7 Days Private Tour in Romania - Wallachia & Transylvania

If have decided to write your memoirs or you want to brag about having seen the most beautiful castles in Europe, the Romanian royal family’s summer residence is, by far, one of the most important tourist attractions in Romania and in Europe, and you will soon understand why. Every year, thousands of important figures and hundreds of thousands of tourists book tours of Romania for this attraction alone, to admire its beauty and at least for a few hours, feel like royalty.

rt, a place where many kings and important figures came to unwind and reflect, Sinaia Monastery is where you have the chance to escape reality and taste the simplicity and richness of orthodox spirituality, beautifully expressed in the artistic representations of this house of worship.

istory, culture, and rediscover the beauty of nature, all at the same time? The city of Brasov is the ideal destination for lovers of history, music and culture, adventure, good food, winter sports, hunting, hiking, and even romance. It is the quintessential mountain adventure. We guarantee that the Brasov tour will be the highpoint of your trip –literally. Even though its average altitude is 625 meters, because its structure includes the Postavaru Peak, it is the highest city in Romania. Another thing that makes this tourist destination unique is that Brasov is the only city in the world that contains a natural reservation, the one on mount Tampa.

Because his fictional portrayal of Dracula’s castle matches Bran so closely, it is widely believed that Bram Stoker must have used descriptions of it to create the fictitious home of Count Dracula. Outside the castle, you’ll have the chance to try an array of traditional foods: handmade cheeses, pálinka (plum and pear brandy), and traditionally-produced ham and sausages.

If you want to go back in time and catch a glimpse of what life was like in the Middle Ages, you absolutely have to visit the Sighisoara Citadel, Romania’s medieval town, and Count Dracula’s (actually, Vlad the Impaler) place of birth. Built in 1280, the Sighisoara Citadel is not just one of the most visited tourist attractions in Romania, it is a living, breathing medieval fortress, since it has remained inhabited for over 700 years – which is quite rare.

The tower was built in the 14th century and expanded 200 years later. It remains the prettiest sight in town, offering a magnificent panorama from the top. The views are as good a reason to visit as the museum inside, a patchy collection of Roman vessels, scythes and tombstones, and a scale model of the fortified town (English-language explanation is variable).

A city tour to help you understand why Sibiu was elected as the European Capital of Culture, it includes the Evangelical Cathedral, the Sibiu Old City Center and the town itself, which are among the most visited tourist attractions in Romania, because they cater to every taste and provide a wonderful travelling experience for even the pickiest of tourists. If you love authentic cultural experiences, whether you are more romantic or more adventurous, here you will find everything you need to relax and enjoy yourself, leave the stress of your everyday life behind, and have a fun and memorable trip.

If you ever wanted to see o small-scale copy of the Sofia Cathedral in Constantinople, now you have the chance to see it during this trip to Sibiu. This 110-year old historical house of worship is the only orthodox cathedral in Sibiu, but it looks more like a byzantine basilica.

impress your friends with a photo taken from a 55-m high tower? If so, you should definitely visit the Sibiu Evangelical Cathedral, an important historical monument, as part of the one-day tour of Sibiu, the citadel town. To reach this point of the tower, which measures 74 meters in total, you have to climb up 192 steps which lead up to the 4 smaller towers. From here, you have a great view of Sibiu and the opportunity for some truly memorable photos.

this historical monument was built on top of the ruins of a building dating back to the 4th century, and it was constructed in several stages, the final changes having been made in the 13th century. You will marvel at the mixture of styles, which have blended over the centuries in this ancient “temple”, having also been proposed to join the UNESCO Heritage list of historical sites. Nicolae Iorga, the greatest Romanian historian, has deemed the Saint Nicolae Church in Densus “unparalleled in the entire Romanian tradition”. Here you can admire mural paintings dating back to 1443, inside an ingenious construction which has striven to preserve its history throughout each stage. There is more to see than to be told, so we will let you discover the details yourself.

dieval life was like in Romania in the time of knighthood, castles and fortresses with a visit to The Corvin/Hunyadi Castle, one of the top 10 most beautiful gothic castles in the world. This architectural masterpiece is one of the largest castles in Europe and one of the seven wonders of Romania, and it has served a double purpose since the 15th century. After a devastating fire, the castle underwent extensive restoration and is now open to the public as a museum. A small tip: the defense towers are a great spot to take a selfie.

Words fall short when it comes to describing the untamed, primordial splendor of the breathtaking Bigar Waterfall and its surroundings resembling the Garden of Eden. It is not surprising that it was voted as the most beautiful waterfall in the world. But do not take our word for it. Decide for yourself, as you are breathing in the fresh and invigorating air and watching the water seep onto the moss-covered rocks, creating a mesmerizing veil of translucent beauty.

e the Danube seems to boil due to currents. The pretext of our trip here I give both the Danube Gorge, the breathtaking and some engineers and technicians brave, which in order of communist rule in 1960, began one of the most daring engineering works, what is called the Iron Gates and worth admired.

ut his fearlessness and determination to protect his country have earned him this extraordinary monument carved out in the side of a mountain cliff, 128 meters above the restless Danube and the Kazan Gorge. Near the city of Orsova, where the Danube reaches 120 m in depth and it starts to whirl and tremble as if boiling, the amazing masterpiece that took 10 years to build dominates the rocky scenery, as a testament to the thousands of years of Romanian history on these lands. This is also the place where scientists have uncovered some of the earliest traces of human life, estimated to be over 35.000 years old. Here you can also find commemorative plaques from ancient Roman times, such as the Tabula Trajana. Imagine how impressed your friends would be to see a picture of you with Decebalus’ stone-carved head in the background?

iring the scenery and wilderness, also the ancient roman bridge!

of Silence, The Chairs Alley, The Gate of the Kiss and the Infinity Column/Endless Column, which surprise through their simple, yet deeply symbolic design. Find out what other treasures you can uncover during your Romanian experience in Targu Jiu.

bit is a must-see for anyone taking a trip to Romania. The Constantin Brancusi Sculptural Ensemble in Targu Jiu, also known as the “Calea Eroilor” Memorial (Heroes’ Way), is more than a beautiful display of stone and wood craftsmanship, it is a symbol of the Romanian spirit.

of Silence, The Chairs Alley, The Gate of the Kiss and the Infinity Column/Endless Column, which surprise through their simple, yet deeply symbolic design.

u Monastery with its 100% authentic Romanian architecture was included in the UNESCO World Heritage from the very beginning, with no sign that anything could ever surpass it. Your private trip to Romania should comprise, among other things, the most visited Romanian monasteries, including the Horezu Monastery, because this is where you can see the highly acclaimed Horezu ceramics, as well as the gorges carved in the mountain walls and the famous stone caves.

not far from Transalpina (Romania's highest alpine road), near Horezu. It is a long cave, over 9 km (out of which 0,9 Km electrified), with the main gallery mostly horizontal and some sideways galleries. Along the gallery there are three distinct sectors: the Pillar Gallery, and two little side galleries (the Suffocated Gallery, and the important one - Bats Gallery).

adventure lovers, Poenari Castle would have to be on the list, being an important Romanian tourist attraction. Poenari Fortress is a ruined castle in Romania situated at a height of 860 meters known for the bound to Vlad the Impaler. As you are climbing up the 1480 stairs that lead up to the castle, you can rightfully say you are following in the steps of Dracula …

It was completed in 1966 on the Argeș River and creates Lake Vidraru. The arch dam was built with the primary purpose to produce hydroelectricity. The dam's height is 166 metres, the arch length 305 meters and it can store 465 million cubic metres of water. The reservoir has a total shoreline (perimeter) length of 28 km.

It is located on the grounds of the Curtea de Argeș Monastery, and is dedicated to Dormition of the Mother of God. The building is the seat of the Archdiocese of Argeș and Muscel. The cathedral is faced with pale grey limestone, which was easily chiselled then hardened on exposure. The interior is of brick, plastered and decorated with frescoes. Nearby on the grounds stands the large Neo-Romanian style Royal Palace built in late 19th century.