12 days tour

Romania Grand Tour, 12 Days With Private Guide, Transport An

Romania Grand Tour, 12 Days With Private Guide, Transport An

This tour includes:

Transport

Throughout transportation by modern vehicle (2-3 pax โ€“ private car, 4-6pax minivan, 7-15pax minibus, starting 16pax 48 seater coach)

Guide

โ€ขThroughout professional tour guide from/to airport

Accommodation

11 x overnights at 3*** and 4**** centrally located hotels

Others

All entrance fees included as per itinerary Monastery Cozia Monastery Curtea de Arges Hunyadi Castle Vauban Fortress in Alba Iulia St. Michaelโ€™s church in Cluj Napoca Merry Cemetery Sapanta Wooden churches Barsana and Bogdan Voda Painted monasteries of Moldovita, Voronet, Humor, Neamt Clock Tower Church on the Hill The birth house of count Dracula Draculaโ€™s Castle Peles Castle

Meals

โ€ขBreakfast buffet 1 x 3 course set menu traditional welcome dinner at a local restaurant in Bucharest 1 x 3 course set menu traditional farewell dinner 1 x cruise in the Danube Delta including lunch

Not included:

Flights

Optional

7 x 3 course set menu dinners at the hotel 1 x traditional dinner at the locals in Sibiel, including wine and local brandy 1 x traditional dinner at the hotel from Sighetul Marmatiei

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Itinerary of your trip Romania Grand Tour, 12 Days With Private Guide, Transport An

  • Day 1 Day 1: Bucharest (Cca 30Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Bucharest (Cca 30Km)

      Journey towards the famous monastery from Curtea de Arges, learn about the legend of how it was built and also take the chance to see the graves of the Romanian Royal Family. The monastery is a treasure of the Romanian architecture, built in the 16th century with an outstanding exterior specific to the orthodox monasteries and an impressive interior filled with murals painted by Romanian and French painters. Carry on to Cozia, and visit the outstanding Cozia Monastery, its architecture enhanced by the laced stoned exterior, and the byzantine paintings present in the interior. Carry on to Sibiu and check-in at the hotel for two overnights. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Bucharest- Curtea De Arges-Cozia-Sibiu (Cca 320Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Bucharest- Curtea De Arges-Cozia-Sibiu (Cca 320Km)

      Journey towards the famous monastery from Curtea de Arges, learn about the legend of how it was built and also take the chance to see the graves of the Romanian Royal Family. The monastery is a treasure of the Romanian architecture, built in the 16th century with an outstanding exterior specific to the orthodox monasteries and an impressive interior filled with murals painted by Romanian and French painters. Carry on to Cozia, and visit the outstanding Cozia Monastery, its architecture enhanced by the laced stoned exterior, and the byzantine paintings present in the interior. Carry on to Sibiu and check-in at the hotel for two overnights. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Sibiu-Sibiel-Sibiu (Cca 45Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Sibiu-Sibiel-Sibiu (Cca 45Km)

      A wonderful start of the day with a walking tour among the Old Town of Sibiu, one of the famous old towns from Romania, due to the presence of historical monuments with specific architectures that keep the medieval atmosphere alive. Admire The Evangelic Church, located in the historical city center of Sibiu, its tower of almost 74m of height, is the tallest tower from Transylvania. Discover the outstanding architecture of the famous Brukenthal Museum. In the evening you may drive to a villager house from the mountain village Sibiel for a traditional dinner with wine and local brandy. Return to Sibiu.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Sibiu-Hunedoara- Alba Iulia-Cluj Napoca (Cca 340Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Sibiu-Hunedoara- Alba Iulia-Cluj Napoca (Cca 340Km)

      Travel from Sibiu to Hunedoara, and visit The Corvin Castle, an impressive Renaissance fortress built in the 14th century. Take a tour of the castle, visit the torture exhibition and admire The Nebosia Tower. Journey towards Alba Iulia and visit its main attractions. Discover The Citadel of Alba Iulia โ€˜โ€™Alba Carolinaโ€™โ€™, one of the largest Vauban fortresses in Eastern Europe, with a beautifully preserved architecture. The specific star shape of the citadel is distinguished by its seven bastions that ensured the safety of the most important fortification from the area. Take a trip back in time and enjoy the medieval atmosphere of the citadel with a guided tour. Journey towards the multicultural and cosmopolitan town Cluj Napoca and check-in at the hotel. 

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cluj Napoca-Baia Mare- Sapanta-Sighetul Marmatiei (Cca 260Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cluj Napoca-Baia Mare- Sapanta-Sighetul Marmatiei (Cca 260Km)

      Enjoy a city tour including Cluj Napocaโ€™s most interesting sites, such as Saint Michaelโ€™s Church โ€“ built in the 14th century in a Gothic style, the Memorial Matthias Corvinus House โ€“ the oldest building in Cluj, Matei Corvinโ€™s Statue, and St. Peterโ€™s Church. Then, you travel to Baia Mare, known for its mining history and well-preserved medieval Old Town. In the afternoon you make a stop in Sapanta, where you visit the unique Merry Cemetery, famous for its colourful tombstones with naive paintings that represent scenes from the life of the deceased. In the evening you arrive to Sighetul Marmatiei.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Sighetul Marmatiei-Barsana-Bogdan Voda- Moldovita-Suceava (Cca 305Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Sighetul Marmatiei-Barsana-Bogdan Voda- Moldovita-Suceava (Cca 305Km)

      The Maramures region is famous for its well-preserved traditions, wooden churches, idyllic villages and friendly people. Visit this morning two of the most interesting highlights of Maramures: The Barsana Monastery and the Bogdan Voda Monastery. Travel along the Iza Valley towards the famous Bucovina region and visit the Moldovita Monastery, located on the banks of the Moldovita River and which was built at the beginning of the 15th century by Alexander the Kind. The exterior paintings of the monastery are some of the best preserved of all the churches in Bucovina. Drive to Suceava and check-in at the Hotel.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Suceava-Voronet-Humor-Neamt Monastery-Piatra Neamt (Cca 220Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Suceava-Voronet-Humor-Neamt Monastery-Piatra Neamt (Cca 220Km)

      After breakfast, journey towards the famous Voronet Monastery, known as โ€œThe Sistine Chapel of the Eastโ€. The exterior frescoes feature an intense shade of blue known in Romania as โ€œVoronet Blueโ€. Carry on to the Humor Monastery, which is one of the most fascinating Moldavian architectural masterpieces. After a scenic drive you arrive in Neamt, where you visit the monastery from the 14th century, known as โ€œThe Jerusalem of the Romanian Orthodoxyโ€. The monastery has an impressive collection of old books that number over 18,000 volumes and a valuable museum. Drive to Piatra Neamt and check-in at the hotel. 

  • Day 8 Day 8: Piatra Neamt - Targu Mures - Sighisoara (Cca 275Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Piatra Neamt - Targu Mures - Sighisoara (Cca 275Km)

      Drive to the so called โ€œcity of rosesโ€, Targu Mures, the center of the Hungarian minority in Romania. Visit the Roses Alley where you can see the Cultural Palace and the Orthodox Cathedral. After some time at leisure, continue towards Sighisoara.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Sighisoara-Bran-Brasov (Cca 190Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Sighisoara-Bran-Brasov (Cca 190Km)

      An outstanding start of your day with a tour of the beautifully preserved medieval city. Sighisoara is also known as the home town of Count Dracula. Here you can visit the Clock Tower, which is the cityโ€™s landmark, the Torture Museum, the house where Dracula was born, and the Church on the Hill. The tour continues with the village Bran, located in the southern Transylvania. Visit the Bran Castle built by the Transylvanian Saxons in the 14th century, famous for its correlation to the legends about Dracula. Enjoy in the afternoon a walking tour in Brasov and discover the medieval atmosphere of the Council Square with the most important landmarks: The Old City Hall, the Orthodox Church and the Black Church. 

  • Day 10 Day 10: Brasov-Sinaia-Tulcea(Cca 435Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Brasov-Sinaia-Tulcea(Cca 435Km)

      Travel to the elegant alpine resort of Sinaia and its beautiful Peles Castle โ€“ a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture, considered by many as one of the most stunning castles in Europe. The castle served as the summer residence for the Royal Family and its 160 rooms are adorned with the finest examples of European art and crystal chandeliers. Scenic ride towards Tulcea.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Excursion In The Danube Delta (Cca. 20Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Excursion In The Danube Delta (Cca. 20Km)

      Embark this morning on the excursion ship which will take you in the heart of Europeโ€™s best preserved natural habitat. The Danube Delta is included in UNESCOโ€™s World Heritage list since 1990, being one of the wildest areas of Europe. It is the sanctuary for more than 300 species of birds, being the major migration hub for thousands of birds heading from and to Mongolia, Siberia, India, Africa and China. Learn more about the formation of the Danube Delta and about the many bird and fish species living here. Enjoy the nature and observe the cormorants, the egrets, swans or pelicans around your ship. The lunch will be served onboard the ship. In the afternoon return to your hotel in Tulcea and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at the hotel.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Tulcea-Bucharest International Airport-Homeland (Cca 325Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Tulcea-Bucharest International Airport-Homeland (Cca 325Km)

      Enjoy a scenic drive towards the International Airport Otopeni, and farewell to your guide. Have a safe flight!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 2 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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