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Morning transfer to Transylvania via Sinaia
Visit to one of the most beautiful castles in Romania: Peleş Castle, located in Sinaia, a charming mountain resort. Built in splendid Neo-Renaissance style, Peleş Castle is one of the best-preserved royal palaces in Europe.
Going to the medieval town of Braşov, where we’ll take the lunch. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring Braşov’s charming Old Town.
Accommodation in a 3 *** hotel in Braşov.
Day 2:
Visiting The Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zărneşti
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The sanctuary was created in order to rescue over 50 bears found suffering in cages around Romania where they had been used as pets or as attractions (e.g. for restaurants). The bears were all caught from the wild as cubs and had lived all their lives in confined cages. Until the Bear Sanctuary was created, Romanian authorities were unable to confiscate these bears due to the lack of facilities for caring the rescued animals.
Today there are over 70 rescued bears living in The Libearty Bear Sanctuary which consists of several large forested enclosures containing large fresh water pools, hibernation dens and hundreds of trees with lush natural vegetation.
Tours of visitors can be guided around the sanctuary while being told the story of the bear rescues. The bears live in large forested areas and it is their choice whether to stay inside the forest or come out to rest or play in the open meadow areas and pools.
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The Libearty Bear Sanctuary is not a zoo and the welfare of the bears is the priority, but many bears are seen playing and resting near to the fences, so visitors generally are able to see these magnificent animals from a safe distance.
Visiting Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s home
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After visiting Bear Sanctuary, we will stop for a visit at Bran Castle, known to many as Dracula’s Castle. Built in 14th century, Bran Castle has an impressive architecture, combining rock and wood.
First a medieval fortress, the castle became a summer residence of Queen Marie of Romania, in the 20th century. If you want to find both the legend and the truth about Bran Castle being Dracula’s home, take this guided tour to Transylvania! And if you want to know all about the famous character and historic figure, take a complete Dracula tour!
After visiting Bran Castle, we will travel back to Bucharest.
Important for all tourists
At your request, we can add a Bucharest guided tour at the beginning or the end of this tour and one night accommodation in a 3 *** hotel in Bucharest.
Important for ski-lovers
If you are interested in combining a visit to the Libearty Bear Sanctuary and Romania most famous castles with some skiing in the Carpathians, then you can add to your travel experience one or more days of skiing in Poiana Braşov, the premier ski resort of Romania.
The Price for this tour includes:
- Accommodation: 1 night boutique B&B accommodation in Braşov
- Activities: Visit of Peleş Castle in Sinaia, Bran Castle (known as Dracula’s Castle) and Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zărneşti
- English speaking driver & guide
The Price for this tour excludes:
- Meals (aprox. 10 euro/person/meal)
- Video and photo fees
Tour itinerary
Bucharest – Sinaia, Peleş Castle – Braşov Old Town – Zărneşti, The Libearty Bear Sanctuary – Bran Castle (known as Dracula’s Castle) – Bucharest
Departure: 8 am (recommended) from your hotel