Best of Carpathian Mountains Guided Tour – 7 days
Highlights
- Palace of the Parliament – The second largest building in the world after Pentagon
- Cheia Pass – 115 km of an amazing road inside the mountains
- Slanic Prahova Salt Mine – The biggest Salt Mine in Europe
- Rasnov Citadel – One of Romania’s collection of fortified Castles built in 1211 by the Teutonic Knights
- Black Church Brasov – One of the oldest churches in Romania which went through a fire in the medieval times
- Citadel Valley Cave – One of the most beautiful caves in Romania; in the summer you may listen to classical concerts inside the cave
- Dracula’s Castle – The most famous Castle in Romania due to “Count Dracula’ s Legend of Vampires”
- Old City of Brasov – A historical city located in the heart of the mountains
- Transfagarasan Famous Pass – Is according to Top Gear:” The most beautiful road in the world”
- Balea Lake – A glacier lake inside the mountains at 2034 m altitude
- Old City of Sibiu – An historical city designated in 2007 the “European Capital of Culture“
- The Village Museum – One of the most beautiful museums in Romania
- Transalpina Famous Pass – The highest and longest Pass in Romania perfect for motorcycle riding!
- Ranca Resort – Ski resort located in the middle of the mountains
- Woman’s Cave – The biggest cave in Romania
Riding Details
- Riding Hours: 5 to 7
- Tour Grading: Moderate
- Average km per Day: 250 km
- Rest Day: Bucharest
- Riding Days: 5
- Tour Type: Street
Included Services
- Usage of a BMW Motorcycle
- GPS
- Maps, detailed itinerary
- All highlights in the tour (full description, address, opening hours, ticket price)
- All accommodations with breakfast (6 nights)
- 4* boutique central location hotels
- Unlimited mileage
- Airport transfers
- Restaurants recommendation
- Assistance 24/7
Itinerary
Day 1: Bucharest arrival – visiting Bucharest
Welcome to Bucharest! We prepared for you a visit to the Palace of the Parliament, the second largest building in the world after Pentagon. Or you can just walk in the old center where your hotel is located, taste a Romanian wine and feel the spirit of the people and the city! You will spend the night in one of the most beautiful hotels in Bucharest located in the heart of Bucharest, walking area to all the attractions Bucharest can offer!
Day 2
Today you will start your journey to the Carpathian Mountains! We have chosen for you a perfect motorcycle ride through the mountains with serpentines and a splendid view of Cheia Pass. Cheia Pass is one of the most famous passes in Romania but not very well known by foreigners. On the way, you may visit the biggest salt mine in Europe, Slanic Prahova. The Salt Mine stands today for one of the most important watering and climatic resorts in Romania, situated between the Prahova Valley, 53.000 sqm wide and 208 m deep. After breathing the amazing salt air, you have the chance to enjoy a Romanian traditional lunch prepared for you in the heart of the mountains, one of the most delicious traditional lunches you have ever tasted. You will continue your ride towards an old medieval city, walk on the narrowest street in Europe and admire the Gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture of the old buildings, as well as the wealth of historical attractions of one of the most visited places in Romania.
Day 7: Bucharest departure
Depending on departure time, you may enjoy a day walking in the historical city center or just take a ride with the touristic bus that guides you to the most important highlights in Bucharest. Farewell! See you next time.