7-Days Grand Romania tour from Bucharest

Itinerary

Day 1: Bucharest – Curtea de arges– Sibiu- Sibiel

Pass By: Triumph Arch, Piata Arcul de Triumf, Bucharest Romania
Set out in the morning towards from Bucharest to Transylvania region.

Stop At: Curtea de Arges Monastery, Bulevardul Basarabilor 1, Curtea de Arges 115300 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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Transfagarasan Highway, Dn 7C Sibiu and Arges County, Curtea de Arges 115300 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.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Sibiu Travel, Sibiu 550320 Romania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Biserica Sfanta Treime, Dj106e, Sibiel 557234 Romania
At night head for Sibiel for a traditional Transylvanian dinner in a local guesthouse.

Included Transylvanian Dinner in Sibiel.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Day 2: Sibiu – Alba Iulia – Maramures

Stop At: Citadel of Alba Iulia, Calea Motilor, nr. 5A, Alba Iulia 510134 Romania
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.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Wooden Churches of Maramures, Romania
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.
Duration: 30 minutes

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

Stop At: Barsana Monastery, Kloster, Barsana 437035 Romania
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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Muzeul Tarancii Romane, Strada 1 Decembrie 1918 103 Nr 103, Dragomiresti 437170 Romania
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.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Merry Cemetery, Sapanta 437305 Romania
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.
Duration: 45 minutes

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

Stop At: Manastirea Voronet, Strada Voronet 166, Voronet 725301 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

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

Stop At: Moldovita Monastery, Vatra Moldovitei 727595 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.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sucevita Monastery, Dn17a 169, Sucevita 727510 Romania
Next stop will be at Sucevita Monastery where you will have the chance of exploring another vibrating old painted monastery.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Marginea Ceramics, Nearby Suceava Plateau and Bucovina's Obcini Marginea Village, Suceava 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
Duration: 30 minutes

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

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

Stop At: Bicaz Canyon, Dn12c, Lacu Rosu 535502 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).
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Red Lake, Lacu Rosu 535502 Romania
reach the Red Lake where you can have lunch ( own expense).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Brasov Historical Center, Piazza Sfatului, Brasov Romania
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.
Duration: 45 minutes

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

Day 7: Brasov – Bran – Peles – Bucharest

Stop At: Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), Str. General Traian Mosoiu nr. 24, Bran 507025 Romania
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.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Peles Castle, Str. Pelesului 2, Sinaia 106100 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.

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Duration: 2 hours

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