Transylvanian Backwaters

Cruise Deals - Discount Cruises - Save Up To 70% Off Published Brochure Cruise Line Prices. Over 12,000 Discount Cruises. Cruise Reviews Cruise Line, Cruise Ship Reviewsand More.

FREE Upgrades & Shipboard Credit On Selected Sailings. Scroll Down To See All The Great Cruise Deals

	Cruise Deals\|Discount Cruise Finder
	Up To 70% Off - Weekly Cruise Deals!
	Cruise Reviews Online\|Cruise Ship Ratings\|Cruise Line Rankings
	Home Port \|Contact Us
	Family Cruise Deals/Family Reunions At Sea
	Princess Cruises
	Cruise Traveler Magazine

Adventure Center

Europe

Romania

Transylvanian Backwaters

-Explore fairy tale castles in the ?Land of Dracula?
-Enjoy forest walks in the company of our naturalist guide
-Discover medieval Brasov & the Romanian capital - Bucharest

Castles of Sinaia & Bran
Wasting no time, we head straight into the forested mountains of Transylvania, home to European brown bear, wolf, wild boar, red deer and lynx - and, of course, the infamous creature of film legend - Dracula. From our comfy village guesthouse in Moeciu we start with a visit to the contrasting fairy tale castles of Peles and Pelisor in nearby Sinaia, and strike out on foot to explore the extensive castle grounds and forests. Then, heading deeper into the backwaters of Transylvania, we pause to visit imposing Bran Castle (mythically linked with Vlad "The Impaler") en route to the well-preserved Saxon town of Brasov.

Forest Walks & Medieval Brasov
We set off on foot into a forest reserve accompanied by a local carnivore expert who will introduce us to the world of the regions elusive large mammals. After a tour of Brasov and its famous Black Church, we have the afternoon at leisure. For our final night we return to Bucharest for a city tour and a visit to the imposing Casa Poporului (Ceausescu's Palace). The excellent open air village museum provides a fascinating cultural insight into Romanian by gone days (optional).

Itinerary:

Day 1 Join Bucharest; drive to Moeciu, traditional welcome dinner. 2 In Moeciu; visit Peles and Pelisor castles in Sinaia, forest walk (2-3 hrs). 3 Drive to forest reserve for walk with carnivore expert; visit Bran castle; tour Brasov; return Moeciu. 4 Drive to Bucharest; city tour including Ceausescu's Palace. 5 End Bucharest.

Accommodation: 3nts guesthouse, 1nt hotel - our cosy family-run guesthouse in Moeciu and Bucharest hotel are both graded standard; 4 breakfasts & 1 dinner included.
Transport: Bus/Exploring on foot.
Comment: A tour combining easy walks, rural life, the opportunity to search for bear tracks, discover medieval towns and explore Bucharest. Travel in Dec and Feb for a great chance of snow and Christmas card-style scenery!
Group: Approx. 12 to 16.
Staff: Explore Tour Leader plus driver(s) and some local guides.
Trip Reference: BU

Call (800) 365-1445 for more information or to book today! Mention code 6997397

Tour Operator

Adventure Center

Duration

5 Days

Dates/Pricing

Disclaimer

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.

The price of a Single Room Option does not necessarily guarantee a single room for every night of the tour. For more information, please refer to the trip dossier / more details for this tour.
Single rooms are available for this tour at a supplement from US$ 175, depending on availability.

Cruise Direct Online:Get a free cruise quote, read cruise reviews, cruise ship ratings, shop and compare discount cruise prices. Search our 12,000 Cruise Search database. Cruise Direct Online makes it simple, fast and easy for you to find the best discounted rates available. Save up to 70% off cruise line prices. Choose a cruise above then call us at 800.365.1445

Important -Please read:THE FINE PRINT

The Cruise Lines own online reservation systems, OVS Cruise Reservations System, Online Agency (OLA), and Cruise Report.com are third-party cruise information, reservation and sightseeing resources provided as a convenience to our guests. Cruise Direct Online is not responsible for third-party content and does not control the prices, stateroom or space availability, reservations process, deposit and payment policies, customer service or the MERCHANTABILITY of product shown on these systems. Ships registry Norway, Liberia, Great Britain, Netherlands, Panama, Bahamas, Gibraltar, Italy, or France and other countries.

IMPORTANT: Offers shown are limited, time-sensitive and capacity controlled. Port charges (NCF), government fees and taxes, airfare, air taxes, ground transfers or other charges associated with the booking are not discounted. All prices are in US Dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices listed are per person, cruise-only, and are based on double occupancy. Government fees and taxes are additional for all guests. Some specials link to "live" online pricing posted by the cruise line and used by the Cruise Partner System for a particular ship and sailing date. As "live" price changes are made daily, the pricing you see today may differ from the prices noted above. Cruise lines require that guests under the age of 21 years must stay in the same stateroom and be accompanied by a parent, relative, or guardian 25 years or older. Some cruise lines age restrictions may vary. Passengers are responsible for obtaining all necessary travel documents including birth certificates, passports, visas or other kinds of documentation required to take a cruise.

All promotions/pricing and cabin space is subject to availability at the time of booking and the prices shown or quoted at this web site are for REFERENCE purposes only. These rates are for new, individual bookings only. The actual price of your cruise may vary. Prices quoted and availability are NOT GUARANTEED until confirmed by the cruise line AND a deposit or full payment if required is made.

Discount limited to select cruises including holiday sailings. Not every ship, not every sailing is discounted. Call us to find out about your cruise selection. Not responsible for last minute changes of price or itinerary by cruise line, or any errors or omissions in the content of this web site. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply.

Should you have to cancel your cruise prior to any cruise line imposed cancellation fees or charges, you will receive 100% of your deposit back from Cruise Direct Online. We never charge a booking or service fee. Your booking is subject to any and all name changes, adjustment, cancellation or other fees charged by the cruise line according to their policy concerning such matters.

Cruise Direct Online/Travel Direct Corporation is not responsible for unforeseen, last-minute cancellations or itinerary changes made by individual suppliers; technical, hardware, software, or telephone failures of any kind; lost or unavailable Internet connections; or failed, incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions that may limit a participant's ability to take part in any of the offers.
_________________________

Carnival Cruise Line•Celebrity Cruises•Costa Cruises•Crystal Cruises•Cunard•Disney Cruise Lines•Holland America•Norwegian Cruise Line•Orient Lines•Princess Cruises•Radisson Seven Seas•Royal Caribbean•Seabourn•Silversea•Windstar Cruises
_________________________

Travel Direct Corporation's
Family Of "Online" Travel Related Sites:
Cruise Direct Online•Cruise Search Online•Family Cruises Online•Cruise Reviews Online•Cruise Direct Express•Cruise Traveler Magazine•
Alaska Cruises Direct•Princess Cruises Online•
Alaska Cruises and Cruise Tours Online•
Cruise Hawaii Online•
Cruise Mexico Online•
Disney Cruises and Disneyworld Vacations•

†Call Center
Operating Hours:
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Eastern Standard Time
Monday-Friday
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.