9-Day Romania and Transylvania Cultural Tour with Castles and Tastings
About This Tour
Discover Romania on a 9-day journey through Bucharest and Transylvania, filled with history, culture, and cuisine. Explore castles like Peleș and Bran, visit me...
Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Luxury · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Alba Iulia, Brasov, Bucharest, Giurgiu, Sibiu, Sighisoara, Sinaia, Curtea de Argeș, Râșnov · Languages: English, Italian
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What's Included
- Accommodation at 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels
- 8 breakfasts
- 7 lunches (3-course menu with water and 1 drink of choice)
- 7 dinners (3-course menu with water and 1 drink of choice)
- 2 airport transfers
- Transportation by sedan or minivan 8+1 with Wi-Fi onboard
- 1 bottle of water per person per day
- Parking fees
- English-speaking guide, who is also the driver
- Accommodation for the guide
- Horse-driven carriage experience
- Wine tasting (5 sorts of wine)
- Brandy tasting (5 sorts of brandy)
- Jam and chestnut tasting (5 sorts)
- 2 demonstrations by the blacksmith and coppersmith
- All entrance fees
- Facility fees
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Bucharest
Arrive at the airport or port and meet your representative holding a signboard with your name. Transfer to your hotel in Bucharest with a comfortable private transfer. Check in at a centrally located 5-star hotel. Relax and enjoy your stay with breakfast included.
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2Day 02
Bucharest City Exploration
Start the day with breakfast and enjoy a panoramic city tour by car. Start the day with breakfast and enjoy a panoramic city tour by car. Stop at Revolution Square and Constitution Square. Stop at Revolution Square and Constitution Square. Take a walking tour through the Old Town and explore its architectural charm. Take a walking tour through the Old Town and explore its architectural charm. Visit the Ceaușescu Mansion and learn about Romania's political history. Visit the Ceaușescu Mansion and learn about Romania's political history. Discover the contrast between the lives of citizens and the former regime. Discover the contrast between the lives of citizens and the former regime. Explore the Parliament Palace and learn about its grand scale and history. Explore the Parliament Palace and learn about its grand scale and history. Enjoy lunch and dinner at local restaurants in the city. Enjoy lunch and dinner at local restaurants in the city. Spend the evening at leisure. Spend the evening at leisure.
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3Day 03
Carpathian Mountains and Brașov
Check out from your hotel and begin the journey through the Carpathian Mountains. Check out from your hotel and begin the journey through the Carpathian Mountains. Enjoy scenic views of the Prahova Valley along the drive. Enjoy scenic views of the Prahova Valley along the drive. Stop in Sinaia and take a gondola ride up to 1400 metres for panoramic views. Stop in Sinaia and take a gondola ride up to 1400 metres for panoramic views. Visit a local restaurant and enjoy lunch featuring regional specialities. Visit a local restaurant and enjoy lunch featuring regional specialities. Explore Peleș Castle and learn about Romania's royal history. Explore Peleș Castle and learn about Romania's royal history. Admire the castle. Admire the castle.
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4Day 04
Bran Castle and Brown Bear Sanctuary
Visit the Brown Bear Sanctuary and observe rescued wildlife in a natural environment. Visit the Brown Bear Sanctuary and observe rescued wildlife in a natural environment. Learn about conservation efforts and the habitat of brown bears. Learn about conservation efforts and the habitat of brown bears. Continue to Bran Castle and discover the legend of Dracula. Continue to Bran Castle and discover the legend of Dracula. Explore the castle and learn about its history and folklore. Explore the castle and learn about its history and folklore. Enjoy a horse-driven carriage ride to a local restaurant for lunch. Enjoy a horse-driven carriage ride to a local restaurant for lunch. Experience a tasting of five varieties of local brandy in Râșnov. Experience a tasting of five varieties of local brandy in Râșnov. Return to Brașov and enjoy free time before dinner. Return to Brașov and enjoy free time before dinner.
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5Day 05
Viscri and Sighișoara
Check out after breakfast and depart for Viscri Village, a UNESCO-listed site. Check out after breakfast and depart for Viscri Village, a UNESCO-listed site. Visit a local blacksmith and observe the making of a handmade horseshoe. Visit a local blacksmith and observe the making of a handmade horseshoe. Admire colourful houses and experience traditional countryside life. Admire colourful houses and experience traditional countryside life. Explore the fortified church and the Ethnographic Museum. Explore the fortified church and the Ethnographic Museum. Enjoy an organic lunch at a local farmer's home. Enjoy an organic lunch at a local farmer's home. Continue to Sighișoara and check in at a 4-star hotel. Continue to Sighișoara and check in at a 4-star hotel. Take a walking tour through one of the largest inhabited citadels in Europe. Take a walking tour through one of the largest inhabited citadels in Europe. Enjoy dinner at the historic house where Vlad the Impaler was born. Enjoy dinner at the historic house where Vlad the Impaler was born.
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6Day 06
Biertan and Sibiu
Depart for Biertan and visit one of the largest fortified churches in Transylvania. See the unique padlock with 19 locks and the historic marital prison. Experience a demonstration by a Roma coppersmith showcasing traditional craftsmanship. Travel to Bethlen-Haller Castle and explore its 16th-century architecture. Enjoy a wine tasting in the castle cellar followed by lunch at the restaurant. Continue to Sibiu and check in at a 4-star hotel. Take a walking tour of Sibiu, including fortified passageways, defence walls, Big Square, Small Square, and the Liars' Bridge. Enjoy dinner at a traditional Romanian restaurant.
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7Day 07
Alba Iulia and Sibiu
Visit one of the largest castles in Transylvania and learn about its 15th-century history. Discover filming locations used in well-known movies. Travel to Alba Iulia and explore its historic citadel. Enjoy a walking tour inside Alba Iulia Fortress, built in Vauban style. Learn about the site where Romania's Declaration of Independence was signed. Return to Sibiu and enjoy your final evening with dinner.
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8Day 08
Salt Mine and Return to Bucharest
Visit one of the largest salt mines in Europe and explore its underground attractions. Visit one of the largest salt mines in Europe and explore its underground attractions. Take a bus descent to approximately 200 metres below ground level. Take a bus descent to approximately 200 metres below ground level. Discover one of the most unique tourist sites in the region. Discover one of the most unique tourist sites in the region. Travel to Curtea de Argeș and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Travel to Curtea de Argeș and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Bucharest and check in at a centrally located 5-star hotel. Continue to Bucharest and check in at a centrally located 5-star hotel. Take time to relax and refresh before the evening. Take time to relax and refresh before the evening. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with a folklore show. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a traditional restaurant with a folklore show.
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9Day 09
Departure
Receive a transfer to Otopeni Airport or Giurgiu Port for your departure. Receive a transfer to Otopeni Airport or Giurgiu Port for your departure. Conclude your journey through Romania with memorable experiences. Conclude your journey through Romania with memorable experiences.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă București (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor, Otopeni, Romania · Tour start: Bucharest, Romania — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
