7-Day Romania Tour through Transylvania with UNESCO Sites and Castles

7 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Experience the best of Romania on this immersive 7-day journey through Bucharest, Transylvania, Maramures, Bucovina, and Brasov. Discover iconic landmarks such...

Duration: 7 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Alba Iulia, Brasov, Bucharest, Cluj Napoca, Hunedoara, Sibiu, Maramures County, Sighisoara, Sinaia · Languages: English, Spanish

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What's Included

6 nights' accommodation in double/twin rooms
Meals as specified (6 breakfasts, 2 dinners)
Transport in a car or minibus with a private English-speaking tour guide
Entrance tickets and a tour of the village in a horse-drawn wagon in the Sibiu area
Visits to local craftsmen

Not Included

Entrance tickets to the monuments. You have the flexibility to choose what you want to visit and the type of tour inside the museum.
Other meals not mentioned and other services

Itinerary

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Day 01

Bucharest Panoramic Tour and Sibiu Old Town

Meet your tour guide at the hotel in Bucharest. Start with a panoramic tour of Bucharest, including the Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, the Athenaeum, the Royal Palace, the Triumph Arch, and Victoriei Avenue. Start with a panoramic tour of Bucharest, including the Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, the Athenaeum, the Royal Palace, the Triumph Arch, and Victoriei Avenue. Drive towards Transylvania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains via the Olt River Valley. Drive towards Transylvania, crossing the Carpathian Mountains via the Olt River Valley. Stop at Cozia Monastery, dating from the 14th century. Stop at Cozia Monastery, dating from the 14th century. Continue to Sibiu and enjoy a walking tour of the Old District. Continue to Sibiu and enjoy a walking tour of the Old District. Visit Big Square, Small Square, Staircase Tower, Liar's Bridge, the Evangelic Cathedral, the Catholic Cathedral, the Orthodox Cathedral, and the medieval walls and fortifications. Visit Big Square, Small Square, Staircase Tower, Liar's Bridge, the Evangelic Cathedral, the Catholic Cathedral, the Orthodox Cathedral, and the medieval walls and fortifications. Drive to a village outside Sibiu. Drive to a village outside Sibiu. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon tour and a homemade traditional dinner. Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon tour and a homemade traditional dinner. Stay overnight in a local guest house.
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Day 02

Corvin's Castle, Alba Iulia and Cluj-Napoca

Have breakfast. Drive to Hunedoara. Drive to Hunedoara. Visit Corvin's (Hunyad) Castle, dating from the 15th century. Visit Corvin's (Hunyad) Castle, dating from the 15th century. Continue to Alba Iulia. Continue to Alba Iulia. Visit the Orthodox Cathedral, the Catholic Cathedral, the Vauban-style fortifications, and the Roman ruins. Visit the Orthodox Cathedral, the Catholic Cathedral, the Vauban-style fortifications, and the Roman ruins. Drive to Cluj-Napoca. Drive to Cluj-Napoca. Enjoy a short walking tour featuring St Michael's Cathedral, Union Square, Museum Square, the Orthodox Cathedral, the National Theatre, and Matei Corvin's Statue. Enjoy a short walking tour featuring St Michael's Cathedral, Union Square, Museum Square, the Orthodox Cathedral, the National Theatre, and Matei Corvin's Statue. Stay overnight in a 4-star hotel.
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Day 03

UNESCO Wooden Churches and Rural Maramures

Have breakfast. Drive to Maramures. Drive to Maramures. Visit the Surdesti Wooden Church (UNESCO). Visit the Surdesti Wooden Church (UNESCO). Visit the Desesti Wooden Church (UNESCO). Visit the Desesti Wooden Church (UNESCO). Explore countryside landscapes and traditional villages. Explore countryside landscapes and traditional villages. Visit local craftsmen, including a traditional weaver, a wood carver, a water mill, and a traditional household. Visit local craftsmen, including a traditional weaver, a wood carver, a water mill, and a traditional household. Optionally visit Sapanta Merry Cemetery. Optionally visit Sapanta Merry Cemetery. Visit Barsana Monastery. Visit Barsana Monastery. Visit a local household in Botiza village. Visit a local household in Botiza village. Visit a local sheepyard, depending on the season. Visit a local sheepyard, depending on the season. Enjoy dinner. Stay overnight in a local pension.
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Day 04

Maramures Traditions and Bucovina Monasteries

Have breakfast. Visit the Maramures Women's Museum in Dragomiresti. Visit the Maramures Women's Museum in Dragomiresti. Cross the Carpathian Mountains towards Bucovina. Cross the Carpathian Mountains towards Bucovina. Visit Moldovita Monastery (UNESCO). Visit Moldovita Monastery (UNESCO). Visit Sucevita Monastery. Visit Sucevita Monastery. Visit the painted eggs museum and workshop. Visit the painted eggs museum and workshop. Visit the Marginea pottery center. Visit the Marginea pottery center. Stay overnight in a 4-star pension such as Casa Humor or Bucovina Lodge.
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Day 05

Voronet Monastery, Bicaz Gorges and Sighisoara

Have breakfast. Visit Voronet Monastery (UNESCO). Visit Voronet Monastery (UNESCO). Drive across the Carpathian Mountains towards Transylvania. Drive across the Carpathian Mountains towards Transylvania. Pass through Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake. Pass through Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake. Arrive in Sighisoara. Arrive in Sighisoara. Stay overnight at Sighisoara Hotel or a similar property in the historic walled town.
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Day 06

Sighisoara, Viscri and Brasov's Medieval Center

Have breakfast. Enjoy a walking tour of Sighisoara (UNESCO). Enjoy a walking tour of Sighisoara (UNESCO). Drive to Viscri village. Drive to Viscri village. Visit Viscri Fortified Church (UNESCO). Visit Viscri Fortified Church (UNESCO). Walk through the village streets and explore local products. Walk through the village streets and explore local products. Visit Prejmer Fortified Church (UNESCO). Visit Prejmer Fortified Church (UNESCO). Drive to Brasov. Drive to Brasov. Enjoy a walking tour of the medieval center, including Council Square, the Black Church, White Tower, Black Tower, Weaver's Bastion, and Ecaterina's Gate. Enjoy a walking tour of the medieval center, including Council Square, the Black Church, White Tower, Black Tower, Weaver's Bastion, and Ecaterina's Gate. Stay overnight in Brasov at Bella Muzica Hotel or a similar property.
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Day 07

Bran Castle, Peles Castle and Return to Bucharest

Have breakfast. Visit Bran Castle. Visit Bran Castle. Drive to Sinaia. Drive to Sinaia. Visit Peles Castle. Visit Peles Castle. Drive to Bucharest. Drive to Bucharest. Drop off at the airport or hotel in Bucharest. Drop off at the airport or hotel in Bucharest.