BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv6.5.5//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bootsonroots.com/ X-WR-CALNAME:Boots On Roots X-WR-CALDESC:Discover Romania’s natural beauty and wonders! REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE BEGIN:VEVENT CLASS:PUBLIC DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251206T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20251208T000000 DTSTAMP:20251122T000000 UID:MEC-073b00ab99487b74b63c9a6d2b962ddc@bootsonroots.com CREATED:20251122 LAST-MODIFIED:20251122 PRIORITY:5 TRANSP:OPAQUE SUMMARY:Transylvanian Getaway – Culture and Nature around Brașov DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover Saxon and Szeklers landmarks of Transylvania in the weekend December 6-7th\nEmbark on this epic weekend trip to discover the rich heritage of Transylvania and have the chance to sleep in a Lutheran Congregation, in a 14th Century Fortified Church. Not just visit and leave but have the opportunity to stay, at least for one night. Fortifications, Palaces, Castles and…Mountains. All this within 50 km radius of Brașov.  \nIf you love history and culture, but also wild landscapes, mountains and if you like spending a weekend of sightseeing and moving in the nature, then this event is for you.  Discover the beauty of Transylvania with a nice and international group, guided by certified mountain guides and national guides speaking English and French. We bring fun and we create wonderful memories for our guests. \nYou shouldn’t miss that! So tell your friends (expats or Romanians) and join us!  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📅 ITINERARY AND LOGISTICS \n \n \n \n 📍 Where? Transylvania (within 50 km around Brașov city) and one night spent in the picturesque village of Vulcan📅 When? Weekend 6-7th December \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1 SATURDAY\n \n Visit the three most iconic fortification of Brasov area. After being picked up from your location in Brasov area or the train station, start with Prejmer Citadel. This is a unique construction, being a peasant fortification, a Lutheran church, and a castle at the same time. Then move to Harman, where an even more authentic site awaits. Here we will see a 13th century church and 15th century paintings in the Chappel tower. Our next stop will be the Feldioara fortification. This reconstructed fort will offer us a real view and understanding of how people used to live inside these walls, and how their daily life looked like. Move then to the village of Miclăușoara, and enjoy a Szeklers lunch (not included) and visit the Kalnoky estate. The famous hunting castle of the noble Kalnoky family. We will visit the first floor of the building and if the time allows, have a short walk on the premises.The visits are almost at an end for today, yet there is more to come. We now drive to the village of Vulcan where a traditional Saxon dinner awaits (included). This special place is run by the Lutheran congregation, and you will have the opportunity to walk freely around your accommodation, a 14th century Fortified Church. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2 SUNDAY\n \n Today we enjoy a hike in the National Park of Piatra Craiului. We will visit a mountain hut where you’ll have the chance to serve a warm lunch (not included) in the middle of the mountains. After lunch we hike through pastures admiring the high ridge of limestone, fresh and clean air and a deep forest. Before reaching back to our car, we pass through the Zărnești Gorges, an impressive landmark of these mountains. Transfer back to your address in Brașov or Train Station. Hike details: Approx 12 km +/- 750m  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎒 EQUIPMENT for the hike\n \n waterproof hiking bootsmountain clothing suitable for this season and temperatureshead and neck accessories (scarf, hat, etc.)snow gaiters (optional, if it’s muddy/ snowy)trekking poles (recommended)backpack (30 L)sunscreen, sun glasseswaterproof and wind-stopper jacketwater, food, snacks, thermos bottle with hot teagloves\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 💰 TARIFF\n \n RON 650 / EUR 130/ person and includescultural guide for day 1mountain guide for day 2accommodation in double occupancy on twin or double roomsdinner on day 1 and breakfast on day 2all transfers according to the itinerarylots of fun & interesting stories during the weekendphoto & video album at the end of the tripThe tariff does not includeentrance fees to sightspersonal expensesalcoholic beveragestransfer from Bucharest or any other citysingle supplement for the room, RON 100/ EUR 20NB: The tour starts at 09.00 AM from Brașov train station (or any other address in Brașov), so we recommend the first train from Bucharest at 6.11 arriving in Brașov at 8.41. We can offer private transfers from Bucharest or other cities at an extra cost.NB2: Don’t have the entire weekend off and still want to join us? Contact us and we’ll figure it out together.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION and further detailsat cristina@bootsonroots.com ( mailto:cristina@bootsonroots.com ) or whatsapp text/call +40720455245 ( tel:+40752397134 ) (Radu). We are often in the mountains, so leave a message and we will get back to you once we reach phone signal.Registration deadline subject to availability: December 4thLimited places to keep a fair guide: customer ratio and to provide as personal and enjoyable an experience as possible for each participant. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ⛰️ Looking forward to seeing you in Transykvania ⛰️Cristina & Radu, your cheerful guides \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n URL:https://bootsonroots.com/events/transylvanian-getaway-culture-nature/ ORGANIZER;CN=Boots On Roots:MAILTO:cristina@bootsonroots.com CATEGORIES:Culture,Drumeție, nivel mediu,Drumeție, nivel ușor,Family Trip,Ghidaj privat,Hike Expats Romania LOCATION:Transylvania, Brașov area, Vulcan ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bootsonroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Transylvanian-Getaway.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR