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Romania Grand Journey – Transylvania, Maramureș & Bucovina (12 Days)

12 days
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bucharest to Balea Lake

    Bucharest to Balea Lake
    Start point
    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Main entrance)
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    , Guesthouse
    Landmarks
    Balea Lake
    Transfagarasan Highway
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Balea Lake to Sibiu

    Balea Lake to Sibiu
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse

    Included Activities

    • Sibiu walking tour
    • Visit Astra open air village museum

    Optional Activities

    • 1 hour walk around Balea glacial lake
    • Hike to Balea Waterfall - Romania's highest step-waterfall (medium difficulty, 2 hours)
    Landmarks
    Balea Lake
    Balea Waterfall
    Sibiu
    Brukenthal Museum
    Astra Open Air Village Museum
  4. Day 3

    Sibiu to Cluj Napoca

    Sibiu to Cluj Napoca
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Visit Corvin Castle
    • Visit Turda Salt Mine
    Landmarks
    Corvin Castle
    Turda Salt Mine
  5. Day 4

    Cluj Napoca to Breb

    Cluj Napoca to Breb
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse

    Included Activities

    • Visit Merry Cemetery in Sapanta

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Dumitru Pop's workshop next to his home
    • Visit original sculptor's house museum
    Landmarks
    Merry Cemetery
    Sighet
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Breb

    Breb
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sarbii village with folk technology collection
    Landmarks
    Sarbii village
    Cosau Valley
  7. Day 6

    Breb to Vatra Moldovitei

    Breb to Vatra Moldovitei
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse

    Included Activities

    • Visit wooden church in Poienile Izei village
    Landmarks
    Wooden Church of Poienile Izei
    Prislop Pass
    Rodna Mountains
    Ciocanesti
    Mestecanis Pass
  8. Day 7

    Vatra Moldovitei to Gura Humorului

    Vatra Moldovitei to Gura Humorului
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse

    Included Activities

    • Visit Moldovita painted monastery
    • Visit Sucevita monastery
    • Visit Arbore painted church
    Landmarks
    Moldovita Painted Monastery
    Ciumarna Pass
    Sucevita Monastery
    Arbore Painted Church
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Gura Humorului

    Gura Humorului
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse

    Included Activities

    • Visit Voronet painted monastery
    • Egg painting workshop in Sadova village
    Landmarks
    Voronet Painted Monastery
    Sadova
  10. Day 9

    Gura Humorului to Sighisoara

    Gura Humorului to Sighisoara
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse

    Included Activities

    • Sighisoara medieval town walking tour
    Landmarks
    Sighisoara
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 10

    Sighisoara to Brasov

    Sighisoara to Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Visit Biertan Saxon fortified church
    • Visit Viscri village
    • Visit Rupea Fortress
    • Brasov walking tour at night
    Landmarks
    Biertan Fortified Church
    Viscri
    Rupea Fortress
    Brasov
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  12. Day 11

    Brasov

    Brasov
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch made from fresh, simple ingredients at a guesthouse in the rural villages), Dinner (Farewell Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour in Pestera and Magura villages with Bat Cave visit
    • Lunch at guesthouse in rural villages

    Optional Activities

    • Enter Bran Castle (15th-century estate) - site fee is own expense
    Landmarks
    Bran Castle
    Bat Cave
    Piatra Craiului National Park
    Pestera
    Magura
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Brasov to Bucharest

    Brasov to Bucharest
    End point
    Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), Calea Bucureștilor Nr. 224E, Otopeni, Ilfov 075100, Romania (Main entrance)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Spend one additional night in Bucharest
    • Visit Peles Castle (Neo-Renaissance architecture) on the way to Bucharest
    Landmarks
    Peles Castle

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