10 Day Romania Grand Tour

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Discover Romania on an unforgettable 10-day journey through medieval Transylvania, Dracula castles and the spectacular Danube Delta.
This private tour combines breathtaking landscapes, historic cities and authentic cultural experiences guided by a local expert.

This tour is designed not only to show you Romania’s famous landmarks but also to introduce you to authentic local traditions.
You will taste traditional Romanian cuisine, explore hidden villages untouched by mass tourism and learn about the fascinating multicultural history of Transylvania.
From Saxon heritage villages to royal monasteries and dramatic mountain landscapes, every day of this journey reveals a new side of Romania.

The itinerary is carefully planned to create a smooth and comfortable travel experience.
Starting from Bucharest, the journey leads you to the Black Sea coast and the Danube Delta before entering the heart of Transylvania where medieval towns and legendary castles await.
From there the route continues through the spectacular Carpathian Mountains before returning to the capital.
This balanced route allows you to discover Romania’s most iconic destinations while enjoying scenic drives and authentic experiences along the way.

  • Tour Highlights:
  • Danube Delta boat safari
  • Bran Castle (Dracula’s Castle)
  • Peleș Royal Castle
  • Sighișoara medieval citadel
  • Corvin Castle
  • Turda Salt Mine
  • Transfăgărășan scenic road
  • Saxon villages in Transylvania

Day 1

Bucharest → Constanța → Danube Delta

Morning departure from Bucharest heading east toward the Black Sea coast.
First stop in Constanța, the oldest continuously inhabited city in Romania.


Highlights include:


Ovid Square
Constanța Old Town
The famous Constanța Casino
The Black Sea promenade


After lunch continue north to Tulcea, the gateway to the Danube Delta.
Boat transfer to the delta village.
Overnight: Danube Delta

Day 2

Danube Delta Wildlife Safari

Full day exploring the spectacular Danube Delta, one of the largest wetlands in Europe.
Boat excursion through narrow canals and lakes where you may see:


pelicans
herons
wild horses
eagles
cormorants


Lunch in a traditional fisherman village.
Overnight: Danube Delta

Day 3

Danube Delta → Brașov

Morning boat transfer back to Tulcea.


Drive across Romania toward the Carpathian Mountains arriving in Brașov.
Evening walking tour in the medieval old town.


Highlights include

:
Council Square
Black Church
Rope Street
medieval city walls
Overnight: Brașov

Day 4

Brașov → Sinaia → Bran → Brașov

Today we explore Romania’s most famous castles.


First stop: Peleș Castle, the former royal residence of King Carol I.


Continue to Bran Castle, known worldwide as Dracula’s Castle.


Return to Brașov in the evening.
Overnight: Brașov

Day 5

Brașov → Viscri → Sighișoara

Drive through traditional Saxon villages.


Stop at Viscri Fortified Church, located in one of Transylvania’s most authentic villages.


Continue to Sighișoara, one of the best preserved medieval towns in Europe.


Highlights:


Clock Tower
Covered Staircase
Vlad the Impaler birthplace


Overnight: Sighișoara

Day 6

Sighișoara → Turda Salt Mine → Cluj-Napoca

Drive north toward Turda Salt Mine.


Continue to Cluj-Napoca.
Walking tour of the historic center.


Overnight: Cluj-Napoca

Day 7

Cluj-Napoca → Corvin Castle → Alba Iulia → Sibiu

First stop: the spectacular Corvin Castle, one of Europe’s largest medieval castles.


Continue to Alba Carolina Citadel, the largest Vauban fortress in Romania.


Drive onward to Sibiu.
Overnight: Sibiu

Day 8

Sibiu → Transfăgărășan → Vidraru Dam → Curtea de Argeș

Drive the famous Transfăgărășan.


Stop at Bâlea Lake before descending the southern side of the mountains.


Continue to Vidraru Dam for panoramic views and photos.


End the day at Curtea de Argeș Monastery.
Overnight: Curtea de Argeș

Day 9

Curtea de Argeș → Târgoviște → Bucharest

Drive toward Târgoviște.


Visit the medieval Chindia Tower and the ruins of Vlad the Impaler’s royal court.


Continue to Bucharest.


Evening free time in the Old Town.
Overnight: Bucharest

Day 10

Departure

Transfer to airport or hotel drop-off in Bucharest.
End of the tour.

Tour Details

Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Start: Bucharest
End: Bucharest
Private Tour Pricing:
2 persons – 1799 € / person
3-4 persons – 1499 € / person
5-6 persons – 999 € / person

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Final price may vary depending on customization

We provide private guiding and transportation services only.
We do not sell or organize travel packages within the meaning of applicable EU and Romanian tourism legislation.

Accommodation, meals, entry fees and any third-party services are not included in our prices and are booked and paid directly by the client.

We may offer recommendations and planning assistance, but all third-party services are contracted directly by the client.

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