Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest whenever works for you, then meet up with your CEO and the group for a welcome briefing. After that, head out on an evening walk around the city to get oriented and find your way around. If you're interested, there's an optional group dinner available later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Bucharest Orientation Walk
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 2
Bran - Brasov
This morning you'll drive into Transylvania and start in Sinaia with a self-guided tour through Peles Castle and its grounds. From there, continue on to Bran Castle, the medieval fortress sitting on a rocky hill that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula story. You'll finish the day in Brasov with your CEO leading a late afternoon walk through the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Peles Castle Visit
- Bran Castle Visit
- Walking Tour Brasov
Landmarks/POIs Peles Castle Bran Castle 
- Day 3
Brasov
You've got the whole day to explore Brasov on your own. Wander through the medieval streets, check out the city's landmarks, and take in the beautiful architecture that reflects the region's history. It's a good chance to go at your own pace and discover what interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei) Visit
- Schei District Visit
- Black Church (Biserica Neagra) Visit
Landmarks/POIs Catherine's Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei) Black Church (Biserica Neagra) Schei District - Day 4
Buzau
Early morning you'll leave Brasov and drive to Buzau, a less touristy region. After settling into your guesthouse, head out to the Berca Mud Volcanoes, a geological and botanical reserve with strange lunar-like landscapes. You might see mud eruptions happening, then you'll drive back to Buzau for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Berca Mud Volcanoes
Landmarks/POIs Berca Mud Volcanoes - Day 5
Danube Delta (Mila 23)
You'll travel east to Tulcea, the entry point to the Danube Delta, then board a speedboat to reach Mila 23, a remote fishing village you can only get to by water. Check in at your accommodation and grab lunch on your own. Later, your CEO will take you on a walking tour of this unique village surrounded by Europe's last wild areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mila 23 Walk
Landmarks/POIs Mila 23 - Day 6
Danube Delta
Today you'll spend time discovering the Danube Delta by speedboat, traveling through canals, lakes, and reed beds. You'll look for pelicans, herons, egrets, and other wildlife while learning about the local ecosystem and Lipovan community traditions. Later you'll visit Sulina on the Black Sea before heading back to your guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Danube Delta by Speedboat
Landmarks/POIs Danube Delta Sulina - Day 7
Mila 23 to Bucharest
You'll board a speedboat back to Tulcea this morning, saying goodbye to the delta. From there, you'll transfer to a private vehicle for the drive back to Bucharest, watching the landscape change as you travel south for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Bucharest to Chisinau
You'll transfer to the airport and fly to Chisinau, Moldova's capital city. In the evening your CEO will lead a short orientation walk so you can get your bearings around the city. If you'd like, there's an optional dinner available after you settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Chisinau
Optional Activities
- Dinner
- Day 9
Chisinau
Starting early, you'll walk through Chisinau with a local guide, passing the Parliament building, City Hall, and St. Pantelimon Church to see the main sights and historical landmarks. In the afternoon you'll visit Cricova Winery to tour the underground cellars and taste Moldova's famous wines. You'll have a free evening with an optional dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour Chisinau
- Cricova Winery Tour and Tasting
Optional Activities
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Building City Hall St. Pantelimon Church Cricova Winery - Day 10
Chisinau to Butuceni
You'll leave Chisinau heading north to Saharna Monastery complex, where you can rest near a waterfall with ancient structures around you. Next you'll stop at a local cheese factory in a small village for a light lunch featuring fresh cheeses, jams, and wine while learning how it supports the community. Then you'll head to Butuceni Village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch sampling fresh cheeses, jams and wine at a local cheese factory)
Included Activities
- Saharna Monastery Visit
- Fromage - Made in Moldova
Landmarks/POIs Saharna Monastery - Day 11
Butuceni
You'll do some light hiking to Orheiul Vechi, an area shaped by the river Raut cutting through rocky hills. The river was historically a route for merchants traveling from Greece. After free time in the village, you'll join a cooking class at an agro-pension in Trebujeni, then walk back to your eco resort in Butuceni. You'll have the rest of the afternoon free to explore or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike to Trebujeni Village
- Cooking Class in Trebujeni
Landmarks/POIs Orheiul Vechi Trebujeni Village - Day 12
Gagauzia Region
You'll spend the day exploring the Gagauzia region starting at the National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum learning about local wedding traditions through an interactive presentation. You'll head to Comrat for a winery tour and tastings, then visit Gagauz Sofrasi, a cultural and food complex where you'll learn about local traditions and have a traditional Gagauz feast with locally sourced food and wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Gagauz feast with locally sourced ingredients and expertly crafted wines)
Included Activities
- National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum Visit
- Vinuri De Comrat Winery Tour and Tasting
- Gagauz Sofrasi Meal and Experience
Landmarks/POIs National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum Gagauz Sofrasi - Day 13
Congaz to Chisinau
This morning you'll drive back to Chisinau from Congaz. The rest of the day is free to explore Moldova's capital at your own pace. Later in the evening you'll regroup with the group for an optional final dinner out if you'd like to join.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final Dinner
- Day 14
Chisinau
Your tour ends today and you'll depart at whatever time works for your travel plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day
