Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Bucharest
You'll arrive in Bucharest and check into your hotel. Once you're settled, there's a city tour lined up covering Romania's capital, including the Patriarchal Church and Palace of Parliament, plus a walk through the center. If your flight gets in late, don't worry - the tour can shift to your last day instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord oder ähnlich), Hotel (Capitol Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- City tour of Bucharest including Patriarchal Church and Palace of Parliament
- Stroll through the heart of Bucharest
Optional Activities
- Travel to Romania by train from Munich (approx. 7 hours Munich-Budapest, then approx. 9-11 hours Budapest-Cluj/Sibiu by Flixbus)
- Travel to Romania by train from Berlin (approx. 12 hours Berlin-Vienna with approx. 2 hours stopover, then approx. 1.5 hours Vienna-Budapest, then approx. 9-11 hours Budapest-Cluj/Sibiu by Flixbus)
- Travel to Romania by car (Berlin-Prague-Budapest-Cluj: 1,215 km/18 hours with overnight stays recommended; Munich-Vienna-Budapest-Cluj: 1,121 km/11-15 hours with overnight stays recommended)
Landmarks Patriarchal Church Palace of Parliament 
- Day 2
Bucharest to Sibiu
It's a drive to Curtea de Arges to see two significant medieval churches, the Prince's Church and Bishop's Church, both with impressive Byzantine art and frescoes. You'll pick between two routes: one through the scenic Olt Valley and the Monastery of One Wood, or the mountain option over the Transfagarasan road at 2,100m (July-October only). After that, you head to Sibiu for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mycontinental Sibiu oder ähnlich), Hotel (Continental Forum Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit Prince's Church in Curtea de Arges
- Visit Bishop's Church in Curtea de Arges
- Visit Monastery of One Wood (Route 1 option)
- Drive through Olt Valley (Route 1 option)
- Drive over Transfagarasan high mountain road at 2,100m (Route 2 option, July-October)
- Stop at Vidraru reservoir (Route 2 option)
Landmarks Prince's Church Bishop's Church Monastery of One Wood Vidraru Reservoir Transfagarasan Road 
- Day 3
Sibiu
A guided tour takes you through Sibiu's historic medieval section. You'll see the Old Town Hall Tower, Bridge of Lies, Pempflinger Stairs, the Great and Small Ring squares, and the Protestant parish church on Huet Square. The tour also covers the lower Old Town and the Zibinsmarkt area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Mycontinental Sibiu oder ähnlich), Hotel (Continental Forum Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Sibiu including Old Town Hall Tower, Bridge of Lies, Pempflinger Stairs, Great and Small Ring, Protestant parish church on Huet Square, and lower Old Town with Zibinsmarkt
Landmarks Old Town Hall Tower Bridge of Lies Great Ring Small Ring Protestant Parish Church - Day 4
Sibiu to Malancrav/Sighisoara
You'll travel through Transylvanian Highlands villages heading toward Sighisoara. Stop at the fortified church in Mosna, then check out Medias to see its fortified church remains and Biertan's Saxon fortified church (UNESCO site). From there, continue to Malancrav. Optional coffee with a local can be arranged. You'll stay overnight in Malancrav or Sighisoara depending on availability.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Gästehaus Malancrav 102 oder ähnlich), (Mercure Hotel Binderbubi oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church in Mosna
- Stop in Medias to view remains of fortified church
- Visit Saxon fortified church in Biertan (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Coffee with Romanian host (can be organized on another day)
Landmarks Fortified Church Biertan Saxon Fortified Church 
- Day 5
Sighisoara to Baia Mare
After breakfast, you'll get to know Sighisoara, one of Romania's nicest towns. Wander the 16th-17th century alleyways, climb the Stundturm tower to visit the history museum, explore the Upper Town, and climb 175 steps on the Pupils' Staircase to reach the grammar school and mountain church. Then it's on to Cluj Napoca to see St. Michael's Church before continuing to Baia Mare in Maramures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Diafan Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Carpati Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sighisoara including Stundturm tower, Upper Town, Pupils' Staircase, Haltrich Grammar School, and mountain church
- Visit St. Michael's Church in Cluj Napoca
Landmarks Stundturm Tower Pupils' Staircase Haltrich Grammar School Mountain Church St. Michael's Church - Day 6
Maramures to Gura Homurului/Vama
You're exploring Maramures, Romania's most original region where traditional life and folk art remain strong. Visit the 'cheerful' cemetery in Sapanta village, see the new Barsana nunnery and Toader Barsan's wood workshop, check out wooden churches in Ieud, then cross the Prislop Pass toward Bukovina. You'll arrive in Gura Homurului/Vama by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Calin oder ähnlich), Hotel (Best Western Hotel Bucovina oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit 'cheerful' cemetery in Sapanta
- Visit new Barsana nunnery
- Visit wood workshop of Toader Barsan
- Visit wooden churches in Ieud
- Cross Prislop Pass
Landmarks Sapanta Cheerful Cemetery Barsana Nunnery Wooden Churches in Ieud Prislop Pass - Day 7
Bukovina Monasteries and Ceramics
You'll see UNESCO World Heritage Moldavian monasteries from Stephen the Great's era (15th-16th century). Moldovita, Sucevita, and Voronet monasteries are your stops, all famous for their frescoed exterior walls that look like illustrated Bibles. There's a stop at the ceramics center in Marginea to see black ceramics being made. Later in the afternoon, visit the Easter Egg Museum in Vama as you drive through beech forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Casa Calin oder ähnlich), Hotel (Best Western Hotel Bucovina oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit Moldovita Monastery
- Visit Sucevita Monastery
- Visit Voronet Monastery
- Visit ceramics center in Marginea
- Visit Easter Egg Museum in Vama
Landmarks Moldovita Monastery Sucevita Monastery Voronet Monastery Marginea Ceramics Center Easter Egg Museum - Day 8
Bukovina to Brasov
Drive toward Tragu Neamt and visit the monastery, then cross the Carpathians back into Transylvania. You'll pass through the striking Bicaz Gorge and stop at Lacul Rosu (Murder Lake) for an optional easy walk around it. After that, continue through Szeklerland (largely Hungarian) via Miercurea Ciuc to get to Brasov.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coroana Brasovului Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Curtea Brasoveana oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit Tragu Neamt monastery
- Pass through Bicaz Gorge
- Stop at Lacul Rosu (Murder Lake)
Optional Activities
- Easy hike around Lacul Rosu (Murder Lake)
Landmarks Tragu Neamt Monastery Bicaz Gorge Lacul Rosu 
- Day 9
Brasov
Head to Sinaia, a 900m high winter resort home to a 17th-century monastery. Check out Peles Castle, built in southern German Renaissance style as a summer home for the Hohenzollern royal family. Stroll the English garden or relax at the castle's restaurant terrace. Then continue to Bran for the legendary Castle of Count Dracula. Back in Brasov, tour the old town and see the Black Church, the city's landmark and cultural hub for the German-speaking community.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Coroana Brasovului Hotel oder ähnlich), Hotel (Hotel Curtea Brasoveana oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Visit Sinaia Monastery
- Visit Peles Castle
- Visit Bran Castle (Count Dracula)
- Guided tour of Brasov old town including Black Church
Optional Activities
- Stroll through English garden at Peles Castle
- Coffee or refreshment at castle restaurant terrace
Landmarks Sinaia Monastery Peles Castle Bran Castle Black Church - Day 10
Brasov to Tulcea
You're traveling from Brasov toward the Danube Delta. Arrive in Tulcea, the gateway to the delta, and check into your hotel on the Danube banks for the next two nights. If you prefer, a boat transfer to the delta's heart is available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Hotel oder ähnlich)
Optional Activities
- Boat transfer to the heart of the delta (alternative to hotel stay in Tulcea)
Landmarks Danube Delta - Day 11
Danube Delta
Spend the full day exploring the Danube Delta's canal network. You'll cruise the Sulina main canal, narrow side canals, and Lake Fortuna to see the protected habitat with pelicans, reed islands, lagoons, marshes, oak forests, and dunes. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has Europe's largest reed landscape. Lunch is served on the boat. Alternatively, you can stay overnight in Uzlina and take boat trips on smaller canals and lakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served on the boat)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Delta Hotel oder ähnlich)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Danube Delta including cruise on Sulina main canal, side canals, and Lake Fortuna
- Lunch on the boat
Optional Activities
- Overnight stay in Uzlina in the heart of the delta with boat trip on small canals and lakes (alternative to Tulcea-based itinerary)
Landmarks Danube Delta Sulina Main Canal Lake Fortuna - Day 12
Tulcea to Bucharest
It's time to drive back to Bucharest for your final night before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MyContinental Bucuresti Gara de Nord oder ähnlich), Hotel (Capitol Hotel oder ähnlich)
- Day 13
Departure from Bucharest
Your trip through Romania is finished. You'll be transferred to the airport for departure. Safe travels home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
