Hiking from the King's Castle to the Queen's Heart
Overview
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72 hours
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Our hiking trip includes the most appreciated sites in Bucegi Mountains:
- Sinaia winter resort
- Peles Castle
- Bran village
- Bran Castle
- the natural monuments "The Grannies" and "The Sphinx"
The two days hiking from Sinaia to Bran is an excellent escape from Bucharest, only two hours driving.
In case you need we can customize the trip according with your fitness needs, creating a longer tour (one additional day) or a shorter one.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Good fitness shape is required for this trip
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meeting in Sinaia (no hiking)
Accommodations
Overnight in a cozy hotel in Sinaia.
Peles Castle
Today we will visit few sights in the beautiful winter resort of Sinaia. Time to meet our history and for planning our next two days hiking adventure. Dinner on our owns in a local restaurant - traditional Romanian meal.
Manastirea Sinaia
Very close to Peles Castle you can also visit Sinaia Monastery - an even older monument. This is also the site giving the name of the city. The entire story you can find it when visiting the site.
From Sinaia to Bran, across Bucegi Mountains
Accommodations
Accommodation in a nice villa in Bran
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bucegi Mountains
First part of the route is climbing to 2000m altitude with a cable car from Sinaia city center. From here, on Bucegi Plateau, the route is easy. Approximately after two hours of hiking, our first stop is Babele Hut (2,300m altitude), visiting the natural monuments "The Grannies" and "The Sphinx". A good place for taking photos in front of the funny sculpted rocks. You can also have a tea/beer/coffee at the restaurant nearby.
Bucegi Mountains
Continuing our route for another 2-3 hours, we arrive our highest point. At 2,504m altitude, Omu Peak is the highest altitude we will reach before descending in Bran - our final destination. There is a hut with restaurant on top of the mountain where we can have lunch and snacks before continuing our route. From here, a long descent to Bran is following for about 5 hours, descending from 2500m to 400m altitude. Here we can stop for a lunch and a hot tea.
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Bran Castle - aka "the Dracula Castle" lays in the beautiful village of Bran. After a long descent from Omu Peak we will reach the village of Bran. In the heart of the city we find (probably) the most popular attraction in Romania - Bran Castle. Known mainly for the fantastic stories around it, the old fortress real story is hidden between the thick walls. You are invited to find this story in a guided visit. If our arrival is too late we will visit the castle the next day. Dinner and accommodation in a restaurant in Bran.
Departure day
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
In case you did not have the time for visiting in the previous day, you are welcome to visit the castle in the mornin, before departure
What‘s Included
Cable car transport from Sinaia to Cota 2000
Peles Castle and Bran Castle entrance fees
Professional mountain guide, English/French speaking, photos along the route
2 night accommodation (Sinaia and Bran)
Meals - breakfast included, but no other meals
Private transportation
Single room accommodation
Options
Hiking from the King's Castle to the Queen's Heart
Pickup included
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