Explore the fairy tale castles and railways of Transylvania on a guided tour with scenic train rides and cultural experiences.
  • Enjoy traditional entertainment and dinner in Bucharest on your first night.
  • Travel by train through the Carpathian mountains to Sibiu and visit the Steam Train Museum.
  • Take a guided walking tour of Sibiu’s historic Old Town.
  • Explore the fairytale Hunyadi Castle, one of the ‘Seven Wonders of Romania’, and visit the ancient salt mines of Turda.
  • Tour Cluj-Napoca, Baia Mare, and the colorful ‘Merry Cemetery’ of Sapanta.
  • Ride a narrow-gauge steam train through the Vaser Valley and visit the wooden churches of Maramures.
  • Visit UNESCO-listed Moldovita Monastery and the renowned Voronet Monastery, known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the East’.
  • Tour Targu Mures, see the birthplace of Count Dracula, and travel by train to Brasov.
  • Explore Brasov’s medieval center and visit the legendary Bran Castle, associated with Dracula.
  • Visit the mountain resort of Sinaia, tour its stunning castle, and enjoy a panoramic tour of Bucharest including the Arch of Triumph and Kisseleff Boulevard.
  • Tour the impressive Parliament Palace in Bucharest before returning home.
Stay in a variety of comfortable hotels throughout your journey, including the Hotel Capitol in Bucharest, Continental Forum in Sibiu, Golden Tulip Ana Dome in Cluj, Hotel Gabriela in Viseu des sus, Hotel Metropolis in Bistrita, and Qosmo Hotel in Brasov. Exact hotels will be confirmed in your final travel documents.