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Romania Encompassed

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Bucharest, Romania → Bucharest, Romania

Country: Romania
Start: Bucharest, Romania
End: Bucharest, Romania
Date: Flexible
Duration: 16 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, History
Physical rating: Challenging
Meals: 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 8 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, horse-drawn carriage, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Bucharest’s historic quarters and communist-era landmarks.
Visit Horezu Monastery and observe traditional pottery craftsmanship.
Drive the Transalpina, Romania’s highest road through the Carpathians.
Walk through Sibiu’s medieval old town and cultural landmarks.
Descend into Turda Salt Mine’s underground chambers.
Experience traditional life in Maramureș villages like Breb.
Visit the Merry Cemetery in Săpânța with hand-painted tombstones.
Explore wooden churches and monasteries of Bucovina.
Observe European bison in Vânători Neamț Natural Park.
Walk through Bicaz Gorge and around Lacu Roșu.
Ride a horse-drawn cart through Viscri village.
Explore Sighișoara’s medieval citadel and towers.
Visit Bran Castle and learn its Dracula associations.
Tour Brașov’s medieval centre and Black Church.
Taste wines in Azuga’s Rhein Cellars.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation in 3-/4-star hotels and traditional guesthouses
Meals as per the itinerary
All entrance fees to sites mentioned in the itinerary
English-speaking guide throughout the trip
Private transport for all transfers and scheduled activities
Cultural experiences (pottery workshop visits, monastery visits, village interactions)
Horse-drawn carriage/cart ride in Viscri
Bear observation programme (optional but included where specified)
Wine tasting in Azuga

Exclusions

International and domestic air/train fares to/from Romania
Travel insurance (mandatory but not included)
Meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
Personal expenses (laundry, tips, souvenirs, etc.)
Photo/video fees at monuments where applicable
Optional activities not listed as included
Any services not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Enjoy culturally immersive, multi-region journeys.
Comfortable with frequent hotel changes and road travel
Appreciate history, architecture, and rural traditions.
Handle moderate hikes and uneven walking surfaces.
Want a mix of cities, villages, and nature.
Interested in food, wine, and local crafts.
Prefer a relaxed, slow-paced itinerary with minimal movement.
Have difficulty with walking, hiking, or uneven terrain.
Dislike long drives between destinations.
Want luxury or resort-style travel throughout.
Are uncomfortable with rural accommodations or simpler guesthouses.
Prefer a single-country, single-base travel style.

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Romania Encompassed

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest

Day 2: Bucharest

Day 3: Bucharest – Horezu – Măldărești

Day 4: Măldărești – Transalpina – Sibiel

Day 5: Sibiel – Sibiu – Turda – Cluj

Day 6: Cluj – Breb

Day 7: Breb – Săpânța – Sighetu Marmației – Breb

Day 8: Breb – Ieud – Sucevița

Day 9: Sucevița – Moldovița – Brodina – Putna – Sucevița

Day 10: Sucevița – Marginea – Voroneț – Agapia

Day 11: Agapia – Vânători Neamț – Sihla – Agapia

Day 12: Agapia – Bicaz – Lacu Roșu – Viscri

Day 13: Viscri – Sighișoara – Viscri

Day 14: Viscri – Prejmer – Brașov

Day 15: Brașov – Bran – Brașov

Day 16: Brașov – Azuga – Sinaia – Bucharest (Otopeni)

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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