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EUROPE›› ROMANIA, UK NEW TRIP 59 TREKKING IN TRANSYLVANIA › Visiting 'Dracula's Castle' in Bran › HIGHLIGHTS › › Hiking the undiscovered Romanian countryside › Marvelling at magnificent Carpathian views › › Savouring Romanian culture and history › WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Simple hotels, guesthouses/chalets (7 nts) TRANSPORT Walking, minivan GROUP SIZE Max 14, avg 10 GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS INCLUDED 7 breakfasts, 3 dinners. Allow EUR120-140 for meals not included. ITINERARY Moldoveanu Enter the world of legend and embrace the myth of Count Dracula as you trek through the rugged wilderness of Romania. Ancient border roads and shepherds' trails will reward active adventurers willing to break a sweat with stunning mountain scenery populated with bears, wolves and lynx. You'll stay in simple guesthouses and travel in small groups with local guides for a truly authentic insight into this wild corner of Europe. From steep dramatic slopes to small one-school, one-pub villages, experience the beauty of the Carpathian Mountains. Piatra Craiului Bran Castle ROMANI A DAY 1 BRASOV Arrive at any time. DAY 2 CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINS/BRASOV Complete a stunning day trek on the Piatra Mare circuit, including the Seven Stairs Canyon, in the Carpathian Mountains. (1B,1D) DAY 3 BUCEGI MOUNTAINS/BRAN Transfer to Bran, and trek the Bucegi Mountains Circuit. (1B,1D) DAY 4 PIIATRA CRAIULU NATIONAL PARK/BRAN Enjoy a full day trek in the spectacular Piatra Craiului (King's Rock) National Park, home of the Carpathian Large Carnivore Project. (1B,1D) DAY 5 BRAN Visit to Bran (Dracula's) Castle followed by a half day hike with a picnic lunch in the Magura village. (1B) DAY 6 FAGARAS MOUNTAINS/SAMBETEI Transfer to Sambata Monastery, trek to Valea Sambetei Chalet in Fagaras Mountains. (1B) DAY 7 MOLDOVEANU/SAMBETEI Trek from Valea Sambetei Chalet to Moldoveanu Peak, the highest point in Romania. (1B) DAY 8 BRASOV Return to Brasov. Depart at any time after arrival. (1B) TRIP DATES ( START – FINISH ) Jun 15 – Jun 22 Aug 10 – Aug 17 Sep 07 – Sep 14 ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF EASTERN EUROPE: Want to see more of Eastern Europe? Check out our 'Best of Eastern Europe' adventure. See trip EABE on page 86. $999 TRIP CODE: EATC IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: BASIC PHYSICAL DEMAND: $ Brasov ( › CUMBRIA & THE LAKE DISTRICT › Hiking in the Cumbrian Lake District › HIGHLIGHTS › › Experiencing unique bunkhouse accommodation › Indulging in delicious local pub food WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Bed & Breakfasts (2 nts), bunkhouses (3 nts) TRANSPORT Local bus, walking GROUP SIZE Max 12, avg 8 GROUP LEADER CEO, local guides MEALS INCLUDED 2 breakfasts. Allow GBP100-150 for meals not included. $599 TRIP CODE: EEUK IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: BASIC PHYSICAL DEMAND: $ ENGLAND Borrowdale ( Keswick ITINERARY It's difficult to not be charmed by the pastoral splendour of England's fabled Lake District, a place that has inspired travellers and scribes alike for centuries. A favourite muse of Wordsworth, Coleridge and other romantic poets, this bucolic slice of paradise in northern England is the perfect place for a good, long, reflective stroll. Here, you'll walk among the country's tallest peaks to cozy villages in search of delicious pub fare made from the finest local produce, stay in unique lodgings and enjoy the best that rural England can offer. Write your own ending. Langdale Coniston Ulverston ENGLAND DAY 1 ULVERSTON Arrive at any time. DAY 2 CONISTON After a hearty breakfast, walk to Coniston passing Torver Beck. (1B) DAY 3 LANGDALE Walk past Tarn Hows to Langdale. DAY 4 BORROWDALE Walk from Langdale to Borrowdale. DAY 5 KESWICK Walk from Borrowdale to Keswick. DAY 6 KESWICK Depart at any time. (1B) TRIP DATES ( START – FINISH ) Feb 23 – Feb 28 May 18 – May 23 Jun 15 – Jun 20 Jul 13 – Jul 18 Aug 17 – Aug 22 Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Oct 19 – Oct 24 ACTIVE See back foldout. ACTIVE See back foldout. 8 DAYS—BRASOV TO BRASOV FROM 6 DAYS—ULVERSTON TO KESWICK FROM