Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll meet your local guide at Otopeni International Airport and head to your hotel in central Bucharest. After settling in, spend the afternoon walking through the city's highlights like the Palace of the Parliament, Unification Square, and the Patriarchal Church. In the evening, check out the Bucharest Christmas Market, then have dinner at The Beer Cart restaurant in the Old Town for traditional food and a proper welcome to Romania.
- Start point
- Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov, Romania (Arrivals Hall - Otopeni International Airport )
- Meals
- Dinner (3 course set menu welcome dinner at The Beer Cart restaurant in Old Town Bucharest, including 1 glass of wine or 1 beer)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Bucharest highlights including Palace of the Parliament, Unification Square, Patriarchal Church, University Square, Roman Square, Victory Square, Arch of Triumph, and Revolution Square
- Walk along Bucharest Christmas Market with views of Palace of the Parliament
- Traditional welcome dinner at The Beer Cart restaurant in Old Town
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Unification Square Patriarchal Church University Square Revolution Square Arch of Triumph Bucharest Christmas Market 
- Day 2
Bucharest to Brasov
This morning you're heading to Sinaia for a scenic drive and a tour of Peles Castle, the former summer home of the Romanian royal family with its German Renaissance architecture. You'll walk through the castle gardens and check out the interior, then visit the Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia to see the Byzantine design and historical objects from the Cantacuzino family, including the first Romanian Bible translation from the 1600s. Later you'll continue on to Brasov and check into your hotel in the city center.
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle including walk through castle gardens and interior viewing
- Visit Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia including exhibition of Cantacuzino family objects and first Romanian Bible translation
Landmarks Peles Castle Orthodox Monastery of Sinaia 
- Day 3
Bran
After breakfast, you'll explore medieval Brasov, founded by German Saxons back in the 1100s. The Black Church is a must-see Gothic structure that was modeled after Saint Sebaldus Church, and from there you can walk through the Old Town to see the Black Tower, White Tower, and Ecaterina's Gate. Then it's a drive out to Bran Castle, which dates to the 1300s and has that famous Dracula connection. You'll return to Brasov with free time to browse the Christmas Market at Council Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Discover medieval town of Brasov with guided tour of Old Town
- Visit The Black Church
- Visit The Black Tower, The White Tower, Ecaterina's Gate, and Rope's Street
- Visit Bran Castle
- Explore Christmas Market at Council Square
Landmarks The Black Church The Black Tower The White Tower Ecaterina's Gate Bran Castle Council Square Christmas Market 
- Day 4
Brasov to Sibiu
You're spending the day in the Transylvanian countryside exploring how traditional Saxon villages work and live. Viscri is your first stop, a popular Saxon village where you'll see the Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church (a UNESCO site), the Prince of Wales' House, plus a brick factory and blacksmith workshop. After that, head to Sighisoara, another UNESCO World Heritage site, to walk through the medieval citadel and see the Clock Tower, Covered Stairway, Vlad Dracul House, and other historic spots. Then you're traveling to Sibiu for the night.
Included Activities
- Tour of Transylvanian countryside and fortified churches
- Visit Viscri Saxon Village
- Visit Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church
- Visit Prince of Wales' House, brick factory, and blacksmith
- Visit medieval Citadel of Sighisoara
- Visit Church on the Hill, Covered Stairway, Clock Tower, Vlad Dracul House, and Tinsmiths' Tower in Sighisoara
Landmarks Viscri Saxon Village Deutschweisskirch Fortified Church Citadel of Sighisoara Church on the Hill Clock Tower Vlad Dracul House Tinsmiths' Tower 
- Day 5
Sibiu to Bucharest
Start with a tour of medieval Sibiu, visiting the Bridge of Lies (Europe's second iron bridge), Citadel Park, Council Tower, and the main squares including Huet Square. The Old Town has a bunch of preserved historical sites and UNESCO-protected areas, like the Evanghelic Church with its 74-meter tower, the tallest in Transylvania. You'll have time to explore the Grand Square Christmas Market, which is considered Romania's most beautiful, and then head back to Bucharest to check into your central hotel.
Included Activities
- Tour of medieval city of Sibiu including Bridge of Lies, Citadel Park, Council Tower, Large Square, Huet Square, and Small Square
- Visit The Evanghelic Church
- Explore Old Town of Sibiu
- Explore Grand Square Christmas Market
Landmarks Bridge of Lies Citadel Park Council Tower Large Square Huet Square Small Square The Evanghelic Church Grand Square Christmas Market - Day 6
Bucharest
You have the morning and early afternoon to explore Bucharest's Old Town on your own at whatever pace works for you. After that, you'll head from your hotel to Otopeni International Airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov, Romania (Departures - Otopeni International Airport )
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town of Bucharest
