Romania Cycling Tour

  Romania

• Other Cities in Romania: 
Brasov

Dates: August 1, 15 2009

Description: Day by day itinerary:

DAY 1 Bucharest Sinaia - Brasov
Welcome to Romania ! You'll connect with our guide at the airport. Transfer to the medieval Saxon City of Brasov, the starting point of your biking adventure in Transylvania . On the way stop in Sinaia, the pearl of mountain resort in Romania to visit the royal Peles Castle . The medieval Saxon city of Brasov has an outstanding medieval atmosphere and has played a vital role in Romania 's history, both old and new. The most famous landmark of Brasov is the Black Church, the largest gothic edifice in Southern Europe. For a unique view of Brasov, take the cable car up to the top of Tampa Hill. Accommodate in a 2* hotel, centrally located.

DAY 2 Brasov Rasnov Bran Brasov
Explore Transylvania's major highlights. Morning drive to visit Rasnov Peasant Citadel, the largest peasant fortification built in Eastern Europe, standing on a hill top. Continue with the mysterious Bran Castle, unrightfully called Dracula's castle. The castle owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. Close to the castle there is a shrine set in the wall of a mountain which once sheltered the heart of Queen Marie. In the evening return to Brasov.

DAY 3 Brasov Zarnesti Poiana Marului Sinaca Veche Bucium Lisa Sambata de Sus - about 80 kilometres of riding downhill
Transfer by bus from Brasov to Zarnesti. From here start riding, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Transylvanian villages and the incredible landscapes offered by the Fagaras Mountains. Picnic lunch on the route. On your itinerary today is Brancoveanu Monastery, located in Sambata de Sus. The museum displays an interesting glass painting collection. Accommodate in the hotel run by the monastery.

DAY 4 Complex Sambata - Sambata de Sus Voivodeni Voila Cincsor Soars - about 40 kilometres of riding
Continue your riding adventure exploring the treasures of the country side. What better way to discover the essence of Transylvania than to explore the treasures of the country side and meet its many friendly people whose life styles have changes so little over the centuries. Picnic lunch on the route. To better immerge in the rustic atmosphere you'll accommodate welcoming guest houses.

DAY 5 Soars Fagaras Calbor Rotbav Soars- 30 kilometres of riding
Beautiful Saxon villages, fresh air and incredible landscapes will ensure the scenery of your riding itinerary today. Around lunch time you'll reach Fagaras Citadel. The citadel was built in 1310 by the Transylvania ruler Ladislau Apo as defence measure against the Turks and it had an important role in Romania 's history both old and new. In the evening return to accommodation in Soars village.

DAY 6 Soaras Barcut Retis Bradeni Apold Saes Sighisoara Medieval Citadel - about 38 kilometres of riding
In addition to enjoying an excellent riding route, the highlights of the day are the medieval Citadel of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oak forest of Barcut. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe 's most beautiful and still inhabited fortified cities with UNESCO European heritage site status. You shouldn't miss The Clock Tower, concentrating Sighisoara's history. Dinner can be served in Dracula's House the very place where Vlad the Impaler was borne, turned today into a cosy restaurant. Accommodate in a lovely 3* hotel of an outstanding medieval charm located in the heart of the citadel.

DAY 7 Sighisoara Bucharest - 5 hours driving
Depart for the capital city of Bucharest for the flight back home.

Highlights: Exhilarating rides across traditional Saxon villages, far from the crowded cycling routes, on flat terrain, unpaved country trails, up and downhill trails enjoying the incredible Transylvanian scenery

Brasov City tour explore the Medieval Saxon city of Brasov with its outstanding medieval atmosphere, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe
Rasnov Peasant Citadel the largest peasant fortification in South-Eastern Europe
Bran Castle also known as Dracula's Castle, a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377.

Sighisoara Medieval Citadel - the best preserved and still inhabited medieval citadel in Europe with a UNESCO World Heritage status
Sinaia the pear of mountain resorts in Romania home of the royal Peles Castle

Cost in US$: 2159

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Transylvania Live, Tour Operator and Member of American Society for Travel Agents's Mission Statement: Transylvania-Live it is simply the most spectacular way to discover Transylvania. Our aim is to introduce you to genuine Transylvania. Helping preserve beautiful traditions, thousands of years old, keeping alive the culture of different areas by introducing you to locals, assuring that Transylvania will always welcome you with pine flavor and thick forests, making sure that in a village "grandmother" waits you with a slice of traditional pie is not at all difficult. We are the only Romanian tour operator offering the possibility of enjoying Transylvanian Festivals live, both making use and preserving Transylvanian traditions and mythology! Our offer includes cultural holidays that take you to genuine Transylvanian Festivals to celebrate together our songs, dances, see the work of the shepherds, admire the mastery of our craftsmen. Transylvania Live appeals only to the help of local guides both in Romania and Hungary; we work only with local suppliers, so that money will stay where needed. We're supporting "Saint Daniel's Foundation" program which already built a house for the elderly and now is trying to build the second one for both old people and children in the program entitled - "A grandfather for a nephew - A nephew for a grandfather". Sustaining our region through involvement in civic projects is another priority for us. Transylvania Live is co initiator of the "Tourism Information Centre" in Turda, sponsor of belles-lettres national magazine "Echinox" and student's theatre festival "Alterego" as well as sustainer of "Transylvania Riders" motor club.

Year Founded: 1995