An in-depth journey through Romania, perfect for those looking to delve a little deeper into Romania’s fascinating history and cultural core. Your private guide will uncover local traditions and provide a detailed insight into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, painted monasteries, fortified churches and castles dotted around Transylvania and Moldavia. After a night in Bucharest, you’ll travel to Sibiu, one of the oldest medieval cities in Transylvania and the final resting place of many of Romania’s kings. Enjoy ambling along the cobbled streets in Sighisoara that wind through the beautiful citadel echoing stories of Dracula, before reaching Bucovina, where you’ll explore the uniquely painted churches and monasteries with frescoes on the external walls. Enjoy admiring Lucia Condrea’s delicate hand painted eggs, before walking across the dizzying Bicaz Gorges and tasting a traditional meal of goulash at Lacu Rosu. Learn about the mighty Bran Castle and admire the spectacular Peles Castle in Sinaia, the former summer home of the Romanian Royal family before concluding your discovery of Romania’s wonders with a city tour of Bucharest.

Route: Bucharest – Sibiu – Sibiel – Sighisoara – Targu Mures – Bistrita – Bucovina – Moldavia – Brasov –Sinaia – Bucharest