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

    5.0(9 reviews)
    By Touring RomaniaProduct code 28537P4
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    Duration

    336 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Manual

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Europe/Bucharest

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    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.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Private tour

    Other

    Professional guide

    Other

    All taxes, fees and handling charges

    Other

    Tour escort/host

    Other

    Round-trip private transfer

    Other

    Driver/guide

    Food and drink

    Dinner

    Transportation amenities

    Air-conditioned vehicle

    Food and drink

    Breakfast

    Other

    Transport by air-conditioned minivan

    Other

    Transport by private vehicle

    Other

    Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    Not included

    Other

    Photo fees

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Multi Day Tour336 hours
    1

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

    3 hours

    Walking Tour in Bucharest for sightseeing the most important sites

    2

    Discovering Transylvania via Peles Palace in Sinaia

    2 hoursAdmission included

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

    3

    Discovering Transylvania via Peles Palace in Sinaia

    8 hours

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

    4

    Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary

    1 hourAdmission included

    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

    5

    Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary

    1 hourAdmission included

    Visit Rasnov Fortress, an 800 years old fortress

    6

    Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary

    2 hoursAdmission included

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

    7

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

    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 !

    8

    Go deeper into Transylvania !

    3 hours

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

    9

    Go deeper into Transylvania !

    8 hoursAdmission included

    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 !

    10

    Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania

    1 hourAdmission included

    Visit Biertan Saxon Village and the Fortified Church - Unesco WH

    11

    Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania

    45 minutesAdmission included

    Visit Valea Viilor Fortified Church - Unesco WH

    12

    Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania

    2 hours

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

    13

    Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !

    2 hours

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

    14

    Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !

    45 minutesAdmission included

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

    15

    Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !

    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 !

    16

    Explore main sites of Maramures !

    30 minutesAdmission included

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

    17

    Explore main sites of Maramures !

    45 minutes

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

    18

    Explore main sites of Maramures !

    45 minutesAdmission included

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

    19

    Enjoy a Steam Train Ride into the wild Maramures Forests !

    6 hoursAdmission included

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

    20

    Relaxed Day in Breb Village

    8 hours

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

    21

    Discover more of the rural Transylvania !

    8 hours

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

    22

    Discover more of the rural Transylvania !

    45 minutesAdmission included

    Visit Rimetea Village where you spend 1 night

    23

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

    2 hoursAdmission included

    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.

    24

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

    1 hourAdmission included

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

    25

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

    1 hour

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

    26

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

    6 hoursAdmission included

    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 !

    27

    Drive back to Bucharest !

    45 minutesAdmission included

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

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infant Seats Available

    Specialized infant seats are available

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

    Other

    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

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    All Sales Final

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

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0+ days before

    Review Summary

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