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

11 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Explore the rich past of Romania through historical sites and monuments recorded on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Impressive medieval castles, wooden churches...

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

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.

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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

Not Included

Meals other than those mentioned
Photo fees
Flight tickets

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Day 11

Transfer to Bucharest Airport

Head to the airport.

Meeting Point

Meeting point: Bucharest Otopeni International (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor, Otopeni, Romania · Tour start: Bucharest, Romania — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.