Beautiful roads of Romania: a 7-day tour
Romania's most spectacular mountain roads and medieval castles await on this seven-day journey through one of Europe's last great wildernesses. Wind through legendary passes with sweeping panoramic views, before arriving at iconic fortresses steeped in history, including the notorious Dracula's Castle and the formidable Poenari Fortress, perched high above the Arges River valley and accessible via 1,480 ancient steps.
Crafted by local experts for the most discerning of adventurers, this tour is best experienced from July to October, when Romania's landscapes are at their breathtaking peak.
Services
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation in double or twin rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Rental car
- Detailed itinerary, including restaurant recommendation
- Audio guided-tour in Bucharest
- Treasure hunt in Sinaia
- Assistance during the entire tour
Excluded:
- Fuel & parking fees
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
Optional:
- GPS
- Private guide (recommended if you are not an experienced driver)
Itinerary at a Glance
Bucharest
Welcome To Bucharest!
Sinaia
Explore Sinaia
Bran - Curtea De Arges
Visit Dracula’s Castle!
Transfagarasan - Sibiu
Witness The Highest Point In Transfagarasan!
Paltinis - Sibiu
Sightseeing In Sibiu
Transalpina - Horezu
Ride The Highest Road In Romania: Transalpina
Horezu - Bucharest
Bye Bucharest!
Detailed Itinerary
Bucharest
Day 1: Welcome To Bucharest!
Welcome to Bucharest, the capital of Romania!
First, you'll pick up your rental car from the airport and go to your hotel.
After you check-in, embark on a guided tour in the city center and discover the main attractions.
Later, you'll have several restaurant recommendations - you must try some delicious Romanian dishes!
Sinaia
Day 2: Explore Sinaia
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, it's time to pack and go to Sinaia.
Sinaia is a beautiful mountain resort developed after the royal family built a castle here, Peles Castle, 100 years ago.
After you check-in at your hotel, you can go on a treasure hunt that will take you to see the main points of interest. You can also visit Peles Castle. In the evening, you'll spend the remainder of the night here.
Bran - Curtea De Arges
Day 3: Visit Dracula’s Castle!
Rise and shine! It's time to conquer the Romanian Mountains!
Enjoy breakfast before leaving Sinaia behind to go to Bran. You will stop here to visit the best-known castle in Romania: Dracula’s Castle.
On the way, admire the high peaks because the road crosses the mountains. After you visit Bran Castle, go to Campulung Muscel, an old town, ex-capital of Romanian country centuries ago. Until you get there, stop and admire the Bucegi Mountains on one side and Piatra Craiului on the other. Afterward, you will spend your night in Campulung.
Transfagarasan - Sibiu
Day 4: Witness The Highest Point In Transfagarasan!
Today, you'll take a tour of Transfagarasan Road, voted the most beautiful road in the world.
After breakfast, go to Curtea de Arges and continue until you reach Poenari Fortress. Stop here and climb 1,480 steps in the wood and admire the view from above.
After this, continue your ride to Balea lac, the highest point on Transfagarasan. Tight roads and unbelievable views will keep you alert during the whole road. In the afternoon, you will arrive in Sibiu, where you will spend your night.
Paltinis - Sibiu
Day 5: Sightseeing In Sibiu
Have a quick breakfast before a day of exploring!
After spending several days in the car, you'll probably need a break.
Today, you'll have two options: stay in Sibiu and discover this amazing city, visiting its museums, attractions, and wandering on its narrow, medieval streets, or take your car to go to Paltinis, a mountain resort near Sibiu.
Finally, go back in the evening to your hotel in Sibiu.
Transalpina - Horezu
Day 6: Ride The Highest Road In Romania: Transalpina
Today, you'll face a difficult dilemma: which road in Romania is your favorite? Take your car and drive to the highest road in the country, a road that is even wilder than Transfagarasan, Transalpina.
Explore alpine pastures and rocky peaks that will make you want to stop every other meter and will make you wonder: which one do you like better: Transfagarasan or Transalpina?
In the evening, you'll spend the night in Horezu, a mountain village known for its pottery masters.
Horezu - Bucharest
Day 7: Bye Bucharest!
Today, marks your final day in Bucharest.
You can spend your morning taking a walk in Horezu or go directly to Bucharest.
Drive and drop off your car at the airport and take the plane back home filled with memories and amazing pictures.
