Transylvania Traverse - Trekking in Romania
Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Rendezvous at group hotel in Sinaia. KE Land Only package services begin with a single timed group transfer from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to the group hotel in Sinaia.
Day 2: Morning visit to the Peles Palace. We then take a cable car and hike to the top of Mount Omu, the high point of the Bucegi Plateau. Overnight in a mountain lodge (2507m/8219ft).
Day 3: A tough and steep descent down to Bran and 'Castle Dracula', then we have some time to explore the medieval city of Brasov.
Day 4: Hike in the Fagaras Mountains from Balea Lake to the Podragu Hut. Classic hill walking at its best.
Day 5: We trek from Pordragu Hut to Sambata Hut, via the high point of our route on top of Moldoveanu Peak (2545m/8347ft).
Day 6: Descend to Sambata Monastery and transfer to Zarnesti. A horse and cart takes us into the spectacular Piatra Craiului area where we enjoy a barbecue and Romanian sing song.
Day 7: Our final day's hiking is spent in the Piatra Craiului National Park. Options abound with various levels of walk. Return to Zanesti.
Day 8: KE Land Only package services end after breakfast with a single timed group transfer to Bucharest Otopeni Airport incorporating a visit to the Village Museum en route if time allows.
