Private Romania UNESCO 7-Day Tour

Our Romanian adventure begins in the vibrant city of Bucharest. After a panoramic tour of the city's highlights, we journey through the picturesque Olt River Valley and the Carpathian Mountains, with a brief stop at the 14th-century Cozia Monastery. As we cross into Transylvania, we explore the historic city of Sibiu, a medieval gem with a rich Saxon heritage. We end the day in a charming village outside Sibiu, where we enjoy a traditional meal and overnight in a local guesthouse.

After breakfast, we head to the imposing Corvin's Castle in Hunedoara, the largest medieval castle in Romania. We then visit Alba Iulia, a city steeped in ancient history, before exploring the Turda Salt Mine, one of the world's top underground wonders. We end the day in Turda, where we spend the night in a stylish guesthouse.

We start the day early and head north to Maramures, a region renowned for its wooden churches and preserved customs. We visit the UNESCO-listed wooden churches in Surdesti and Desesti, and the Barsana Monastery. We also explore local crafts and traditions, and end the day in the village of Botiza, where we visit a local home and a sheep farm. Dinner and overnight are in Poienile Izei village.

After breakfast, we visit the Maramures Woman Museum in Dragomiresti, a fascinating insight into local life and traditions. We then cross the Carpathian Mountains to Bucovina, a region famous for its painted monasteries. We visit the UNESCO-listed Moldovita and Sucevita Monasteries, and also explore the Marginea pottery center. We spend the night in a four-star guesthouse in Humorului Village.

We start the day with a visit to the Voronet Monastery, famous for its unique frescoes. We then travel back to Transylvania, passing by the Red Lake and the stunning Bicaz Gorges. We end the day in the medieval town of Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

After a walking tour of Sighisoara, we visit the Saschiz hamlet, famous for its homemade organic jams. We then visit the fortified church in Prejmer, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, we explore the medieval city of Brasov, one of the oldest cities in Europe. We spend the night in Brasov.

On the final day of our tour, we visit the famous Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's Castle. We then head to Sinaia to visit the magnificent Peles Castle, a former royal residence. We return to Bucharest in the afternoon, marking the end of our unforgettable Romanian adventure.