From Bucharest: 3-Day Bucovina & Transylvania Tour
ID: GYG20132-20163
Category:
Country: Romania
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover 2 of the most beautiful regions of Romania on a 3-day, 2-night tour of Bucovina and Transylvania. See 3 famous painted monasteries, visit the land of Count Dracula, and enjoy landscapes as you drive through beautiful and picturesque countryside.
Spend 3 days touring through the Romanian countryside and exploring the regions of Bucovina and Transylvania on this picturesque and informative tour.
Visit World UNESCO Heritage Sites, see monasteries, travel to Count Dracula's castle, and more, all while driving through these 2 regions and learning about their rich histories from your guide. Although the itinerary is quite long, driving in the countryside will offer magnific sceneries and plenty of photo opportunities.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Bucuresti – Bacau – Roman – Bucovina
Depart from Bucharest and head through Bucovina, stopping in various towns along the way. Take in the countryside and listen as your guide tells you about Romania's long-standing history. Arrive in Bucovina for the night's stay.
Day 2: Bucovina – Sucevita – Moldovita – Voronet – Piatra Neamt (Meals: B)
After breakfast, head out on your journey to visit 3 of the most beautiful monasteries in the area. These monasteries–Sucevita, Moldovita, and Voronet–are famous for being painted, and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then enjoy an overnight stay in Piatra Neamt.
Day 3: Piatra Neamt – Lacul Rosu – Brasov – Bran - Bucuresti (Meals: B)
Enjoy breakfast before heading toward the central region of Romania: Transylvania! Admire the scenery as you drive through the Carpathian mountains, and enjoy a stop at Bran, the castle of the famous Count Dracula. Head back to Buchareset where your tour concludes.
Highlights
- Visit Dracula's Castle in Transylvania, a region known for its vampire folklore
- See Roman, a city situated at the mouth of the Moldova River
- Admire the many churches in the city of Suceava
- Learn about the city of Radauti, once a hub of Jewish culture and community
- Walk through the Eastern Orthodox convent of Sucevita Monastery
- Stop at the commune of Moldovita and see the 4 villages it comprises
- Take in the vibrant shade of blue that adorns Voronet Monastery
- Enjoy Piatra Neamt, considered one of the most picturesque cities in all Romania
- Check out Lacul Rosu, the Red Lake
- Stroll through the historic streets of the Transylvanian city of Brasov
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that this tour is operated with an English-speaking guide.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
You will meet the guide in front of the hotel or in the lobby
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
