7-Days Grand Romania tour from Bucharest

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Bucharest – Curtea de arges– Sibiu
4 stops
1
Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)
Set out in the morning towards from Bucharest to Transylvania region.
2
Curtea de Arges Monastery
On your way will stop at Curtea de Arges Monastery where you will visit an enchanting old christian orthodox monastery. Our guide will get you through the history of this faith center for Romania.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Transfagarasan Highway
If the weather allows it make your way towards Sibiu city through Transfagarasan Road. Reach the top of the most beautiful and scenic route of Romania Please note that between the period of June-October Transfagarasan Road is open. If the Transfagarasan Road is closed the alternative route of Olt Valley River Road will be used.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
4
Sibiu Travel
Reach in the afternoon in Sibiu where you will find this German style city to be a magical place as it’s situated in the central part of Transylvania and still maintains the style of a german city. Tour the old town area with our guide.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Maramures
2 stops
5
Cetatea Alba Iulia
Enjoy a warm breakfast in the morning and then set out for Alba Iulia city. This small town is a well preservered citadel. Tour the inside of the Old Town section and discover the history of the ancient and medieval times.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Reach in the afternoon the region of Maramures in Breb Village. Have a traditional Wooden House for the accommodation and you will enjoy traditional meals prepared by the locals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Maramures Excursion
3 stops
7
Barsana Monastery
After breakfast set out in the morning for your Maramures excursion. Your first stop will be at one of the most important monasteries of the area, Barsana monastery that offers an insight of the local culture with wood carventing skills. Head for the Wood Carventer, one of the few craftsmen of the area that will offer an idea of how wood carventing is done in Maramures.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Muzeul Tarancii Romane
Reach Dragomiresti Museum to find out about more about Maramures culture from a local with a visit at traditional house with it’s traditional belongings Next stop will be at the local whirpool to see how the locals where washing their clothes and rugs.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Merry Cemetery
End your day at the Merry Cemetery where your guide will read funny stories of people of Maramures, that have been buried in the cemetery. Built in 1947 this cemetery offers a different perspective on how after life should be approached, by taking it into a more funny way rather than sad way.
45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 4
Maramures – Tihuta pass – Voronet Monastery – Gura Humorului
1 stop
10
Manastirea Voronet
Enjoy your warm breakfast and then depart for Bucovina region. On your way will reach Tihuta Pass which offers a great view over Bucovina region. Reach in Gura Humorului and first see the Voronet Monastery. This is one of the most famous monasteries of the area as it was built by the famous ruler of Moldova region known as Stephan the Great. During his period he has manage to build over 300 monasteries most of them situated in the region of Bucovina.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Gura humorului – Sucevita Monastery – Moldovita Monastery – Black pottery – Gura Humorului
3 stops
11
Moldovita Monastery
Start fresh in the morning after breakfast and head for Moldovita Monastery. This UNESCO Heritage monastery offers a view for those which are interested in history and religion. Join our guide to offer explanations about the paintings situated on the outside wall of the monastery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
12
Sucevita Monastery
Next stop will be at Sucevita Monastery where you will have the chance of exploring another vibrating old painted monastery.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
13
Ceramica neagra Marginea
After this you head for the Black Pottery of Marginea to find out all about this old craft technique which is still being used nowadays. You will have the chance to see a real demonstration from one of the local craftsmen
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Gura humorului – Bicaz Gorge – Red lake – Brasov
3 stops
14
Bicaz Gorges
Start fresh in the morning after breakfast and head for your next destination Sighisoara which situated in the central part of Transylvania. On the way you will pass through Bicaz Gorge and reach the Red Lake where you can have lunch ( own expense).
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
15
Red Lake
reach the Red Lake where you can have lunch ( own expense).
1 hour • Admission ticket free
16
Brasov Historical Center
In the afternoon you will reach Brasov where you will explore this fairytale town. Our guide will let you through the history of this place as you are going to explore the Catherine’s Gates a former entrance of the city.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Brasov – Bran – Peles – Bucharest
2 stops
17
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
In the morning you will head for Bran castle aka Dracula’s castle in order to discover this medieval castle. Tour the inside and at the end if you wish you can enjoy free time in the market in front.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
18
Peles Castle
Reach the Peles Palace in Sinaia where you are going to visit the inside of one of the best palaces that Romania can offer. This 19th century palace was built by the first king of Romania. Reach Bucharest in the afternoon. End of service.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• • Single supplement – 300 euro per room.

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