8-Day Romania Heritage Tour through Transylvania, Maramures and Bucovina

• Meet your tour guide in the morning at your hotel in Bucharest.

• Begin with a panoramic city tour of Bucharest featuring landmarks such as Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch, and Victoriei Avenue.

• Continue toward Transylvania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains through the scenic Olt River Valley.

• Stop at Cozia Monastery, a historic religious site dating back to the 14th century.

• Arrive in Sibiu and enjoy a walking tour through the medieval Old Town.

• Explore the Big Square, Small Square, Staircase Tower, Liar's Bridge, Evangelical Cathedral, Catholic Cathedral, Orthodox Cathedral, and the medieval fortifications.

• Continue to a traditional village near Sibiu and experience a horse-driven wagon ride through the countryside.

Enjoy a homemade traditional dinner and an overnight stay at a local guest house.

• Enjoy breakfast before visiting the Icons Painted on Glass Museum in Sibiel village.

• Continue to Calnic Fortress, a UNESCO-listed medieval defensive fortress dating back to the 13th century.

• Travel to Hunedoara and visit the impressive Corvin Castle, one of the largest medieval castles in Romania.

• Continue to Alba Iulia, a historic city with ancient Roman heritage and major importance in Romanian history.

• Explore the Roman ruins, Orthodox Cathedral, Catholic Cathedral, and the Vauban-style fortification system.

Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in Alba Iulia.

• Begin the day with breakfast before visiting the spectacular Turda Salt Mine.

• Descend into the underground chambers located more than 120 meters below the surface.

• Continue toward the Maramures region, famous for its wooden churches and preserved traditions.

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Rogoz Wooden Church, known for its traditional wooden architecture and painted interiors.

• Continue to the Surdesti Wooden Church, considered the tallest old wooden church in Europe.

• Arrive in Botiza village and visit a local household to learn about rural traditions and lifestyle.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a traditional local pension.

• Enjoy breakfast before exploring the cultural treasures of Maramures.

• Visit the famous Sapanta Merry Cemetery, known for its colorful tombstones and humorous epitaphs.

• See the Sapanta Peri Wooden Church, the tallest wooden church in the world.

• Continue through Sighet and enjoy an optional visit to the Communist Prison Museum.

• Visit the UNESCO-listed wooden church in Desesti.

• Meet local craftsmen, including traditional weavers, wood carvers, and water mill owners.

• Visit Barsana Monastery and admire the beautiful wooden monastery architecture.

Dinner and overnight stay at a local pension in Botiza village.

• Begin the day with a visit to the Maramures Woman Museum in Dragomiresti.

• Learn about local traditions, customs, and the symbolism carved into traditional Maramures wooden gates.

• Cross the Carpathian Mountains toward Bucovina, the land of painted monasteries.

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Moldovita Monastery, built in 1532 and designed as a fortified monastery.

• Continue to Sucevita Monastery, one of the most magnificent painted monasteries in Bucovina.

• Visit a painted egg museum and workshop, along with the Marginea pottery center.

Overnight stay at a 4-star hotel in the Gura Humorului or Voronet area.

• Visit Voronet Monastery, founded in 1488 and famous for its impressive blue frescoes and Last Judgment scene.

• Cross the Carpathian Mountains while enjoying views of the Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake.

• Arrive in the medieval town of Sighisoara in the evening.

Overnight stay at a hotel located in the Old Town of Sighisoara.

• Begin the day with a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Sighisoara.

• Explore the beautifully preserved citadel founded by Saxon settlers during the 13th century.

• Continue through traditional Transylvanian villages toward Viscri village.

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Viscri Fortified Church and explore the charming village streets and local handmade products.

• Continue to Prejmer and visit the UNESCO-listed fortified church dating back to the 13th century.

• Arrive in Brasov and enjoy a walking tour of the medieval Old Town.

• Discover Council Square, Black Church, White Tower, Black Tower, Weaver's Bastion, and Ecaterina's Gate.

Overnight stay at a hotel located in Brasov Old Town.

• Visit the famous Bran Castle, an impressive Gothic fortress dating back to the 14th century.

• Continue to Sinaia and explore Peles Castle, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family.

• Return to Bucharest in the afternoon.

• Drop-off at the airport or your hotel in Bucharest, marking the end of the tour.