Ten days self-drive trip from Bucharest to Transfagarasan Highway, Transylvania and Maramures
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through the enchanting landscapes and rich history of Romania. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural beauty. From the bustling city life of Bucharest to the tranquil traditional village of Breb, every day brings a new adventure. Discover the Gothic-style Peles Castle, the mysterious Bran Castle, and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Sighisoara and Biertan. Explore the otherworldly Turda Salt Mine, the unique Merry Cemetery in Sapanta, and the gastronomic capital of Europe, Sibiu. Drive through the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway and visit the first capital of Wallachia, Curtea de Arges. This tour is a perfect blend of city life and rural charm, offering an unforgettable Romanian experience.
Included
Rented car - VW Golf 6, Skoda Rapid or similar
Accommodation for 9 nights in centrally located hotels
Touring pack - a folder with the itinerary, recommendations, and tips for a better trip
Airport transfers
Breakfasts
Destinations
Săpânța
Sibiu
Cluj-Napoca
Curtea de Argeș
Hunedoara
Alba County
Turda
Sinaia
Brasov
Sighișoara
BucharestMap
Attractions
Rupea Citadel
Viscri
Fortified Church
Peleș Castle
Curtea Domnească
Bran Castle
Trascău Fortress
Black Church
Densuș Church
The Fortified Church of Biertan
Merry Cemetery
Cluj-Napoca Art MuseumDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Welcome to Bucharest
- Bucharest - Arrival day
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Upon your arrival in Romania, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Bucharest. Check-in is available from 2 PM. At 6 PM, meet your tour expert at the hotel lobby for a brief tour introduction and to receive your car and touring pack. Spend the night in Bucharest.
Day 2 – Day 2: Bucharest to Brasov
- Sinaia
- Bran
- Brasov
- Bucharest
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- Peleș Castle
- Bran Castle
- Black Church
- Brebu Monastery
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Your first day of exploration begins with a visit to the Orthodox Monastery in Sinaia, followed by the Gothic-style Peles Castle. Discover the life of the Romanian royal family before heading to the famous Bran Castle in Brasov. Complete your day with a tour of the old town of Brasov, including the Black Church. Overnight in Brasov.
Day 3 – Day 3: Brasov to Sighisoara
- Rupea
- Viscri
- Sighișoara
- Brasov
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- Rupea Citadel
- Viscri
- Fortified Church
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Start your day with a visit to the ancient Rupea Fortress. Continue to Viscri, a charming village that has preserved its traditions and houses a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Fortified Church. The day's highlight is Sighisoara, the only inhabited medieval fortress included in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Learn about Dracula's legends and the life of Vlad the Impaler. Overnight in Sighisoara.
Day 4 – Day 4: Sighisoara to Cluj-Napoca
- Biertan
- Turda
- Cluj-Napoca
- Sighișoara
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- The Fortified Church of Biertan
- Cluj-Napoca Art Museum
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Today, you will visit Biertan, home to the largest fortified church in Transylvania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, explore the mesmerizing Turda Salt Mine, a subterranean wonder that offers otherworldly views. End your day in Cluj-Napoca, the capital and most populous city of Transylvania. Overnight in Cluj-Napoca.
Day 5 – Day 5: Cluj-Napoca to Breb
- Săpânța
- Cluj-Napoca
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- Church of St. Nicholas
- Merry Cemetery
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From Cluj-Napoca, drive to Surdesti Church, a towering structure from 1766. Continue to Sapanta, home to the world's only Merry Cemetery, known for its brightly colored, humorously inscribed tombstones. End your day in Breb, one of the best-preserved traditional villages in Maramures, where you'll experience local life and stay in an authentic guest house. Overnight in Breb.
Day 6 – Day 6: Breb to Cluj-Napoca
- Cluj-Napoca
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Today's schedule is flexible, allowing you to choose between exploring rural life in Breb or returning to the city life of Cluj-Napoca. Spend another night in the vibrant city of Cluj-Napoca.
Day 7 – Day 7: Cluj-Napoca to Sibiu
- Alba County
- Sibiel
- Sibiu
- Cluj-Napoca
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- ASTRA Museum
- Trascău Fortress
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Begin your day with a visit to Alba Iulia and explore the Alba Carolina Fortress. In Sibiel, visit the Glass Icon Museum, a collection of hundreds of icons from all over Romania. End your day in Sibiu, Europe's 'Gastronomic capital' and one of the seven medieval fortifications in Transylvania. Overnight in Sibiu.
Day 8 – Day 8: Exploring Sibiu
- Hunedoara
- Sibiu
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- Colț Monastery
- Densuș Church
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Today, visit Corvin Castle, one of the largest castles in Romania and an important piece of the country's history. Continue to Densus Church, one of the oldest Romanian churches still standing, built on the site of a 2nd-century Roman temple. Return to Sibiu for the night.
Day 9 – Day 9: Sibiu to Bucharest
- Curtea de Argeș
- Bucharest
- Sibiu
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- Transfăgărășan tunel
- Curtea Domnească
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Drive through the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway, considered one of the most beautiful routes in Europe. Visit Curtea de Arges, the first capital of Wallachia, and explore the famous Curtea de Arges Monastery. Continue your journey to Bucharest. Overnight in Bucharest.
Day 10 – Day 10: Farewell Bucharest
- Bucharest - Departure day
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After breakfast, you can choose to take a guided tour of Bucharest or explore the city at your own pace. You will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule. This marks the end of our services.
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