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Highlights of Romania

From Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, explore several regions and uncover age-old traditions, history and culture

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Tour Code : AWB

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Destinations : Romania

Tour Starts : Cluj Napoca

Tour Ends : Bucharest

Group Size : 4 - 16

Ages : 16+

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10 days from

NOK 30 005

Overview

From Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, explore several regions and uncover age-old traditions, history and culture

Immerse yourself in Romanian life, sample traditional food and meet craftsmen still mastering ancient techniques. This tour starts in the buzzy city of Cluj-Napoca in northern Romania. We then head north to the Maramures region where old traditions are still part of daily life and wooden churches are scattered throughout. We then journey south, discovering the fascinating towns and villages in Transylvania, including the Unesco-listed Sighisoara, Sibiu and Viscri. The tour ends in Bucharest, the capital city, a fitting final destination of this trip. Did you know you can travel by train to this trip? Find out more here

Highlights

Experience local life in Romanian villages and visit craftsmen
Discover the beautiful landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains
Uncover medieval heritage; visit the Unesco sites of Sighisoara, Sibiu and Viscri

Key Information

Four nights in hotels, five nights in guesthouses
Travel by air-conditioned bus/minibus
Option to travel by train to your adventure

Included

All breakfasts and five picnic lunches and five dinners
All accommodation
All transport
Tour leader throughout
Free group arrival and departure transfers available

Not included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

Itinerary

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Day 1: Start Cluj-Napoca
The trip starts in Cluj-Napoca. Depending on your arrival time, you may wish to explore one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in Romania. During the dualist Austro-Hungarian period, Cluj experienced significant urban development with strong Western influences. This is visible in the city architecture, which is very different from Bucharest. Accommodation: Standard hotel
Day 2: Travel north to the Maramures region
This morning, we leave Cluj and head to Maramures. On our way, we stop for lunch in Breb, a village laid out in a natural amphitheatre. It’s surrounded by the Rooster’s Ridge, the last (and most spectacular) remnant of a volcanic crater that erupted 9m years ago. In Breb, old traditions are highly respected and preserved, so a short stroll reveals beautiful wooden gates carved and decorated by local craftsmen and traditional old houses, one with links to King Charles III. In the afternoon, we visit Desesti Church, the only old wooden church on the Unesco World Heritage list that is still open for the religious services of the local communities. This evening, we stay at a guesthouse in the rural village of Botiza. Before we dine, we have a weaving demonstration from a local artisan. You may notice a few recurrent symbols, such as the rope of life, the sun, vegetal motifs and folk dances. All have a deeply symbolic for the villagers, representing daily chores, religion, ancestral beliefs and even death. Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Day 3: Visit the ancient capital of Maramures and Barsana Monastery
We continue discovering the Maramures region, starting at the Merry Cemetery. Here, more than 800 beautifully carved wooden crosses displaying bright, cheery paintings and annotated with limericks reveal the stories of almost everyone who has died in the town of Săpânţa. We continue with the Memorial of the Communism victims in Sighetu Marmatiei, the ancient capital of Maramures. We visit a museum in a former political prison, which provides a sobering testimony of the dark years in Romania. This afternoon, we visit the incredible Barsana Monastery, a convent set up in the 1990s and one of the greatest masterpieces of Maramures crafts. We conclude today by paying a visit to a celebrated craftsman who specialises in woodwork. Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Day 4: Visit the medieval town of Sighisoara
We leave Maramures and head south to the medieval town on Sighisoara. Halfway, we stop in Transylvania – which has been nicknamed the new Tuscany – to delve into the local wine industry with a tasting. After, we continue our journey to Sighisoara. This medieval citadel, one of the best-preserved in Europe, will give you the feeling of travelling back in time, as you walk through the narrow, cobbled streets. This fortified town is characterised by the presence of towers that were formerly managed by the congregations of artisans; the 14th-century Tailor’s Tower is a real wonder of medieval architecture. Accommodation: Standard hotel
Day 5: Discover Transylvania; overnight in Sibiu
Today we drive into the heart of Transylvania with its fortified churches. From the top of the towers, we have beautiful views of the countryside and colourful, traditional houses. We drive through the Unesco-listed Biertan, a Saxon village with a double-wall fortification. We enjoy lunch at a local family-owned restaurant. In the evening, we arrive in Sibiu, a medieval city outstandingly well preserved and restored. It was elected the European Capital of Culture in 2007, due to its unique architectural style and atmosphere. Accommodation: Standard hotel
Day 6: Drive to Viscri via Sambata de Sus monastery
We continue driving through the highest peaks in Romania, the Fagaras Mountains. On our way, we visit the impressive ruins of a 12th-century Franciscan monastery in Carta, then stop at Sambata de Sus, the only monastery in Transylvania built in the Wallachian style. Here, we have lunch at a traditional guesthouse. This afternoon, we continue to the Valtori complex in the village of Lisa, a wool-processing workshop powered by hydraulic energy, a technique passed down for generations. In the evening, we arrive in the secluded village of Viscri. Our last activity of the day is visiting the tiny fortified church here, a pearl of Transylvania, which was restored with the help of The Prince’s Foundation, founded by King Charles III. Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Day 7: Walk through Viscri; continue to Brasov
In the morning, we walk through the village, visiting a blacksmith along the way. Besides assisting the needs of the villages, they also have contributed to the restoration of the village. Leaving Viscri, we go to Brasov. This city (Kronstadt in German) was founded in the 13th century when Teutonic Knights were sent here by Andrew II of Hungary to fortify the border. The city has a rich Saxon, Hungarian and Romanian heritage, manifested in a lot of sights worth visiting: the White and the Black Towers, the Council House, St Nicholas Church, the first Romanian school, narrow streets and coloured houses, all very well preserved within the old city walls and towers. This evening, we stay in the small village of Vulcan and enjoy dinner at the local Saxon church where we also spend the night. Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Day 8: Explore Dracula’s castle; continue to Rasnov
Today, we visit Bran Castle, better known as Dracula’s Castle. For many years, it was home to Queen Marie of Romania, Queen Victoria’s granddaughter. We have a lunch of delicious traditional dishes at a mountain guesthouse at the foot of the Carpathians and end the day with a great dinner and a campfire. Optional: Those interested can do bear watching with specialised guides in bear hides. Available upon request at a separate cost. Accommodation: Local guesthouse
Day 9: Arrive in Bucharest stopping at Peles Castle en route
Today we head to the capital of Romania, Bucharest. On our way, we stop at Peles Castle, the former residence of the Romanian royals and an architectural highlight. We then continue our drive to discover the Romanian capital. Sometimes known as the Paris of the East with a mix of 18th- and 19th-century buildings, socialist blocks and modern buildings. We can also visit the gigantic Palace of Parliament (payable locally), the heaviest building in the world. This evening, we say goodbye to our local guide. Accommodation: Standard hotel
Day 10: End Bucharest
After breakfast, we begin our return journeys home. Alternatively, speak to your sales representative to add more nights to your trip and extend your time in Bucharest.

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Important Information

The trip destination

Four nights in hotels, five nights in guesthouses
Travel by air-conditioned bus/minibus
Option to travel by train to your adventure

Food

All breakfasts, five light lunches and five dinners are included. We indulge in fantastic home-cooked meals on this trip as we spend most nights staying with local families and in guesthouses. Breakfasts consist of homemade bread and cheeses plus a selection of locally sourced meats, salad and tea/coffee. The light lunches are prepared by guesthouses. Some days we have traditional vegetable soup for lunch with homemade crème fraiche and bread. Dinners are usually two or three courses, centred around pork or beef. Lots of guesthouses will prepare sarmale cu mamaliguta, a traditional Romanian dish of minced pork wrapped in pickled cabbage leaves and served with polenta and a chilli. It’s not all about the food though; every household makes their own tuica (pronounced tsweeka), a spirit usually made from plums and flavoured with herbs from their garden or the surrounding area. This is usually drunk while being welcomed into the house and after dinner.

Weather

Spring: Cool mornings and evenings, warm in the daytime. Pack some warm and waterproof clothes if travelling as showers cannot be ruled out and can last all day. Daytime temperatures of 7C-17C (45F-63F).

Summer: Warm with longer daylight hours; maximum temperatures of 35C (95F) and an average of 23C (73F) in the lower areas.

Autumn: Normally cool and dry. Temperatures of 10C-20C (50F-68F) though we recommend packing some warm layers for early mornings and evenings plus waterproofs as showers cannot be ruled out.

Is this trip for you?

This itinerary includes the main highlights of Romania plus some well-kept secrets that provide true insight into the local culture. There will be some long drives (maximum five hours per day) on winding roads through varying scenery. All hotels are equivalent to two- and three-star accommodation yet the standard may vary depending on location. In some of the more rural villages, we stay in locally run guesthouses, some of the facilities are basic, but the warm hospitality more than makes up for this.

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