Best of Romania in 10 Days

Bucharest, Romania

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Travel throughout Romania in a small group tour of a maximum of 8 travelers.
Discover the best of Romania on a 10-day tour with departure from Bucharest. We will head towards the western side of Romania where we will visit Cluj-Napoca, the Turda Salt Mine, and the Alba Carolina Fortress, and then make our way into the time-forgotten land of Bukovina. Here, we will visit the UNESCO Painted Monasteries, and get to know more about the customs and traditions of this region.

We will then head back into Transylvania to discover some of its most prominent landmarks, such as the UNESCO Villages with Fortified Churches, the Sighisoara Citadel, and Bran Castle, as well as the city of Brasov. Our tour will continue with a tour of the former residence of the Romanian royal family, Peles Castle, and then we will return to Bucharest for a city tour of Romania’s capital.

Description

Day 1 | Bucharest – Curtea de Arges – Transfagarasan Road* – Sibiu

Your tour starts with a road trip from Bucharest to Curtea de Arges, the historical capital of Wallachia where we will visit the Curtea de Arges Monastery. We will then drive on the Transfagarasan Road in order to reach Sibiu, where we will take a walking tour before checking in at the hotel.

Day 2 | Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia – Turda – Cluj

We will make our first stop at the Corvin Castle, and then we will head to Alba Iulia where we will visit the Alba Carolina Fortress. From Alba Iulia, we will visit the Turda Salt Mine, and then we will go to Cluj-Napoca. After a short walking tour, you will have free time to explore the local cafes and restaurants near the hotel.

Day 3 | Cluj-Napoca – Bistrita – Voronet

On our way to Bukovina, we will stop in Bistrita, where we will take a short sightseeing tour and taste some local products. We will then head to Bukovina, where we will visit the Voronet Monastery.

Day 4 | Voronet – Moldovita – Sucevita – Iasi

On the fourth day, we will continue our tour of the Painted Monasteries with Moldovita and Sucevita and then leave for Iasi. In Iasi, we will take a short walking tour before checking in.

Day 5 | Iasi – Targu Neamt – Piatra Neamt

On the 5th day, we will take a tour of Iasi and visit the Palace of Culture, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Vasile Alecsandri National Theatre. We will then head to Targu Neamt for a tour of the Neamt Citadel and we will reach Piatra Neamt.

Day 6 | Piatra Neamt – Bicaz – Corund – Biertan – Sighisoara

We will pass through the beautiful Bicaz Gorges in order to reach our first landmark of the day, the Red Lake. Our next stop will be in Corund, one of the main pottery centers of Transylvania, after which we will visit Biertan.

Day 7 | Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov

In the first part of the day, we will visit a true symbol of medieval life, the Clock Tower, which is home to Sighisoara’s History Museum. We will then visit the Viscri Village, and head to Brasov for a short walking tour.

Day 8 | Brasov – Bran – Sinaia – Bucharest

Our day starts with a city tour of Brasov's main touristic hotspots, and then we will take a 30-minute drive to Bran, where we will visit Dracula's Castle. Our next stop is in Sinaia, where we will visit the former summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family, Peles Castle.

Day 9 | Bucharest City Tour

On the last day, you will discover Bucharest through a full-day city tour. The tour includes the Palace of the Parliament, the Bucharest Village Museum, and a walking tour through Bucharest's Old Town.

Day 10 | Breakfast and departure.

Inclusions

Dinner
Professional English-speaking guide
Accommodation for 9 nights in centrally located hotels
Transportation with a modern vehicle
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fees
9x Breakfast
Entry/Admission - Viscri Fortified Church
Entry/Admission - Brasov Historical Center
Entry/Admission - Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Entry/Admission - Transfagarasan Highway
Entry/Admission - Biertan Fortified Church
Entry/Admission - Peles Castle
Entry/Admission - Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
Entry/Admission - National Centre for Information and Tourism Promotion Bistrita
Entry/Admission - Castelul Corvinilor
Entry/Admission - Manastirea Voronet
Entry/Admission - Big Square (Piata Mare)
Entry/Admission - Sucevita Monastery
Entry/Admission - Salina Turda
Entry/Admission - Old Town
Entry/Admission - Cluj-Napoca City Hall
Entry/Admission - Moldovita Monastery
Entry/Admission - Neamt Fortress
Entry/Admission - Biserica din Corund
Entry/Admission - Centrul Istoric Iasi
Entry/Admission - Red Lake
Entry/Admission - Curtea de Arges Monastery
Entry/Admission - Cetatea Alba Iulia

Exclusions

Travel insurance
Airline tickets
Meals, other than mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Photography fees
Various expenses such as room service, beverages, personal calls, souvenirs, etc.

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Price is per person based on 2 people sharing a double room. Travelers who wish to stay in a single room must pay the single supplement fee.
If you are off the age limit, don’t worry, we can still offer you this tour! Because we want to provide excellent services to all our guests, we suggest you have a private tour! The high age gaps between our guests and difficulty levels on various attractions may affect both experiences.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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