ROMANIA

APRIL 2026

April 9-20, 2026

$3925 Double / $4575 Single

Step back in time to this mysterious land. Travel around the country’s heartland of Maramures where local traditions live untouched and dinners turn into feasts. Traverse through villages frozen in time and experience the traditions of rural life, handicrafts and folk music.

Visit the magnificent painted monasteries of Bucovina, known as the Sistine chapel of the East. Dine with the locals, distill Romanian brandy, and learn the old recipes of the Romanian kitchen. Get a taste of the medieval in historic Transylvanian cities while hunting down clues to the real Dracula in castles and atmospheric citadels, all on our Romania tour.

Day One

OVERNIGHT: CLUJ

Welcome to Romania

Walking tour around Cluj, a bustling university city that is also the capital of the Transylvania region. A sign of things to come, our ‘welcome dinner’ is more like a welcome feast. Hearty portions are the order of the day here in Romania!

Day Two

OVERNIGHT: MARAMURES REGION

Rural Life in Maramures

Travel to the rural region of Maramures (meaning “country of the wood”). Marvel at the skilled craftsmanship of the towering wooden churches and elaborate carvings on gates and houses in all the small villages. Visit to Merry Cemetery, famous for its decorated wooden gravestones with colorful and humorous epitaphs.

Day Three

OVERNIGHT: MARAMURES REGION

Culture of Maramures

Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of Maramures while enjoying the beautiful scenery and warm hospitality of the locals. This unique cooking class experience is sure to leave you with lasting memories and a full stomach. There’s no shortage of food, wine, spirits and laughter.

Day Four

OVERNIGHT: MARAMURES REGION

Traditions of Maramures

Easter Sunday will be spent taking in the festivities, feasts, and music during the celebration of this important holiday in the villages of Maramures

Day Five

OVERNIGHT: BUCOVINA REGION

Painted Monasteries

Visit impressive wooden nunnery before heading to the Bucovina region over a scenic road in the Northern Carpathians. Visit one of the four ‘painted monasteries’ of this region, the Voroneț Monastery. These monasteries have their exterior walls adorned with traditional Orthodox frescoes painted in Byzantine style from the 16th century.

Day Six

OVERNIGHT: BUCOVINA REGION

Steam Train Ride and Folk Artist

Visit to the Modovita painted monastery before embarking on a steam train ride for a few hours around the bucolic Bucovina region with lunch included. Visit to artist who is renowned for her work making hand-painted and colourful Easter eggs.

Day Seven

OVERNIGHT: SIGHISOARA

Get Medieval with Vlad the Impaler

Travel from Bucovina into Transylvania. Check into hotel in Sighişoara, the only medieval citadel in the world that is still inhabited. Tour around its atmospheric walled old quarter including the 210 foot high Clock Tower, the Stag House, and the Dracula house – the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.

Day Eight

OVERNIGHT: SIGHISOARA

Transylvanian Wines and Fortified Churches

We start our day exploring a string of small Saxon towns with citadels and fortified churches such as Biertan and Richis, both UNESCO world heritage sites. Learn about the ‘marital prison’ which kept the divorce rate quite low here. Visit with a young winemaking couple for tasting and home cooked lunch.

Day Nine

OVERNIGHT: BRASOV

Introduction to Saxon City of Brasov

Explore the 13th century Rasnov fortress, which resisted Ottoman attacks. Visit Brasov, a well-preserved city with a rich history. Discover its role as a craft center for German Saxons from the 14th-18th centuries. Guided tour of the city’s Council Square, Black Church, Rope St, and Defense Walls for a complete experience.

Day Ten

OVERNIGHT: BRASOV

Free Day

Full day at leisure in Brasov to explore, go to a museum, hit the amazing jewelry stores, or take the cable car up to Tâmpa mountain with its Hollywood-esque BRASOV sign.

Day Eleven

OVERNIGHT: BUCHAREST

Travel to Bucharest

On the way to Bucharest we stop in the town of Sinaia, nestled at the foot of the Bucegi Mountains. Visit to the stunning Peles Castle, a masterpiece of German new-Renaissance architecture built by King Charles I. Continue on to Bucharest, Romania’s capital. Walking tour followed by our farewell dinner.

Day Twelve

TOUR ENDS

Our Romania tour ends after breakfast. Your guide will be on hand to help with transfers to the airport or wherever your adventures take you. Thank you and good-bye!

MEET YOUR GUIDE: George Trandafir

George is a passionate Romanian tour guide who brings storytelling and connection to every journey. After a successful ten-year career in radio and television, he followed his dream and became a full-time guide in 2014 — a decision he calls the best of his life.

With a background as a seasoned news editor, George combines strong communication skills with a deep love for his country. He offers travelers a relaxed, personal experience that goes beyond the usual tourist spots. His tours focus on uncovering Romania’s hidden corners, engaging with locals, and exploring authentic customs and traditions.

Far from the typical guide with a flag and a crowd, George keeps things small, friendly, and stress-free — more like traveling with a group of friends than following a schedule.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Price: $3925 (Air not included) per person for a double occupancy room. Single Supplement is $650. We welcome singles and if you do not have a travel partner, please sign up for a single spot. In the event that a roommate is found, your booking can be changed to a double before final payment is due.

What’s included: 11 nights accommodation in clean, comfortable, and centrally located hotels, all breakfasts, 5 dinners, 4 lunches, wine tasting and other sights listed in itinerary, transportation within the tour, tips, and taxes.

Deposit Policy: A non-refundable deposit of $600 per person is due upon booking.

Romania Tour begins at 4 pm in Cluj, Romania at your hotel. Airport, Cluj (CLJ).
Tour ends in Bucharest, Romania. Airport, Bucharest (BUH).

If you have additional questions please email us at info@adventureswithsarah.net

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