Romania Rural Tour. Sustainable tourism. Private guided tour

Begin your journey in Bucharest, where our tour guide will meet you. We'll then head to the Brasov region, crossing the Carpathian mountains. Here, we'll explore the Prejmer and Harman fortified churches, both UNESCO sites, and the Feldioara Fortress. These sites offer a glimpse into the region's rich history and the unique blend of religious and defensive structures characteristic of Transylvania. We'll end the day in a charming village guesthouse, where you'll enjoy a delicious dinner and overnight stay.

Day two takes us to the area of Sighisoara, where we'll explore the old medieval town and the charming villages of Tarnava Valley. We'll visit the Viscri village, known for its well-preserved houses and customs, and the UNESCO-listed Viscri Fortified Church. We'll also visit a local blacksmith's workshop and taste a local sweet cheese pie. In Sighisoara, we'll walk through the past times, visiting the Clock tower, the Church on the Hill, and the House of Vlad Dracul. We'll end the day with a visit to the Biertan village and its impressive fortified church, before returning to our accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

On day three, we'll leave the south of Transylvania and head north to Maramures, known for its wooden churches and gates. Our first stop will be at Corund village, a famous ceramic centre in Romania, where we'll visit local ceramic workshops. After a scenic drive, we'll arrive in Botiza village, a serene place located at the end of the Botiza valley. Here, you'll enjoy a home-made dinner and overnight stay in a local guesthouse.

Day four is dedicated to exploring Maramures, a region known for its well-preserved traditions and customs. We'll visit the Barsana Monastery, a symbol of the religious life in the area, and a wooden craftsmen workshop in Sarbi village. We'll also visit the Desesti Wooden Church, a UNESCO site, and the Sapanta Merry Cemetery, famous for its colourful tombstones and funny inscriptions. After a day full of exploration, we'll return to Botiza village for dinner and overnight stay.

On day five, we'll continue our exploration of Maramures. We'll visit the Bogdan Voda Wooden Church, built in 1718, and the Maramuresean Women Museum in Dragomiresti, which presents the way a village house was built and organized in the past. We'll also see the beautiful carved wooden gates, a landmark of the area. In the afternoon, we'll return to Botiza village for some leisure time, dinner, and overnight stay.

On the final day of our tour, we'll drive back to Bucharest, arriving around 14.00 hrs. Along the way, we'll have the option to stop and visit the Peles Castle, the former royal summer residence, or the 13th-century Cozia Monastery. The tour concludes with a drop-off at the airport or a hotel in Bucharest.