7 days Private Romania Grand Tour from Bucharest
7 days Private Romania Grand Tour from Bucharest
Experience an 7-day private tour from Bucharest to include Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bistrita, Gura Humorului, Piatra Neamt, Brasov and Sinaia. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, Romania's capital.
Visit Dracula's birthplace, Sighisoara. See Borgo Pass, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, Bicaz Gorges, the magnificent painted churches from Bucovina and Wooden Churches in Maramures.
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A curated journey through the experience
Cozia Monastery
Departure for the beautiful Olt Valley and visit to the Cozia monastery, a magnificent fourteenth century Wallachian monument founded by the great prince and leader Mircea Il the Old and restored in the seventeenth century by a Cantacuzino. We will observe the extraordinary Armenian decorations that embellish the façade and the richly frescoed interiors.
30 minutesSibiu
Day 2: Sibiu - Alba Iulia - Turda - Cluj
3 hoursAlba Iulia
Visit Alba Iulia, an important city from a historical point of view, because the Great United Romania was made here on December 1st, 1918, so immediately after the First World War
1 hourSalina Turda
Once inside, you'll find an amphitheater, a bowling alley, an underground lake with paddle and row boats, and even a Ferris wheel.
3 hoursCluj-Napoca
Day 3: Cluj - Surdesti - Barsana - Vadu Izei - Sighetu Marmatiei
1 hourSurdesti Wooden Church
The Greek Catholic church of the Holy Archangels was built in 1721, from oak logs by a carpenter named Toma Macarie.
1 hourBarsana Monastery
When UNESCO designated parts of the Maramures Region in Northern Transylvania a WORLD HERITAGE site, it was aimed at protecting the stylized wooden architecture and its dramatic vernacular. Of particular appeal are the tall spires of orthodox churches that dot the area. One of these is the recently constructed Barsana Monastery complex - actually a convent with sixteen nuns
1 hourVadu Izei
Day 4: Sighetu Marmatiei - Merry Cemetery - Moldovita - Sucevita - Gura Humorului
1 hourMerry Cemetery
Visit Cimitirul Vesel or “Merry Cemetery,” over 800 wooden crosses bear the life stories, dirty details, and final moments of the bodies they mark. Displayed in bright, cheery pictures and annotated with limericks are the stories of almost everyone who has died of the town of Săpânţa.
1 hourMoldovita Monastery
Visit to the Moldovita monastery, another famous religious monument, founded by Pietro Rares in the 16th century and whose interior and exterior frescoes enchant the visitor.
1 hourSucevita Monastery
The last of the painted monasteries that you will have the pleasure of admiring is the Sucevita monastery, founded by the Movila brothers in the seventeenth century. Like the previous two, too, it presents Gothic and Byzantine elements, which merge to form the fascinating Moldovan architectural style. The frescoes on the northern façade of this monastery have remained visible thanks to the protective walls that have never been demolished here.
1 hourCeramica neagra Marginea
We continue with a visit to the local artisans of Marginea, who perform excellent work with the famous black ceramic, here you will have the opportunity to enter the workshop to closely observe the various working phases of ceramic pots, but you can also buy items typical of Bucovina. At Marginea you can buy not only ceramic vases, but also beautiful painted eggs and decorated with the traditional Romanian technique.
20 minutesManastirea Voronet
Day 5: Gura Humorului – Piatra Neamt – Bicaz Gorges – Sighisoara
1 hourPiatra Neamt
Short stop in Piatra Neamt, a famous ski resort that preserves a beautiful citadel founded at the time of Stephen the Great, in the fifteenth century and an 18th century synagogue. The city has a wonderful geographical position being surrounded by mountains that guard beautiful lush vegetation
30 minutesBicaz Canyon
We will head towards the Bicaz Gorges and then admire a breathtaking landscape. The Bicaz gorges are crossed by a road flanked by a stream and constitute a landscape of strong emotional impact with thrilling cliffs. Along the gorges there is a market with typical handicrafts and souvenirs that make the attraction even more lively.
30 minutesRed Lake
Visit of the Red Lake, a natural barrier lake, which was formed following the landslide of a part of a mountain, in fact the trunks of the trees are still present in the lake and this gives a particularly evocative atmosphere. The place is interesting especially for the legends that were born and have spread in reference to the name of the lake. During the visit you will become aware of these legends.
1 hourSighisoara
Day 6: Sighisoara - Bran - Brasov
30 minutesCentrul Istoric Sighisoara
We will continue our journey to Sighisoara, a famous and romantic fortified town whose historic center is UNESCO heritage and whose colorful houses remind us of its glorious past. The Tower of the Clock, symbol of the city, shows itself in all its beauty, and its streets and churches of different cultures lead us into a multicultural and multi-confessional city. Here, among other things, was born Vlad Dracula in 1431.
2 hoursBran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Later we proceed to Bran where we will visit the famous Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle. In the Middle Ages, Bran was exactly on the border between Wallachia and Transylvania, so it was essential for the inhabitants of Brasov to build and preserve a defensive stronghold
2 hoursBrasov Historical Center
Day 7: Brasov - Sinaia - Bucharest
3 hoursPeles Castle
Visit to the fabulous Peles Castle, the summer residence of the first king of Romania, the King Charles 1 of Hohenzollern, of German origins. The castle was beautifully designed by a Czech architect, and is famous for being one of the most modern castles in Europe at the time of its construction, between the 19th and 20th centuries. Each room is characterized by a unique style, different from the styles of the other rooms. We will also admire the Florentine room, where we will breathe a typically Italian and Renaissance atmosphere.
2 hoursBucharest
No accommodation included on this day.
30 minutesIncluded
- 6 nights accommodation
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- 6x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 6 nights
Not Included
- Tips for the tour guide/driver
- Entrance fees not included
- Supplement for Single Room - 150 euro to be payed locally in cash/credit card
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.