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Description
Explore the rich past of Romanian historical sites and monuments recorded in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Impressive medieval castles, wooden churches, and painted monasteries await you on this exciting 11-day excursion. Also, take a ride on the Mocanita steam train, a boat ride in the Danube Delta, and admire the natural beauty of Romania!
Highlights
- Explore The Old City, Stavropoleos Church, Village Museum & Parliament Palace in Bucharest
- Head to the medieval town of Sibiu in Transylvania and explore its tourist hotspots
- Take a look at one of Europe's most impressive medieval castles - Corvin Castle
- Examine the Sarmisegetuza Regia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- See the beautiful Desesti and Budesti churches on the way to Berb Village
- Enjoy a ride on the Mocanita steam train with the Romanian tour guide
- Examine the beauty of painted monasteries: Moldovita, Sucevita, Humor and Voronet
- Stop by Sighisoara Citadel and Biertan Fortified Church
- Learn about the 700-year-old history of the fortified church in Viscri Saxon village
- Visit Bran Castle, known best for the Dracula legend
- Relax with a boat ride in the Danube Delta & revel in the beauty of Romanian flora and fauna
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Day 1: Explore Bucharest expand_more
- After you check in, start exploring Bucharest. Discover the Old City, Stavropoleos Church, Village Museum, Palace of the Parliament, the second biggest building in the world after Pentagon, and other sights.
- Overnight in Bucharest.
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Day 2: Visit famous monuments in Sibiu expand_more
- Head to Sibiu medieval town in Transylvania, and visit Large Square, Small Square, Council Tower, Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Bridge of Lies, etc.
- Overnight in Sibiu.
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Day 3: Head to Alba lulia, stopping by Sarmisegetuza Regia and Corvin Castle expand_more
- Visit Sarmisegetuza Regia, the Capital of Dacia that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- After that, we will drive to Corvin Castle, one of the most impressive medieval castles in Europe. In the evening, we will reach Alba Iulia citadel.
- Overnight in Alba Iulia.
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Day 4: Head to Maramures, and visit Desesti and Budesti Churches expand_more
- Head to Maramures, and stop by the Turda Salt Mine.
- Before reaching our accommodation base in Breb Village, visit Desesti and Budesti Churches, UNESCO Heritage Sites.
- Overnight in Breb Village.
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Day 5: Take a ride on Mocanita Steam Train, and visit Barsana and Ieud expand_more
- Take a beautiful ride on the Mocanita steam train with the Romanian tour guide.
- On our way back, visit Barsana and Ieud, wooden churches, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Overnight in Breb Village.
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Day 6: Visit painted monastries of Moldovita, Sucevita, Humor and Voronet expand_more
- Move to Bucovina and visit a few painted monasteries: Moldovita, Sucevita, Humor, and Voronet, all registered in UNESCO World Heritage.
- In the evening, reach Gura Humorului, where we will accommodate for overnight stay.
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Day 7: Stop by Sighisoara Citadel and Biertan Fortified Church expand_more
- Head to Transylvania, and stop by Sighisoara Citadel and Biertan Fortified Church, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Overnight in Sighisoara.
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Day 8: Explore the fortified church in Viscri Saxon village expand_more
- Head to Viscri Saxon village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for the fortified church which has stood there for more than 700 years.
- Visit Brasov medieval village for overnight accommodation.
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Day 9: Visit Bran Castle and head to Tulcea City expand_more
- In the morning, visit Bran Castle, famous because of the Dracula legend.
- From Brasov, go straight to Tulcea City where we will arrive in the afternoon.
- Enjoy the Danube river in Tulcea with a nice walk.
- Overnight in Tulcea.
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Day 10: Enjoy a boat ride in Danube Delta, before returning to Bucharest expand_more
- After breakfast, take a boat ride in the Danube Delta, the only natural sight from Romania included in the UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy narrow channels, wildlife, birds, animals, remote villages, and a traditional meal based on fresh fish in one of the Delta villages.
- Return to Bucharest and stay overnight.
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Day 11: Head back to Bucharest Airport expand_more
- Head to the airport.
What's Included
10 nights accommodation in double room occupancy, breakfast included, in 3-star hotel/guesthouse
13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
1 boat ride in Danube Delta
Transport by private car or minivan (air conditioning)
Transfer from/to the airport
Private driver
All transport costs (fuel, tolls, parking)
English-speaking Romanian tour guide for the entire tour
Entrance fees for all the sites mentioned in the program
What's Excluded
Meals other than those mentioned
Photo fees
Flight tickets
Know before you go
On public holidays and Mondays, the sights may be closed.
The Danube Delta trip is available between April - September. For other periods, the tariff will be recalculated.
Meeting Point
Bucharest Otopeni International (OTP), Calea Bucureştilor, Otopeni, Romania
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Person | |
| 1 To 1 | EUR 3500 Per Person |
| 2 To 3 | EUR 2500 Per Person |
| 4 To 5 | EUR 2000 Per Person |
| 6 To 7 | EUR 1800 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |