Transylvania Long Weekend: Castles & Bears – 5 Days
Castles, bears and a mountain guesthouse over a long weekend.
Tour overview
This 5-day long weekend heads into the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania with a tour leader and a group of ten to fifteen. You stay one night in Bucharest and three at a family-run guesthouse in the village of Moieciu, with breakfast daily and a dinner.
After a morning tour of Bucharest you drive into Transylvania, with an evening outing to watch brown bears in the forest. Next day you visit fairytale Peleș Castle in Sinaia and walk in the hills from the guesthouse.
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You see Bran Castle, linked to the Dracula legend, and take a walking tour of Brașov and its Black Church before driving back to Bucharest airport.
The physical rating is low. This break suits travellers who want castles, mountains and wildlife over a long weekend.
Trip highlights
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Bucharest (Day 2)
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Bear watching (Day 2)
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Peleș Castle (Day 3)
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Bran Castle (Day 4)
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Brașov and the Black Church (Day 4)
Your route
6 stops from Bucharest to Bucharest Airport
- Bucharest Day 1
- Moieciu Days 2–4
- Peleș Castle Day 3
- Bran Castle Day 4
- Brasov Day 4
- Bucharest Airport Day 5
Why choose this tour
Transylvania in a long weekend. A chance to see wild bears.
Best suited to
- Short-break seekers
- History lovers
- Wildlife lovers
- Solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
5 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 · Bucharest, Moieciu Moieciu
Into Transylvania and bear watching.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Peleș Castle, Sinaia Moieciu
Peleș Castle and a hike.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Bran Castle, Brașov Moieciu
Bran and Brașov.
- Hotel
- Guesthouse
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Bucharest Bucharest
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Bucharest (1 night) Hotel
- Moieciu (3 nights) Guesthouse
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 4 nights in a hotel and guesthouse
- Meals 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner
- Private minibus throughout
- Bear watching
- Peleș Castle, Bran Castle and Brașov
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Most lunches and dinners
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury hotels
- You want a longer trip
- You want most meals included
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £935 per person, twin share, tour only. 9 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.
Will we see bears?
There is a good chance at the bear hide, but sightings are never guaranteed.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and one dinner.
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?
Between ten and fifteen, 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.
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