A Journey Back in Time: Countryside from Transylvania and Maramures - 15 Days

A Journey Back in Time: Countryside from Transylvania and Maramures - 15 Days

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About This Experience in Bucharest

We propose you 2 weeks back in time in the lovely villages from Transylvania and Maramures, in the North West part of Romania. It is a "off the beaten track" tour ! Superb landscapes, unspoiled nature, old villages with best kept traditions, accommodations in old traditional houses with all facilities, great organic food prepared by local ladies with all from their farms.

Why Visit Bucharest?

Bucharest, Romania offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Bucharest provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Bucharest

The easiest way to reach Bucharest is by flying into Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Tour escort/host
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Photo fees

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Please notice: Transfagarasan Road is open from 1st of July to 31st of October- Some of the sights are closed on Mondays and on public holidays

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Transfer from the Airport toi your hotel and a walking tour in Bucharest

Walking Tour in Bucharest for sightseeing the most important sites 3 hours

Discovering Transylvania via Peles Palace in Sinaia

Visit Peles Palace in Sinaia, the foormer Summer... 2 hours

Visit Peles Palace in Sinaia, the foormer Summer Residence of the Royal Family of Romania

Reach one of the most beautiful mountain villages... 8 hours

Reach one of the most beautiful mountain villages from Romania where we'll spend 2 nights. Gorgeous scenery !

Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary

Visit Bran Castle, aka Dracula's Castle where we'll... 1 hour

Visit Bran Castle, aka Dracula's Castle where we'll tell you what is real and what is legend about it. Also, you will learn about the real story of this famous castle

Visit Rasnov Fortress, an 800 years old fortress 1 hour

Enjoy nature and visit a bear sanctuary where 80 bears are living in a forest 2 hours

Enjoy nature and visit a bear sanctuary where 80 bears are living in a forest. Great experience !

Get to know the rural life of Transylvania in Viscri saxon Village

We'll spend 1 night in Viscri Saxon Village, the favourite village of Charles 8 hours

We'll spend 1 night in Viscri Saxon Village, the favourite village of Charles., Prince of Wales. Walk the streets of the village, visit the Fortified Church and enjoy traditional food !

Go deeper into Transylvania !

Visit one of the last inhabitated citadelles from Europe, a Unesco WH site 3 hours

Visit one of the last inhabitated citadelles from Europe, a Unesco WH site. It is like a journey back in medieval times !

You'll spend 2 nights in this remote saxon village 8 hours

You'll spend 2 nights in this remote saxon village. You will have a traditional old saxon house as accommodation. Visit the 700 years old Fortified Church ! Enjoy local cuisine !

Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania

Visit Biertan Saxon Village and the Fortified Church - Unesco WH 1 hour

Visit Valea Viilor Fortified Church - Unesco WH 45 minutes

Discover this remote charming Saxon Village 2 hours

Discover this remote charming Saxon Village. Off the beaten track experience. traditional lunch !

Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !

On the way to Maramures, we stop in Cluj, the bigges Transylvanian city 2 hours

On the way to Maramures, we stop in Cluj, the bigges Transylvanian city. Walking Tour in Cluj

First wooden church from Maramures in Surdesti remote village 45 minutes

First wooden church from Maramures in Surdesti remote village. One of the tallest wooden churches in the world.

We reach lovely Breb Village in Maramures, where... 8 hours

We reach lovely Breb Village in Maramures, where you will spend the next 4 nights. Walk the village, meeting locals, enjoying local food !

Explore main sites of Maramures !

Visit Merry Cemetery in Sapanta where you will... 30 minutes

Visit Merry Cemetery in Sapanta where you will see a different perspective over death. Unique cemetery !

Visit Desesti Wooden Church, the best preserved wooden church from Maramures 45 minutes

Visit Desesti Wooden Church, the best preserved wooden church from Maramures. 250 years old places in a beautiful cemetery.

Visit Barsana Monastery, one of the most famous... 45 minutes

Visit Barsana Monastery, one of the most famous orthodox monasteries from Romania

Enjoy a Steam Train Ride into the wild Maramures Forests !

Great train ride in Maramures with an old train pulled by old steam locomotives 6 hours

Great train ride in Maramures with an old train pulled by old steam locomotives.

Relaxed Day in Breb Village

Today, you will have a relaxed day in which you can walk the village 8 hours

Discover more of the rural Transylvania !

Drive to Rimetea Village, one of the most beautiful villages from Romania 8 hours

Visit Rimetea Village where you spend 1 night 45 minutes

Discover Sibiu Medieval City, probably the most beautiful from Romania !

Visit Alba Iulia Citadel on the way to Sibiu 2 hours

Visit Alba Iulia Citadel on the way to Sibiu. Alba Iulia is the most important historical site of Romania. You will learn all about our history.

Visit Corvin Castle, the biggest gothic castle from... 1 hour

Visit Corvin Castle, the biggest gothic castle from Romania, built in the 14 hundreds.

Explore superb Sibiu Medieval City in a walking tour to all major attractions 1 hour

Adventure on Transfagarasan Road, one of the most scenic roads on the planet !

If you travel between July 1st till Nov 1st, we drive the road by car 6 hours

If you travel between July 1st till Nov 1st, we drive the road by car. If you travel in other periods, we take the cable car for amazing views over the mountains !

Drive back to Bucharest !

On the way to Bucharest, stop and visit... 45 minutes

On the way to Bucharest, stop and visit Curtea de Arges Monastery, 500 years old and probably the most beautiful orthodox church from Romania.

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