Taste of Romania Tour - 8 Amazing Days

Kick off your Romanian adventure with a visit to the stunning Peles Castle, the world's first castle with central heating and electricity. Next, follow the legend to Bran village and explore the famous Bran Castle, popularly known as 'Dracula's Castle'. In the afternoon, arrive in the beautiful city of Brasov. Spend the rest of the day exploring this medieval town, including a visit to the Black Church, home to a priceless collection of Oriental rugs and a 4000-pipe organ.

Start your day with a visit to the Prejmer Fortified Church, the biggest fortified church in Southeastern Europe. Continue to Lacu Rosu, where you'll have a short stop to admire the landscape and learn about the legend of this beautiful place. Next, traverse the stunning Bicaz Gorges, a natural marvel that attracts many tourists every year. In the afternoon, visit the serene Agapia Monastery, home to the works of Romania's greatest painter, Nicolae Grigorescu. End your day with a stay at a charming guesthouse, where a delicious traditional dinner awaits you.

After breakfast, visit the Voronet Monastery, known for its frescoes with a predominant blue color and often referred to as 'The Sixtin Chapel of the East'. Next, explore the 'Painted' Monasteries, a major Moldavian destination due to their vivid and animated frescoes. In the afternoon, cross the Carpathian Mountains to Maramures and settle in the charming Viseul de Sus village for the night.

Experience a journey back in time with the Mocanita Railway, an antique steam locomotive that takes you up the valley. Enjoy a scenic ride, a barbeque lunch in nature, and the opportunity to start a hiking trip to the mountains. After this unique experience, visit the beautiful Barsana Wooden Monastery, one of the most beautiful in Maramures.

Start your day with a visit to the unique Sapanta Merry Cemetery, known for its colorful wooden crosses and humorous texts. Next, explore the wooden churches of Maramures, special UNESCO-protected sites. In the evening, arrive in Cluj Napoca, the treasure city of Transylvania and European Youth Capital in 2015. Enjoy a walking tour and an overnight stay in the city center.

After breakfast, visit the Turda Salt Mine, one of the most modern salt mines in Europe. Then, move on to Sighisoara, Europe's best preserved medieval town. Explore the town's highlights, including the Guild Tower, Venetian House, Vlad the Impaler House, Antler House, Wood Covered Staircase, Hill Church, and Hermann Oberth Square. Optional: Enjoy lunch or dinner in the house where Dracula was born, now a famous restaurant. Overnight in Sighisoara.

Travel on the Transfagarasan Road, the highest and most spectacular road in Romania. Visit the Curtea de Arges Monastery, one of the most famous buildings in Romania and the burial place of many Romanian monarchs. Depending on the weather conditions, you may visit the Cozia Monastery instead, located on the beautiful Olt river Valley. Arrive in Bucharest in the evening, bringing your memorable Romanian adventure to a close.