Romania · UNESCO Heritage Sites

11-Day UNESCO Heritage Tour of Romania with Danube Delta Cruise

11 Days Round trip from Bucharest Easy pace
Visit the Sucevita Monastery
Explore the famous Bran Castle from the Dracula Legend

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Bucharest's Old City, Stavropoleos Church, Village Museum, and Palace of the Parliament
  • 02 Discover the medieval landmarks of Sibiu, including the Large Square, Small Square, and Bridge of Lies
  • 03 Visit Sarmisegetuza Regia and Corvin Castle, one of Europe's most impressive medieval castles
  • 04 Ride the Mocanita steam train and see the UNESCO wooden churches of Barsana and Ieud
  • 05 Admire the painted monasteries of Moldovita, Sucevita, Humor, and Voronet
  • 06 Stop at UNESCO-listed Sighisoara Citadel and Biertan Fortified Church
  • 07 Learn the 700-year-old history of the fortified church in Viscri Saxon village
  • 08 Enjoy a boat ride in the Danube Delta with wildlife, remote villages, and a traditional fresh fish meal

Explore the rich past of Romania through historical sites and monuments recorded on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Impressive medieval castles, wooden churches, and painted monasteries await you on this exciting 11-day excursion, alongside visits to Bucharest, Transylvania, Maramures, Bucovina, and the Danube Delta. Enjoy a ride on the Mocanita steam train, a boat trip through the Danube Delta, and the natural beauty of Romania throughout the journey.

After breakfast, take a boat ride in the Danube Delta, the only natural site from Romania included on the UNESCO World Heritage list.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alba Iulia, Brasov, Bucharest, Sibiu, Tulcea, Maramures County, Sighisoara, Danube Delta
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Bucharest's Historic Highlights

  • 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 the Pentagon, and other sights.
  • Overnight in Bucharest.
2
Day 02

Visit Sibiu's Famous Monuments

  • Head to the medieval town of Sibiu in Transylvania and visit the Large Square, Small Square, Council Tower, Lutheran Church, Catholic Church, Orthodox Cathedral, Bridge of Lies, and more.
  • Overnight in Sibiu.
3
Day 03

Visit Sarmisegetuza Regia and Corvin Castle en Route to Alba Iulia

  • Visit Sarmisegetuza Regia, the capital of Dacia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • After that, drive to Corvin Castle, one of the most impressive medieval castles in Europe. In the evening, reach Alba Iulia Citadel.
  • Overnight in Alba Iulia.
4
Day 04

Travel to Maramures via Turda Salt Mine and UNESCO Churches

  • Head to Maramures and stop by the Turda Salt Mine.
  • Before reaching your accommodation base in Breb Village, visit Desesti and Budesti Churches, UNESCO Heritage Sites.
  • Overnight in Breb Village.
5
Day 05

Ride the Mocanita Steam Train and Visit Barsana and Ieud

  • Take a beautiful ride on the Mocanita steam train with the Romanian tour guide.
  • On the way back, visit Barsana and Ieud, wooden churches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Overnight in Breb Village.
6
Day 06

Discover Bucovina's Painted Monasteries

  • Move to Bucovina and visit several painted monasteries: Moldovita, Sucevita, Humor, and Voronet, all registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • In the evening, reach Gura Humorului, where you will stay overnight.
7
Day 07

Stop at Sighisoara Citadel and Biertan Fortified Church

  • Head to Transylvania and stop by Sighisoara Citadel and Biertan Fortified Church, UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • Overnight in Sighisoara.
8
Day 08

Explore Viscri's Fortified Church and Continue to Brasov

  • Head to Viscri Saxon village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see the fortified church that has stood there for more than 700 years.
  • Visit Brasov medieval town for overnight accommodation.
9
Day 09

Visit Bran Castle and Travel to Tulcea

  • In the morning, visit Bran Castle, famous for the Dracula legend.
  • From Brasov, go straight to Tulcea City, where you will arrive in the afternoon.
  • Enjoy the Danube River in Tulcea with a nice walk.
  • Overnight in Tulcea.
10
Day 10

Boat Ride in the Danube Delta and Return to Bucharest

  • After breakfast, take a boat ride in the Danube Delta, the only natural site from Romania included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. 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.
11
Day 11

Transfer to Bucharest Airport

  • Head to the airport.
Bran Castle, Mocanita steam train, Danube Delta channels

Where this trip takes you

Bran Castle, Mocanita steam train, Danube Delta channels

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bucharest 8 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 10 nights' accommodation in double-room occupancy, with breakfast included, in a 3-star hotel or guesthouse

  • 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • 1 boat ride in the Danube Delta

  • Transport by private car or minivan with air conditioning

  • Transfer from and to the airport

  • Private driver

  • All transport costs, including fuel, tolls, and parking

  • English-speaking Romanian tour guide for the entire tour

  • Entrance fees for all the sites mentioned in the program

What's Not Included

  • 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bucharest Otopeni International (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor, Otopeni, Romania
Tour start
Bucharest, Romania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Bucharest.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €1,800.00 — €3,500.00
Double Sharing €1,800.00 — €2,500.00

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