Itinerary
- Day 1
Bucharest to Brasov
You'll meet your guide at Bucharest North Railway Station around noon, then board the group train at 1 pm for the journey to Brasov. The train ride offers scenic views of the Prahova Valley and Carpathian Mountains as you travel through the landscape. Once you arrive in Brasov, a private transfer takes you to your hotel in the city center. After settling in, take a short walk to explore the medieval history of the city on your own.
Included Activities
- Train transfer to Brasov
- Private transfer to hotel
- Walking tour of medieval Brasov
Landmarks Brasov Prahova Valley Bucegi Mountains Baiului Mountains Carpathian Mountains 
- Day 2
Piatra Craiului National Park - Magura
After a short transfer from Brasov, you'll hike into Piatra Craiului National Park following well-maintained forest paths. By midday, you reach Cabana Curmatura where lunch includes local soup and apple pie, and you can enjoy views of the valley and canyon. From there, continue downhill through open hills and along the river, eventually reaching the Jurassic Zarnesti Gorge before arriving in the fairytale village of Magura. You'll settle into your traditional guesthouse for a two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local soup and apple pie at Cabana Curmatura), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Piatra Craiului National Park
- Lunch at Cabana Curmatura
- Exploration of Zarnesti Gorge
- Visit to Magura village
Landmarks Piatra Craiului National Park Cabana Curmatura Zarnesti Gorge Magura - Day 3
Magura - Bran Castle
Start with a gentle uphill hike from Magura through green pastures and farmland, moving into shady forests as you climb toward a hilltop with great views. Lunch happens at a scenic hillside spot where you can see a remote farmhouse below. The afternoon brings a steep 500-meter descent with fantastic views of Bran Castle. You have the choice to visit the castle from inside or just see it from outside. If you go inside, you'll explore the impressive 14th-century Gothic fortress, wander through its rooms and staircases, and check out the secret passages while taking in the Carpathian mountain views. A private transfer brings you back to the guesthouse afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch box at hillside spot), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Magura
- Hilltop viewpoint
- Views of Bran Castle during descent
Optional Activities
- Visit inside Bran Castle (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks Bran Castle Carpathian Mountains 
- Day 4
Piatra Craiului Mountains - Ciocanu
Today's hike takes you at the foot of the Piatra Craiului Mountains through pastoral landscape with pastures, sheepfolds, and forests. If you're visiting before September 15, you'll stop at a sheepfold to taste traditional Burduf cheese and learn about local cheese-making from your guide. The day ends in the charming scattered village of Ciocanu, surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch box), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike at foot of Piatra Craiului Mountains
- Visit to sheepfold with cheese tasting (seasonal)
Landmarks Piatra Craiului Mountains Ciocanu - Day 5
Ciocanu - Mountain Villages
After a hearty breakfast, you'll hike through picturesque villages where traditional customs and cultures are still part of everyday life. Along the way, you'll pass one of the oldest houses in the area, dating back nearly 200 years, and visit a small museum in a pretty building that covers the villages you're walking through. Depending on how the timing works out, you might visit one or two Orthodox churches before returning to the guesthouse. Meals here are home-cooked using the owner's traditional agriculture.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast), Lunch (Packed lunch box), Dinner (Home-cooked meal using owner's traditional agriculture)
Included Activities
- Hike through traditional mountain villages
- Visit to historic house (approximately 200 years old)
- Small village museum
- Orthodox church visits (depending on timing)
Landmarks Bucegi Mountains 
- Day 6
Bucegi Mountains Ridge Hike
The trek begins with a steady climb to the ridge top, passing Sherpa huts on the way to La Bisericuta where you'll find spectacular views of the Bucegi Mountains and Bangaleasa Valley. Take time to photograph and take in the sightseeing. You'll descend slowly into the valley below and enter Bucegi National Park. If you choose the longer hike option, you'll head to a second ridge and have lunch at Poiana Gutanu meadows with your packed lunch.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch at Poiana Gutanu meadows), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ridge hike with views of Bucegi Mountains
- Visit to La Bisericuta viewpoint
- Entry to Bucegi National Park
- Lunch at Poiana Gutanu meadows
Optional Activities
- Extended hike to second ridge (approximately 5.5 hours total, 18 km, +/- 850 m altitude)
Landmarks Bucegi Mountains La Bisericuta Bucegi National Park Poiana Gutanu meadows Bangaleasa Valley - Day 7
Bear Sanctuary - Vulcan Church - Bucharest
After a short transfer, you visit the bear sanctuary where guides share fascinating stories about the bears. Then comes an easy short hike to a fortified church, a remnant of Saxon heritage from 13th-century Transylvanian colonization. There you'll meet an enthusiastic young priest who explains the church's history and offers local specialties to taste. You then drive back to Bucharest with a stop to view the magnificent Peles Castle from outside, and your evening is free to spend as you wish in the capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch box)
Included Activities
- Bear sanctuary visit with guide commentary
- Easy hike to fortified church
- Meeting with church priest and history explanation
- Tasting of local specialties
- Exterior view of Peles Castle
Landmarks Bear Sanctuary Vulcan Church (Fortified Church) Peles Castle - Day 8
Bucharest
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and then, depending on your flight schedule, explore Bucharest using the roadbook provided. The city blends medieval, Ottoman, neoclassical French, and communist-era influences, and between the two world wars it was known as the 'Eastern Paris'. This marks the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Bucharest using provided roadbook (subject to flight schedule)
Landmarks Bucharest
