Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive at Bucharest airport and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, join the group for a welcome dinner to meet your fellow travelers and get oriented before the trip really kicks off.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Bucharest
Following breakfast, you'll check out the Palace of the Parliament, the Spring Palace, and wander through Old Town with its historic streets and buildings. In the afternoon, head to contemporary art galleries and underground art spaces to see what the city's creative side offers. Later you can shop, walk through parks, or just relax back at the hotel depending on your mood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of the Parliament
- Visit Spring Palace (Casa Ceausescu)
- Explore Old Town with Stavropoleos Monastery and Manuc's Inn
- Visit contemporary art gallery or underground art hub with local artists and curators
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Calea Victoriei luxury boutiques
- Shopping at Baneasa Shopping City
- Explore Bucharest's parks
Landmarks Palace of the Parliament Spring Palace (Casa Ceausescu) Stavropoleos Monastery Manuc's Inn Calea Victoriei Baneasa Shopping City - Day 3
Bucharest to Matca
You'll leave Bucharest and drive into the Carpathian Mountains toward Peles Castle in Sinaia, a former royal residence with beautiful interiors and mountain views. From there, stop at Cantacuzino Castle for lunch and wine tasting. By evening you'll reach Matca, where you can settle in and take in the peaceful mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Refined lunch with locally inspired dishes at Cantacuzino Castle)
Included Activities
- Visit Peleș Castle
- Visit Cantacuzino Castle
- Wine-tasting experience at Cantacuzino Castle
- Lunch at Cantacuzino Castle
Optional Activities
- Gourmet paddock-to-plate dinner at hotel
Landmarks Peleș Castle Cantacuzino Castle 
- Day 4
Matca to Brașov
After breakfast, explore Brasov's medieval Old Town by walking cobblestone streets and seeing the Black Church and Rope Street around Council Square. Later visit a local sheepfold to learn about Transylvanian shepherding traditions and try local cheeses. As evening approaches, head to Bran Castle with wine tasting and dinner in the atmospheric setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Elegant dinner in private and atmospheric setting at Bran Castle)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Brașov Old Town
- Visit the Black Church
- Visit local sheepfold
- Cheese-tasting session
- Visit Bran Castle
- Wine-tasting at Bran Castle
- Elegant dinner at Bran Castle
Landmarks Black Church Council Square Rope Street Bran Castle 
- Day 5
Matca to Sighișoara
You'll travel to Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with medieval character at every turn. Wander the historic citadel and climb the Clock Tower to see views across the surrounding Transylvanian countryside and hills.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Sighișoara citadel
- Climb Clock Tower
Landmarks Sighișoara Citadel Clock Tower - Day 6
Sighișoara to Viscri
Experience rural Transylvania by riding in a horse-drawn cart through Viscri village. You'll meet local craftspeople and watch traditional arts being made. After a traditional lunch with local food and hospitality from villagers, the afternoon is free to explore or rest at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with fresh, locally sourced ingredients in Viscri village)
Included Activities
- Horse-drawn cart tour of Viscri
- Meet local craftsmen and observe traditional crafts
- Traditional lunch in Viscri village
Landmarks Viscri Village - Day 7
Sighișoara to Piatra Neamț
Head out to see Red Lake, surrounded by pine forests with dramatic Eastern Carpathian peaks. The emerald-green water formed after an 1838 landslide and has eerie tree stumps sticking up from it. Then drive through the Bicaz Gorges where the Bicaz River carved a canyon through towering limestone cliffs. You'll stop for photos and short walks to take in the geological formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Red Lake
- Drive through Bicaz Gorges
Optional Activities
- Walk around Red Lake
- Short walk in Bicaz Gorges
Landmarks Red Lake Bicaz Gorges - Day 8
Piatra Neamț to Bucovina
From Piatra Neamt, you'll drive to Dolhesti village in the Moldavian countryside and meet a master cojocar who creates handcrafted fur and leather garments using traditional techniques. Enjoy a homemade lunch with fresh local ingredients. After that, head toward Bucovina, a region known for its landscapes and cultural traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional homemade lunch made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients)
Included Activities
- Visit Dolhești village
- Meet cojocar craftsman and observe fur and leatherwork
- Traditional homemade lunch
Landmarks Dolhești Village 
- Day 9
Bucovina
Explore Bucovina's UNESCO painted monasteries including Voronet, Moldovita, Sucevita, and Humor. You'll see vivid frescoes painted on exterior walls and learn about their history and spiritual meaning. Visit Hutsul villages to connect with this ethnic community and their unique customs. Tour the Vama Egg Museum with its decorated egg collection, then try painting eggs yourself using traditional wax and dye techniques.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Voroneț Monastery
- Visit Moldovița Monastery
- Visit Suceviță Monastery
- Visit Humor Monastery
- Explore Hutsul villages
- Visit Vama Egg Museum
- Egg painting workshop
Landmarks Voroneț Monastery Moldovița Monastery Suceviță Monastery Humor Monastery Vama Egg Museum - Day 10
Bucovina to Cluj-Napoca
Travel to Cluj-Napoca through rolling hills, dense forests, and quiet villages that show off rural Romania. Stop for morning coffee and photos of the Carpathian scenery. When you arrive, spend your evening relaxing at the hotel and thinking back on the day's travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Morning coffee break
- Photography of Carpathian landscapes
- Day 11
Cluj-Napoca to Păltiniu
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Cluj-Napoca's St. Michael's Church, Union Square, and Matthias Corvinus House. Walk through the Old Town's cobblestone streets. You'll have free time or a quick lunch before heading to Sibiu, a city with Saxon heritage and medieval character featuring the Great Square and the Bridge of Lies. Later reach Castelnor Paltinis in the peaceful mountain foothills. Relax, enjoy the views, or try optional spa treatments and fine dining.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Cluj-Napoca
- Visit St. Michael's Church
- Visit Union Square
- Visit Matthias Corvinus House
- Explore Old Town
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Cluj-Napoca
- Spa treatments at Castelnor Paltinis
- Fine dining at Castelnor Paltinis
Landmarks St. Michael's Church Union Square Matthias Corvinus House Great Square (Piata Mare) Bridge of Lies 
- Day 12
Păltiniu to Bucharest
Have breakfast at Castelnor Paltinis with mountain views and fresh air. Check out and begin the journey back to Bucharest. Upon arrival, settle into your hotel and prepare for a farewell dinner celebrating your time in Romania with modern takes on traditional flavors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with modern twists on traditional Romanian flavors)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner
- Day 13
Bucharest Departure
The morning is yours until transfer time to the airport. Have a final breakfast and then head to the airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
