Cycle Romania: Transylvania & the Carpathians – 9 Days
Saxon villages, fortified churches and Carpathian foothills by bike.
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
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Bran Castle (Day 2)
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Carpathian villages (Day 3)
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The Făgăraș foothills (Day 4)
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Sibiu old town (Day 5)
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Viscri fortified church (Day 6)
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Medieval Sighișoara (Day 7)
Your route
18 stops from Bucharest to Bucharest
- Bucharest Day 1
- Bran Castle Day 2
- Moieciu Day 2
- Piatra Craiului Day 3
- Bucium Day 3
- Sambata Monastery Day 4
- Arpasu Day 4
- Cartisoara Day 4
- Avrig Day 5
- Talmaciu Day 5
- Sibiu Day 5
- Cârța Day 6
- Agnita Day 6
- Dealu Frumos Day 6
- Biertan Day 7
- Sighisoara Day 7
- Peles Castle Day 8
- 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
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Bucharest, Romania to Bucharest, Romania
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Day 1 · Bucharest Bucharest
Welcome to Romania.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Bran Castle, Moieciu Moieciu
Into the Carpathians.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Bucium Bucium
Village lanes.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Făgăraș Mountains, Cârțișoara Cârțișoara
The Făgăraș foothills.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 5 · Sibiu Sibiu
To Sibiu.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Viscri, Dealu Frumos Dealu Frumos
Saxon villages.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Sighișoara Sighișoara
To Sighișoara.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Bucharest Bucharest
Back to Bucharest.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Bucharest Bucharest
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
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
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
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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.
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