10-Day Tour of Romania’s Historical Highlights

We depart Cluj-Napoca and journey towards Maramures, stopping for lunch in the picturesque village of Breb. Here, you can admire traditional wooden gates and houses. In the afternoon, we visit the UNESCO-listed Desesti Church. Our day concludes in Botiza, where we enjoy a weaving demonstration before dinner. Overnight at a local guesthouse (or similar).

We bid farewell to Maramures and travel south to Sighisoara. En route, we stop in Transylvania for a delightful wine tasting experience. Upon arriving in Sighisoara, you'll feel transported back in time as you wander through its medieval streets and admire the Tailor’s Tower. Overnight stay at a hotel (or similar).

Today, we venture into the heart of Transylvania, visiting fortified churches and enjoying panoramic views of the countryside. We stop in the UNESCO-listed village of Biertan for lunch with a local family. Our journey concludes in Sibiu, a beautifully preserved medieval city. Overnight stay at a hotel (or similar).

We start the day with a walk through Viscri, visiting a blacksmith. We then travel to Brasov, a city rich in Saxon, Hungarian, and Romanian heritage. After exploring Brasov, we head to the village of Magura for dinner and an overnight stay at a local guesthouse (or similar).

Today, we visit the legendary Bran Castle, famously associated with Dracula. After a traditional lunch at a fortified church, we return to Magura for dinner and a campfire, weather permitting. Optional bear watching is available upon request. Overnight at a local guesthouse (or similar).

We head to Romania's capital, Bucharest, stopping at the stunning Peles Castle along the way. Upon arrival in Bucharest, we take a brief tour of the city, including a stop to view the Palace of Parliament. After checking into our hotel, we bid farewell to our local guide. Overnight stay at a hotel (or similar).