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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Start point
    Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania (Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Minerva)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bucharest Old Town
    • Visit National Museum of Romanian History
    • Visit Military Museum
    • Visit Folk Art Museum
    • Dinner (optional)
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  2. Day 2

    Sinaia - Bran Castle - Moieciu

    Sinaia - Bran Castle - Moieciu
    Meals
    Dinner (Home-cooked meal at local guesthouse featuring Romanian cuisine including hearty options with red wine)
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Casa Zada Guest House)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting with tour leader
    • Visit Pelisor Palace
    • Visit Bran Castle
    • Home-cooked dinner at local guesthouse

    Optional Activities

    • Easy forest walk in Bucegi Mountains (approximately 6 kilometres, 2-3 hours, 300 metres ascent and descent)
    • Explore Moieciu village at own pace
    Landmarks
    Pelisor Palace
    Bran Castle
    Bucegi Mountains
  3. Day 3

    Brasov - Sighisoara - Bistrita

    Brasov - Sighisoara - Bistrita
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Bistrita)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Brasov old town with medieval walls and historic churches

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gothic Black Church in Brasov (€4.00)
    • Visit Sighisoara central square and local cafés
    • Climb to church in Sighisoara for town views
    Landmarks
    Brasov Old Town
    Black Church
    Sighisoara
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  4. Day 4

    Sapanta - Monastery of Barsana - Borsa

    Sapanta - Monastery of Barsana - Borsa
    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic and hearty meal in a villager's home featuring Romanian cuisine with pearl barley or polenta, fresh root vegetables, cabbage, stewed beef or pork, sour cream and home-baked bread)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Cerbul)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Merry Cemetery
    • Visit Monastery of Barsana
    • Authentic lunch in a villager's home
    Landmarks
    Merry Cemetery
    Monastery of Barsana
    Rodna Mountains
  5. Day 5

    Viseu de Sus - Vasar Valley - Moisei

    Viseu de Sus - Vasar Valley - Moisei
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Cerbul)

    Included Activities

    • Narrow gauge railway journey from Viseu de Sus to Novat

    Optional Activities

    • Moderate ridge hike: Novat to Moisei (approximately 5-6 hours, 16 kilometres/10 miles, 600 metres/1,968 feet ascent, 1,400 metres/4,593 feet max altitude, includes steep uphill tractor track section, may be muddy and rocky)
    • Easier self-guided alternative walk alongside railway tracks (approximately 2.5 hours, 10 kilometres/6.2 miles, mostly flat with slight downhill)
    • Explore Viseu de Sus at own pace
    • Extended train journey to Paltin (additional supplement required, train stops 1-2 hours, includes cafe and short forest walk option)
    Landmarks
    Vasar Valley
    Viseu Valley
  6. Day 6

    Borsa - Rodna Mountains - Moldovita Monastery - Sucevita

    Borsa - Rodna Mountains - Moldovita Monastery - Sucevita
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Popas Turistic Bucovina)

    Included Activities

    • Chairlift to mountain ridge in Rodna Mountains
    • Easy ridge hike in Rodna Mountains (approximately 2-3 hours, 5-6 kilometres/3.1-3.6 miles, 1,416 metres/4,645 feet max altitude)
    • Visit Moldovita Monastery (approximately 1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Sample fresh sheep's cheese and tuica at shepherd's hut (subject to shepherd presence)
    • Remain on bus and meet group at walk endpoint (if not wishing to hike)
    Landmarks
    Rodna Mountains
    Moldovita Monastery
    Obcina Mare Ridge
    Ciumirna Pass
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  7. Day 7

    Sucevita - Putna - Bacau

    Sucevita - Putna - Bacau
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Dumbrava)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sucevita Monastery and museum (approximately 1 hour)
    • Hike from Sucevita to Putna (approximately 5 hours, 16 kilometres/10 miles, graded easy with some moderate sections, includes short steep uphill for 20 minutes and short descent)
    • Visit Putna Monastery Museum (approximately 1 hour)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit pottery maker in Marginea (if not hiking, bus drives via Marginea to Putna)
    Landmarks
    Sucevita Monastery
    Putna Monastery
    Via Transylvanica
  8. Day 8

    Tulcea - Danube Delta

    Tulcea - Danube Delta
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board pontoon)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Floating Hotel Anda)

    Included Activities

    • Board pontoon at Tulcea
    • Explore Danube Delta by pontoon and smaller boats
    • Dinner on pontoon
    Landmarks
    Danube Delta
  9. Day 9

    Danube Delta

    Danube Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard pontoon), Lunch (Lunch onboard pontoon), Dinner (Dinner onboard pontoon)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Floating Hotel Anda)

    Included Activities

    • Danube Delta bird watching and wildlife viewing aboard pontoon and smaller boats
    • Visit to remote village in Danube Delta
    • All meals onboard pontoon
    Landmarks
    Danube Delta
  10. Day 10

    Danube Delta - Tulcea - Bucharest

    Danube Delta - Tulcea - Bucharest
    Meals
    Lunch (Final lunch onboard pontoon)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Minerva)

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise from Danube Delta to Tulcea
    • Final lunch onboard
    Landmarks
    Danube Delta
  11. Day 11

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Minerva)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Bucharest including historic parts of the city
    • Visit to Village Museum with wooden churches, windmills and peasant dwellings

    Optional Activities

    • Palace of Parliament tour (€10.00 - must arrange with tour leader at start of trip for availability)
    Landmarks
    Village Museum
    Palace of Parliament
  12. Day 12

    Bucharest

    Bucharest
    End point
    Strada General Gheorghe Manu nr 2-4, București 010445, Romania (Hotel Minerva, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

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  • Adrienne5.0September 2024
    This was a great tour showcasing so many of the wonderful sights of Romania. Highlights were the steam train trip,...
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    Traveled in September 2024
  • Judith4.3May 2023
    Eating at the home of local people near the Merry Cemetery. Visiting the painted monasteries and the walks.
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  • Pat4.7June 2023
    Painted monasteries. Walks - wonderful - better and easier than expected. Sweeping views of snowy mountains.
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  • Valerie4.3September 2023
    Boat on the Danube Delta
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  • Renee5.0September 2023
    I loved the 2-night trip on the Danube Delta. In addition, I loved the rustic guesthouse. the Popas Turistic Hotel in...
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  • Simon4.5September 2023
    wildlife, scenery ,culture
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  • Penelope3.8September 2023
    Really enjoyed the walks, although the pace was a bit of a struggle at times. Romania exceeded my expectations as...
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  • Alex
    Alex5.0September 2023
    Excellent tour, a good tour guide.
    Traveled in September 2023
  • MervynJones5.0September 2022
    We have taken this tour twice, beacuse there is somuch to see and experience
    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Explore!
    Glad you had a nice trip. Thanks for your feedback. The Explore Team
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  • Angela4.3December 2019
    I would like to see a similar trip spread over more days. We passed several things, including fortified churches,...
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    Traveled in May 2019
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    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for your comments. We will pass your comments to the product manager to review the duration of the trip or possibly developing a more in depth trip to Romania, We look forward to welcoming you back on another trip with us soon.
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    Ray

    Asked on June 13th, 2026

    Do you have any similar tours that finish in Bucharest or near there not long before the 17th June?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten June 2026

      Upon looking at the tours we have available for June 2027 the majority finish in Bucharest in the first week of June or the last week of June. We do not have any that finish around the 17th June unfortunately.

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      Ray

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      We would like the tour to be about 1 to 2 weeks before the 17th June. It could start somewhere else as we have not booked our flights from Australia yet

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    Heidi

    Asked on July 27th, 2025

    I want to travel in October as my spouse still have faculty lectures in September. Please advise if there is an October 2026 departure.

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      We do not run this tour in October. The last 2026 departure we have is September 9th - 20th 2026.

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    I like email full itelery ie depart from And To touring. Hotels detail which Airline what is included what is excluded. Luggage allowance. Dietery requirement.

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      All our tours do not include flights however they can be arranged. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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    Kelly

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    Is it possible to go on a custom tour with similar activities in October 2025? We may have a party of 6. Is there a reason why October is not a good month? Too cold or no birds in the delta?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2024

      I am sorry but Explore does not offer custom tours or bespoke trips. The best time for the Danube delta is early summer to late autumn (April to September).

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    Is this available for this this tour and departure date?

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      Single rooms are available for this trip and they have a $540.00 supplement, this makes the total price for Wednesday 11 September, 2024 departure $4620.00 including the single supplement.

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