12 May 2027
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Escorted tour
Best of Romania & the Danube Delta – 12 Days
Transylvania, Maramures, the painted monasteries and two nights in the Danube Delta, in a group of up to sixteen.
12 days
From £2,595
Tour overview
This 12-day tour combines the castles and villages of Transylvania and Maramures with the painted monasteries of Bucovina and the wetlands of the Danube Delta. A tour leader travels with the group, which numbers between four and sixteen, by private bus, steam train, chairlift and boat. You stay eleven nights in hotels, a guesthouse and a floating hotel, with breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.
From Bucharest you head into the Carpathians to visit Bran Castle and stay in a mountain guesthouse, then explore Brasov and the medieval citadel of Sighisoara. In Maramures you see the carved crosses of the Merry Cemetery at Sapanta, ride a narrow-gauge steam train through the Vaser Valley and hike a ridge in the Rodna Mountains.
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You visit the painted monasteries of Moldovita, Sucevita and Putna, then drive to Tulcea and board a pontoon floating hotel for two nights in the Danube Delta, one of Europe's great bird habitats. A city tour of Bucharest ends the trip.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits travellers who want Romania's culture and nature in one journey.
Trip highlights
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Bran Castle (Day 2)
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Sighisoara (Day 3)
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The Merry Cemetery (Day 4)
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The Vaser Valley steam train (Day 5)
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The painted monasteries (Days 6–7)
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The Danube Delta (Days 8–10)
Your route
20 stops from Bucharest to Bucharest
- Bucharest Day 1
- Sinaia Day 2
- Bran Castle Day 2
- Moieciu Day 2
- Brașov Day 3
- Sighișoara Day 3
- Bistrița Day 3
- Merry Cemetery Day 4
- Bârsana Monastery Day 4
- Borșa Days 4–5
- Viseu de Sus Day 5
- Moisei Day 5
- Moldovita Monastery Day 6
- Sucevita Day 6
- Putna Monastery Day 7
- Bacau Day 7
- Tulcea Day 8
- Danube Delta Days 8–9
- Tulcea Day 10
- Bucharest Days 10–12
Why choose this tour
Mountains, monasteries and the Danube Delta. Two nights on a floating hotel.
Best suited to
- Culture and nature lovers
- Birdwatchers
- Active travellers
- Solo travellers and couples
Day-by-day itinerary
12 days from Bucharest, Romania to Bucharest, Romania
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Day 1 · Bucharest Bucharest
The trip begins.
- Hotel
- Hotel Minerva
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Day 2 · Bran Castle, Moieciu Bran
Into Transylvania.
- Hotel
- Casa Zada Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Brasov, Sighisoara, Bistrita Sighisoara
Medieval towns.
- Hotel
- Hotel Bistrita
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Sapanta Merry Cemetery, Borsa Maramures
A merry cemetery.
- Hotel
- Hotel Cerbul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Vaser Valley, Moisei Vaser Valley
A steam train.
- Hotel
- Hotel Cerbul
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Rodna Mountains, Moldovita Monastery, Sucevita Bucovina
A ridge hike.
- Hotel
- Popas Turistic Bucovina
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Sucevita Monastery, Putna Monastery, Bacau Bucovina
Painted monasteries.
- Hotel
- Hotel Dumbrava
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 8 · Tulcea, Danube Delta Danube Delta
Aboard the pontoon.
- Hotel
- Floating Hotel Anda
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Danube Delta Danube Delta
Birdwatching.
- Hotel
- Floating Hotel Anda
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 10 · Tulcea, Bucharest Bucharest
Back to the capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel Minerva
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 11 · Bucharest Bucharest
A city tour.
- Hotel
- Hotel Minerva
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 12 · Bucharest Bucharest
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Bucharest (1 night) Hotel Minerva
- Moieciu (1 night) Casa Zada Guesthouse
- Bistrita (1 night) Hotel Bistrita
- Borsa (2 nights) Hotel Cerbul
- Sucevita (1 night) Popas Turistic Bucovina
- Bacau (1 night) Hotel Dumbrava
- Danube Delta (2 nights) Floating Hotel Anda
- Bucharest (2 nights) Hotel Minerva
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 11 nights in hotels, a guesthouse and a floating hotel
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners
- Private bus, steam train and chairlift
- Danube Delta cruise with small boats
- Bran Castle and the painted monasteries
- Home-cooked lunch in Maramures
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 5 lunches and 6 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury hotels
- You need Wi-Fi every night
- You want a beach holiday
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–12 · Lunch: Days 4–5, 7 and 9–10 · Dinner: Days 4–6 and 8–9
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Romania
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Departures & prices
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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.
What is the floating hotel like?
A simple pontoon with twin-berth en-suite cabins; there is no Wi-Fi and power is limited to when the generator runs.
How hard are the hikes?
Moderate mountain walks of a few hours, with a chairlift to start the Rodna ridge.
Are drinks included on the pontoon?
Yes, drinks with meals are included on board.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available, except on the pontoon.
How many people travel together?
Between four and sixteen travellers, with a tour 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.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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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