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Romania<br />
Burgher houses of Sighisoara • Painted<br />
monasteries of Gura Humorului<br />
Many people associate Romania with<br />
Transylvania and the legend of Dracula, but the<br />
country offers a wealth of other attractions.<br />
The capital, Bucharest, is known <strong>for</strong> its wide,<br />
tree-lined boulevards and belle époque<br />
buildings. The town of Sighisoara is the most<br />
enchanting in Transylvania with its medieval<br />
buildings, gilded roofs and twisted clock tower.<br />
Danube Delta, Romania<br />
UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve • Superb<br />
birdwatching<br />
Sighisoara, Romania<br />
To the north, Southern Bucovina’s painted<br />
monasteries are undoubtedly among the<br />
greatest artistic monuments of Europe, dating<br />
back to the 15th century. Although some of the<br />
frescoes have been damaged by centuries of rain<br />
and wind, most of the vivid colours have been<br />
well preserved. The town of Gura Humorului is<br />
an ideal base <strong>for</strong> exploring the region.<br />
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991, the<br />
Danube Delta is where the 2,800-kilometrelong<br />
Danube River flows into the Black Sea.<br />
Due to its lack of tides and relatively low<br />
depths of water, the area has turned into the<br />
world’s third largest biosphere with over 1,000<br />
species of plants, 3,600 species of animals<br />
and 360 species of birds, which migrate here<br />
from Europe, Asia and Africa. The delta is also<br />
renowned <strong>for</strong> pelican watching.<br />
The best way to view the wealth of flora and<br />
fauna is by small river craft, which allows <strong>for</strong><br />
easy access. Depending upon your particular<br />
interests, the average stay is between two to<br />
three days, staying in the villages of Uzlina,<br />
Murighiol or Beștepe.<br />
Pelicans, Danube Delta<br />
A suggested itinerary...<br />
Romania:<br />
The Transylvanian Properties<br />
of the Prince of Wales<br />
7 days & 6 nights<br />
from £2,595 (incl. flights)<br />
Category • Superior<br />
The Prince of Wales purchased his first<br />
Transylvanian property in 2006 – an 18thcentury<br />
Saxon house in the village of<br />
Viscri – and another in 2010 in the village of<br />
Zalánpatak. The surrounding countryside<br />
offers various activities such as botanical<br />
excursions, hiking and horse riding.<br />
Day 1: Fly to Bucharest<br />
Fly to Bucharest and transfer to the Athenee<br />
Palace Hilton <strong>for</strong> 2 nights. (N)<br />
Day 2: Bucharest<br />
Spend the morning touring Bucharest. View<br />
the Old Princely Court, the Royal Palace<br />
and visit the Palace of Parliament, which is<br />
Count Kalnoky Manor, Zalánpatak<br />
the third largest building in the world. Your<br />
afternoon is at leisure. (B)<br />
Day 3: Zalánpatak<br />
Drive to Transylvania, and spend the<br />
afternoon at leisure. Stay 3 nights at Count<br />
Kálnoky Manor in Zalánpatak village. (B, D)<br />
Day 4: Brasov • Bran<br />
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, visiting the<br />
medieval town of Brasov to view the Piata<br />
Sfatului, one of the country's finest baroque<br />
squares, with a 15th-century town hall. Visit<br />
the Black Church, the largest gothic church<br />
between Vienna and Istanbul, which has a<br />
collection of more than 300 Ottoman rugs.<br />
See St Nicholas’ Church and visit Romania’s<br />
first school. Continue to Bran Castle. (B, D)<br />
Day 5: Zalánpatak<br />
Spend the day at leisure. (B, D)<br />
Day 6: Bucharest<br />
Your morning is at leisure. This afternoon,<br />
drive to Bucharest. Overnight at the Athenee<br />
Palace Hilton. (B)<br />
Day 7: Fly to the UK<br />
Transfer to the airport and fly home. (B)<br />
Tailor-made travel<br />
Contact our experts<br />
020 3411 2135<br />
CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation or to book, contact us on 020 3411 2135 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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