Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive at Bucharest airport and get transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are open for you to settle in, rest after your flight, or start walking around the capital's streets at your own pace.
- Start point
- Bucharest, Romania (Hotel pick-up)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bucharest's lively streets and neighborhoods independently
- Day 2
Bucharest
This morning you'll head to the Palace of the Parliament, one of the world's largest administrative buildings, then wander through Old Town's cobbled streets. After lunch, you'll check out the Village Museum, an open-air site with traditional Romanian village structures showing how people lived in different regions.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Bucharest
- Visit Palace of the Parliament
- Explore Old Town's cobbled streets
- Visit open-air Village Museum
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Old Town (Lipscani) Village Museum 
- Day 3
Bucharest to Sibiu
You'll drive the Transfăgărăşan Highway early, stopping at Balea Lake (2,000+ meters up) for short hikes and mountain views. By afternoon you'll reach Sibiu to walk its historic Old Town and Great Square. In the evening, you'll see the Bridge of Lies and explore more of the town's Germanic architecture.
Included Activities
- Scenic drive on Transfăgărășan Highway
- Break at Balea Lake
- Short hiking excursion at Balea Lake
- Explore Sibiu Old Town
Landmarks Balea Lake Transfăgărășan Highway Great Square Bridge of Lies - Day 4
Sibiu
After breakfast you'll visit the Jidvei winery for a guided tour and wine tasting to learn their process. Then you'll head to Brateiu village to meet the gypsy community and see their traditional homes and local music. You'll return to Sibiu for dinner at local restaurants or more exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided winery tour at Jidvei
- Wine tasting session at Jidvei
- Visit Brateiu gypsy community
- Experience traditional music and dance in Brateiu
Landmarks Jidvei Winery Brateiu - Day 5
Sibiu to Cluj-Napoca
You'll start at Corvin Castle in Hunedoara, a massive Gothic-Renaissance structure with medieval history. Then you'll go to Turda Salt Mine to descend underground and try the Ferris wheel, mini-golf, and boating on the salt lake. Late afternoon you'll arrive in Cluj-Napoca to visit St. Michael's Church and local cafes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Corvin Castle
- Visit Turda Salt Mine
- Explore Cluj-Napoca Old Town
Landmarks Corvin Castle Turda Salt Mine St. Michael's Church Art Museum Cluj-Napoca 
- Day 6
Cluj-Napoca to Maramureș
After breakfast you'll travel to Maramureş to visit the UNESCO Călineşti Wooden Church. You'll spend time in Breb village meeting local artisans doing woodworking, weaving, and pottery. By evening you'll have dinner with a folkloric show featuring local dancers and musicians performing traditional music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner accompanied by folkloric show)
Included Activities
- Visit Călinești Wooden Church
- Meet local artisans in Breb village
- Traditional dinner with folkloric show in Maramureș
Landmarks Călinești Wooden Church Breb 
- Day 7
Maramureș
You'll see Maramureş's most famous sites starting with the Merry Cemetery in Săpânţa, where colorful tombstones have naive art paintings and witty epitaphs. Then you'll visit Bărsana Monastery with its tall wooden church, and continue to Poienile Izei's painted church with preserved biblical frescoes. The evening is free to reflect on the region's culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Merry Cemetery in Săpânța
- Visit Bârsana Monastery
- Visit Poienile Izei painted church
Landmarks Merry Cemetery Bârsana Monastery Poienile Izei Painted Church - Day 8
Maramureș to Bucovina
You'll head to Bucovina and join an egg-painting workshop, learning the intricate wax-resist technique traditionally done for Easter. Later you'll visit Voroneţ Monastery, famous for its exterior frescoes and blue color (called the 'Sistine Chapel of the East'). After a traditional dinner, you'll settle in for the night in Bucovina.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner in Bucovina)
Included Activities
- Egg-painting workshop in Bucovina
- Visit Voroneț Monastery
- Traditional dinner in Bucovina
Landmarks Voroneț Monastery 
- Day 9
Bucovina
After breakfast you'll visit Moldoviţa Monastery with its striking 16th-century yellow frescoes and the famous Siege of Constantinople painting. You'll then see Suceviţa Monastery with vibrant frescoes including the Ladder of Virtue. Both are UNESCO sites. You'll stay another night in Bucovina.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Moldovița Monastery
- Visit Suceviţa Monastery
Landmarks Moldovița Monastery Suceviţa Monastery - Day 10
Bucovina to Sighișoara
You'll have breakfast then drive south through changing Romanian landscapes toward medieval Săghişoara. This longer transfer day lets you see village life and different architecture. You'll arrive in the UNESCO town to explore the old citadel, climb the Clock Tower for views, and try traditional Transylvanian food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Sighișoara Old Citadel
- Visit Clock Tower
Landmarks Sighișoara Old Citadel Clock Tower 
- Day 11
Sighișoara to Brașov
After breakfast there's an optional e-bike ride to Apold village through Transylvanian landscapes. You'll then join a cooking class learning to make traditional Romanian dishes with local ingredients, and eat what you've prepared for lunch. Late afternoon you'll travel to Brașov to walk Council Square, the Black Church, and Rope Street (Europe's narrowest street).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch comprised of dishes prepared during the cooking class)
Included Activities
- Travel to Brașov
- Explore Brașov city center
Optional Activities
- E-bike ride to Apold village
- Local cooking class in Apold
Landmarks Council Square Black Church Rope Street 
- Day 12
Brașov
You'll head into the forests around Brașov for a guided bear-watching tour with a wildlife expert, observing brown bears from a secure hideout. Back in the city you'll rest, then there's an optional nighttime visit to Bran Castle (famous as 'Dracula's Castle') for an atmospheric evening experience before returning to Brașov.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bear-watching adventure with local wildlife expert
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to Bran Castle
Landmarks Bran Castle 
- Day 13
Brașov to Bucharest
You'll drive to Peleș Castle in Sinaia, a German New-Renaissance masterpiece set against the Carpathian Mountains that served as the royal summer residence. You'll tour the decorated interiors with art and rare books. After lunch, you'll visit Cantacuzino Castle in Buşteni and do a wine tasting, then head to Bucharest for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Cantacuzino Castle)
Included Activities
- Tour Peleș Castle
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Wine tasting session at Cantacuzino Castle
Landmarks Peleș Castle Cantacuzino Castle 
- Day 14
Bucharest
You'll get a private transfer to Bucharest airport timed for your flight. Your trip through Romania ends with memories from castles, monasteries, wine regions, and mountain roads.
