8 - Days Complete Romania tour from Budapest to Bucharest

Description

Itinerary ^{8 days}

This is a typical itinerary for this product.

Day 1 Budapesta – Arad- Timisoara

• Pass by
  1
  

  Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid), Budapest, Central Hungary

  On your first day meet with your guide and set out for Romania. You'll cross the border at Arad.

• 30 minutes Stop at
  2
  

  Filarmonica Arad, Arad, Arad County, Western Romania, Transylvania

  The first stop will be in Arad for a short walking tour. Arad is one of the Transylvanian towns with rich culture, that can be observed through it’s architecture. Stroll the city streets to see City Hall Palace , the Palace of Culture , the neo-gothic and secessionist-style Red Church, the large domed Roman Catholic Church and the neo-classical State Theatre. If time allows it you can have lunch at one of the local restaurants.

• 30 minutes Stop at
  3
  

  Timisoara Historical Center, Timisoara, Timis County, Western Romania, Transylvania

  In the afternoon reach Timisoara. This bustling city has been awarded European Capital of Culture 2019 due to it’s architecture that shows Turkish influence and massive Austro-Hungarian influence.

•    
  !

  Overnight in Timisoara.

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

Day 2 Timisoara – Corvin Castle – Alba Iulia – Sibiu

• 1 hour Stop at
  1
  

  Castelul Corvinilor, Hunedoara, Hunedoara County, Western Romania, Transylvania

  Start fresh in the morning after breakfast with your guide and head for your first stop at Corvin Castle. Explore this gothic castle to find it’s history that lays in the walls of this place.

• 1 hour Stop at
  2
  

  Citadel of Alba Iulia, Alba Iulia, Alba County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  After Corvin castle head for Alba-Iulia city. Alba-Iulia has an important cultural role in modern Romania as this is the place where the ancient and medieval history can be observed and also for the fact that this is where our country signed the unification treaty in 1918. Stroll the Old Town section to explore the history of this city.

• 30 minutes Stop at
  3
  

  Sibiu Travel, Sibiu, Sibiu County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  In the afternoon reach Sibiu, where you will be having a walking tour in the Old Town of Sibiu. Sibiu is a medium size city but with rich history and it was appointed the European Capital of Culture in 2007. Join our guide for a walking tour and explore the city.

•    
  !

  Overnight in Sibiu

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

Day 3 Sibiu - Sighisoara - Maramures

• 1 hour Stop at
  1
  

  Sighisoara Historic Center, Sighisoara, Mures County, Central Romania, Transylvania

  Set out in the morning for Sighisoara city where Dracula was born and overnight. Take a walking tour inside the old walls of this fairy tale town to find out the history of Dracula and Sighisoara, one of the emblematic city for Transylvanian culture.

• 1 hour Stop at
  2
  

  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.

•    
  !

  Overnight in a Maramures Village

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

Day 4 Maramures Excursion

• 30 minutes Stop at
  1
  

  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.

• 1 hour Stop at
  2
  

  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. 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.

• 30 minutes Stop at
  3
  

  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.

•    
  !

  Overnight in Maramures Village

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

Day 5 Maramures – Tihuta pass – Voronet Monastery – Gura Humorului

• 30 minutes Stop at
  1
  

  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.

•    
  !

  Overnight in Gura Humorului

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

Day 6 Gura humorului – Moldovita Monastery – Sucevita Monastery – Black pottery – Gura Humorului

• 30 minutes Stop at
  1
  

  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
  2
  

  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
  3
  

  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

•    
  !

  Overnight in Gura Humorului

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

Day 7 Gura humorului – Bicaz Gorge – Red lake – Brasov

• 30 minutes Stop at
  1
  

  Bicaz Canyon, Bicaz, Neamt County, Northeast Romania

  Start fresh in the morning after breakfast and head for your next destination Brasov 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
  2
  

  Red Lake, Lacu Rosu, Harghita County, Central Romania, Transylvania

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

• 30 minutes Stop at
  3
  

  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.

•    
  !

  Overnight in Brasov

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

Day 8 Brasov – Bran Castle – Peles Castle – Bucharest

• 2 hours Stop at
  1
  

  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
  2
  

  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.

•    
  !

  Accommodation

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

Reviews