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





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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
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
Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Tour escort/host
Round-trip private transfer
Driver/guide
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Transport by private vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
Photo fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Transfer from the Airport toi your hotel and a walking tour in Bucharest
3 hours
Transfer from the Airport toi your hotel and a walking tour in Bucharest
Walking Tour in Bucharest for sightseeing the most important sites
Discovering Transylvania via Peles Palace in Sinaia
2 hoursAdmission included
Discovering Transylvania via Peles Palace in Sinaia
Visit Peles Palace in Sinaia, the foormer Summer Residence of the Royal Family of Romania
Discovering Transylvania via Peles Palace in Sinaia
8 hours
Discovering Transylvania via Peles Palace in Sinaia
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
1 hourAdmission included
Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary
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 Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary
1 hourAdmission included
Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary
Visit Rasnov Fortress, an 800 years old fortress
Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary
2 hoursAdmission included
Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress and Zarnesti Bear Sanctuary
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
8 hours
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., Prince of Wales. Walk the streets of the village, visit the Fortified Church and enjoy traditional food !
Go deeper into Transylvania !
3 hours
Go deeper into Transylvania !
Visit one of the last inhabitated citadelles from Europe, a Unesco WH site. It is like a journey back in medieval times !
Go deeper into Transylvania !
8 hoursAdmission included
Go deeper into Transylvania !
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
1 hourAdmission included
Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania
Visit Biertan Saxon Village and the Fortified Church - Unesco WH
Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania
45 minutesAdmission included
Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania
Visit Valea Viilor Fortified Church - Unesco WH
Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania
2 hours
Explore Saxon Villages from Transylvania
Discover this remote charming Saxon Village. Off the beaten track experience. traditional lunch !
Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !
2 hours
Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !
On the way to Maramures, we stop in Cluj, the bigges Transylvanian city. Walking Tour in Cluj
Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !
45 minutesAdmission included
Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !
First wooden church from Maramures in Surdesti remote village. One of the tallest wooden churches in the world.
Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !
8 hours
Discover Maramures, the most traditional part of Romania !
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 !
30 minutesAdmission included
Explore main sites of Maramures !
Visit Merry Cemetery in Sapanta where you will see a different perspective over death. Unique cemetery !
Explore main sites of Maramures !
45 minutes
Explore main sites of Maramures !
Visit Desesti Wooden Church, the best preserved wooden church from Maramures. 250 years old places in a beautiful cemetery.
Explore main sites of Maramures !
45 minutesAdmission included
Explore main sites of Maramures !
Visit Barsana Monastery, one of the most famous orthodox monasteries from Romania
Enjoy a Steam Train Ride into the wild Maramures Forests !
6 hoursAdmission included
Enjoy a Steam Train Ride into the wild Maramures Forests !
Great train ride in Maramures with an old train pulled by old steam locomotives.
Relaxed Day in Breb Village
8 hours
Relaxed Day in Breb Village
Today, you will have a relaxed day in which you can walk the village
Discover more of the rural Transylvania !
8 hours
Discover more of the rural Transylvania !
Drive to Rimetea Village, one of the most beautiful villages from Romania
Discover more of the rural Transylvania !
45 minutesAdmission included
Discover more of the rural Transylvania !
Visit Rimetea Village where you spend 1 night
Discover Sibiu Medieval City, probably the most beautiful from Romania !
2 hoursAdmission included
Discover Sibiu Medieval City, probably the most beautiful from Romania !
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.
Discover Sibiu Medieval City, probably the most beautiful from Romania !
1 hourAdmission included
Discover Sibiu Medieval City, probably the most beautiful from Romania !
Visit Corvin Castle, the biggest gothic castle from Romania, built in the 14 hundreds.
Discover Sibiu Medieval City, probably the most beautiful from Romania !
1 hour
Discover Sibiu Medieval City, probably the most beautiful from Romania !
Explore superb Sibiu Medieval City in a walking tour to all major attractions
Adventure on Transfagarasan Road, one of the most scenic roads on the planet !
6 hoursAdmission included
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. If you travel in other periods, we take the cable car for amazing views over the mountains !
Drive back to Bucharest !
45 minutesAdmission included
Drive back to Bucharest !
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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