Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest today and get settled into your accommodation. If your flight comes in early, there's plenty of time to walk around and take in the Belle Epoch architecture and the city's nightlife before the welcome meeting at 6 pm. After that, you'll head to dinner with the group to try Romanian food for the first time.
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Bucharest - EUR25
- Palace of Parliament tour - RON60
- Village Museum - RON30
- Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
- Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
- Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
A private guide takes you through Old Town Bucharest this morning, stopping at key sites tied to the 1989 revolution. You'll see Piata Unirii, one of Europe's largest squares, and the Palace of Parliament, which has 1,100 rooms and 4,500 chandeliers. By afternoon, you board a train heading to Brasov in the mountains. This medieval Saxon city used to be a major trading hub and it's quite different from what you've seen so far.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private tour of Bucharest Old Town
- Tour of revolution sites including Piata Unirii
- Tour of Palace of Parliament (Ceausima)
Optional Activities
- Palace of Parliament tour - RON60
- Bike tour of Bucharest - EUR25
- Village Museum - RON30
- Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
- Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
Landmarks/POIs Piata Unirii Palace of Parliament (Ceausima) Bucharest Old Town 
- Day 3
Brasov
You'll start at Bran Castle, a 13th-century fortress sitting on a cliff with turrets and whitewashed walls that look right out of a story. After exploring the castle, head back to Brasov for a walking tour. The old streets have ornate churches, city walls, and houses with gingerbread-style roofs. The Black Church is a gothic structure that was darkened by a fire back in 1689, and it's the most striking building you'll see.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bran Castle tour
- Guided walk of Brasov including churches, city walls, and squares
- Visit to Black Church (Biserica Neagra)
Optional Activities
- The Black Church - RON20
- Cable car to Mt Tampa - RON50
Landmarks/POIs Bran Castle Black Church (Biserica Neagra) 
- Day 4
Viscri and Sighisoara
A private vehicle takes you to Viscri, a Saxon village that's been protected by UNESCO and barely changed in 900 years. You'll visit the fortified church there, which historians think might be Transylvania's oldest one. Lunch is at a local family's home where they cook traditional dishes. After that, you travel on to Sighisoara, a 12th-century town that's another UNESCO site with a beautiful medieval Old Town that's been well preserved. The afternoon is free for you to wander around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch at local family house)
Included Activities
- Visit to Viscri fortified church
- Home-cooked lunch at local family house in Viscri
- Orientation walk of Sighisoara
Landmarks/POIs Viscri Fortified Church Sighisoara Old Town 
- Day 5
Sighisoara to Cluj Napoca
This morning you explore Sighisoara's medieval streets. The town is where Vlad the Impaler was born, and walking through these old lanes really does feel like stepping into another era. Later, you take a train that cuts through farmland and passes Saxon towns on the way to Cluj Napoca. This is Transylvania's unofficial capital. Once you get there, you'll stroll through the gothic streets of this 2,000-year-old city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning exploration of Sighisoara
Optional Activities
- Covered Stairway - Free
- Church of the Dominican Monastery - RON10
- Church on the Hill - RON5
- The Clock Tower - RON16
Landmarks/POIs Sighisoara Cluj Napoca - Day 6
Cluj Napoca
The morning takes you to the Turda Salt Mines, an old salt mine that's now an underground amusement park. You can rent a rowboat, try bowling, or check out a museum about salt mining in the area. After that, you head back to Cluj for a guided tour with a local who shows you around the city. The rest of the day is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Turda Salt Mines tour
- Cluj Napoca city tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Botanical Garden - RON15
- Museum of Transylvanian History - RON10
Landmarks/POIs Turda Salt Mines - Day 7
Hoia Forest
You're heading out to Hoia Forest for the day, a place known for local legends and unusual stories. A guide meets you for a 4-hour hike through gentle hills and valleys. You'll walk through the Round Meadow where a UFO was reportedly spotted in the late 1960s and hear the local stories about the forest. After getting back to the hotel, your afternoon is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hoia Forest guided trek (4-hour hike)
- Visit to Poiana Rotunda (Round Meadow)
Landmarks/POIs Hoia Forest Poiana Rotunda (Round Meadow) - Day 8
Departure
Your tour wraps up today and you can leave your accommodation whenever you're ready. If you'd like to stay in Romania longer, reach out to your booking agent beforehand so they can arrange extra nights for you.
