Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll land in Romania and drive to your centrally located hotel in Bucharest. During the journey, you'll get your first look at what locals call 'The Little Paris of the East' with its Belle-Epoque architecture, wide boulevards, and key landmarks including the Palace of the Parliament, Unification Square, and the Arch of Triumph. A traditional dinner waits for you in the Old Town to kick things off.
- Meals
- Dinner (3-course set menu traditional welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Old Town Bucharest)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Bucharest discovering key landmarks
- 3-course traditional welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Old Town Bucharest
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Unification Square Patriarchal Church University Square Roman Square Victory Square Arch of Triumph Revolution Square 
- Day 2
Sinaia - Bran - Brasov
After breakfast, you have the option to tour the Palace interior and see its preserved architecture plus the impressive chandeliers. From there, you'll drive to Sinaia and visit Peles Castle, a German Renaissance structure and former summer home of Romanian royalty. Then it's on to Bran to check out the 14th-century Bran Castle, which has strong ties to the Dracula legend and served as a royal residence. You'll wrap up the day in Brasov, where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle in Sinaia
- Visit Bran Castle
Optional Activities
- Tour of The People's House interior with preserved architecture, chandeliers, mirrors, and furniture
Landmarks The People's House Peles Castle Bran Castle 
- Day 3
Gura Humorului
This morning focuses on medieval Brasov, founded by German Saxons back in the 12th century. You'll see the Black Church, a Gothic structure modeled after Saint Sebaldus Church that took nearly 100 years to build. Walking through the Old Town, you'll come across the Black Tower, White Tower, Ecaterina's Gate, and Rope's Street. Later you'll head to Gura Humorului for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of medieval Brasov
- Visit The Black Church
- Visit The Old Town, The Black Tower, The White Tower, Ecaterina's Gate, and Rope's Street
Landmarks The Black Church The Black Tower The White Tower Ecaterina's Gate Rope's Street - Day 4
Voronet - Moldovita - Bogdan Voda - Sighetul Marmatiei
You'll visit Voronet Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site built in just 3 months and 3 days back in 1488, known for its distinctive blue frescoes. Next comes Moldovita Monastery, one of Romania's oldest from the 16th century and also UNESCO-listed. Then you'll explore Bogdan Voda and its wooden church, a specialty of the Maramures region. The day ends in Sighetul Marmatiei.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Voronet Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Moldovita Monastery (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit wooden church in Bogdan Voda
Landmarks Voronet Monastery Moldovita Monastery Bogdan Voda Wooden Church 
- Day 5
Sapanta - Cluj Napoca
You'll drive to Sapanta and check out the Merry Cemetery with its unique cross designs while your guide shares the stories behind them. After that, you'll head to Cluj Napoca, one of Romania's largest cities, to check in. In the afternoon, a guided tour takes you through Central Park, Union Square, Museum Square, Banffy Palace, Tailor's Bastion, and Fortress Hill. Dinner happens at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Merry Cemetery in Sapanta
- Guided tour of Cluj Napoca including Central Park, Union Square, Museum Square, Banffy Palace, Tailor's Bastion, and Fortress Hill
- Dinner at the hotel
Landmarks Merry Cemetery Central Park Union Square Museum Square Banffy Palace Tailor's Bastion Fortress Hill 
- Day 6
Sighisoara - Sibiu
You'll drive to Sighisoara and walk through the fairy-tale Old Town with its cobblestone streets, 9 towers, artillery bastions, and pretty medieval houses. A walking tour inside the UNESCO World Heritage citadel includes the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill, and the birth house of Count Dracula. Then you'll travel to Sibiu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sighisoara Old Town citadel (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Church on the Hill
- Visit Count Dracula's birth house
Landmarks Sighisoara Old Town Clock Tower Church on the Hill Count Dracula's Birth House - Day 7
Sibiel - Sibiu
After breakfast, a guided walking tour shows you Sibiu's preserved medieval city, visiting the Bridge of Lies (Europe's second iron bridge), Citadel Park, Council Tower, Large Square, Huet Square, and Small Square. You'll also see the Evangelic Church with its nearly 74-meter tower, the tallest in Transylvania, and visit the Brukenthal Museum. Later, you'll drive 20km to Sibiel village to see the 'Pr. Zosim Oancea' Museum with its collection of roughly 600 painted glass icons. A traditional dinner with homemade wine and plum brandy at a local house wraps up the day before returning to Sibiu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (3-course set menu traditional dinner at a local house in Sibiel, including homemade wine and local plum brandy)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of medieval Sibiu
- Visit Bridge of Lies
- Visit Citadel Park, Council Tower, Large Square, Huet Square, and Small Square
- Visit Evangelic Church
- Visit Brukenthal Museum
- Visit 'Pr. Zosim Oancea' Museum in Sibiel with painted glass icon exhibition
- 3-course traditional dinner with homemade wine and plum brandy at a local house in Sibiel
Landmarks Bridge of Lies Citadel Park Council Tower Large Square Huet Square Small Square Evangelic Church Brukenthal Museum 'Pr. Zosim Oancea' Museum - Day 8
Departure
You'll have some free time before heading to the airport. Safe travels home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
