7 - Days Grand Romania tour from Bucharest

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Day 1 Bucharest – Curtea de arges– Sibiu

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  Triumph Arch, Bucharest

  Set out in the morning towards from Bucharest to Transylvania region.

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Curtea de Arges Monastery, Curtea de Arges, Arges County, Southern Romania

  On your way will stop at Curtea de Arges Monastery where you will visit an enchanting old christian orthodox monastery. Our guide will get you through the history of this faith center for Romania.

• 4 hours Stop at
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  Transfagarasan Highway, Curtea de Arges, Arges County, Southern Romania

  If the weather allows it make your way towards Sibiu city through Transfagarasan Road. Reach the top of the most beautiful and scenic route of Romania. Please note that between the period of June-October Transfagarasan Road is open. If the Transfagarasan Road is closed the alternative route of Olt Valley River Road will be used.

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Sibiu Travel, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  Reach in the afternoon in Sibiu where you will find this German style city to be a magical place as it’s situated in the central part of Transylvania and still maintains the style of a german city. Tour the old town area with our guide.

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  Overnight in Sibiu

  No meals included on this day.
  Accommodation included:
  Overnight in a centrally located hotel in Sibiu.

Day 2 Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Maramures

• 1 hour Stop at
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  Citadel of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, Alba County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  Enjoy a warm breakfast in the morning and then set out for Alba Iulia city. This small town is a well preservered citadel. Tour the inside of the Old Town section and discover the history of the ancient and medieval times.

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Wooden Churches of Maramures, Maramures County, Northwest Romania, Transylvania

  Reach in the afternoon the region of Maramures in Breb Village. Have a traditional Wooden House for the accommodation and you will enjoy traditional meals prepared by the locals.

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  Overnight in a Maramures Village

  Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner: Enjoy a traditional homemade dinner in a Wooden Maramures House.
  Accommodation included:
  Overnight in a Maramures Village in a Traditional Wooden House.

Day 3 Maramures Excursion

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Barsana Monastery, Barsana, Maramures County, Northwest Romania, Transylvania

  After breakfast set out in the morning for your Maramures excursion. Your first stop will be at one of the most important monasteries of the area, Barsana monastery that offers an insight of the local culture with wood carventing skills. Head for the Wood Carventer, one of the few craftsmen of the area that will offer an idea of how wood carventing is done in Maramures.

• 45 minutes Stop at
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  Muzeul Tarancii Romane, Dragomiresti, Maramures County, Northwest Romania, Transylvania

  Reach Dragomiresti Museum to find out about more about Maramures culture from a local with a visit at traditional house with it’s traditional belongings. Next stop will be at the local whirpool to see how the locals where washing their clothes and rugs.

• 45 minutes Stop at
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  Merry Cemetery, Sapanta, Maramures County, Northwest Romania, Transylvania

  End your day at the Merry Cemetery where your guide will read funny stories of people of Maramures, that have been buried in the cemetery. Built in 1947 this cemetery offers a different perspective on how after life should be approached, by taking it into a more funny way rather than sad way.

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  Overnight in a Maramures Village

  Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner:
  Enjoy a traditional homemade dinner in a Wooden Maramures House.
  Accommodation included:
  Overnight in a Maramures Village in a Traditional Wooden House.

Day 4 Maramures – Tihuta pass – Voronet Monastery – Gura Humorului

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Voronet Monastery, Gura Humorului, Suceava County, Northeast Romania

  Enjoy your warm breakfast and then depart for Bucovina region. On your way will reach Tihuta Pass which offers a great view over Bucovina region. Reach in Gura Humorului and first see the Voronet Monastery. This is one of the most famous monasteries of the area as it was built by the famous ruler of Moldova region known as Stephan the Great. During his period he has manage to build over 300 monasteries most of them situated in the region of Bucovina.

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  Overnight in Gura Humorului

  Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodation included:
  Overnight in Gura Humorului at centrally located hotel.

Day 5 Gura humorului – Sucevita Monastery – Moldovita Monastery – Black pottery – Gura Humorului

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Moldovita Monastery, Vatra Moldovitei, Suceava County, Northeast Romania

  Start fresh in the morning after breakfast and head for Moldovita Monastery. This UNESCO Heritage monastery offers a view for those which are interested in history and religion. Join our guide to offer explanations about the paintings situated on the outside wall of the monastery.

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Sucevita Monastery, Sucevita, Suceava County, Northeast Romania

  Next stop will be at Sucevita Monastery where you will have the chance of exploring another vibrating old painted monastery.

• 30 minutes Stop at
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  Marginea Ceramics, Suceava, Suceava County, Northeast Romania

  After this you head for the Black Pottery of Marginea to find out all about this old craft technique which is still being used nowadays. You will have the chance to see a real demonstration from one of the local craftsmen.

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  Overnight in Gura Humorului

  Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodation included:
  Overnight in Gura Humorului at centrally located hotel.

Day 6 Gura humorului – Bicaz Gorge – Red lake – Brasov

• 45 minutes Stop at
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  Bicaz Canyon, Bicaz, Neamt County, Northeast Romania

  Start fresh in the morning after breakfast and head for your next destination Sighisoara which situated in the central part of Transylvania. On the way you will pass through Bicaz Gorge and reach the Red Lake where you can have lunch (own expense).

• 1 hour Stop at
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  Red Lake, Lacu Rosu, Harghita County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  Reach the Red Lake where you can have lunch (own expense).

• 45 minutes Stop at
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  Brasov Historical Center, Brasov, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  In the afternoon you will reach Brasov where you will explore this fairytale town. Our guide will let you through the history of this place as you are going to explore the Catherine’s Gates a former entrance of the city.

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  Overnight in Brasov

  Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  Accommodation included:
  Overnight in Brasov at centrally located hotel.

Day 7 Brasov – Bran – Peles – Bucharest

• 2 hours Stop at
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  Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Bran, Brasov County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  In the morning you will head for Bran castle aka Dracula’s castle in order to discover this medieval castle. Tour the inside and at the end if you wish you can enjoy free time in the market in front.

• 2 hours Stop at
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  Peles Castle, Sinaia, Prahova County, Southern Romania

  Reach the Peles Palace in Sinaia where you are going to visit the inside of one of the best palaces that Romania can offer. This 19th century palace was built by the first king of Romania. Reach Bucharest in the afternoon. End of service.

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  Accommodation

  Meals included:
  • Breakfast
  No accommodation included on this day.

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