Treasures of Romania: Enchanting Castles and Painted Monasteries

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Discover Romania’s legendary culture and charm as you enjoy wine with locals, revel in art and explore pristine forests that boast some of the greatest biodiversity in the world.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I like to spend much of the day exploring
    • Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
    • Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group

What's this trip about?

    Discover Romania’s legendary culture and charm as you enjoy wine with locals, revel in art and explore pristine forests that boast some of the greatest biodiversity in the world.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBucharest
End CityCluj-Napoca

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • National Parks
  • Yoga, Meditation & Wellness
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Holy Land

Destinations

Activities

  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Yoga & Meditation

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Bucharest, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Bucharest

Check-in available from 2:00 p.m.

Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questio...

Day 3 Bucharest Sightseeing Bucharest

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving short distances within the city; up to 2 hours total through multiple transfers. Walking up to 3 miles; approximately 4 hours; periods of standing; city streets, some stairs.

Setting out via motorcoach from the hotel, we’ll beg...

Day 4 Peles Castle, Transfer to Brasov Brasov

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 118 miles; approximately 3 hours to Brasov. Walking about 2 miles; up to 2 hours in Sinaia; some stairs to negotiate.

After checking out of the hotel, we will board a motorcoach and begin travel to Transylvania and our ne...

Day 5 Historic Brasov, Bran, The Castle of Dracula Brasov

Walking up to 3 miles; up to 4 hours; periods of standing; city streets, many stairs inside/outside of castle, uphill walk to Bran Castle. Getting on/off bus; driving about 21 miles to Bran; approximately 1 hour.

Setting out from the hotel, we’ll enjoy a walk in...

Day 6 Transfer to Gura Humorului, Bicaz Gorge, Lacu Rosu Gura Humorului

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 300 miles; approximately 7 hours from Brasov to Radauti. Walking about 1 mile; approximately 4 hours on our feet; periods of standing, city streets with some stairs.

Once checked out of the hotel, we will begin our journe...

Day 7 Voronet, Moldovita & Sucevita Monasteries, Pottery Workshop Gura Humorului

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 100 miles total with multiple stops; approximately 3.5 hours. Walking about 2 miles; approximately 2 hours; periods of standing, city streets with some stairs.

We’ll set out for an all-day field trip via motorcoach to som...

Day 8 Transfer to Cluj-Napoca, Bistrita, Dracula Castle Restaurant Cluj-Napoca

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 200 miles; approximately 5 hours from Radauti to Cluj-Napoca. Walking up to 2 miles; approximately 1.5 hours; periods of standing, cobblestone streets with some stairs.

Return to Transylvania, to Cluj-Napoca - the educati...

Day 9 Rimetea, Salt Mine at Turda, Meeting locals Cluj-Napoca

Getting on/off subway, motorcoach; driving about 76 miles; approximately 1 hour one-way to Rimitea. Walking about 3 miles; approximately 4 hours; periods of standing; city streets, some stairs.

Setting out for a full-day field trip, we will go to Rimetea, a hist...

Day 10 Romanian Sociology, Cluj Landmarks, Free Time Cluj-Napoca

Getting on/off motorcoach; driving about 20 miles; less than 1 hour. Walking up to 3 miles; approximately 3 hours; periods of standing; city streets, some stairs.

A local expert will join us at the hotel for a lecture on what life is like in Romania today, inclu...

Day 11 Program Concludes Cluj-Napoca

Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pr...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,999
Price per day$273
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Road Scholar.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 9
  • Number of Lunch: 8
  • Number of Dinner: 6
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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