Pearls of Romania; Tour Through Time, Traditions, History & UNESCO Sites

Kick off your Romanian adventure with a city tour of Bucharest, a city where Western and Eastern European cultures beautifully converge. Visit the iconic Palace of the Parliament, a testament to the communist era, and explore Bucharest's Old Town, a hub of architectural gems and vibrant nightlife. After a day of exploration, retreat to your hotel for a restful night.

Today, we journey to the picturesque region of Transylvania, stopping at the impressive Curtea de Arges Monastery nestled at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. We then traverse the stunning Olt Valley to reach Cozia Monastery, a testament to national medieval art and architecture. Our day concludes in Sibiu, the European Capital of Culture in 2007, where we explore the Main Square, Huet Square, and the famous Bridge of Lies.

Today, we explore Cluj-Napoca, visiting the St Michael’s Gothic Cathedral and the Banffy Palace. We then head to Maramureș, a region resembling an open-air museum, where we visit Breb, one of the best-preserved traditional villages. We end our day in Săpânța, home to the world's only Merry Cemetery, before enjoying a traditional Romanian dinner and folkloric show in Sighetu Marmatiei.

Today, we visit two ancient wooden churches in Poienile Izei and Barsana, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We also visit a local artisan's workshop to appreciate the art of woodcarving. After tasting local products in one of Romania's most picturesque regions, we conclude our day in Targu Mures, a city known for its ethnic and cultural diversity.

After breakfast, we head to Biertan to visit the largest fortified church in Transylvania, a UNESCO monument. We then explore Viscri, a charming Transylvanian village, where we enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the serene rural landscape. Our day concludes in Brasov, a city founded by the Teutonic Knights, nestled at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains.

We start the day with a walking tour of Brasov, visiting the Black Church, a magnificent Gothic cathedral. We then visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle, and continue to the charming mountain resort of Sinaia to visit the Orthodox Monastery and the splendid Peles Castle. We conclude our day back in Bucharest.