Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Day 4: Bucharest via Prejmer and Sinaia B Today we head for Bucharest, stopping first to see the impressive UNESCO-listed Saxon citadel of Prejmer. With walls 40ft high and 15ft thick, plus endowed with bastions, drawbridges and its famed ‘death machine’ several weapons which could shoot simultaneously, it’s perhaps no surprise that in 500 years it was besieged 50 times but only captured once. Continue onward to picturesque town of Sinaia, first to marvel at the unashamedly opulent neo- Renaissance masterpiece that is Peles Castle, commissioned by King Carol I in 1873 as a summer residence. Then enjoy a visit to Sinaia Monastery, with a history dating back 300 years, a dual function as a shelter for the needy and a strategic lookout over the Prahova River valley below. Day 5: Bucharest B/D Romania’s capital city has seen some turbulent times but has re-emerged as a dynamic, vibrant and welcoming city. Today’s walking tour will give you a fascinating glimpse into its historic old town, the Lipscani District, an area that was neglected by the communist regime because of its bourgeois merchant roots and has been slowly regenerating since 1989. Besides the main arteries of Lipscani Street and Covaci Street, a warren of side streets reveals antiques stores, fashionable boutiques and hidden courtyards. You’ll also see the beautiful 18th century Stavropoleos Monastery, a masterpiece of stunning ceiling frescoes in the late Brancovenesc style. In the evening a farewell dinner can be enjoyed at a local restaurant. Day 6: Bucharest to the UK B After breakfast, the morning is yours to explore, at your own pace, the diverse streets of Bucharest, maybe visiting the mighty ‘Palace of Parliament’. Currently, the world’s heaviest building, made from marble, bronze and crystal, construction of this monumental building began in 1984 and caused extreme decline within society. Absorb Romania’s communist history, including the oppressive regime of leader Nicolae Ceauşescu and the bitter legacy which remains within its walls. In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. Bucharest Sighisoara Brașov Bran Castle Prejmer Meal plan: 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners Accommodation: Poiana Brașov, 4 H Rizzo Boutique Hotel Bucharest, 4 H Union Plaza Hotel and Skybar Flights: London Heathrow to Romania with British Airways Tour pace: Intermediate Extend your tour Bucharest city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £129 Danube Delta experience, 4 nights, 4 H from £729 Bucharest, Sibiu and Piatra Neamt*, 5 nights, 4 H from £759 *Please note this is a pre-tour extension No Single Supplement Rooms available with no single supplement. Once sold, single supplement starts from £199 Departures & from prices 4 Apr 23 £1,199 5 Mar 24 £949 25 Apr 23 £1,199 26 Mar 24 £1,199 9 May 23 £999 2 & 23 Apr 24 £1,149 16 & 23 May 23 £1,049 7 May 24 £1,049 6 Jun 23 £1,299 14 May 24 £1,049 13 Jun 23 £1,099 21 May 24 £1,049 4 Jul 23 £1,049 4 Jun 24 £1,079 8 Aug 23 £1,149 11 Jun 24 £1,089 5 Sep 23 £1,049 2 Jul 24 £1,099 12 Sep 23 £1,029 6 Aug 24 £1,099 19 Sep 23 £1,029 3 Sep 24 £1,079 3 Oct 23 £899 10 Sep 24 £1,049 10 Oct 23 £849 17 Sep 24 £999 17 Oct 23 £799 1 & 8 Oct 24 £999 27 Feb 24 £899 15 Oct 24 £799 • Upgrade to a Private Tour from £449 • Tipping paid locally €32 Europe 145 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk