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27 Romania Budget Culture Tours & Packages trips. Tours from 9 tour companies. 163 reviews.

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Budapest to Bucharest
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They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Sample the famous Hungarian 'Bulls’ Blood' in Eger – the wine that supposedly gave the Hungarian army supernatural strength during their battle against the Ottoman Empire.
  • Experience peasant life on a full-day tour through the countryside of Maramures – Romania's most traditional and colourful region. Don't be surprised if you see horse-drawn carts along the road!
  • Learn spooky stories in Transylvania – the birthplace of the world's most famous vampire, Dracula. Then visit Bran Castle in Brasov – the inspiration for Dracula’s home.
  • Enjoy a homestay with a local family in the Saxon town of Viscri, exposing you to Romanian hospitality and some delicious home-cooked food.
  • Delve into the communist past and the thriving, artistic present-day of Bucharest – a city often underrated by travellers but offering heaps of sights, sounds and smells to be explored.
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Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

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Eastern Europe Express
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Istanbul, Romania, Sofia

Highlights

  • Learn about the communist past and vibrant present of Bucharest – the capital of Romania that’s often underrated by travellers!
  • Travel through the scenic Rila Mountains in Bulgaria, mingling with monks at the 10th-century Rila Monastery.
  • Indulge in local Bulgarian cheese and wines with a local chef in Veliko Tarnovo, at their family-owned spot in the Old Town.
  • Take a trip on the last operational narrow-gauge line in Bulgaria, from Bansko to Plovdiv. Grab a window seat if you can, the scenery is worth it!
  • Breathe the crisp mountain air on a short hike in the Pirin Mountains in Bulgaria, stopping at a small blue lake surrounded by towering peaks.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

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Journey through Central Europe & Romania
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Auschwitz, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Romania, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

  • See the classic Polish cities of Wroclaw and Krakow and feel the emotional wallop of a sobering visit to nearby Auschwitz.
  • Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic. Step right into a fairytale in the World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov before soaking up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in Prague.
  • Hike in the picturesque Tatra Mountains and traverse the steep slopes via funicular, gondola and electric steam train.
  • Sample the famous Hungarian 'bulls blood' in Eger, the wine that supposedly gave the Hungarian army supernatural strength during their battle against the Ottoman Empire.
  • Learn spooky stories while travelling through beautiful Transylvania, famous for its medieval fortified churches and as the birthplace of the inspiration for the world's most famous vampire, Dracula.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

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Custom Designed Trip
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  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Eastern Europe Explorer
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Istanbul, Romania, Sofia, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Rich in history, art, architecture, cuisine and nightlife, Budapest is a hot European destination. The Museum of Fine Arts offers free English tours that reveal the famous artwork of Monet, Manet and Goya, just to name a few
  • A homestay with a family in the Saxon village of Viscri in Romania offers insight into local life and the chance to sample some delicious home-cooked food
  • This trip takes you to a mix of exciting capital cities and quaint mountain villages through Eastern Europe all the way to the transcontinental Istanbul.
  • Transylvania is drenched in history and myth. Discover the medieval city of Sighisoara, the birthplace of one of Romania's most infamous figures, Vlad the Impaler - better known as the inspiration for Count Dracula
  • Journey deep into the forested valley of Rila to find the Monastery of Saint Ivan. Over 1,000 years old, this spectacular building is one of Bulgaria's most important cultural, historical and architectural monuments

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

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Highlights of Romania
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

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

Themes

Cultural

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"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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Cycle Romania
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Explore Romania by bike, cycling through ancient villages and mountainous landscapes
  • Ride through rural Transylvania to the village of Viscri, where King Charles owns a house
  • Uncover the history of the nation in Saxon settlements, UNESCO-listed citadels and fortified churches
  • Climb the old fort in Brasov to gaze over the town and 14th-century Black Church
  • End the adventure in Bucharest, a culture-rich capital with museums and old streets to explore

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, National Parks

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Carpathian Walking & Bears
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Explore the wilds of central Romania, home to brown bears, Saxon villages and the Carpathian Mountains
  • Visit the largest brown bear sanctuary in Europe and opt to join a bear-watching evening with a forester
  • Hike through the spectacular landscape: meadows, forests and mountain trails
  • Visit Vlad the Impaler’s Bran Castle, the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula
  • Enjoy an authentic Carpathian welcome at Villa Hermani in the remote village of Magura

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks

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Transylvania Winter Walk & Snowshoe
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Bucharest, Transylvania

Highlights

  • Experience the serene beauty of the Carpathian Mountains in winter
  • Look for wolf and bear tracks in the snow
  • Visit Bran Castle, Dracula's home
  • Enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people
  • Walk through the Prapastiile Zarnestilor Canyon, formed during the Jurassic period

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, High Adventure

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Romania Budget Culture Tours & Packages Reviews

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Susan

Oct 2015

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Trip travel, accommodations, experiences were just as

Trip travel, accommodations, experiences were just as described. We app...

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Stephen

Oct 2015

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On all the tours we have taken

On all the tours we have taken you have given us excellent tour guides, and Marco was no exception. The itinerary of the tour has been very educational and pleasant,...

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Vere

Oct 2015

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I enjoy travelling in a small group

I enjoy travelling in a small group of likeminded people and getting a chance to experience the local culture and people. There is a good combination of city and rur...

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Karen

Sep 2015

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Excellent itinerary....excellent guide...excellent travelling companions....excellent experience!!

Excellent itinerary....excellent guide...excellent travelling companions....excellent experience!!

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John

Sep 2015

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The trip met all our expectations.

The trip met all our expectations. Agata did an outstanding coordinating the trip.

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