DEPARTURE DATES:

May 1st 2013; June 1st 2013 
$1950/person based on double occupancy

Escorted package Includes:
● 11 nights accommodations:
        2 nights Boscolo New York Hotel 5* (or similar), Budapest
        1 night Castle Hotel Sasvar Resort 5* (or similar), Parádsasvár
        1 night Palota Hotel 4* sup (or similar), Lillafüred
        1 night Bata Villa (or similar), Bata
        1 night Archia Mansion Boutique Hotel 5* (or similar), Deva
        1 night Maldar Manor 4* (or similar), Horezu
        1 night Kalnoky Manor, Miclosoara
        1 night Medieval Rural House 3* (or similar), Bran
        2 nights Epoque Boutique Hotel 5*, Bucharest
●  All transfers
●  25 meals: 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 10 dinners
●  Sightseeing and visits per itinerary in air conditioned coach
●  Service of English-speaking guide throughout

Package price doesn't include:
● Hotel extras /telephone, mini bar, etc.
● Extra beverages
● Photographing or filming fees at the visited sites
● Tips
● Airfare
● Rent-a-car
● AII meals not mentioned in itinerary above
● AII sightseeing not shown in the itinerary or mentioned as optional

Quotation is calculated for a traveling group of minimum 15 passengers. The price list can be modified as a result of variations in the cost of the fuel / exchange rate. Quotation is subject to change when actual reservations are made and confirmed. If needed, the agency may change the hotels included in the itinerary with other hotels in the same category.

Day 1: Arrival in Budapest
Arrival in Budapest and transfer to the hotel. City tour with an English speaking guide. In the evening, Danube cruise with Gala Dinner.
Overnight: Boscolo New York Palace 5*, Budapest
Meals: Dinner.

Day 2: Budapest – Parádsasvár (approx. 84 km)
Breakfast. Departure for Gödöllő where there will be visits to the Sissi Imperial Castle, Equestrian Park and the horse stable which belong to the World champions, Lazar brothers. There are also horse shows, coach trip in the National Park and a traditional meal.
Transfer to Parádsasvár and dinner.
Overnight: Castle Hotel Sasvar Resort 5*, Parádsasvár
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
 

Day 3: Parádsasvár – Lillafüred (approx. 80 km)
Breakfast. Departure for Lillafüred. Visit of Eger city, the medieval fortress and the Valley of the Nice Ladies. Lunch with wine tasting and visit to the cellar in the Noszvaj area at the Thumerrer cellars and the Thumerrer castle, the fortress of the Bull Blood Wine, followed by a wine tasting. Dinner in the hotel.
Overnight: Palota Hotel 4* superior, Lillafüred
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
 

Day 4: Lillafured – Budapest (approx. 140 km)
Breakfast. Departure for National park Tokay. There are visits at Miskolctapolca, Thermal lake Cave, Degenfeld Castle. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the National park Tokay and a wine tasting.
Departure for Budapest. Dinner in Borkatakomba or similar.
Overnight: Boscolo New York Palace 5*, Budapest
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
 

Day 5: Budapest – Arad - Bata (approx.345 km)
Breakfast. In the morning, visits to the Citadella Castle, Royal Palace, Arts Palace and Corvin Castle. Departure for Arad where we’ll make a short panoramic tour and have lunch (optional).
Continuing our way to Bata, where we will make the check-in to Bata Domain – a place where large areas of forest generate exceptional opportunities for hunting and other recreational activities in the outdoors.
Overnight: Bata Villa (Mocsony Starcea Domains) 4*, Bata
Meals: Breakfast, dinner.


Day 6: Bata – Savarsin – Deva (approx.90 km)
Breakfast in Bata Villa. Departure to Deva for our next stop; on the way, stop for a visit to the castle of Savarsin (23 km), the castle belonging to the Romanian ex-royal family. 
After this visit, we continue our trip to Deva where we will have the check-in to our next host – Archia Manor, the only place that offers to its guests the possibility to be accommodated in rooms with different themes: Hunting Room, Tree Room, Sun-Flower Room, Poppy Room and others. Here you may take some riding lessons or simply enjoy nature and a „noble” dinner in the traditional restaurant.
Overnight: Archia Mansion Boutique Hotel 5*, Deva
Meals: Breakfast, dinner.


Day 7: Deva – Hunedoara - Horezu (approx. 200 km)
After enjoying a tasty breakfast in Archia Manor, we will take our way towards Valcea County, to our next destination – Horezu area.
On our way, we will pass through Hunedoara, where we will make a stop for the visit of the medieval fortress of Hunedoara where Dracula was imprisoned and at the same time is known as one of the most fiercesome castles in the word – the Castle of the Huniards.
After this visit, we will continue the drive towards Horezu. Check-in in the afternoon to Maldar Manor, a 4* place, reminding of old times princes and princesses from Oltenia area.
Traditional dinner inspired from the old menus of the Boyar meals, including also wine from the local vineyards.
Overnight: Maldar Manor 4*, Horezu
Meals: Breakfast and dinner.
 

Day 8: Horezu – Brezoi - Viscri - Miclosoara (approx. 315 km)
After breakfast, our journey continues to Miclosoara – the property of Romanian royal family.
On our way, short stop to Complex Valahia, (approx. 80 km), situated on the Valley of Lotru river, the so-called Romanian „El Dorado” – a real heaven on earth, due to its fresh mountain air, waterfalls, fish lakes, suspended bridges a.s.o. Here we may take advantage of an optional lunch to Complex Valahia.
After lunch, we continue our way to Viscri, to visit the residence of the Prince Charles of England, place included in UNESCO patrimony and go further to Kalnoky Manor – Miclosoara (Covasna county)
Overnight: Kalnoky Manor, Miclosoara 
Meals: Breakfast, dinner.
 

Day 09: Miclosoara – Bran (approx.80 km)
After breakfast, our trip will take the direction of Bran, where we will stop and visit Bran Castle, well known worldwide as the Castle of Dracula, based on the legend built on the cruel and bloody temper of count Vlad Tepes – Dracula. Visit of the „Fear Castle” – a place that will always remind you that you visited the place where vampires and phantoms are brought to life. Check-in to Casa Medieval rural house, a very traditional place offering view to Bran Castle.
Overnight: Medieval Rural House 3*, Bran
Meals: Breakfast, dinner.
 

Day 10: Bran –Brasov - Sinaia- Bucuresti (approx.255 km)
Departure after breakfast to Brasov – short stop in Brasov for a sightseeing tour, including a visit of the Black Church - the largest religious gothic style place in the south-eastern Europe.
After visit, we continue our way to Sinaia, for the visit of Peles Castle – the summer ex-royal residence, declared as one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
Optional stop for lunch in Sinaia, in one of the traditional restaurants and further to this, we continue our drive to Bucharest, the capital city of Romania.
Overnight: Epoque Boutique hotel 5*, Bucharest 
Meals: Breakfast, dinner.
 

Day 11: Bucharest – sightseeing tour
After breakfast, we will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bucharest, including visit of the famous Parliament Palace, known as Ceausescu’s Palace and the Village Museum, an open air museum showing traditional houses from different Romanian areas.
In the evening, a festive dinner in one of the traditional Romanian restaurants in Bucharest (Caru’ cu Bere, Locanta Jaristea or similar).
Overnight: Epoque Boutique hotel 5*, Bucharest 
Meals: Breakfast, festive dinner.
 

Day 12: Bucharest
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight back home. 
Meals: Breakfast.

• Brochure: 12 DAYS OF NOBLEMEN’S CHARM IN HUNGARY AND ROMANIA

BE TRAVELSMART – PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
We will do all the planning and preparation for you and we will carefully take care of the details. However, there are some things you should also take into consideration before you start your vacation, just to make sure it will be a perfect one.

Getting Prepared
It is important to have all the necessary items you need in order to have a great vacation. Try to imagine the whole trip and make a list of the things you need. Besides personal items of your choice, here are some of our suggestions:

Travel documents
It is highly recommended that you have all the travel documentation you need. It is your responsibility to ensure that your passport is valid for the following 6 month from the date of your departure. Also you should check if a visa is required and if you have a valid one. For specific details you may always contact our travel agents who can give you further assistance.
Depending on your citizenship (if you are not U.S. citizen) you must check with your consulate on the documentation you need before traveling. Please take into consideration to gather this information in due time prior to your departure, for you and the others who travel with you. We also recommend you to make copies of your documentation and keep it somewhere safe, separately from the originals.

Address Medical Concerns
It is recommended to have your doctor’s approval before leaving on a trip.
Make sure you checked the health issues of the country you travel to. There are a few countries that require preliminary vaccines. Please contact our agents for any question you might have regarding your traveling conditions.
It is also recommended that you have extra medication with you, as a reserve for your regular medication or just as a precaution for diarrhea (the most common problem that occurs during traveling), head aches, colds or allergies.

Here are some general guidelines that might help you:
- Pack sunscreen and after-the-beach cream for you and especially for the kids.
- To combat seasickness on a cruise dried gingerroot is known to be extremely effective; you may check this option with your doctor prior to setting sail.
- You can take insect repellant especially if you travel during summer or to destinations that are known to have insects problems.
- Take with you products that help you stay clean easily (wet wipes, hand washer, etc).
- Be careful what you eat and drink. Drink only bottled water and make sure you stay hydrated. Eat mostly from the restaurants of the hotels or from local stores.

Learn How to Stay in Touch (Calling Home)
Before you leave, check with your cell phone provider for coverage and special fees.
You can also take into consideration the possibility of buying a phone card from the country you visit. You can definitely buy one from anywhere in the world; just make sure you check on the fees. Also it is advised that you have a list of the international codes when traveling.
Check with our representative whether the hotels you visit offer free internet access or not. Some of them have Wi-Fi in the lobby or free access in the room; it depends on the services provided by our providers.

Know the Rules
It helps a lot to be familiar with your airline’s general rules regarding baggage, airport security regulation, travelling with an infant or toddler, and what you are entitled to and how you will be compensated in case something goes wrong.
It is advisable to learn and respect the basic rules of the foreign countries you’ll visit. Check the local traditions and general behavior rules if you travel to traditional countries.
Also, it is helpful to check the local weather before you go so that you will know what clothes to pack in order to feel both safe and comfortable.

Personal Items
Last but not least, be selective when choosing what to pack for your trip. Have an updated packing list of essentials for each type of trip you take in a year (family vacation, fishing trip, cruise, business overnight etc) and keep it handy.
Dress smartly, with comfortable and functional garments, breathable and non wrinkle-able layers, using a healthy measure of good taste and common sense. Keep accessories minimal for easier security-checks, and always keep cultural clothing practices in mind when you visit foreign countries.