Tour overview

This 10-day trip hikes sections of the Via Transilvanica, a long-distance trail that crosses Romania. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, with transfers between the trail sections. You stay nine nights in hotels and a pension, with breakfast daily and a few lunches and dinners.

From Cluj-Napoca you travel to Bucovina, meeting the organisation that created the trail, and hike from Sucevita to Moldovita between two painted monasteries. Further stages lead through the Carpathians to the spa town of Vatra Dornei, with a visit to a painted egg museum.

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In Transylvania you taste wine in the Tarnavei valley, tour the citadel of Sighisoara and hike between Saxon villages from Saschiz and Viscri. A final stage from Zarnesti brings you to Bran and its castle before the trip ends in Brasov.

The physical rating is medium, with daily hikes. This trip suits walkers who want to see rural Romania on foot.

Trip highlights

  • The Sucevita to Moldovita hike (Day 3)
  • Vatra Dornei (Day 5)
  • Sighisoara (Day 6)
  • Saxon villages (Day 7)
  • Viscri (Day 8)
  • The hike to Bran (Day 9)

Your route

13 stops from Cluj-Napoca to Brasov

10-day route: Cluj-Napoca – Gura Humorului – Vatra Dornei – Sighisoara – Bran – Brasov
  1. Cluj-Napoca Day 1
  2. Gura Humorului Days 2–3
  3. Sucevița Monastery Day 3
  4. Moldovița Monastery Day 3
  5. Sadova Day 4
  6. Vatra Dornei Days 4–5
  7. Pasul Mestecanis Day 5
  8. Sighisoara Days 6–7
  9. Saschiz Day 7
  10. Viscri Day 8
  11. Bran Day 8
  12. Zărnești Day 9
  13. Brasov Days 9–10

Why choose this tour

Walk Romania's great long-distance trail. Monasteries, villages and castles on foot.

Best suited to

  • Keen walkers
  • Culture lovers
  • Solo travellers
  • Active travellers
Hikers on a mountain trail in Romania

Day-by-day itinerary

10 days from Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Brasov, Romania

  1. Day 1 · Cluj-Napoca Cluj-Napoca

    A welcome meeting.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Tasuleasa, Gura Humorului Gura Humorului

    The trail makers.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  3. Day 3 · Sucevita Monastery, Moldovita Sucevita to Moldovita

    Between monasteries.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Moldovita, Sadova, Vatra Dornei Vatra Dornei

    Painted eggs.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Pasul Mestecanis, Vatra Dornei Vatra Dornei

    A downhill hike.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Calimanesti, Sighisoara Sighisoara

    Wine and a citadel.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Saschiz, Sapartoc Sighisoara

    Saxon villages.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Viscri, Cobor, Bran Bran

    Viscri.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Zarnesti, Bran Castle, Brasov Brasov

    The final hike.

    Hotel
    Pension
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · Brasov Brasov

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Medieval frescoes on a painted monastery in Bucovina

Where you stay

  • Cluj-Napoca (1 night) Hotel
  • Gura Humorului (2 nights) Hotel
  • Vatra Dornei (2 nights) Hotel
  • Sighisoara (2 nights) Hotel
  • Bran (1 night) Hotel
  • Brasov (1 night) Pension

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 9 nights in hotels and a pension
  • Meals 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Transfers between trail sections
  • Guided hikes on the Via Transilvanica
  • Sucevita and Moldovita monasteries
  • Wine tasting and Bran Castle
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Meals not included 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A fortified church in the Romanian countryside at sunset

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want luxury hotels
  • You dislike daily hikes
  • You want most meals included
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–10 · Lunch: Days 2 and 5 · Dinner: Days 7–8
A colourful cobbled street in Sighișoara

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Departures & prices

From £2,145 per person, twin share, tour only. 8 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Romania?

No, UK citizens can visit Romania visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.

How hard are the hikes?

Moderate walks of several hours a day on rural trails, with some ascents.

What is the Via Transilvanica?

A long-distance trail crossing Romania through villages, forests and mountains.

Are airport transfers included?

No, you make your own way to Cluj-Napoca and from Brasov.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available on request.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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