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Classic Romania Tour from Giurgiu - 8D/7N
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Get a taste of Romania in an 8-day adventure to its hottest tourist attractions. Your Romanian experience begins with a city tour of Bucharest, and then it will take you to the medieval land of Transylvania, where you will discover the remarkable local life. You will visit the medieval cities of Brasov and Sibiu, meet the locals of Viscri and Biertan, have a taste of Maramures, and follow the footsteps of Dracula at Bran Castle.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore the most iconic landmarks of Romania
- Visit Bran Castle, Peles Castle, and medieval Sighisoara
- Discover the rich heritage of Transylvania
- Experience the traditions of the Maramures region
- Enjoy a journey through diverse landscapes and history
- Explore Bucharest, the vibrant capital of Romania
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bucharest
City/Town Tour at Palace Of The Parliament. Arrival at Giurgiu port where you’ll be met by your guide. You will discover Bucharest, the place where Western and Eastern cultures interestingly blend. Beyond this exotic mix, one can undoubtedly feel the inescapable influence of the communist period. The most distinctive building dating back to the communist regime is the Palace of the Parliament. Also known as Ceaușescu’s Palace, the impressive edifice entered the Guinness world records as the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon. While going through its huge and imposing marble rooms lit by chandeliers we’ll learn the grim statistics that enabled its rise. Next on our agenda is a sightseeing tour of Bucharest’s old city, which shelters several architectural gems and representative buildings at the same time. Overnight in Bucharest
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Bucharest
Sightseeing at Dimitrie Gusti National Village Museum. Overnight in Bucharest
Day 2
Sibiu
Traditional Outdoors at Curtea de Argeș Cathedral. Breakfast Our first stop is at the legendary Curtea de Arges monastery, at the foot of the Carpathians. We will drive through the Olt Valley and you will enjoy nature’s beauty admiring the amazing landscapes. We will visit Cozia monastery which reflects national medieval art and architecture.
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Sibiu
Activities at Transfagarasan. During the summer, we will cross the Carpathian Mountains from south to north on Transfagarasan, some of the most beautiful roads in the world.
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Sibiu
Local Flavor. Elected European cultural capital in 2007, Sibiu has a particular charm, everyone will agree, blending history and multicultural elements. Built by German settlers in the 12th century, the city was ruled for several generations by the most influential guilds. The city tour includes the old town whose attraction is the main Square sheltering the Brukenthal Museum and the Roman Catholic Cathedral, and it continues with Huet Square where we’ll visit the Evangelical Church.
Day 3
Alba Iulia
Archaeological Exploration at Alba Iulia Citadel. Our travel continues in Romania’s largest fortress surrounded by 12 km of walls in the shape of a star: Alba Carolina fortress was successively a Roman fort, a fortress during the middle Ages and later a Vauban type citadel provided with bastions.
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Alba Iulia
Sightseeing at Salina Turda. We will continue our tour, reaching Turda, with a visit to a spectacular and quite unique site, due to its strange form: a huge subterranean cave carved in salt, a former salt-mine turned into a tourist attraction. Hundreds of meters of galleries open into halls, one of them 90 meters tall, with a lake at the bottom. The sights inside the mine are otherworldly, attracting artists in search of spectacular views.
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Bucharest
Sightseeing at St. Michael's Church, Cluj-napoca. Overnight in Cluj-Napoca
Day 4
Bucharest
Local Flavor. Maramureș people are considered to be the most hospitable Romanians and their traditional wooden houses are a living part of their history. We will visit Breb, one of the best preserved traditional villages from Maramures and explore the locals way of living by coming in contact with them and visiting an authentic house. For lunch, we’ll have the opportunity to enjoy fresh products and delicious fruity liqueurs.
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Bucharest
Local Flavor. In the morning we’ll visit two ancient wooden churches that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Fund: Poienile Izei (Iza Meadows) and Barsana, the latter being one of the largest Orthodox architectural ensembles in Romania. Perfected across generations, the art of wood carving remains the chief craft of the local community, as we shall see in the workshop of a local artisan. After his presentation, you’ll be able to buy unique hand-made souvenirs.
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Bucharest
Cultural Immersion at The Merry Cemetery. Not far from Sighet – our final destination – is Săpînţa, the world’s one and only community with a merry cemetery. The wood carved crosses painted in bright colors display witty, humorous quatrains inspired by the lives of those who are no longer with us.
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Bucharest
Food Tasting. Romanian traditional dinner and folkloric show.
Day 5
Bucharest
Cultural Immersion. In the fifth day of your Romania tour, you will visit two ancient wooden churches that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Poienile Izei (Iza Meadows) and Barsana, the latter being one of the largest Orthodox architectural ensembles in Romania. Perfected across generations, the art of woodcarving remains the chief craft of the local community, as you will see in the workshop of a local artisan. After his presentation, you’ll be able to buy unique hand-made souvenirs.
Day 6
Bucharest
Local Flavor at Biertan Fortified Church. We will reach Biertan, the largest fortified church in Transylvania built by the Saxons in the sixteenth century and nowadays listed as UNESCO monument.
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Sighisoara
Archaeological Exploration at Historic Centre of Sighișoara. An important highlight of the Classic Romania Tour is Sighișoara, considered the only medieval fortress within UNESCO that’s currently inhabited. Walking up the winding cobble stone streets lined with historical buildings, we reach the Clock Tower, a symbol of the city, atop of which you can admire the breathtaking views. The Tower shelters a museum of medieval weapons and the chamber of torture. After visiting the tower we’ll climb the three hundred wooden steps up to the Church-on-the-hill, built in the XIV century.
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Brasov
Local Flavor at Viscri Village. Fascinated by life in the countryside and the peaceful atmosphere of this Transylvanian village, His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, restored one of the traditional houses, making it the place where he returns every year in May. Besides admiring the specific architecture of Viscri houses, we’ll visit the small church surrounded by thick walls and the tower where the locals traditionally keep their pickles and preserves.
Day 7
Brasov
City/Town Tour at Black Tower (Brasov). In Brasov we’ll walk on one of the narrowest streets in the world and cross the Council Square to reach the Gothic cathedral, famously called the Black Church.
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Bran
Local Flavor at Bran Castle. Our itinerary includes the Bran Castle, which has entered the top of the world’s spookiest places as The Dracula Castle. It was built in the 13th century, set strategically atop a 60-metre cliff, towering over the most important access route into Transylvania.
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Sinaia
Archaeological Exploration at Peleș Castle. We’ll reach this small but eye-catching mountain resort rose to fame mostly thanks to the royal family who chose Sinaia as their royal residence in the 20th century. Our first stop will be the Orthodox Monastery in Sinaia, continuing with the Peleș Castle, the splendid Gothic style castle built by the first king of Romania, Carol the first of Hohenzollern.
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Bucharest
Food Tasting at Bucharest Old Town. In the evening, we’ll meet one of the most famous restaurants in Bucharest, where besides products with exotic names we’ll enjoy the ambiance of the last century.
Day 8
Bucharest
Transportation. The airport transfer will take place according to schedule.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Entrance fees Professional English-speaking guide Accommodation for 7 nights in centrally located hotels Transportation with a modern car/minivan Airport pick-up and drop-off 1 authentic ride with a horse-drawn carriage
Not Included
Health insurance Airplane tickets Meals, other than those included in the itinerary Entrance fees to monuments other than those included in the itinerary
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Restrictions
Children must be accompanied by an adult You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time.
Meeting & Pickup
Pickup from accommodations in Giurgiu or from cruise ships arriving in Tulcea Harbor.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 3 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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