Signature itinerary | 12 days / 11 nights
£3,275–£4,200 per person, land-only
Regions: Muntenia, Transylvania, Maramureș, Moldova/Bucovina
Recommended itinerary
| Day | Programme | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Bucharest; private transfer; gentle Calea Victoriei/Old Town orientation. | Keep arrival day light. |
| 2 | Bucharest: Old Town, Stavropoleos, Revolution Square and externally/inside the Palace of Parliament subject to booking. | Village Museum or Spring Palace alternative. |
| 3 | Sinaia and Peleș area; continue to Brașov or Cristian. | Castle opening days must be checked. |
| 4 | Brașov old town, Black Church area, Schei and Tâmpa option. | Cable car or guided walk depending on weather. |
| 5 | Bran/Râșnov countryside and a fortified-church stop; continue towards Sighișoara. | Libearty Sanctuary only with advance timed tour and age compliance. |
| 6 | Sighișoara and a heritage Saxon-estate stay for the night. | Guest chooses from among CRJ's Saxon-estate stays. |
| 7 | Transfer toward Maramureș with a planned cultural stop. | Long transfer: private driver and lunch stop essential. |
| 8 | Breb, wooden churches, crafts and village life. | Host-led experience must be contracted. |
| 9 | Săpânța or Vișeu/Mocănița according to operating calendar; continue toward Bucovina. | Railway/seasonal schedules require confirmation. |
| 10 | Painted monasteries circuit and local food/craft experience. | Licensed guide recommended. |
| 11 | Suceava/optional Iași or flight/road return towards Bucharest depending on departure airport. | Final routing follows flight schedule. |
| 12 | Private departure transfer. | No sightseeing promised on early flights. |
What's included
11 nights across a mix of city, heritage-estate and rural stays (breakfast only where included in the contracted rate); private airport transfers and inter-region driver days; private or small-group guided sightseeing in Bucharest, Brașov/Sighișoara, Maramureș and Bucovina; core admissions named in the final itinerary and selected local meals/experiences.
Normally excluded: international flights, travel insurance, most lunches/dinners, drinks, optional spa/ATV/horse/wildlife activities, tips and anything not explicitly written into the final quote.
A broad first journey for clients who want Romania's capital, mountains, Saxon heritage, Maramureș and Bucovina in one privately paced trip.
Make this journey yours
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