Arrival at Otopeni International Airport
Transfer by car to Predeal

Campina is a small city situated on the left side of Prahova River. In the 16^th century here was the custom point on the way to Transylvania. 17^th century found the city as a prosperous trade city in the Pre Carpathians Hills. In 1895 here was built the largest refinery in Europe.

Busteni is a small mountain resort at the foothills of Bucegi Mountains. Busteni is the starting point of numerous trails in the mountains. The name: Busteni (Logs) came from the paper factory set here in the late 19^thcentury.

Predeal is the town situated at the highest elevation in Romania (1160m) in Predeal pass, surrounded by mountains. Predeal was born in 1700 when some inns where built. In 1852 the custom point was moved from Breaza (60 km South). Since the Great Union in 1918 the city become an important mountain resort, today being one of the main ski and mountain resorts in Romania.

Check in

Dinner
Accommodation at 3* hotel in Predeal
Overnight

Breakfast

Departure to Ocna Sibiului. Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Castle.

Paraul Rece in a small mountain resort situated in Postavaru mountains, a magnificent landscape opens to the viewer. In the communist times it was a youngsters resort.

Bran Castle A document of King Ludovic I of Hungary on November 19 1377 at Zolven confirm the Saxon Germans of city of Brasov the right of building, as they promised, on their expense and workers a new stone castle at Bran. The new castle was to be erected on the same spot where the Teutonic knights built a wooden castle in 1211-1225. The building of the new castle started in 1378, heavy works of cutting the forest and level the ground started. The castle plan is adapted to the terrain, has 4 sides unequaled, the North wall is on top of a steep cliff. On the South side there is a gate tower and South West has a cylindrical tower. The castle is finished in the 14th century, in a Gothic style. In 1395 is first mentioned in documents. In 1427 the castle is moved from the city of Brasov propriety to Hungarian kingdom that financed the reconstruction and extension. In 1498 Bran castle was given by the Hungarian kingdom to city of Brasov.
In 1920 Brasov’s city hall donate the castle to Queen Mary of Romania for her contribution at the union of Transylvania with Romania in 1918. The Queen Mary left the castle to her daughter, Princess Ileana, sister of King Carol II. After 1948, when the royal family was forced to leave the country, the castle enters into Romanian state property. The castle was open to the public in 1956 as a history museum. In 1987 it was restored, the works lasted until 1993.

Rasnov Castle is situated on an old commercial road that made the link between city of Brasov in Transylvania and Targoviste, for a long period capital of Wallachia. First mentioned in 1331 Rasnov was one of the 12 villages that formed Brasov district, mentioned in 1377. In 1427 the village has the right to organize weekly fairs.
Built on a hill on the South side of Rasnov village, (a town since the communist regime) it is a “peasant castle� built by the people of 3 villages: Rasnov, Cristian, and Vulcan.
The first mention of the castle dates from 1335 when a Turkish invasion destroyed all the villages except Rasnov castle and another castle near Brasov. In 1612 the castles is for the fist and last time conquered, the defenders run out of water. Soon after started the dug for a well 150 m deep, dig that lasted for 15 years.
The entry was on the East wall, guarded by two towers. Inside there where over 30 houses with 2 levels, currently being rebuilt. There was also a chapel, St. George – dating since 14th century and a school. The castle has 3 rows of walls and 2 yards defeated by towers. The architecture is simple, stone and brick was used for the walls and houses. The walls have 5 m high and 1.5 m wide. The walls and towers where cover with tile, to avoid the fire.

Lunch

Sibiu
The city of Sibiu is one of the most beautiful cities in Transylvania. It has a special charm because it is a "museum city" which reminds us of the old times with its walls and defense towers as a part of the fortifications of the former Sibiu fortress. The city preserves many old houses and building, a real joy of medieval architecture.

Ocna Sibiului is a resort at 15 kms from Sibiu, also known as “The beach of Transylvania�. There are several lakes formed by salt mining. We will have a stay in Ocna Sibiului on the next day.

Check in

Dinner
Accommodation at 4* hotel in Ocna Sibiului
Overnight