Romania In-Depth

8 days from £1565 per person

Church decorated with religious frescoes in Bucovina, Romania

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

Itinerary Highlights

Soak up the cultural sights in Sibiu, one of the oldest medieval cities in Transylvania as your guided walk includes visits to the Main Square, Evangelical Church and the Liars' Bridge.

Visit the Moldovita Monastery, a medieval gem that’s one of the eight monasteries in the area with frescoes painted on the external walls.

Explore Bran Castle in Brasov, one of Romania’s most popular national monuments that is closely linked to the legends of Dracula.

Itinerary: Romania In-Depth

Day 1 UK to Bucharest

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international flight to Bucharest. On arrival you will be transferred by a private driver to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy dinner at your hotel this evening. (D)

Accommodation in Bucharest: Hotel Novotel (or similar)

Day 2 Bucharest to Sibiel via Sibiu

After breakfast, you’ll drive along the picturesque Olt Valley to Sibiu, stopping off at Curtea de Arges to visit the Episcopal Church where Romania’s Kings are buried. When you reach Sibiu, one of the oldest medieval cities in Transylvania, enjoy a guided walking tour, stopping off to admire the cultural sights including the Main Square, the Evangelical Church and the Liars' Bridge. Continue on to Sibiel, where you will visit the Museum of Icons and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Sibiel: Popa Reghina Guesthouse (or similar)

Day 3 Sibiel to Bistrita via Sighisoara and Targu Mures

After breakfast, you’ll journey to Sighisoara, a beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site where stony streets weave through the medieval citadel and past colourful Renaissance style buildings. Your guide will take you on a walking tour through the city, stopping off at the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill and to the building where Vlad the Impaler was born. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. This afternoon you will continue on to Bistrita, stopping off at Targu Mures en route for a walking tour. After dinner, there’s an optional walking tour around Bistrita. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Bistrita: Hotel Coroana de Aur (or similar)

Day 4 Bistrita to Gura Humorulu

After breakfast you will depart for Bucovina, an area sprinkled with uniquely painted UNESCO World Heritage monasteries. On the way you will visit the Wooden Art Museum in Campulung Moldovenesc and enjoy lunch in a local restaurant. This afternoon you will visit the Moldovita Monastery, a medieval gem that’s one of the eight monasteries in the area with frescoes painted on the external walls. Continue on to Lucia Condrea’s workshop of painted eggs before driving on to Gura Humorulu for dinner in a local restaurant. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Gura Humorului: Popas Turistic Bucovina (or similar)

Day 5 Gura Humorului to Lacu Rosu

This morning will be spent visiting the painted churches of Bucovina, including a visit the renowned Voronet Monastery. You’ll continue on through the Village of Tarpesti, where you’ll stop to wander around the delightful Neculai Popa Museum and after, the monasteries Varatec and Agapia. After lunch at a local guesthouse, you’ll cross the dizzying Bicaz Gorges on foot, before arriving at Lacu Rosu (the Red Lake). Enjoy a traditional meal of goulash this evening at a local restaurant. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Lacu Rosu: Hotel Lacu Rosu (or similar)

Day 6 Lacu Rosu to Brasov via Bran

After breakfast you will depart for Bran, driving through the Carpathian mountain range. You’ll stop at Prejmer for lunch and to visit the UNESCO World Heritage fortified church located here. This afternoon you will drive on to Bran where you will go on a walking tour through the old town centre, including a stop at the monumental gothic black church. After, you will visit the famous medieval Bran Castle, which is closely linked to the legend of Dracula. (B/L)

Accommodation in Brasov: Hotel Coroana Brasovului (or similar)

Day 7 Brasov to Bucharest via Sinaia

After breakfast, you will continue on towards Sinaia, a beautiful town nestled in the Bucegi Mountains, surrounded by ski and hiking trails. You’ll visit Peles Castle, an exquisite Neo-Renaissance castle before driving on to Bucharest. After lunch, enjoy a tour of Bucharest, taking in the main highlights of the city including the Romanian Athenaeum, the Patriarchal Church and the colossal Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world (after the Pentagon in the United States). Enjoy dinner this evening in the city centre at a traditional brasserie. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Bucharest: Hotel Novotel (or similar)

Day 8 Bucharest to the UK

After breakfast, enjoy spending this morning at your own leisure. Later on today you will be transferred by private car to Bucharest airport for your flight back to the UK, where you will continue your journey home. (B)

**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What's included

International flights from the UK
Private car and driver
Sightseeing with local English speaking guides
Hotel accommodation and taxes

What's not included

Cost of visas
Travel Insurance
Expenses of a personal nature
Meals unless specified

Guide to Price

The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.

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