Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest to Brasov
You'll get picked up at your hotel around 9 am and start driving through Prahova Valley, where the landscape shifts to show off those dramatic mountain peaks. First stop is Peles Castle in Sinaia, a royal residence with some serious architecture to take in. After that, you'll head to Bran Castle, the medieval fortress that sits pretty high up with views for days. Then comes Rasnov Fortress, another castle worth seeing before the drive winds down. You'll grab a traditional lunch somewhere along the way if you want it, and roll into Brasov by early evening, probably around 6 pm. The whole day is basically a castle and scenery tour through the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
- Visit Bran Castle
- Drive through Prahova Valley
- Visit Rasnov Fortress
Optional Activities
- Traditional lunch in Bran village
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle Bran Castle Prahova Valley Bucegi Mountains Rasnov Fortress - Day 2
Viscri - Sighisoara
You'll head out to Viscri village first, a UNESCO spot with a fortified church that dates back centuries. The architecture there reflects Saxon heritage and has character you won't find everywhere. From there, you'll move on to Sighisoara, another UNESCO town known for its medieval layout and history. Walking tours take you through the narrow, cobbled streets past colorful old buildings and towers. This is where Vlad the Impaler was born, so there's a lot of historical context woven into the experience. After the guided walks, the afternoon and evening are yours to wander around on your own or grab a meal somewhere local.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Viscri village
- Visit oldest fortified church in Transylvania
- Walking tour in Sighisoara Citadel
- Visit Clock Tower in Sighisoara
- Visit Church on the Hill in Sighisoara
- Visit house where Vlad the Impaler was born
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Dracula House Restaurant in Sighisoara medieval town
Landmarks/POIs Viscri Fortified Church Sighisoara Citadel Clock Tower Church on the Hill - Day 3
Biertan - Sibiu - Medias - Sibiel
Start the day at Biertan Fortified Church, a UNESCO-listed site surrounded by Saxon-style houses and buildings that show off the region's Germanic heritage. Then you'll head to Sibiu, which sits right in the heart of what used to be heavily Germanic Transylvania. You'll walk through the Big Square and Little Square, where the architecture really shows off centuries of history. The Council Tower and Bridge of Liars are stops along the way, each with their own stories. Before settling in for the night at Sibiel village, you'll also check out the old town of Medias with its medieval character. It's a lot of walking through historic spaces, so wear comfortable shoes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (3 courses at Ramona guest house, homemade wine and traditional homemade plum brandy)
Included Activities
- Visit Biertan Fortified Church
- Visit Big Square in Sibiu
- Visit Little Square in Sibiu
- Visit Council Tower in Sibiu
- Visit Bridge of Liars in Sibiu
- Visit Evangelical Cathedral in Sibiu
- Visit oldest house in Sibiu
- Visit Medias old town
- Visit Evangelic Cathedral in Medias
Landmarks/POIs Biertan Fortified Church Big Square Little Square Council Tower Bridge of Liars Evangelical Cathedral Medias old town Evangelic Cathedral in Medias - Day 4
Hunyadi Castle - Alba Iulia
You'll start at Hunyadi Castle, one of Romania's seven wonders and notable for both its architectural significance and dark history. There's a Bear Pit on the grounds that ties into old stories about the castle. Later, you'll head to Alba Iulia and see the star-shaped citadel, which is the largest fortification of its kind in the country. The citadel contains museums, churches, monuments, and some archaeological finds worth checking out. Both stops give you a sense of medieval power and construction, though from different time periods and purposes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hunyadi Castle
- Visit Bear Pit at Hunyadi Castle
- Visit Alba Iulia citadel
Landmarks/POIs Hunyadi Castle Alba Iulia Citadel - Day 5
Snagov Monastery - Bucharest
You'll travel to Snagov Monastery, which sits remote and quiet about an hour or so from Bucharest. Getting there means taking a boat or crossing a bridge to reach the monastery on its island setting. Once you arrive, you can see 15th-century frescoes inside and pay respects at what's believed to be Vlad the Impaler's burial place near the altar. The monastery has a lot of local history and legend tied to it, so a guide can walk you through that context. After you've spent time there absorbing the atmosphere and learning the stories, you'll transfer back to your hotel in Bucharest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Snagov Monastery
- Cross to monastery by boat or bridge
- Visit Dracula's tomb
Landmarks/POIs Snagov Monastery Snagov Lake
