Tour Itinerary – Classical Tour of Romania 2023

Classical Tour of Romania

Day 1 – Bucharest 

Arrive in Bucharest airport in the afternoon at the start of our Classical Tour of Romania and transfer to your hotel for check-in.  In the afternoon enjoy a walking tour of Bucharest (subject to your arrival time).

Overnight in Bucharest
Meals (D)

Day 2 – Bucharest, Curtea de Arges, Sibiu

After breakfast, departure for Curtea de Arges, the former capital of Wallachia. Visit the Episcopal Church built by Prince Neagoe Basarab (1512-1517), where the Romanian Kings are buried. Drive along the picturesque Olt Valley to Sibiu, one of the oldest cities in Transylvania – formerly Hermannstadt – founded by the Saxon colonists. Here we enjoy a guided walking tour of the medieval town (the Main Square, the Evangelical Church, the Liars’ Bridge).  Take your time to discover the former European Capital of Culture (2007).

Overnight in Sibiu
Meals (B, L, D)

Day 3 – Sibiu, Biertan, Sighisoara, Bistrita

This morning we depart towards Sighisoara, the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler. En route, we visit the fortified Church at Biertan (UNESCO). This Saxon villages display a remarkable, unspoilt harmony between people and landscape. We arrive at Sighisoara and discover the medieval Citadel, (UNESCO): the Clock Tower, the Church on the Hill and the roofed stairways. Continue to Targu Mures, walking tour through the elegant city centre, well known for its architecture: the Palace of Culture, the Orthodox Churches and the Teleki-Bolyai Library. We continue to Bistrita and one of the 7 medieval cities in Transylvania; we visit the 16th century Gothic Cathedral with its 75m high tower dominating the city and the renowned Gothic style houses called “sugalete”.
Bistrita is the place where Jonathan Harker, Bram Stoker’s hero spent the night before arriving at Dracula Castle. Dinner in Bucharest.

Overnight in Bucharest
Meals (B, L, D)

Day 4 – Bistrita, Campulung Moldovenesc, Voronet, Gura Humorului

Following breakfast, we depart for Bucovina – the “upper land” – and home of the unique painted monasteries belonging to UNESCO World Heritage. Crossing the land of Dracula, wonderfully depicted in Bram Stocker’s novel “Dracula”, we arrive at Campulung Moldovenesc and visit the Wooden Museum. In the afternoon, we visit the Moldovita Monastery – a symphony in purple-red, a medieval art treasure. We continue with a visit to a Painted Eggs Museum workshop, as well as the village of Vatra Moldovitei, with its traditional small houses, old steam train and unspoiled nature.  We visit Voronet Monastery, called “the Sistine Chapel of the East” due to the dominant “blue” of its frescoes and the beauty of the paintings, masterpieces of the post-Byzantine time, of which the scene of the “Last Judgement” is worldwide known. Dinner in Gura Humorului.

Overnight in Gura Humorului
Meals (B, L, D)

Day 5 – Gura Humorului, Tarpesti, Agapia, Miercurea Ciuc  

This morning we travel to the village of Tarpesti to visit the remarkable Popa Museum. At his home, Nicolae Popa gathered an incredible collection of Romanian folk art and handicrafts, giving us a fantastic insight into the ancient traditions of this region. Next, we will discover Agapia Monastery, painted by Nicolae Grigorescu, in 1858. The church of Agapia Monastery is a true architectural jewel which combines the characteristics of byzantine style with neoclassic style and Romanian art. In the afternoon, drive along Bicaz Lake and its impressive dam, to admire the scenic view. Cross the fabulous Bicaz Gorges – on foot, if weather is fine. Arrival at Lacu Rosu (Red Lake), located at 1000 metres altitude and formed over two centuries ago after a massive landslide that blocked the water’s path. At the surface of the ten metre deep lake, the tips of the tree trunks swallowed by the waters can be seen, where birds and wild geese are resting. Dinner in Miercurea Ciuc.

Overnight in Miercurea Ciuc
Meals (B, L, D

Day 6 – Miercurea Ciuc, Prejmer, Bran, Brasov

After breakfast, we depart for Brasov, driving through the Eastern Carpathians. Stopping at Prejmer, we visit Prejmer fortified church (UNESCO). Afterwards, we drive on to Bran where we visit the famous medieval castle (known as “Dracula’s” Castle) built in 1377 as a fortress for the citizens of Brasov to defend the city. Prince Vlad Tepes (Dracula) used the Castle as a general headquarters during his incursions in Transylvania. In 1922, Queen Maria of Romania adopted the castle as her Royal residence. Becoming the best-known castle in Romania for many years, it was also an interesting medieval art museum. We have lunch and drive to Brasov, formerly called Kronstadt, founded by Saxon colonists as the South gate of Transylvania. Our walking tour through the old town centre, includes the Black Church, Council Square, the Hirche House and baroque style buildings from the Austro-Hungarian times. Dinner in Brasov.

Overnight in Brasov
Meals (B, L, D)

Day 7 – Brasov, Sinaia, Bucharest

In the morning, we cross the Carpathians toward Sinaia, one of the most beautiful mountain resorts, also called “the pearl of the Carpathians”. Here we visit the fabulous Peles Castle, an exquisite piece of architecture and one of the most spectacular castles in Europe. with its arms and armoury collection, unique for its richness and diversity. The Castle served as the Summer residence of the Romanian Royal family. We continue to Bucharest. Panoramic tour of Bucharest, the city of contrasts between old and modernity, with large boulevards and magnificent buildings (the Romanian Athenaeum, the Patriarchal Church). Visit the famous Parliament Palace, built 1984 – 1989, the largest building in Europe and the second one in the world, with its unique marble decorations and wooden sculptures. Walking tour in the old city centre where we learn why Bucharest is called the Little Paris of the East. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell dinner in a lovely brasserie, keeping alive the old time spirit of Bucharest.

Overnight in Bucharest
Meals (B, L, D)

Day 8 (Saturday) – Bucharest 

In the morning, after breakfast, free time in central Bucharest for visits and shopping (subject to your flight times) and transfer to the airport for your onward or homeward flights. We hope you enjoyed you Tour of Romania!
Meals (B)

Classical Romania Tour – Departure Dates 2023

• 14 May 2023
• 18 June 2023
• 09 July 2023
• 20 August 2023
• 03 September 2023
• 17 September 2023

All tours start and finish on Saturdays.

Classical Romania Tour – Prices in EUROS 2023

Prices are per person and based on two persons sharing a twin room.

€915 per person

€245 single room supplement

Classical Romania Tour – Price Includes

• Airport arrival and departure Transfers
• Accommodation based on two persons in a twin room in 3 or 4 star hotels
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner from dinner day 1 to breakfast day 8)
• Air-conditioned coach for all the above itinerary and programme; for small groups an air-conditioned minibus may be used. Private car for 2-3 persons
• English/French speaking guide throughout
• All entrance fees to museums, monasteries and sites included in the programme
• All Romanian taxes
• 24-hour emergency contact

Not Included in Price

• International Flights
• Beverages
• Sightseeing entrance fees not specified in the inclusions
• Fees for photography or filming in places of interest
• Gratuities / Tips for guides and drivers
• Porterage
• Travel Insurance
• Extra personal costs incurred at the hotel
• Visa service (if required)

Hotel Central 4* in Bucharest – or similar

Hotel Parc 3* in Sibiu –  or similar

Hotel Coroana de Aur 3* in Bistrita – or similar

Hotel BW Bucovina 4* in Gura Humorului – or similar

Hotel Casa Wagner 3* in Brasov – or similar

Classical Romania Tour – Notes

• Hotel – check in after 14.00 hours only. Check out by 11.00 hours
• Accommodation may be substituted with similar grade hotels
• Group size 15-20 approximately
• Meals are pre-set, please notify us of any dietary requirements
• Visa (if required).  Please check with your local Consulate
• Airport information:
  Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
  Bucharest Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

Please email info@select-a-tour.com  for further details.