The Experience

Untravelled Paths provides travellers with a chance to explore Romania’s cultural treasures in Bucharest, Brasov and Sibiu. The unspoilt landscape of Transylvania has been alluring holidaymakers from all around the world with rustic log cabins, peaceful villages, and wildlife. 

Guests will have an opportunity to step into the lore and legends of Transylvania by visiting Bran Castle, the mystical lair of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The narrow stairways of the castle lead through 60 timbered rooms connected by underground passages which house collections of weapons and armour dating from the 14th to the 19th century.

In the Romanian capital, Bucharest, guests may visit the largest civilian building with an administrative function in the world, Ceausescu’s People’s Palace, and a wealth of high-end shopping centres and quality restaurants.

3-Night Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival at Sibiu airport. Private transfer to the hotel in Sibiu’s Old Town.

• Day 2: Morning in Sibiu to explore the medieval Saxon town. Transfer to Fagaras Mountains, cable car transport to Balea Lake and the Ice Hotel. Afternoon on the mountain with snow-based activities (not include in price), and the Tunnel Trek (included). Ice Hotel dining experience and drinks at the Sub Zero Ice Bar (optional dinner and drinks, not included in the voucher). Overnight stay at The Ice Hotel.

• Day 3: Late morning departure from the mountain to Bran for a visit to Bran Castle, known as Dracula’s Castle, before travelling to the medieval Transylvanian town of Brasov for the night.

• Day 4: Morning transfer to the fairy-tale citadel of Sighisoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, followed by transfer back to Sibiu airport.

4-Night Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrive in Bucharest. Private transfer to the boutique hotel in the Lipscani district where guests will be greeted with coffee or a glass of wine. Visit the old town.

• Day 2: Transfer to Transylvania via Sinaia. Visit the Peles Castle. Transfer to the medieval town of Brasov and overnight stay.

• Day 3: Cable car ride through the Fagaras Mountains to Balea Lake and The Ice Hotel. Snow-based activities (not included) and Tunnel Trek. Ice Hotel dining experience and drinks at the Sub Zero Ice Bar (optional dinner and drinks, not included in the voucher). Overnight stay at The Ice Hotel.

• Day 4: Visit Bran Castle (Dracula Castle). Transfer to Bucharest. Overnight stay.

• Day 5: Private transfer to the airport. Flight home.

The List of Hotels

• Ice Hotel, Balea Lac, Cîrtisoara 117040, Romania
• Rembrandt Hotel, 11 Smardan street, Bucharest, Romania
• Z Executive Boutique Hotel, 4 Ion Nistor Street, Bucharest, Romania
• Casa Wagner, 5 Piata Sfatului, 500031 Brasov, Romania
• Hotel Bella Muzica, Piata Sfatului nr.19, 500025 Brasov, Romania
• Casa Luxemburg, Piata Mica 16, 550182 Sibiu, Romania
• The CouncilPiata Mica 31, 550182 Sibiu, Romania

Groupon’s Guide To Bucharest

A vibrant city on the banks of the Dâmbovița River, Bucharest is the Romanian capital and has been dubbed the ‘Little Paris’ as it boasts Belle Époque architecture as well as a wealth of high-end shopping centres and quality restaurants.

Bucharest entices visitors with an array of cultural attractions such as the largest civilian building with an administrative function in the world, Ceausescu’s Palace of the Parliament. Tourists may stroll along the Parisian-style boulevards and visit the city’s own Triumphal Arch, an alabaster miniature of its French brother. The Revolution Square is the site where the 1989 revolution took place and is surrounded by imposing buildings such as the Romanian Athenaeum. A vast number of parks including the Cismigiu Gardens provide a setting for wistful wanders, while venturing to the city’s outskirts brings travellers amid a burgeoning selection of vineyards.

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