Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
Start your day at the Palace of Parliament, one of the world's largest administrative buildings, on a private guided tour. From there, you'll walk through the historic city center, stopping at Revolution Square and the Romanian Athenaeum. Later, head down Victory Avenue and check out some of the historic churches and museums scattered throughout. By afternoon, you'll see the Arch of Triumph, and the tour wraps up at Hanul lui Manuc, an old fortified inn that's been around for centuries.
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Palace of Parliament (People's House)
- Walking tour of Historical City Centre including Hanul lui Manuc
- Visit to Revolution Square
- Tour of Senate Palace (former Central Committee of Romanian Communist Party)
- Visit to Romanian Athenaeum
- Walking tour of Victory Avenue (Calea Victoriei)
- Visit to Arch of Triumph with exhibits
Optional Activities
- Dining at bohemian restaurants and cafes in the Historical City Centre
- Shopping at retail stores and gift shops
- National History Museum visit
- Visits to old orthodox churches
- Music store browsing
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Parliament Hanul lui Manuc Revolution Square Senate Palace Romanian Athenaeum Arch of Triumph Royal Palace - Day 2
Bucharest to Sibiu
Leave Bucharest early and drive through dramatic mountain scenery toward Curtea de Arges, an ancient town with royal tombs and a 13th-century Royal Church you can explore. Next, you'll head up to Poenari Fortress, which has historical ties to Dracula folklore. The main event comes later when you drive along the Transfagarasan Highway, one of Romania's most scenic routes, eventually reaching Sibiu. This medieval city was named European Capital of Culture and has plenty to see once you arrive.
Included Activities
- Visit to Curtea de Arges and ruins of Wallachian princely court
- Visit to 13th century Royal Church
- Visit to Arges Monastery
- Climb to Poenari Fortress (1480 stairs)
- Drive along Transfagarasan Highway
- City tour of Sibiu including Evangelical Cathedral and Old City Centre
Landmarks/POIs Curtea de Arges Arges Monastery Poenari Fortress Transfagarasan Highway Sibiu Old City Center Evangelical Cathedral - Day 3
Sibiu to Sighisoara
Today covers two UNESCO World Heritage sites in Transylvania. Start with the Biertan Fortified Church, a Saxon settlement from 1224 that's surrounded by three defensive walls and has significant historical value. After exploring there, you'll head to Sighisoara, a preserved medieval town and birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. Once you arrive, spend time walking through the 12th-century citadel with its cobblestone streets and impressive stone walls.
Included Activities
- Visit to Biertan Fortified Church (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Tour of Sighisoara Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Walking tour of medieval Sighisoara Old Town
- Exploration of cobblestone streets and city walls
Landmarks/POIs Biertan Fortified Church Sighisoara Citadel - Day 4
Sighisoara to Brasov
Travel to Brasov, a medieval city positioned in the Carpathian Mountains foothills. A guided walking tour takes you through the Old Town to see the Black Church, the old town square, and medieval city walls. You'll have free time to relax at cafes before heading to nearby Bran Castle, which has connections to Dracula folklore. Dinner features traditional Transylvanian food, including handmade cheeses, palinka brandy, and local ham and sausages.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Transylvanian food dinner at one of the best restaurants in Brasov)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Brasov Old Town
- Visit to Black Church
- Tour of Bran Castle
- Dinner with traditional Transylvanian food
- Tasting of traditional local foods (handmade cheeses, palinka, ham and sausages)
Optional Activities
- Free time at cafes in Brasov Old Town
Landmarks/POIs Brasov Old Town Black Church Bran Castle - Day 5
Brasov to Bucharest
Visit Peles Castle first, the former summer residence of the Romanian royal family built between 1873 and 1914. It's one of Europe's most significant castles architecturally. After spending time there, head to Sinaia Monastery, a 300-year-old fortified monastery set in the Carpathian Mountains. If interested, you can learn about Snagov Monastery and its legendary connection to Vlad Tepes before the drive back to Bucharest.
Included Activities
- Visit to Peles Castle
- Visit to Sinaia Monastery
Optional Activities
- Visit to Snagov Monastery and information about Vlad Tepes tomb
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle Sinaia Monastery Snagov Monastery
