Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll start your Romanian adventure in Bucharest with a panoramic tour hitting the main landmarks - the House of the Free Press, the Romanian Arch of Triumph, Victory Square, Roman Square, and University Square. After that, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the Old Town on your own. There's a lot to see here, including the remains of the Old Princely Court, which has historical ties to Dracula's residence if you're into that sort of thing.
Optional Activities
- Panoramic tour of Bucharest including House of the Free Press, Romanian Arch of Triumph, Victory Square, Roman Square, and University Square
- Visit the ruins of the Old Princely Court (Dracula's residence)
Landmarks House of the Free Press Romanian Arch of Triumph Victory Square Roman Square University Square Old Princely Court - Day 2
Bucharest to Sibiu
Breakfast comes first, then you'll head out with a local guide to see the Palace of the Parliament. You'll get to check out its interior with all the Romanian marble and wood work. From there, you're heading toward Transylvania, and you'll stop at Poenari Fortress sitting on the cliffs of the Fagaras Mountains. This 13th-century ruined castle is what inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula story. Continue on to Sibiu for your 3-night stay. If the weather cooperates, you might take the Transfagarasan Highway, which is Europe's most spectacular alpine road.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of the Parliament with guided tour of interior
- Visit Poenari Fortress
Optional Activities
- Drive through the Transfagarasan Highway (weather permitting)
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Poenari Fortress Fagaras Mountains Transfagarasan Highway 
- Day 3
Sibiu
You'll walk through medieval Sibiu with a local guide, seeing the Bridge of Lies, Citadel Park, Council Tower, Large Square, Huet Square, and Small Square. The Evangelic Church here has a 74-meter tower, the tallest in Transylvania. There's also the Brukenthal Museum to check out. In the afternoon, head to the village of Sibiel and have a traditional dinner with homemade wine and plum brandy at a local spot before heading back to Sibiu.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (3 course traditional dinner at local restaurant in Sibiel, including homemade wine and plum brandy)
Included Activities
- Guided walk through Old Town of Sibiu
- Visit Bridge of Lies
- Visit Citadel Park
- Visit Council Tower
- Visit Large Square
- Visit Huet Square
- Visit Small Square
- Visit Evangelic Church
- Visit Brukenthal Museum
- Visit Sibiel village
- 3 course traditional dinner at local restaurant in Sibiel with homemade wine and plum brandy
Landmarks Bridge of Lies Citadel Park Council Tower Large Square Huet Square Small Square Evangelic Church Brukenthal Museum Sibiel - Day 4
Sibiu to Hunedoara to Alba Iulia to Sibiu
This day takes you to Hunedoara to see The Hunyad Castle, one of Europe's largest with Gothic-Renaissance style, a drawbridge, medieval ballroom, and connections to Vlad the Impaler. Then you'll go to Alba Iulia to explore the Orthodox Cathedral, Roman Catholic Cathedral, and the Habsburgic Alba Carolina Citadel. You'll return to Sibiu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Hunyad Castle
- Visit Orthodox Cathedral in Alba Iulia
- Visit Roman Catholic Cathedral in Alba Iulia
- Tour of Alba Carolina Citadel
Landmarks Hunyad Castle Orthodox Cathedral Roman Catholic Cathedral Alba Carolina Citadel 
- Day 5
Sibiu to Sighisoara
Head out to The Fortified Church of Biertan, a hillside fortress surrounded by vineyards with an interesting story about people seeking divorces. Continue to Sighisoara, which is the birthplace of Count Dracula and one of Europe's best-kept medieval towns. You'll do a guided walking tour hitting the Clock Tower, Dracula's birth house, and the Church on the Hill. Check in for one night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Fortified Church of Biertan
- Guided walking tour of Sighisoara
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit birth house of Dracula
- Visit Church on the Hill
Landmarks Fortified Church of Biertan Clock Tower Dracula's Birth House Church on the Hill 
- Day 6
Sighisoara to Bran to Brasov
You'll drive to Bran and visit Bran Castle, a 14th-century fortress connected to the Dracula legend and now home to a museum with furniture from the Romanian Royal Family. Next, head to Brasov, a popular spot in the Southern Carpathians. The guided tour covers The Black Church, The Black Tower, The White Tower, Ecaterina's Gate, and Rope Street. Your hotel is centrally located.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bran Castle
- Guided tour of Brasov
- Visit The Black Church
- Visit The Black Tower
- Visit The White Tower
- Visit Ecaterina's Gate
- Visit Rope Street
Landmarks Bran Castle The Black Church The Black Tower The White Tower Ecaterina's Gate Rope Street 
- Day 7
Brasov to Sinaia to Snagov to Bucharest
Travel to Sinaia and explore Peles Castle, the summer residence of the Romanian Royal Family with a museum featuring original furniture and paintings. You'll walk through the castle gardens and see its Neo-Renaissance style. After that, go to Snagov to visit Snagov Monastery, historically tied to Vlad the Impaler's burial. Head back to Bucharest and check into your hotel. End the evening with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in the Old Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel), Dinner (3 course farewell dinner at historic restaurant in Bucharest's Old Town)
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Walk through castle gardens
- Visit Snagov Monastery
- 3 course farewell dinner at historic restaurant in Bucharest's Old Town
Landmarks Peles Castle Snagov Monastery 
- Day 8
Bucharest
The day is free for you to do what you want in the Old Town. Go back to any spots you really liked, grab some last-minute shopping, or just relax before you head out. Hopefully, you've had a great time and you'll leave with some really good memories from this trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast buffet at the hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town of Bucharest
