Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest to Brasov
Leave Bucharest this morning and drive to Sinaia, a mountain resort town about two hours north. You'll start at Peles Castle, which served as the summer home for Romania's royal family and has some really ornate rooms and grounds worth walking through. After lunch, head to Bran Castle, the fortress that inspired many Dracula stories, then spend time in the town of Bran itself where there's a local market to check out. Later in the afternoon, continue to Brasov, a medieval city with a lot of character. Take a walking tour through the town center to see the old architecture and learn about the area's history before settling into your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
- Explore Bran town and local market
- Walking tour of Brasov town center
Landmarks Peles Castle Bran Castle Brasov Town Center 
- Day 2
Brasov to Sighisoara
Start the day driving to Viscri, a small Saxon village with a fortified church that's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll have lunch with locals there and get a real sense of traditional Romanian hospitality and food. From there, it's about an hour's drive to Sighisoara, the medieval city where Vlad the Impaler was born. Spend the afternoon on a walking tour of the old citadel and historic center, checking out the narrow streets and period buildings. You'll check in at your hotel in Sighisoara by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional home-hosted Transylvanian lunch with locals in Viscri village)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage fortified church in Viscri
- Explore Viscri Saxon village
- Walking tour of Sighisoara medieval citadel and historic center
Landmarks Viscri Fortified Church Sighisoara Medieval Citadel - Day 3
Sighisoara to Sibiu
Take a walking tour of Sighisoara this morning, making sure to visit the Clock Tower Museum which has local artifacts and history. Then drive about 30 minutes to Biertan, another UNESCO World Heritage Site that has a really impressive fortified church from the 15th century. After that, continue on to Sibiu, roughly 45 minutes away, a medieval city where you'll see a mix of Romanian and German influences in the architecture and culture. The historic center has a lot to wander through, and you can explore the old squares and buildings before checking in at your hotel there for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Sighisoara
- Visit Clock Tower Museum
- Visit Biertan UNESCO World Heritage fortified church
- Walking tour of Sibiu historic center
Landmarks Sighisoara Clock Tower Biertan Fortified Church Sibiu Historic Center 
- Day 4
Sibiu to Bucharest
This morning you'll drive the Transfagarasan Road, one of Europe's most dramatic mountain routes with sharp curves and high elevation. Make a stop at Balea Lake to take in the scenery and maybe grab some photos. Later, visit Poenari Fortress, the actual historical fortress where Vlad the Impaler held power, which sits on a cliff above the river. Then head to Curtea de Arges to see the historic monastery there, which has some important religious architecture. You'll finish the day driving back to Bucharest, wrapping up your trip through Romania's mountains and medieval sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive Transfagarasan Road
- Stop at Balea Lake
- Visit Poenari Fortress
- Visit Curtea de Arges Monastery
Landmarks Balea Lake Poenari Fortress Curtea de Arges Monastery
