Tour overview

This 9-day trip cycles through the rolling countryside of Transylvania with a tour leader, a support vehicle and a group of up to sixteen. You stay eight nights in guesthouses and small hotels, with breakfast daily and four dinners.

From Bucharest you head into the Carpathians, riding past Bran Castle and through traditional villages where haymaking is still done by hand. The route follows the foothills of the Făgăraș Mountains to the lovely old town of Sibiu.

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You cycle quiet lanes through Saxon villages with UNESCO-listed fortified churches, including Viscri, and finish in Sighișoara, a medieval citadel and the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.

The physical rating is medium. This trip suits cyclists who want rural life, castles and mountain scenery.

Trip highlights

  • Bran Castle (Day 2)
  • Carpathian villages (Day 3)
  • The Făgăraș foothills (Day 4)
  • Sibiu old town (Day 5)
  • Viscri fortified church (Day 6)
  • Medieval Sighișoara (Day 7)

Your route

18 stops from Bucharest to Bucharest

9-day route: Bucharest – Moieciu – Cârțișoara – Sibiu – Viscri – Sighișoara – Bucharest
  1. Bucharest Day 1
  2. Bran Castle Day 2
  3. Moieciu Day 2
  4. Piatra Craiului Day 3
  5. Bucium Day 3
  6. Sambata Monastery Day 4
  7. Arpasu Day 4
  8. Cartisoara Day 4
  9. Avrig Day 5
  10. Talmaciu Day 5
  11. Sibiu Day 5
  12. Cârța Day 6
  13. Agnita Day 6
  14. Dealu Frumos Day 6
  15. Biertan Day 7
  16. Sighisoara Day 7
  17. Peles Castle Day 8
  18. Bucharest Days 8–9

Why choose this tour

Rural Transylvania at cycling pace. Support vehicle and bike hire included.

Best suited to

  • Keen cyclists
  • History lovers
  • Rural life enthusiasts
  • Solo travellers
A village near Sibiu, Romania

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Bucharest, Romania to Bucharest, Romania

  1. Day 1 · Bucharest Bucharest

    Welcome to Romania.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Bran Castle, Moieciu Moieciu

    Into the Carpathians.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Bucium Bucium

    Village lanes.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Făgăraș Mountains, Cârțișoara Cârțișoara

    The Făgăraș foothills.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Sibiu Sibiu

    To Sibiu.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Viscri, Dealu Frumos Dealu Frumos

    Saxon villages.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Sighișoara Sighișoara

    To Sighișoara.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Bucharest Bucharest

    Back to Bucharest.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Bucharest Bucharest

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Sibiu's old town from above

Where you stay

  • Bucharest (1 night) Hotel
  • Moieciu (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Bucium (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Cârțișoara (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Sibiu (1 night) Hotel
  • Dealu Frumos (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Sighișoara (1 night) Hotel
  • Bucharest (1 night) Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in guesthouses and hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Bike hire and support vehicle
  • Tour leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Entry fees not listed
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Colourful historic houses in Sighișoara

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are new to cycling
  • You want luxury hotels
  • You dislike hills
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–9 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 2–4 and 6
Colourful houses and the clock tower in Sighișoara, Romania

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,785 per person, twin share, tour only. 6 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 up to 90 days in any 180.

How hard is the cycling?

Medium: rolling roads and some long climbs, with a support vehicle.

Which meals are included?

8 breakfasts and 4 dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than sixteen travellers, with a 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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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
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