Private 7 Day Romania UNESCO Tour

Meet our tour guide, in the morning (9

Meet our tour guide, in the morning (9.00 AM) at your hotel in Bucharest. Start our Romania tour with a panoramic tour of Bucharest. Highlights: Parliament Palace, Revolution Square, Athenaeum, Royal Palace, Triumph Arch, Victoriei Avenue, etc

Landmark of Bucharest and part of our panoramic tour

Landmark of Bucharest and part of our panoramic tour.

Landmark of Bucharest and part of our panoramic tour

Landmark of Bucharest and part of our panoramic tour. It is a former residence of the Romanian kings and today it host the National Art Museum.

Revolution square is the place where anti communist...

Revolution square is the place where anti communist revolution started in 1989 in Bucharest.

Built at the end of 14th century it... 45 minutes

Built at the end of 14th century it is a great sample for the Romanian churches architectural style. It is the burial place of Mircea the Old, one of the most important Wallachian ruler.

We’ll stop at Sibiu and we’ll have a... 2 hours

We’ll stop at Sibiu and we’ll have a walking tour of the Sibiu’s Old District. Sibiu is one of the oldest and biggest medieval towns from Transylvania.. The city is reminiscent of old European cities such as Nuremburg and it was founded in 1190 and grew to be the chief city of the Transylvanian Saxons. Highlights: the Big Square, the Small Square, The staircase Tower, the Lier’s Bridge, Evanghelic, Catholic and Orthodox Cathedrals, medieval wall and fortifications.

Part of our walking tour of Sibiu 15 minutes

Part of our walking tour of Sibiu.

Part of our walking tour of Sibiu 30 minutes

Part of our walking tour of Sibiu. Built in early 20th century, impress the visitors with his amazing architecture and interior frescoes.

We’ll end our fabulous day driving in a village outside of Sibiu 2 hours

We’ll end our fabulous day driving in a village outside of Sibiu. It is a great rural area where old architecture and traditions are well preserved. Enjoy a horse driven wagon tour in the old village and a home-made dinner with traditional products. Overnight in a local guest house.

We’ll continue our tour in Romania and we’ll... 1 hour

We’ll continue our tour in Romania and we’ll drive you on the way to Hunedoara. Here we’ll visit the biggest medieval castle from Romania – Corvin’s (Hunyad) Castle, dating since 15th century. It is the former residence of the Transylvanian Governors.

Next we’ll visit Alba Iulia, a city with... 2 hours

Next we’ll visit Alba Iulia, a city with long history dating since the ancient times. Here was located one of the biggest Roman cities from Romania and we can still see its ruins. Alba Iulia had a great role in the history of Romania, being known as city of the Union. Visit the Orthodox Cathedral, Catholic Cathedral, the fortification system built in “Vauban” style, Roman ruins. We’ll end the day in Cluj Napoca. Overnight at Napoca Hotel, 4 stars or similar.

Panoramic tour of the city with the most important attractions

Next we’ll leave on the way to Maramures,... 30 minutes

Next we’ll leave on the way to Maramures, the northern region of Romania, the land of wooden churches and well preserved traditions. First stop at Surdesti wooden church (UNESCO). The Church was built on 1766 on wood structure and due to its tower height of 54 mettres it is considered the tallest old wooden church from Europe.

Next stop at Desesti 30 minutes

Next stop at Desesti. Visit the wooden church (UNESCO). Maramures is a land where you can enjoy great countryside landscapes, old villages, local people with their beautiful folk costumes. We’ll visit some local craftsmen as a traditional weaver, a wood carver, a water mill, traditional household, etc.

Visit at Barsana Monastery, a good example of... 45 minutes

Visit at Barsana Monastery, a good example of monastic life in Maramures and of the wooden buildings architecture. Optional visit to a local carver workshop. End the day in Botiza village. Visit a local household to see and understand more about the way of living in these villages. Visit a local sheepyard (depending of the season) Dinner and overnight in a local pension.

Visit the wooden church (UNESCO) 30 minutes

Visit the wooden church (UNESCO). Maramures is a land where you can enjoy great countryside landscapes, old villages, local people with their beautiful folk costumes. We’ll visit some local craftsmen as a traditional weaver, a wood carver, a water mill, traditional household, etc.

We’ll start a new day of our tour 15 minutes

We’ll start a new day of our tour. Next we’ll cross the Carpathians mountains heading north-east to one of the most famous and popular region of Romania – Bucovina, the land of painted monasteries. It is a very scenic road which offer amazing landscapes. In Bucovina we’ll pass through the scenic village of Ciocanesti, famous for its beautiful decorated houses and for the painted eggs traditions. Optional visit the local museum.

We’ll have a tour of the famous painted monasteries (UNESCO sites) 45 minutes

We’ll have a tour of the famous painted monasteries (UNESCO sites). These monasteries was built in 15-16the century and preserve the original interior and exterior freascoes, which is amazing. Moldovita monastery (UNESCO): dates back from 1532 and is due to the ruling prince Petru Rares It has the aspect of a fortress, with imposing towers and high, thick walls.

Visit a unique museum dedicated to the painted eggs tradition and art 1 hour

Visit a unique museum dedicated to the painted eggs tradition and art. Find more about the techniques used, designs and traditions.

Sucevita monastery : the most magnificent monastic achievement... 45 minutes

Sucevita monastery : the most magnificent monastic achievement among the painted monasteries in Bucovina , looks as a real fortress, with towers, buttresses and watch roads.

Visit a local family workshop which produce black... 30 minutes

Visit a local family workshop which produce black pottery products using the old technology.

Depart in the morning 1 hour

Depart in the morning. First visit at Voronet Monastery, founded in 1488 by Stephen the Great . It is famous for its original frescoes, the blue background colour and the best preserved and the most impressive representation of the Last Judgment.

We’ll continue across the Carpathians mountains, back to Transylvania 30 minutes

We’ll continue across the Carpathians mountains, back to Transylvania. We’ll pass in our way the amazing Bicaz Gorges and Red Lake.

One of the most impressive natural sights from Romania 30 minutes

One of the most impressive natural sights from Romania.

End the day in Sighisoara 1 hour

End the day in Sighisoara.

We’ll start another day of our tour in... 2 hours

We’ll start another day of our tour in Romania with a walking tour with a visit on the medieval town of Sighisoara (UNESCO), also called “The Pearl of Transylvania”. Sighisoara is a wonderful medieval city where you can stil enjoy the medieval atmosphere. The citadel built in 13th century by German (Saxon) settlers it was an important cultural and artist center in medieval period. The old town is considered one of the best preserved medieval towns from Europe and its included in the UNESCO heritages list.

Next we’ll visit the fortified church from Prejmer... 45 minutes

Next we’ll visit the fortified church from Prejmer (UNESCO), dating since 13th century, a unique sample of defensive and religious structure.

In the afternoon we’ll have a walking tour of the medieval center of Brasov 2 hours

In the afternoon we’ll have a walking tour of the medieval center of Brasov. The city of Brasov is one of the oldest in Europe, dating from 1235. During the Middle Ages, Brasov was known as a powerful fortress surrounded by high stone walls and defended by bulwarks, towers and other small fortresses. The buildings and the streets in the historical centre still preserve a medieval note. Concil Square, Black Church, White and Black Towers, Weaver’s Bastion and Ecaterina’s Gate are the tour highlights.

Landmark of Brasov it is the most important... 30 minutes

Landmark of Brasov it is the most important and biggest gothic cathedral from Romania. It is part of our walking tour of Brasov's old town.

It is part of the important defensive system of the medieval town 30 minutes

It is part of the important defensive system of the medieval town. It is part of our walking tour of Brasov's old town.

In the morning we’ll visit famous Bran castle 1 hour 30 minutes

In the morning we’ll visit famous Bran castle. Built in 14th century it is an impressive medieval gothic castle which had the role to control the access in Transylvania. It is famous today due the Dracula’s legend.

Continue to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle,... 1 hour 30 minutes

Continue to Sinaia and visit the Peles Castle, former summer residence of the kings of Romania. Definatelt Peles castle is one of the nicest former royal residences from Europe and a great place to visit.

We’ll end our tour in Romania at Bucharest, aprox 16 15 minutes

We’ll end our tour in Romania at Bucharest, aprox 16.00.hrs.Drop-off at the airport or to a hotel in Bucharest.