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Explore The Best Of Romania In A 14-Day Tour From Bucharest
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Discover fantastic sites and monuments of Romania marked on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Start from the Historical Centre of Bucharest and see the Peles castle before reaching the Medieval town of Brasov. Explore the Sighisoara Citadel, fortresses, castles, old painted and wooden churches from Bucovina and Maramures. Ride a boat in the river of the Danube Delta to enjoy a magical sunset and discover a variety of wild animals and bird species to mark the end of the tour.

Highlights
  • Explore Palace of the Parliament and Village Museum in Bucharest
  • Take a look at the Peles Castle, one of Europe's most beautiful castles
  • Learn more about Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage centre
  • Explore the fortified churches in Malancrav and Biertan Saxon villages
  • Admire the beauty of the medieval Corvin Castle
  • Stop by the impressive Turda Salt mine
  • Take a ride on the Mocanita steam train
  • Visit the painted monasteries of Moldovita, Voronet, and Humor 
  • Take a boat ride on one of the lakes in the Danube Delta and enjoy the scenic beauty
  • Day 1: City tour of Bucharest expand_more
    • We will pick you up from the airport and take you to the hotel on the first day.
    • Depending on the time of your arrival, we will start a city tour of Bucharest in addition to the pedestrian tour at the historical center, and also visit the Palace of the Parliament and the Village Museum.

    Overnight in Bucharest.

  • Day 2: Leave for Brasov medieval town and stop by Sinaia expand_more
    • After breakfast, we will depart for Brasov Medieval Town.
    • On the way, stop by Sinaia for the former summer royal residence and the Peles Castle that is undeniably one of the most beautiful castles in Europe.
    • Reach Brasov in the afternoon and explore the Old City.

    Overnight in Brasov.

  • Day 3: Drive to Transylvania to visit Sighisoara Citadel expand_more
    • Drive to Transylvania to visit Sighisoara Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage centre.
    • On the way, we'll stop by Viscri village for the fortified church.

    Overnight in Sighisoara.

  • Day 4: Leave for Sibiu and explore fortified churches on the way expand_more
    • Today we leave for Sibiu. En-route explore Malancrav and Biertan Saxon Villages for their old fortified churches.
    • Reach Sibiu and visit the Old City. 

    Overnight in Sibiu.

  • Day 5: All day tour of Sibiu and visit Corvin Castle expand_more
    • Enjoy a tour of Sibiu all day.
    • Bonus: Visit the medieval Corvin Castle.

    Overnight in Sibiu.

  • Day 6: Drive to Maramures and spend the night at Breb village expand_more
    • From Sibiu, drive to Maramures.
    • Stop by the impressive Turda Salt Mine.
    • In the evening, arrive in the traditional village of Breb in Maramures where we will stay for 3 days at a traditional wooden house with old furniture for accommodation, and you will enjoy traditional meals prepared by locals.

    Overnight in Maramures (B&D).

  • Day 7: Explore Maramures, and ride on the Mocanita steam train expand_more
    • While in Maramures, visit wooden churches in Budesti, Desesti, Ieud and Barsana.
    • Get a perspective on the ancient ways of doing things by visiting the watermill in Sarbi Village.
    • The Merry Cemetery in Sapanta and the anti-communism fighters memorial in Sighet will be on our program.
    • On one of the days, we will take the Mocanita steam train for a fantastic ride through forests, valleys, and remote villages. 

    Overnight in Maramures (B&D).

  • Day 8: Explore Maramures all day expand_more
    • Spend the day exploring Maramures.

    Overnight in Maramures. (B&D)

  • Day 9: Head to Bucovina at stop by Moldovita Monastery expand_more
    • From Maramures, drive to Bucovina in the northeast of Romania.
    • On our way, stop by the Moldovita Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Overnight in Vama Village.

  • Day 10: Visit painted monasteries and overnight stay at Iasi expand_more
    • In the morning, visit 2 painted monasteries: Voronet and Humor, listed in UNESCO World Heritage.

    Overnight in Iasi.

  • Day 11: Transfer to Crisan village and take a boat ride expand_more
    • From Iasi, we'll move towards the Danube river in the southeast of Romania.
    • From Tulcea, we'll be transferred to Crisan village in the Danube Delta.
    • In the evening, we'll admire the sunset from a boat on one of the lakes there. 

    Overnight in Crisan Village (All meals included).

  • Day 12: Explore Danube Delta all day expand_more
    • Explore the amazing Danube Delta all day.
    • We'll take a boat ride to admire narrow channels, wildlife, birds, animals, and remote villages. 

    Overnight in Crisan Village (All meals included).

  • Day 13: Drive back to Bucharest from Tulcea expand_more
    • In the morning, we'll be transferred to Tulcea, and from there, start our drive back to Bucharest.

    Overnight in Bucharest.

  • Day 14: Depart for the Bucharest Airport expand_more
    • Transfer to the Airport.
What's Included
  • 11 nights accommodation in double room occupancy - breakfast included, in 3-star superior hotel/guesthouse

  • 2 nights accommodation in double room occupancy - all-inclusive (traditional food), in 3-star superior guesthouse

  • Danube Delta accommodation in Crisan Village

  • 3 traditional dinners in Maramures

  • 14 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • 2 boat rides in Danube Delta

  • Speed-boat transfer Tulcea – Crisan  and Crisan - Tulcea

  • Transport by private car or minivan (air conditioning)

  • Transfer from/to the airport

  • Private driver

  • All transport costs (fuel, tolls, parking)

  • English speaking guide for the entire tour

  • Entrance fees for all the sites mentioned in the program

What's Excluded
  • Meals other than the ones mentioned

  • Photo fees

  • Flight tickets

Know before you go
  • On public holidays and Mondays, sights might be closed

  • Danube Delta destination - available only between April and 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
Adult
2 To 3 USD 2700 Per Person
4 To 5 USD 2200 Per Person
6 To 7 USD 1900 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 2700 / person