Hungary, Romania · UNESCO Heritage Sites

5-Day Romania Scenic Expedition from Budapest with UNESCO Highlights

5 Days Round trip from Budapest Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Timișoara, the city where the 1989 Revolution began
02 Admire Danube sightseeing in Orșova and stay in UNESCO-listed Horezu
03 Visit Sibiu, Sighișoara, and UNESCO-listed fortified churches in Valea Viilor and Biertan
04 Descend into the surreal, sci-fi world of Turda salt mine
05 Enjoy a city tour of Oradea before returning to Budapest

Embark on a 5-day journey from Budapest through some of Romania's most captivating destinations. Explore Timișoara, the city where the 1989 Revolution began, admire breathtaking Danube views in Orșova, and discover Brâncuși's masterpieces in Târgu Jiu. Experience the medieval charm of Sibiu and Sighișoara, visit UNESCO-listed fortified churches and Horezu, and descend into the surreal Turda salt mine. The tour also includes an Oradea city tour before returning to Budapest.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Oradea, Budapest, Targu Jiu, Sibiu, Timisoara, Sighisoara, Turda

Languages English, German, Romanian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Budapest to Timișoara and City Tour

We shall pick you up from your hotel or the airport in Budapest and head to Timișoara, a cosmopolitan city where the Revolution took place in 1989.
Timișoara city tour.

Day 02

Orșova Danube Views, Târgu Jiu and Horezu

Today's itinerary includes magnificent Danube sightseeing in Orșova.
From there, we travel to Târgu Jiu, where we shall admire the Infinite Column, the Kiss Gate, the Table of Silence, and the Alley of Chairs.
Finally, we reach Horezu, a UNESCO monument, for an overnight stay.

Day 03

Sibiu, Valea Viilor, Biertan and Sighișoara

The medieval town of Sibiu is the first point of interest. We shall visit the Evangelical Cathedral and the main markets in the central part of the town.
Valea Viilor and Biertan fortified churches, both UNESCO monuments, are known for their particularity - a room where husband and wife were kept together to eat from the same dish and with the same spoon until they gave up the idea of divorce.
Sighișoara, an architectural jewel and UNESCO monument, is the last point of this day.

Day 04

Turda Salt Mine and Oradea Tour

Turda salt mine, a place with a sci-fi atmosphere, is the main attraction of today.
An Oradea tour is offered at the end of the day.
Accommodation in Oradea.

Day 05