unless otherwise stated

• Spend a full day exploring northern Romania’s painted monasteries
• Visit the royal palaces of Peles and Pelisor
• Dine in a local family home
• Visit the sublime Turda Salt Mine

Day 1 – To Bucharest

Fly from London (regional connections available) to Bucharest. Transfer to Novotel Hotel (or similar) for 1 night. Welcome drink.
(No meals)

Day 2 – Bucharest – Sibiu

Tour Bucharest, taking in its boulevards and belle époque buildings. Visit the Old Princely Court and the Royal Palace before travelling to Sibiu where you’ll stay at Hotel Ramada for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)

Day 3 – Sibiu

In the morning, tour the olds town, before enjoying some time at leisure. Perhaps take the opportunity to visit the Brukenthal Museum. In the evening, visit the village of Sibiel for dinner, including a cooking demonstration.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 4 – Sibiu – Turda Salt Mine – Sighisoara

Transfer to Sighisoara via the salt mine at Turda. One of the largest salt mines in the world, a highlight is the great hall, which due to its great acoustics is used as a concert venue. Continue onto Sighisoara, staying at the Hotel Central Park (or similar) for 1 night.
(Breakfast)

Day 5 – Sighisoara – Targu Mures – Gara Humorului

Tour the UNESCO listed town of Sighisoara, a medieval settlement whose cobbled streets are lined with colourful houses. You’ll visit the citadel, the Church on the Hill and the clock tower. Travel north to Gura Humorului via Targu Mures, a Hungarian stronghold. Stay two nights at the La Cocnac Bucovina and enjoy a traditional dinner and dance show.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 6 – Gura Humorului

Tour the area’s painter monestaries, some of Europe’s greatest artistic monuments.
(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 7 – Agapia – Lacu Rosu – Brasov

Head south to Brasov, via the Agapia monastery, a Romanian Orthodox nunnery. Continue to Lac Rosu for lunch and then on to Brasov. The rest of the day is at leisure. Stay at the Hotel Aro Palace (or similar) for 2 nights.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8 – Brasov – Peles Palace – Bran Castle

Drive through the beautiful Transylvanian countryside to Bran Castle, famously associated with Dracula, where you’ll have a tour and a coffee stop. Then, drive to Sinaia to visit the palaces of Peles and Pelisor, the former royal residences of King Carol I. Return to Brasov.
(Breakfast)

Day 9 – Brasov – Bucharest

This morning, tour Brasov and view the Piata Sfatului, one of the finest baroque squares in Romania. Visit the Black Church to see its collection of Ottoman rugs and St Nicholas to see Romania’s first school. Return to Bucharest and stay overnight at the Novotel Hotel (or similar)
(Breakfast)

Day 10 – Fly to London

Visit the Palace of Parliament before transferring to the airport for the flight back to London.
(Breakfast)

Hotel Aro Palace, Brasov

Located in the centre of Brasov’s medieval old town and adjacent to Central Park, the Hotel Aro Palace is one of Brasov’s best hotels, with views to Tampa mountain. It has retained its original art deco facade after extensive renovation work to its public facilities over the years.

Hotel Central Park, Sighisoara

Located within a 2-minute walk of the medieval citadel, the Hotel Central Park has been converted from an 18th-century building, keeping its charming original features and facade. All guestrooms have been decorated in a classic style with the emphasis on pastel colours and natural light. After a day’s sightseeing, dine at the hotel restaurant, which offers excellent Romanian wines and cuisine.

Novotel Hotel, Bucharest

The modern Hotel Intercontinental Bucharest is situated in University Square, adjacent to the National Theatre and within walking distance of the Old Town. It provides a high level of service and comfort with spectacular views of the centre of Bucharest. The hotel’s three restaurants offer a choice of international and traditional Romanian cuisine.

La Conac, Gura Humorului

Located 2km from the renowned painted monasteries, La Conac in Bucovina offers comfortable accommodation in a picturesque woodland setting. All guestrooms are designed in a simple and modern contemporary style, with en suite facilities. There are spacious gardens within the hotel’s grounds and the option for alfresco dining in the summer months

Danube Delta – 3 days, 3 nights

The UNESCO-listed Danube Delta biosphere reserve is one of the world’s largest wetlands and is a migration hub for thousands of birds travelling to and from Mongolia, Siberia, India, Africa and China. Explore the delta’s many waterways and spot an amazing array of birdlife.

Day 10 – Danube Delta
Travel to Bestepe and stay at the Hotel Wels or similar, situated beside the delta for 2 nights.
(Breakfast)

Day 11 – Danube Delta
Morning and afternoon excursions along the delta’s waterways and lakes.
(Breakfast)

Day 12 – Bucharest
Travel back to Bucharest in the morning, transfer to the airport and fly to London.
(Breakfast)

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.