Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest to Zarnesti
Your Romanian adventure kicks off at Bucharest North Station before 2 pm. You'll board a train heading to Brasov, switch trains there, then continue on to Zarnesti, a small mountain village that sits right at the entrance to Piatra Craiului National Park. Once you arrive, settle in and have dinner to recover from the travel day.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks Piatra Craiului National Park - Day 2
Zarnesti
This morning you'll cycle at the base of the Fagaras Mountains with the option to take a 7 km detour to visit a bear sanctuary near Zarnesti if you're interested. After that, head over to Ohaba where you can see Romania's oldest water-powered flour mill and learn about its history during the communist period. It's a quieter day of cycling with some cultural stops mixed in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit the oldest water-powered flour mill in Ohaba
Optional Activities
- 7 km detour on gravel road to bear sanctuary near Zarnesti
Landmarks Fagaras Mountains - Day 3
Ohaba - Carta
You'll pedal through the Fagaras Mountains today, crossing the Bucium River as you go. The route takes you through Lisa, which has a 100-year-old wool blanket machine still operating, then through Sambata de Sus where there's an impressive 1696 Brancovenesc Monastery worth seeing. Later you'll pass through Dragus and its ethnographic museum before finishing the day in Carta, where you can walk around the ruins of a Cistercian monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit 100-year-old woollen blanket machine in Lisa
- Visit Brancovenesc Monastery in Sambata de Sus
- Visit ethnographic museum in Dragus
- Visit ruins of Cistercian monastery in Carta
Optional Activities
- Meet local priest and listen to stories at Cistercian monastery ruins
Landmarks Brancovenesc Monastery Cistercian monastery ruins 
- Day 4
Carta - Transfagarasan
The morning starts with a bus ride up to Balea Waterfalls. From there, you'll cycle down the Transfagarasan road, which is one of Europe's most scenic mountain routes, so the descent gives you incredible views as you make your way down the mountain. It's a memorable day of riding through dramatic landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycle down Transfagarasan road
Optional Activities
- Cable car from Balea Waterfalls to Balea Lake (approximately EUR 20 per person plus bike)
Landmarks Balea Waterfalls Balea Lake Transfagarasan Road - Day 5
Transfagarasan - Biertan
You'll continue cycling through Transylvania's rolling countryside toward Biertan, known for its massive fortified church that has multiple ring walls surrounding it. Along the route, you'll travel quiet country roads and get views of another fortified church at Richis. The riding today is more pastoral, with farmland and villages rather than mountain terrain.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church in Biertan
- View fortified church of Richis
Landmarks Biertan Fortified Church Richis Fortified Church 
- Day 6
Biertan - Sighisoara
Today you'll cycle to Sighisoara, one of the few fully inhabited medieval citadels still standing in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once there, you can wander the old town and see the famous clock tower, the covered staircases connecting different levels, the medieval alleyways, and the house where Vlad Dracul was born. If you're interested, there's an optional detour to Dumbraveni to visit an important Armenian Catholic church.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box)
Included Activities
- Explore Sighisoara medieval citadel and old town
- Visit clock tower in Sighisoara
- Visit birthplace of Vlad Dracul in Sighisoara
Optional Activities
- Small detour to Dumbraveni to visit Armenian Catholic church
Landmarks Sighisoara Citadel Clock Tower Birthplace of Vlad Dracul Dumbraveni Armenian Catholic Church 
- Day 7
Sighisoara - Soars
You'll cycle through hilly countryside to Apold first, which is known for its beautiful fortified church, then continue on to Soars where you're staying tonight. The country roads wind through remote and peaceful areas, and you'll likely see shepherds with their flocks of sheep grazing as you ride past. It's a quieter day focused on the landscape and small village life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church in Apold
Landmarks Apold Fortified Church - Day 8
Soars - Viscri
Viscri is one of the highlights of your trip, and you'll cycle there today. The fortified church here was restored with support from the Prince Charles Foundation, and it's worth spending time exploring. You can walk through the village itself and even visit the local blacksmith if you want to see traditional craftsmanship. The ride goes through ancient villages and the countryside feels timeless.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit fortified church of Viscri
Optional Activities
- Walk through Viscri village
- Visit blacksmith in Viscri
Landmarks Viscri Fortified Church - Day 9
Viscri to Bucharest
After breakfast, you'll take a private transfer from Viscri to Brasov to catch your train back to Bucharest. Several train departures are available from 13:30 onward, so you'll have flexibility with timing, though the train ticket back isn't part of your tour package and you'll need to book it separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast
