Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Price: 1150 Euro/person (in double room) / SGL Occupancy: + 1390 Euro
Ideal group size: 6–16 pax
Trip code: RO-DISCOVER
2025 Departures
Saturday, Sept 13 – Saturday, Sept 20, 2025/Saturday, Oct 4 – Saturday, Oct 11, 2025/ Saturday, Oct 25 –
Saturday, Nov 1, 2025
2026 Departures
Saturday, April 18 – Saturday, April 25, 2026/Saturday, May 9 – Saturday, May 16, 2026/Saturday, Sept 12 –
Saturday, Sept 19, 2026/Saturday, Oct 3 – Saturday, Oct 10, 2026/Saturday, Oct 24 – Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
Experience the best of Romania’s rich history, stunning medieval towns, and famous wine regions on this
carefully curated 7-day journey. From the bustling streets of Bucharest to the fortified Saxon villages,
medieval citadels, Dracula’s Castle, and the renowned Dealu Mare wine region, travelers will enjoy a perfect
blend of culture, tradition, and exquisite gastronomy.
Highlights: • 3 Castles: Peleș, Cantacuzino, Bran (with its real history) • 4 Cities: Bucharest, Sibiu, Sighișoara, Brașov
• UNESCO Sites: Biertan Fortified Church, Sighișoara Citadel, Cozia Monastery
• Saxon Village Stay: Overnight in a traditional home in Biertan
• Dealu Mare Wine Tastings: Domeniul Strehăianu & Licorna Winehouse
• Plan & Go – Assisted Travel Services: Private transfers, pre-booked tickets and tours, hotel and restaurant
reservations and real-time travel support.
Day 1: Welcome to Romania – Bucharest Arrival
• Arrival at Henri Coandă (OTP) International Airport • Private transfer to the city center • Accommodation: Hotel Cismigiu 4- – historic elegance in central Bucharest • Suggested Dinner: Reservation at Caru’ cu Bere or Hanul lui Manuc
• Guided Walking Tour of Bucharest Old Town
Day 2: Monasteries & Medieval Charm – Bucharest → Curtea de Argeș → Sibiu → Biertan
• Depart Bucharest in the morning
• Visit: Curtea de Argeș Monastery
• Visit: Cozia Monastery
• Arrive in Sibiu – short walking tour (Large Square, Bridge of Lies, Lutheran Cathedral) & stop for Lunch
• Transfer to Biertan for a unique Saxon stay
• Accommodation: Local guesthouse – authentic Transylvanian experience
• Included Dinner: Traditional Saxon menu prepared by your hosts
Day 3: UNESCO Fortresses – Biertan → Sighișoara
• Visit: Biertan Fortified Church – impressive defensive architecture (UNESCO)
• Scenic countryside drive to Sighișoara
• Visit: Vlad Țepeș’ Birthplace – the real home where the infamous ruler of Wallachia, Vlad the Impaler (later
known as Dracula), was born in 1431. • Guided Walking tour of the citadel: Clock Tower, Church on the Hill, Scholar’s Staircase
• Accommodation: Hotel Princess Sophie or similar
• Suggested Dinner: “Casa Vlad Dracul” restaurant (in the same building where Vlad was born)
Day 4: Royal Villages – Sighișoara → Viscri → Brașov
• Drive to Viscri – charming Saxon village supported by HM King Charles III
• Visit: Fortified Church, King Charles’ Guesthouse, Real Blacksmith’s workshop, bakery stop with
funeral cake & coffee
•Stop at Rupea Fortress or Prejmer Fortified Church
• Arrive in Brașov – relax and explore at your own pace
• Accommodation: Hotel Bella Muzica 3* , Brașov or similar
• Suggested Dinner: Sergiana (local favorite for Transylvanian specialties)
Day 5: The Truth Behind the Castle – Bran & Brașov
•Debunk the myth & Visit Bran Castle – a dramatic 14th-century fortress built to guard the Transylvanian
pass. Though often called “Dracula’s Castle,” there’s no evidence Vlad the Impaler lived or stayed here. • Uncover its real legacy: a former military outpost and later Queen Marie’s royal retreat in the 1920s.
• Suggested Lunch: Club Vila Bran – stunning terrace with views of the castle
• Return to Brașov
• Guided Walking Tour of Brașov (Black Church, Council Square, Rope Street) • Accommodation: Hotel Bella Muzica 3* , Brașov or similar
• Suggested Dinner: La Ceaun
Day 6: Castles & Return to Bucharest – Brașov → Sinaia → Bucharest
• Depart Brașov in the morning
• Visit: Cantacuzino Castle, Bușteni – 20th-century aristocratic residence with spectacular views
• Visit: Peleș Castle, Sinaia – Romanian royal family’s summer retreat.
• Afternoon transfer to Bucharest • Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Airport or similar
• Suggested Dinner: At the Hotel
Day 7: Wine Route Experience – Dealu Mare Region
• Full-day wine tasting journey in Dealu Mare
• Visit 1: Domeniul Strehan Winery – boutique wines & traditional lunch pairing
• Visit 2: Licorna Winehouse – refined Romanian wines with expert-guided tasting
• Return to Bucharest in the evening
• Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Airportor similar
• Suggested Dinner: At the Hotel
Day 8: Farewell & Departure
• Check out and walk to OTP Airport for return flight
Included:
Private transport with driver throughout
7 nights accommodation with breakfast and 1 dinner in Biertan
Guided tours in Bucharest, Sighișoara, Brașov, Viscri
Entry fees to venues
Wine tastings at 2 wineries with guided experiences
Personalized restaurant reservations
All travel logistics managed by your dedicated coordinator
Not Included:
• International flights
• Meals & drinks (can be reserved on request)
• Travel insurance
• Tips, souvenirs, personal expenses
