Best of Romania in 10 Days
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Travel throughout Romania in a small group tour of a maximum of 8 travelers.
Discover the best of Romania on a 10-day tour with departure from Bucharest. We will head towards the western side of Romania where we will visit Cluj-Napoca, the Turda Salt Mine, and the Alba Carolina Fortress, and then make our way into the time-forgotten land of Bukovina. Here, we will visit the UNESCO Painted Monasteries, and get to know more about the customs and traditions of this region.
We will then head back into Transylvania to discover some of its most prominent landmarks, such as the UNESCO Villages with Fortified Churches, the Sighisoara Citadel, and Bran Castle, as well as the city of Brasov. Our tour will continue with a tour of the former residence of the Romanian royal family, Peles Castle, and then we will return to Bucharest for a city tour of Romania’s capital.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Price is per person based on 2 people sharing a double room. Travelers who wish to stay in a single room must pay the single supplement fee.
If you are off the age limit, don’t worry, we can still offer you this tour! Because we want to provide excellent services to all our guests, we suggest you have a private tour! The high age gaps between our guests and difficulty levels on various attractions may affect both experiences.
Guaranteed departures operate with a minimum of two confirmed people on the selected date.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bucharest – Curtea de Arges – Transfagarasan Road – Sibiu
Accommodations
Overnight in Sibiu
Old Town
Hotel pick-up and departure.
Curtea de Arges Monastery
The first day of your tour starts with a road trip from Bucharest to Curtea de Arges, the historical capital of Wallachia and one of the richest Romanian cities in terms of historical culture. Here, you will visit Curtea de Arges Monastery, erected between 1512 and 1517. The monastery is widely famous for the legend of Manole, one of the most important Romanian myths, which left a powerful mark on its people: “you can’t create something everlasting without sacrifice”. Nowadays the monastery is one of the most important historical monuments in Romania, and it is the final resting place for several members of the Royal House of Romania.
Transfagarasan Highway
You will then drive on the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway, one of the most beautiful roads in the world. Transfagarasan passes through the Southern Carpathians via the tallest mountains in Romania, Fagaras, reaching heights of 2042 meters. This is the perfect opportunity to take some stunning photos of the surrounding areas.
Big Square (Piata Mare)
The last destination for the day is the medieval city of Sibiu, with a rich history of more than 900 years. Sibiu is a superb destination throughout the whole year, but in the summer season it is home to the International Theatre Festival, and in the winter it is home to one of the most impressive Christmas Markets in Romania. After taking a walking tour through Sibiu’s Historical Center, we will head towards the hotel, where we will check-in for the night.
Sibiu – Hunedoara – Alba Iulia – Turda Salt Mine – Cluj-Napoca
Accommodations
Overnight in Cluj-Napoca
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Castelul Corvinilor
The second day of your tour of Romania will start early in the morning, and you will make your first stop in Hunedoara, where will take a tour of Corvin Castle, a castle with a particular charm. Also known as Hunyad Castle due to its main inhabitant, John Hunyadi, it is one of the largest castles in Romania.
Cetatea Alba Iulia
Your next stop will be at Alba Iulia, the town which was home to one of the most important events in Romania’s History as the Union of Transylvania with Romania. We will visit Alba Carolina Fortress, built between 1715 and 1738 in the Vauban architectural style by more than 20,000 Romanian peasants.
Salina Turda
Driving away from Alba Iulia you will reach Turda, a small village which is home to one of the coolest underground attractions in the world, according to Business Insider. Turda Salt Mine with its 13 underground floors, and a spectacular theme park is equipped with a Ferris wheel, mini-golf course, tennis court, and a lake.
Cluj-Napoca City Hall
At the end of the day, you will reach Cluj-Napoca, the largest city in Transylvania and one of the largest student centers in Romania. After taking a walking tour through the Old City Center, you will have free time to explore the local cafes and bohemian restaurants near the hotel.
Cluj-Napoca – Bistrita – Voronet Monastery
Accommodations
Overnight in Voronet
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
National Centre for Information and Tourism Promotion Bistrita
On your way to Bucovina, you will stop in Bistrita, a city located in the foothills of the Bargau Mountains, not far away from Pasul Tihuta which is the connecting road between Transylvania and Bucovina. This is the place where Bram Stoker’s character, Jonathan Haker, stayed before meeting Count Dracula.
Manastirea Voronet
After taking a short sightseeing tour of Bistrita and tasting some delicious products from a local bakery, you will depart from Transylvania towards Romania’s holy land. Your first stop in Bucovina will be at the Voronet Monastery, one of the 8 UNESCO Painted Monasteries of Bucovina. The monastery was built in 1488, and it is well known for its unique shade of blue, “Blue of Voronet”. In the evening you will reach the hotel and you will enjoy a traditional Romanian dinner.
Voronet – Moldovita Monastery – Sucevita Monastery – Iasi
Accommodations
Overnight in Iasi
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Moldovita Monastery
For the first landmark of the day, you will drive north and stop at Moldovita Monastery, one of the oldest monastic settlements with a significant history. The Monastery was built between 1532 and 1537 and was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre in 1993.
Sucevita Monastery
Your second objective is Sucevita Monastery. Built-in 1585, the legend says that all the materials used in its construction were brought by a woman using only a cart pulled by oxen, in order to redeem her sins.
Centrul Istoric Iasi
In the evening you will reach Iasi, the second-largest city in Romania, and the birthplace of many Romanian personalities. After a short tour of this romantic and historical city, you will check-in at the hotel.
Iasi – Targu Neamt – Piatra Neamt
Accommodations
Overnight in Piatra Neamt
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Neamt Fortress
From Iasi, you will head to Targu Neamt for a tour of the Neamt Citadel, built during the reign of Peter I (1375-1391).
Piatra Neamt
You will reach Piatra Neamt in the evening, where you will take a cable car ride before checking in at the hotel.
Piatra Neamt – Bicaz – Corund – Biertan – Sighisoara
Accommodations
Overnight in Sighisoara
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Red Lake
On the 6th day, you will leave for Transylvania, passing through the impressive Bicaz Gorges in order to reach your first landmark of the day, a lake renowned for its unusual color. The Red Lake formed in 1837, when a series of heavy storms caused Mt. Ucigasu to fracture, with part of it coming down and blocking several streams. The river deposits that formed there had a reddish color, so the name of The Red Lake was given to the water body by the locals.
Biserica din Corund
Your next stop will be in Corund, one of the main pottery centers of Transylvania. Besides pottery, the locals also deal in woodworking and trade, and the clay used in pottery is extracted from a nearby stream.
Biertan Fortified Church
Leaving Corund behind, you will reach Biertan, one of the famous UNESCO Villages with Fortified Churches of Transylvania. Saxon colonists settled here for the first time in the 13th century, mainly because of the rich soil that was perfect for winemaking.
Centrul Istoric Sighisoara
Your last stop for the day is in Sighisoara, a city which is home to the last inhabited citadel in Europe. Sighisoara was built by Saxon colonists in the 12th century, and its unique features earned it a spot in the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Sighisoara – Viscri – Brasov
Accommodations
Overnight in Brasov
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Viscri Fortified Church
Your next stop will be in Viscri, a village that charmed the heart of Prince Charles through its simplicity and the way in which the locals preserved their traditions. Here, you will meet the women who are renowned throughout the region for their culinary skills. Viscri is one of Transylvania’s Villages with Fortified Churches, and before leaving you will visit the charming Viscri Church.
Brasov Historical Center
After a while, you will reach Brasov, one of the most beautiful cities located in the middle of Romania, where you will take a short walking tour.
Brasov – Bran Castle– Sinaia – Bucharest
Accommodations
Overnight in Bucharest
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)
Thirty minutes away from Brasov is Bran, a small village famous for Bran Castle. With a history of more than 6 centuries, Bran Castle became widely known as Dracula’s Castle, mainly due to Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Here, you will help you discover the history of Vlad the Impaler and the connection between Vlad Tepes and Bram Stoker’s Dracula.
Peles Castle
Your next stop is in Sinaia, where you will visit the first fully electrified castle in Europe. In its final form, Peles Castle stretches over a surface of 3200 sq. meters and it holds 160 rooms and over 30 bathrooms. The castle was home to one of the most important collections of paintings in Europe, and it is well-known for its large collection of over 4,000 European and Oriental weaponry.
Old Town
At night, you will be back in Bucharest.
Bucharest City Tour
Accommodations
Overnight in Bucharest
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Old Town
In the last day of your tour of Romania, you will discover Bucharest through a full-day city tour. Your first stop will be at the famed Palace of the Parliament, the second-largest building in the world. Also known as the People’s House, the building was part of a larger project created by Nicolae Ceausescu during his reign during the communist period of Romania. The building was designed to house all the organs of the state while also being a safe house able to withstand earthquakes and nuclear attacks. After touring the Palace of the Parliament you will head to Bucharest’s Old Town, where you will have free time for lunch. Your last destination is the Bucharest Village Museum. The museum was opened for the first time in 1936, and it stretches over a surface of 14 ha, being home to a total of 380 monuments, 60,000 traditional objects, and over 250,000 archived documents, all related to the traditional Romanian life.
Departure from Bucharest
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
You will be transferred to the airport according to your flight schedule.
What‘s Included
Accommodation for 9 nights in centrally located hotels
Professional English-speaking guide
Entrance fees
Dinner
Transportation with a modern vehicle
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Travel insurance
Airline tickets
Meals, other than mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages
Photography fees
Various expenses such as room service, beverages, personal calls, souvenirs, etc.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Guaranteed departures Friday
Guaranteed departures Friday
Pickup included
Scheduled departure min 2 pers
Scheduled departure min 2 pers
Pickup included
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Wonderful 10 Day Experience of Romania
georgez951,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 10 day tour of Romania was a very seamless experience. This was due to our guide/driver George. From being very knowledgeable in all matters relating to Romanian culture and history to making sure that we were comfortable in the vehicle and made aware of points of interest along the way and of location of services such as shops, restaurants and the like once we had stopped in a town for the night. George was always punctual, courteous and professional. A true gentleman. In relation to Romania we went with no expectations and open minds as to what we might see and experience. We weren't disappointed and loved it all. We would visit again to see those areas that we didn't get to on our 10 day tour and have George as our guide/driver again.
I can’t imagine a better travel experience.
Jann M,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was beyond any expectations- so much better, so brilliantly put together with expert care by Rolandia and our tour guide Traian. We couldn’t have been better looked after, anything we wanted was possible.. and what a country and culture! Because it only ended up that the two of us booked for this date, Rolandia didn’t cancel but gave us a comfortable car and guide to ourselves! The hotels were exceptional and varied in style, always in the best part of town and though we covered a lot of ground and beautiful sights we were never exhausted or overwhelmed. Cannot recommend highly enough.
MUST DO TRIP
ishtaro2023,,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip is an absolute must for lovers of culture, nature, architecture, food and history. My trip was a little difficult so set up because of flight times but nonetheless from the outset, Nico's communication and adaptation meant I didn't have to miss out. From the moment I was greeted by my tour guide George, I immediately knew it was going to be a good trip. What I did not anticipate was that Romania would go on to be my favourite country. It's one of those places where every single place you look there is something you want to take a photo of. My experience was further enriched by the deep historical and geopolitical knowledge George possessed. I felt like I had a real insiders pass to the most beautiful country on earth. If you are considering maybe doing this trip, hesitate no more and book immediately. Thank you George, Nico and Rolandia, I will be back.
Romania at its finest!
TomTraveler9,,Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a modified version of this tour that was customized to our tastes. The Romanian countryside was spectacular, especially the drive along the Transfăgărășan Highway into Transylvania from Bucharest. We saw Poenari Castle along the way and, of course, a couple of bears. For each place we stayed, we added a rest day, so we were free to roam around city squares at our leisure in Sibiu, Sighișoara, and Brașov. Our tour guide, Laurentiu Muscalu, was PHENOMENAL! His English is excellent, and his knowledge of every area we visitied with him was extraordinary. He was our guide for the entire trip, taking us from Bucharest, through winding roads to Sibiu, and then on to Sighișoara and Brașov. He has a warm, friendly personality, is a very good driver, and can be quite fun and entertaining. I could not have asked for a better guide to see this amazing country. My wife has wanted to visit Transylvania since she was a child. We did a lot of research on the culture, traditions, and history of Romania prior to our visit, so our expectations were high. This trip greatly exceeded those expectations. I highly recommend Romania, the destinations on this trip, and of course our guide Laurentiu. Thank you for a very memorable and fun-filled adventure!
A brilliant trip
Barlinda 12,,Jul 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have just completed the Best of Romania in 10 days tour with Sue (whose comments are below) and her husband. I fully endorse her comments, it was a fantastic trip. I would add that we travelled over the Transfagarasan highway (featured on Top Gear) and which passes over the Fagaras mountains in Transylvania at 2000 metres. We saw bears on the way up. This alone was worth the trip and that was just one day! The hotels were all excellent, uniquely different and very comfortable. I highly recommend this trip.
Wonderful Tour of Romania
Coastal39260042577,,Jul 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have just completed the Best of Romania in 10 days tour. The tour was fantastic, and exceeded our expectations. We saw lots of interesting things - including painted monasteries, the Carpathian mountains, the Transylvanian countryside, Turda salt mine, lovely cities like Sibui, Cluj & Brasov, etc., etc. Our tour guide/drivsr, Emil, was terrific. His knowledge of Romania was vast and he was very happy to share his knowledge with us and answer any questions. He was friendly, and willing to make any adjustments we asked for. The weather was very hot and he had a constant supply of cold water for us. The car provided was great and Emil was a safe driver. All hotels were very comfortable and well located. The Rolandia Tour Company communication prior to the trip was excellent. We highly reccommend Rolandia, this tour and Emil our guide.
Fantastic Romania.
Q3275UOjuliel,,Jun 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emil our driver and guide was fantastic. His extensive historical knowledge and experience living under communism enriched my understanding of interesting and beautiful Romania. The trip was wonderful, accom always excellent, the Romanians really lovely, food always great. I'm so lucky for the experience. Thank you Emil and Rolandia Julie
Rolandia well done
zhuanghu,,May 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guider Emil is very experienced and knowledgeable. It is a three tourists group. So his arrangement was more flexible. The pace is comfortable, including the lunch break and toilet stop. He was very helpful whenever we need. All the handpicked hotels are within walking distances to hot spots. Romania is such a beautiful country with abundant tourist resources, the whole trip was more than we expected. Rolandia is well done. We highly recommend.
Best way to see All of Romania
Michael B,,Apr 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is the best way to see the whole country of Romania! While you may want to see more of what's in the big cities of Romania, no other tour provides such a comprehensive tour experience of the whole country seeing a little bit of everything, and in most locations, everything you'd want to see if you didn't book this comprehensive tour. My tour guide was Emil. He was especially great. His knowledge of history, local traditions, and local jokes added immensely to the experience. Plus, he's an excellent driver. I was adopted from Romania at 2 years old; this trip was my first time coming back to Romania since being adopted and it was everything I hoped it would be - a comprehensive experience to see and learn about the people, history, food, and culture of Romania.
Exceeded Expectations on Every Level
WiMadcitytraveler,,Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour company is outstanding. Everything was excellent from Airport transfers to our guide Marcel. The company was extremely helpful prior to the trip; answering promptly and completely and securing an extra night for us at the end and ensuring we could stay in the same room. Airport transfers were extremely smooth, even our 3 AM pick up for our return flight. The drivers were polite, the car was spotless and they were on time. The itinerary was amazing showing us the beauty and diversity of the country, from natural wonders, castles, churches, small villages and beautiful historic cities and towns. A perfect route and selection of the many of the best things to do and see. The tour is packed with sights, views and beautiful drives. The only downside is that you are only in a hotel for one night but it is the only way to see as much as we did in 10 days. The hotels were 4 star, unique and located in the perfect location. Our guide, Marcel Ene is a gem. He made the trip perfect in everyway. He was knowledgeable, funny, courteous, helpful and engaging. He told us personal stories to help us gain a deeper understand of the culture, the people and the country. It was like touring with a friend, which he was by the end of the tour. The company and guide pay attention to details to make sure that everything about the trip is memorable and perfect. Romania and Rolandia should be on your bucket list.
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