Romania · Castles & Palaces

3-Day Romania Tour from Bucharest with Sibiu and Corvin Castle

3 Days Round trip from Bucharest Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Curtea de Argeș and its royal tombs, princely court ruins, and famous Argeș Monastery
  • 02 Climb to Poenari Fortress, renowned for its connection to Vlad the Impaler
  • 03 Take in breathtaking scenery at Vidraru Dam and along the spectacular Transalpina road
  • 04 Discover Sibiu's celebrated old town and Evangelical Cathedral in historic Transylvania
  • 05 See European Bisons at the Hațeg Aurochs Reserve
  • 06 Tour Corvin/Hunyadi Castle, one of the most beautiful Gothic castles in the world
  • 07 Experience the spiritual atmosphere of Prislop Monastery and visit ancient Densuș Church
  • 08 Explore the mysterious Polovragi Cave and its striking calcareous formations

Explore Romania's overwhelming scenic beauty on this 3-day tour from Bucharest through Curtea de Argeș, Sibiu, and Alba Iulia. Visit remarkable landmarks including Argeș Monastery, Poenari Fortress, Vidraru Dam, the Hațeg Aurochs Reserve, Corvin/Hunyadi Castle, Prislop Monastery, Densuș Church, Polovragi Cave, and Horezu Monastery. Along the way, discover historic cities, royal heritage, dramatic mountain roads, and some of the country's most memorable cultural and natural attractions.

Explore Romania's overwhelming scenic beauty on this 3-day tour from Bucharest through Curtea de Argeș, Sibiu, and Alba Iulia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Alba Iulia, Bucharest, Hunedoara, Sibiu, Curtea de Argeș
Languages English, French, Italian, Mandarin, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive from Bucharest to Curtea De Arges and Vidraru Dam

  • Meet your guide at an agreed upon location.
  • Drive to the old town of  Curtea de Arges that is unique for the important royal tombs it hides. With a rich and eventful history, this is where you get to see the ruins of the Wallachian princely court, the 13th century Royal Church, as well the famous Arges Monastery, an important historical monument with an interesting, yet sad story. 
  • Move along to the Poenari Castle. These ruins are famous for their connection to Vlad the Impaler. Learn more about it as you climp the 1480 stairs that lead up to the castle.
  • End your day by visiting the Vidraru Dam, which is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Romania, drawing in hundreds of thousands of tourists annually. It offers a breathtaking view of the reservoir lake built on Arges River. The incredible view and stunning scenery that this mountain road offers is indescribable.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Travel To Sibiu, Hateg Aurochs Reserve and the Corvin/Hunyadi Castle

  • Discover the amazing Transylvania. This city tour will help you understand why Sibiu was elected as the European Capital of Culture.

  • Visit the Evangelical Cathedral, the Sibiu Old City Center and the town itself, which are among the most visited tourist attractions in Romania, because they cater to every taste and provide a wonderful travelling experience for even the pickiest of tourists. 

  • If you love authentic cultural experiences, here you will find everything you need to enjoy yourself. The beauty of this old citadel, having received record-breaking recognition, stems from its architecture, the arrangement of the streets, its cultural and artistic heritage, and its beautiful natural scenery, as the town is flanked on two sides by the mountains Fagaras and Lotru.

  • Make your way to the Hateg Aurochs Reserve which is home to several animals, such as the European Bisons. This type of animal that in medieval times used to dominated the European woods now is on the edge of extinction. 

  • Tour the Corvin/Hunyadi Castle, one of the top 10 most beautiful gothic castles in the world. This architectural masterpiece is one of the largest castles in Europe and one of the seven wonders of Romania. It is now open to the public as a museum. A small tip: the defence towers are a great spot to take a selfie.

  • Stop by the Prislop Monastery and experience the spiritual healing powers of this 400-year old orthodox settlement. The grounds are usually crawling with tourists and people who come to pay homage to the late Father Arsenie Boca, the monk and abbot of the monastery.

  • Lastly, head to the Densus Church, one of the oldest orthodox churches in Romania and marvel at the mixture of styles, which have blended over the centuries in this ancient “temple”. Admire the mural paintings inside this monument that date back to 1443.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

3
Day 03

Visit Alba Iuilia City, Transalpina Road and the Horezu Monastery

  • Begin your day with a tour of the gorgeous Alba Iulia City.
  • Drive through the spectacular Transalpina road through the Carpathian Mountains. This is also the highest road in Romania. Its highest point reaches 2145 m, from where you get an incredible panorama of the mountain scenery and a powerful, cleansing dose of fresh air.

  • Enter the eerie and mysterious Polovragi Cave, which seems like it belongs to a different realm. The warm and humid cave hosts many spectacular calcareous formations throughout the galleries that extend for over 10 km, of which only 800 m are open for visitation. Here, you can see the Spring of Hope, the Bloody Vault, the White Room, the Divine Chamber, the Grim Reaper, the Dacian Oven, the King and Queen, Snow White and the Dwarf’s House.

  • End your tour with a visit to the Horezu Monastery.

Get dropped off at your accommodation.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bucharest 5 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Great flexibility regarding changes to the daily itinerary, even after the start of the tour

  • A private, licensed English-speaking Romania tour guide/driver, available throughout the tour

  • Private transportation in an air-conditioned car

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access in the car, so that you can stay in touch with your loved ones even while travelling

  • All car expenses, such as gasoline, parking, and road tolls

  • Accommodation with breakfast included in a 4-star hotel

  • All taxes

What's Not Included

  • Meals or beverages, other than the included ones

  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary, including guided visits

  • Photo fees (some sights require a fee if you wish to take pictures; these are mostly inexpensive, around 2 or 3 euro per sight)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bucharest, Romania
Tour start
Bucharest, Romania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Bucharest.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $400.00 — $1,000.00
Double Sharing $400.00 — $600.00

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