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Private 11-Day Transylvania, Apuseni, Maramures and Bucovina Tour with Hotel Pick Up/ Drop Off

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Transylvania Discovery Tours

4.8(51 reviews)

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Bucharest to Sibiel

    Start point
    București, Bucharest, Romania (Your Bucharest hotel., 09:00 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at Balea Chalet, near the lake), Dinner (3 courses dinner, wine and Romanian plums brandy)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Curtea de Arges Monastery
    • Visit Poienari Castle
    • Stop at Vidraru Dam
    • Drive Transfagarasan road
    • Visit Balea waterfall and Balea glacial lake
    • Lunch at Balea Chalet
    Landmarks
    Curtea de Arges Monastery
    Poienari Castle
    Vidraru Dam
    Transfagarasan Road
    Balea Waterfall
    Balea Glacial Lake
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  2. Day 2

    Sibiu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3 courses dinner, wine and Romanian plums brandy)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Sibiu medieval town
    • Visit Astra Ethnographic Museum
    Landmarks
    Sibiu Medieval Town
    Orthodox Cathedral of Sibiu
    Lutheran Church of Sibiu
    Bridge of Lies
    Astra Ethnographic Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Hunedoara - Alba Iulia - Garda de Sus

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3 courses dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hunyadi Castle in Hunedoara
    • Visit Alba Iulia's star-shaped citadel
    Landmarks
    Hunyadi Castle
    Alba Iulia Citadel
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  4. Day 4

    Scarisoara Ice Cave

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3 courses dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Scarisoara Ice Cave
    • Visit Casa de Piatra village
    • Visit Tauz Spring
    • Visit Coiba mare and Coiba Mica caves
    • Visit Poarta lui Ionele Cave
    Landmarks
    Scarisoara Ice Cave
    Coiba mare Cave
    Coiba Mica Cave
    Poarta lui Ionele Cave
  5. Day 5

    Turda Salt Mine - Maramures

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3 courses dinner, traditional plum brandy)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Turda Salt Mine
    Landmarks
    Turda Salt Mine
    Dese??ti Church
    Poienile Izei Church
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  6. Day 6

    Maramures

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3 courses dinner, traditional plum brandy)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Merry Cemetery
    • Explore Breb village
    • Explore Sarbi village
    • Visit traditional mill
    Landmarks
    Merry Cemetery
    Breb Village
    Sarbi Village
  7. Day 7

    Borgo Pass - Bucovina - Gura Humorului

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3 dinner courses, wine and Romanian plums brandy)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Barsana Monastery
    • Drive through Borgo Pass
    • Visit Humorului Monastery
    Landmarks
    Barsana Monastery
    Borgo Pass
    Humorului Monastery
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  8. Day 8

    Bucovina Painted Monasteries

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (3 dinner courses, wine and Romanian plums brandy)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Voronet Monastery
    • Visit Humor Monastery
    • Visit Moldovita Monastery
    • Visit Sucevita Monastery
    • Visit the Painted Egg Museum in Vama village
    • Visit Marginea black pottery centre
    Landmarks
    Voronet Monastery
    Humor Monastery
    Moldovita Monastery
    Sucevita Monastery
    Painted Egg Museum
    Marginea Black Pottery Centre
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  9. Day 9

    Bicaz Gorges - Lacu Rosu - Sighisoara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Hungarian traditional lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nicolae Popa Ethnographic Museum
    • Drive through Bicaz Gorges
    • Visit Lacu Rosu
    • Hungarian traditional lunch
    Landmarks
    Nicolae Popa Ethnographic Museum
    Bicaz Gorges
    Lacu Rosu
    Sighisoara Medieval Town
  10. Day 10

    Viscri - Bran - Brasov

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Sighisoara medieval town including Clock Tower
    • Visit Church on the Hill in Sighisoara
    • Visit house where Vlad the Impaler was born
    • Visit Viscri village and fortified church
    • Visit Bran Castle
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara Medieval Town
    Clock Tower
    Church on the Hill
    Vlad the Impaler Birthhouse
    Viscri Village
    Viscri Fortified Church
    Bran Castle
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  11. Day 11

    Bears Sanctuary - Rasnov Fortress - Sinaia - Bucharest

    End point
    București, Bucharest, Romania (Your Bucharest hotel or to OTP International airport, 16:00 - 18:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bears Sanctuary

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Rasnov Fortress (own expense, approximately 30 minutes walk with guide to explore courtyards, ramparts and fortress well)
    Landmarks
    Bears Sanctuary
    Piatra Craiului National Park
    Rasnov Fortress
    Peles Castle
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  • Accommodation
    4.3
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    July 3rd, 2024
    Romania is now my favourite country. Spectacular. Bogdan was my guide for two days and then Marius took over. They...
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    October 8th, 2023
    The Transylvania Discovery tour was well planned to cover a vast range of sights from castles; forests; monasteries...
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    Hello, friends! Thank you very much for your review, I am very happy that you enjoyed the tour. It was a real pleasure to be your guide; we have great memories! I hope to see you again in the future! Bestr regards, Bogdan Ghenoiu
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      You are allowed to bring any size suitcase as our tours provide ample space for all your baggage needs.

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      For single travelers looking to reduce costs by sharing a room, we offer private tours where you will have your private en suite room. We don't arrange shared accommodations on our tours.

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      Our tours primarily consist of walking excursions, providing ample opportunity to explore each attraction thoroughly and take pictures without feeling rushed.

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      The night before the tour starts is not included in the tour price. You'll need to arrange for accommodation for that night separately.

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      Rest assured, all our accommodations come with adequate air conditioning to ensure your comfort.

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    • For any tour departing before July 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Transylvania Discovery Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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