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WORLD FRONTIEREXPEDITIONS17 days including travel · 15 nights
Medieval towns, Carpathian mountains, living traditions.
Photo: Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0
The experience
Explore the many faces of Romania on a journey through medieval towns, magnificent cities, the Carpathian Mountains and traditional rural communities. Discover a landscape shaped by centuries of history, remarkable art and warm local hospitality.
Explore Maramures' wooden churches, Bucovina's painted monasteries and cultural Iasi, then journey through Bicaz Gorges, Bran Castle and Bucharest.
Highlights
Saxon heritage, cobbled squares and the rural Transylvanian countryside around them.
Wooden churches and villages where craft and community remain central to daily life.
Intricate exterior frescoes with a rich artistic and spiritual legacy.
Dramatic limestone cliffs in the Eastern Carpathians.
A medieval city beneath the mountains, and the castle of the Dracula legend.
Day by day
A proposed sequence. Exact properties, routes and timings are confirmed when you book.
Day 01
Begin your journey to Romania. International flights are arranged separately; the guided touring program and included accommodation begin on the confirmed arrival date.
Day 02
Arrive in Bucharest, meet your expedition team and travel toward Sibiu, a graceful Transylvanian city known for medieval architecture and atmospheric squares.
Day 03
Explore Sibiu's Old Town, its charming cobblestone streets, pastel facades and beautiful public squares, with time to appreciate its distinctive Saxon heritage.
Day 04
Discover the countryside beyond the city: rolling landscapes, historic villages and a way of life that preserves centuries of local tradition.
Day 05
Journey north toward Maramures, where beautiful rural scenery, wooden architecture and long-held customs shape the character of the region.
Day 06
Explore traditional villages and the remarkable wooden churches for which Maramures is famous. Experience a region where craft and community remain central to daily life.
Day 07
Cross mountain and countryside landscapes to Bucovina, a scenic region renowned for its monasteries and vibrant cultural traditions.
Day 08
Discover Bucovina's celebrated painted monasteries, renowned for their intricate exterior frescoes and rich artistic and spiritual legacy.
Day 09
Continue to Iasi, one of Romania's great cultural and literary centers, where elegant architecture and distinguished institutions tell the story of the nation.
Day 10
Enjoy a guided introduction to Iasi's grand landmarks, historic character and lively cultural identity, with time to appreciate the city at a relaxed pace.
Day 11
Travel toward the Eastern Carpathians and discover Bicaz Gorges, where dramatic limestone cliffs frame one of Romania's most memorable natural landscapes.
Day 12
Continue through the mountains toward Brasov, a medieval city nestled beneath the Carpathians and celebrated for its attractive old town.
Day 13
Explore the region's medieval atmosphere and visit Bran Castle, renowned for its striking setting and associations with the Dracula legend.
Day 14
Experience the scenery surrounding Brasov, from forested mountain slopes to peaceful countryside and traditional Transylvanian settlements.
Day 15
Return to Romania's dynamic capital, where grand avenues, historic neighborhoods and an energetic contemporary culture provide a memorable finale.
Day 16
Explore Bucharest's architectural contrasts, from the monumental Palace of Parliament to the inviting lanes of the Old Town, and enjoy Romanian cuisine.
Day 17
Transfer for your flight home, carrying the memories of Romania's cities, mountains, traditions and enduring hospitality.
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50% refundable up to 120 days before departure; non-refundable after that.
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