• This Best of Transylvania Motorcycle Tour takes you for a ride on Transfagarasan Road which is the most crooked and challenging of Europe’s roads for motorcyclists; probably the Best road in the World
• Tour Transalpina Highway, one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains (2 145 m above sea level)
• Be amazed by Transbucegi Road, it is  the newest mountain road in Romania (1925 m above sea level)
• Have a stopover at Bran Castle. Also known as Dracula’s Castle it is a legendary Transylvanian fortress dating back to 1377. The structure itself fits the description of Dracula’s Castle in Bram Stoker’s writings: high above a valley atop a rock with a flowing river below
• Visit Rasnov Peasant Citadel – is the largest peasant fortification ever built in Eastern Europe
• Peles Palace – visit the unreasonably beautiful Peleș Castle, summer retreat of Romania’s first king,  home to most of Romania’s monarchs
• Explore Brasov City  – the Medieval Saxon city of Brasov with its outstanding medieval atmosphere, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe.

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Itinerary-brief description

Day 1

Cluj – Turda (About 60 km/ 37 miles – 1h riding)

Welcome to Transylvania! Your guide 100% Transylvanian, collects you from Cluj Napoca Airport.

From Cluj transfer to Turda, a small town with an intimate atmosphere founded by the Romans under the name Potaissa. Descend to the heart of one of the biggest salt mines in the country – Turda Salt Mines.
Visit its impressive halls named after kings and queens. Spend some time down below to get your lungs fully functioning again because of the healthy air here, or play around with sounds in the echo room

A ride to the Sunset mountains will make you an appetite for more.
Accommodate in a 4* Hotel.

 

Day 2

Turda – Aiud – Cetatea de Balta – Medias –Biertan– Sighisoara (About 210 km – 5 h riding)

Ride the natural reservation of Aiudului Gorges and cross the wine region of Jidvei to reach the charming Medias.
Enjoy a relaxing walk in the medieval town of Medias.
Head for the Saxon village Biertan to see a way of life that hasn't changed in centuries in the rural Transylvania.  A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Biertan is one of the finest Saxon fortified churches in Transylvania.

Next stop is the medieval citadel of Sighisoara. Founded by Saxons during the 12th century, Sighisoara still stands as one of Europe’s most beautiful and still inhabited fortified cities. History oozes out of its narrow laneways that twist upwards past brightly coloured buildings, through arches into the medieval town square and a covered stairway that leads to a Lutheran church on a hilltop.
With UNESCO European heritage site status, Sighisoara has a Dracula café, Casa Dracula within the citadel walls. This has a much-photographed plaque referring to the father of Vlad the Impaler, which reads enticingly "Vlad Dracul". That is the place where Vlad the Impaler, known as Dracula, was born.
Accommodate in a 3* hotel located in the heart of the medieval citadel.

Day 3

Sighisoara – Bran – Rasnov – Brasov (About 195 km – 3.45 h riding)

Continue your journey riding Bogatii Forest to reach Transylvania’s symbol, Bran Castle, the most famous site associated with a Vlad the Impaler Dracula.  Dracula’s Castle, Bran owes its fame both to its unique charm and to the myth Bram Stoker created around Dracula. So you should imagine Dracula in this castle flounced above its maze of passageways and secret staircases while swishing his cape in a sinister 'prince of darkness' sort of way.

Explore today Brasov, a city with an outstanding medieval atmosphere which has played a vital role in Romania’s history, both old and new.
Three quarters of the city is surrounded by mountains, and it is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe.

Day4

Brasov – Sinaia – Transbucegi Road – Brasov (About 220 km – 5.20 h riding)

Start the day riding Prahova Valey and visit Peles Palace, one of the most beautiful royal residences in Europe, home to most of Romania’s monarchs.

Get on the motorbikes and continue riding Transbucegi Road – the newest mountain road in Romania offering amazing views. Also known as Babele Road, Transbucegi is a narrow mountain road, filled with hairpin curves taking you up to 1925 m above sea level.
Accommodation in Brasov in a 3* Hotel.

Day 5

Brasov – Zarnesti – Transfagarasan – Capatanenii Pamantului (About 196 km – 5 h riding)

Ride today – Transfagarasan Highway – the most crooked and challenging of Europe's roads for motorcyclists. Built between 1970 and 1974 as a military route, by communist dictator Ceausescu it snakes up into the Carpathians offering great rides and enormous satisfaction.
Accommodation in a 4* Hotel on Transfagarasan Road.

Day 6

Capatanenii Pamantului – Curtea de Arges – Transalpina – Ranca (About 170 km – 5.10 h riding)

Curtea de Arges is your next destination with its beautiful Monastery built in Byzantine style, with Moorish arabesques. Find out the legend of the monastery and continue your journey riding up the mountains.

Follow Transalpina Road, one of the most spectacular roads of the Carpathian Mountains and the highest mountain road in Romania.
Accommodation in a 3* Hotel on Transalpina Road.

Day 7

Ranca – Transalpina – Turda (About 214 km/ 124 miles – 5 h riding)

Continue exploring Transalpina Road. With its highest point at Urdele Pass – 2,145m above sea level, the road is also called The King's Road by the locals.
The road was built under the rule of King Carol II of Romania and rebuilt during World War II by German troops.
Reach the town of Alba Iulia Citadel, a fortress with seven bulwarks, a star shaped citadel, common to Vauban fortresses.
Your journey will end in Turda, with a smile on your face and road bends to last you for a lifetime.

 

This is a brief description of the Best of Transylvania Motorcycle tour. For more information, including the complete itinerary, please scroll up and then use the product’s menu to navigate.

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Price and Departure

Departure date	Motorbike model	price/person based on 2 people sharing a double room	Single room supplement
7 day motorcycle tour Departure from Cluj Napoca, 13:00 hrs (GMT+02:00)
August 10 – 2020 September 04 – 2020 June 11 – 2021 August 09 – 2021 September 03 – 2021   June 10 – 2022 August 08 – 2022 September 02 – 2022	Rider with BMW G650 GS	€1539	€189
	Rider with BMW F800 GS	€1.699	€189
	Rider with BMW F 750 GS	€2.059	€189
	Rider with BMW F850 GS	€2.059	€189
	Rider with BMW R1200 GS	€1.819	€189
	Rider with BMW R1200 GS LC	€2.059	€189
	Rider with BMW R 1250 GS	€2.129	€189
	Rider with own motorbike	€1089	€189
	Passenger	€1089	€189

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Guided Transylvania Motorcycle Tours
Special notes & info 

• Duration of the tour: 7 days
• Riding days: 7 days
• Total distance: Approximately 1375 km/ 852 miles
• Skill level: intermediate
• Lodging type: good quality Hotels
• Rides: on paved roads as well as on sections of gravel roads
• What to bring: Complete motorcycle gear with integral or flip up helmet
• Starting point: you will be picked up from Cluj-Napoca Airport in Transylvania, Romania
• In the last day of the tour we will reach Cluj Napoca at about 06:00 PM. Please book flights or additional nights accordingly.

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Airlines with direct flights from UK to Cluj-Napoca

London  Cluj Wizz Air (Luton)

Liverpool Cluj Wizz Air

Doncaster Cluj Wizz Air

The closest connection from Northern Ireland is Dublin Cluj Blue Air

 

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Advice for British citizens traveling to Romania

According to British government most visits to Romania are trouble-free.

There were no cases of terrorism attacks in Romania but as the country is part of European Union terrorist attacks in Romania can’t be ruled out.

If you need to contact the emergency services in Romania call 112.

If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the British embassy from Bucharest 24 Jules Michelet,  010463 Bucharest, Romania General enquiries+40 (21) 201 7200 Consular enquiries+40 (21) 201 7351 British Embasy Bucharest website

 

Urgent assistance

If you’re in Romania and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died), call +40 (21) 201 7200. If you’re in the UK and worried about a British national in Romania, call 020 7008 1500.

Get an emergency travel document

You can apply for an emergency travel document if you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport in time to travel. You can apply online for an emergency travel document. If the person needing the emergency travel document is under 16, a parent or guardian should apply on their behalf.

 

Safety and security Crime

Maintain at least the same level of personal security awareness as in the UK. There is a risk of petty theft in large towns, especially Bucharest. Pickpockets and bag snatchers operate in crowded areas, particularly near exchange shops and hotels, on public transport (especially to the airport), in the main railway stations and inside airport terminals. Organised attacks by groups can occur. The most common method by distracting victims while several people, often children, attempt to snatch watches and jewellery from pockets or from around the neck and wrist. Valuables including passports have been stolen from hotel rooms. Use the hotel safe and carry a photocopy of the information pages of your passport as ID. There have been reports of credit or debit cards being ‘copied’ when used for payment in some bars and restaurants.

 

Road travel Licences and documents

If driving in Romania, make sure you have with you all documentation, including your full, valid driving licence, proof of insurance/green card (third party or above), proof of ID (passport) and proof of ownership (V5C Certificate). If the UK leaves the EU with a deal, driving licence rules will stay the same until 31 December 2020. If there’s no deal, you will need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) to be able to drive in some European countries as a visitor after the UK has left. Check this guidance page for full information. You should also check guidance on driving in the EU after Brexit for information on other additional documents you may need to carry. If you’re living in Romania, check the Living in Guide for information on requirements for residents.

Driving regulations

You’ll need to pay a road toll ‘Rovinieta’ to use the national roads. You can buy the vignette (sticker) at border points and at most petrol stations. The minimum cost is 3 euros for 7 days. Failure to display the sticker may lead to a heavy fine. You can find out more about prices by using the website Roviniete.ro. Observe the speed limit at all times. Make sure your vehicle is roadworthy. It’s illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol. The drink drive limit is zero. Carry the following equipment: first aid kit, fire extinguisher, red warning triangles and a fluorescent jacket. If your vehicle is damaged before you arrive in Romania, ask a Romanian customs officer or police officer to write a report on the damage so that you have no problems when leaving. If any damage occurs inside the country, a report must be obtained at the scene of the accident.

Road safety

In 2018 there were 1,867 road deaths in Romania (source: Department for Transport). This equates to 9.6 road deaths per 100,000 of population, (witch is similar with USA) and compares to the UK average of 2.8 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2018. Road conditions are variable and secondary roads can be in a bad state of repair. Driving standards can be poor. Look out for double parked cars, people suddenly braking to avoid a pothole, horse-drawn carts, livestock and stray dogs, particularly in rural areas, running in front of the vehicle. Equip your car for extreme conditions in winter.

Local laws and customs

It is illegal to change money on the streets. You should change money only in recognised exchange shops, banks and hotels.

The Romanian authorities treat all drug-related and sex offences very seriously. The age of consent is 18. If you are convicted, you can expect a prison sentence.

Homosexuality has been legal in Romania since 1996. The country has made significant progress in LGBT rights legislation since 2000 including wide–ranging anti-discriminatory laws, equalising the age of consent and laws against homophobic hate crimes. Bucharest’s annual Pride, usually accompanied by a LGBT film and art festival, has grown in recent years and is gaining the support of more public figures. Since 2017, a Pride event has also been held in the city of Cluj. The country remains generally socially conservative resulting in the majority of LGBT people not being openly gay and there being very few gay bars or clubs in Bucharest or the other main cities. You can find local information on LGBT issues in Romania on the website of ACCEPT. See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel.

Most airports and military bases will have signs prohibiting photography. Ask permission before photographing anything potentially sensitive (eg official buildings, police cars).

Passport validity

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this.

Visas If you hold a British Citizen passport, you don’t need a visa to enter Romania.

Parental consent when travelling with minors

Some British nationals travelling with minors who hold Romanian citizenship (irrespective of whether they hold citizenship of other countries) are prevented from leaving the country without notarised parental consent from the minor’s non-travelling parent/s. While enforcement of this may vary at borders, British nationals travelling with minors who hold Romanian citizenship should obtain notarised parental consent before departure from Romania. A list of the public notaries can be found on the website of the National Union of Public Notaries from Romania.

Healthcare

You should still get a free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before leaving the UK. The EHIC entitles you to state provided medical treatment that may become necessary during your trip. Any treatment provided is on the same terms as Romanian nationals. If you don’t have your EHIC with you or you’ve lost it, you can call the Department of Health Overseas Healthcare Team (+44 191 218 1999) to get a Provisional Replacement Certificate. The UK government has or is seeking agreements with countries on healthcare arrangements for UK nationals after the UK leaves the EU. The NHS website and this travel advice will be updated with further information on travelling to Romania as the circumstances change. If you need emergency medical assistance during your trip, dial 112 and ask for an ambulance. If you are referred to a medical facility for treatment you should contact your insurance/medical assistance company immediately.

Money

Romania is increasingly a card economy. While a growing number of businesses do accept credit cards, it may be safer to use cash due to the risk of credit card fraud. There is now a large network of ATMs that accept standard international credit and debit cards. Check with your card provider whether you will be able to use these machines. US dollars and sterling are not always easy to exchange for local currency, especially outside Bucharest. You may have difficulties using travellers’ cheques. Scottish and Northern Irish bank notes may not be accepted in banks and bureaux de change.

 

Before you travel abroad for a Transylvania skiing- Romania ski holidays for families

• tell family and friends where you’re going and leave them your contact details, insurance policy details and itinerary. Store them securely online

• ensure you have access to funds to cover emergencies and unexpected delays. Take more than one means of payment with you (cash, debit card, credit card)

• find out if travellers cheques are appropriate for your destination and keep a separate record of their numbers

• invest in a good travel guide to help you plan your trip and consider using online travel forums for more detail about your destination

• check with your service provider to make sure your phone works abroad. Consider leaving your phone’s IMEI number with a friend or family member, to help block or locate the phone if there’s a problem

• if you’re going to be driving abroad, make sure your licence is current and valid and be aware of the driving laws in the country you are visiting

• if you’re travelling with children who are unaccompanied by one or both parents, check our guidance on permissions that you might need to get and check the policy of your airline or transport provider

 

When you’re abroad in  a Transylvania skiing- Romania ski holidays for families

• think about what you are doing at all times and trust your instincts. Don’t take risks that you wouldn’t in the UK

• don’t openly display valuables such as mobile phones or digital cameras and consider using a padlock on suitcases or backpacks

• find out how to minimise your risk from terrorism and what to do if there’s a terrorist attack

• find out about local customs and dress, behave accordingly and obey local laws. There may be serious penalties for breaking a law that might seem trivial at home

• be careful when taking photographs, videos or using binoculars. These activities may be misunderstood by local authorities, especially near military installations.

• store useful numbers on your phone such as the local police and the nearest British embassy or consulate

• whether you’re living abroad or visiting, be aware of the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, just as you would in the UK; the ‘Be Alarmed’ campaign gives practical advice on how to stay safe and lists the symptoms to look out for

• if you intend to take part in any adventure sports or water sports during your trip, only use properly licensed and insured operators. Before taking part, make sure you fully understand the operating instructions and satisfy yourself that adequate safety precautions are in place

• check import regulations for food and plants before you attempt to bring them back to the UK

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Accommodation

Very good 3* and 4* Hotels

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Meals

6 breakfasts

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Transportation

By motorbike of your choice, third party liability insurance included

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Tour leader

Motorcyclist English speaking guide, general map, daily route briefing.

Gas Road taxes Parking Entry fees to the mentioned tourist attractions Lunches and dinners Beverages Individual activities Plane ticket