10 Scenic Railroads in Romania That You Shouldn't Miss

This eleven day tour begins in Sibiu, the "capital" of Transylvania. As we embark on our road trip throughout Transylvania we will visit a fairy-tale castle, several fortified and wooden churches, immerse ourselves in a rural Roma (gypsy) village, spend two nights in the rural north Maramures region of Romania visiting the unusual Merry Cemetery and also a communist prison, several UNESCO World Heritage sites, and walking tours. Each night's lodging is in a quaint city centre boutique hotel or a rustic rural inn.  We'll take a first-class night train (which you will love or hate!) to Bucharest, Romania's capital. Our final full day we travel by subway and bus to learn about the Ruth School in the Ferentari neighborhood. The afternoon is free to explore Bucharest - making it a memorable day. Our closing meal at this historic Hanu Lui Manuc, which has been welcoming foreign guests and the Romanian elite since 1808, will bring our tour to a close. Have final night in Old Town

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Gratuities, Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Beverages, Bottled water, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Food tasting, Light refreshments, Snacks, All activities, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Live entertainment, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Airfare to where your tour begins (Bucharest or Sibiu) and return home (from Bucharest), Optional trip insurance, Souvenirs and personal purchases, Cost of acquiring a passport, Cost of personal travel outside of the groups' plan, Significant changes in cost because of dollar vs euro/ron exchange rates

A 2 day tour bringing you to the rural region of Maramures, a place with beautiful natural landscapes where traditions such as wood carving have been maintained for generations. You will visit the most important attractions of the region and taste the great local food on offer.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Overnight accommodation, Local taxes, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Breakfast, Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Close to Bucharest towards northeast, there is a little, though beautiful castle, on the shores of a beautiful lake, surrounded by parks. The nearest, Mogoşoaia, is built at the beginning of the 18th century, during a Renaissance of the arts in the Southern province of Romania. Built as a manor house between the then two most important cities - Bucharest and Târgovişte - under the reigning Prince Constantin Brâncoveanu, Mogoşoaia reminds of both the Venetian and the Turkish style. Together with the Southern Romanian popular style, these influences lead to the formation of the classical Southern Romanian style, which has been given the name Brâncoveanu's. How the elegant castle, decorated with wonderful stonemasonry, did survive all the wars, robberies, and destroying of the last two centuries, tells us our tour leader. Not only the Art Exhibition within the castle is interesting, but also the practical way Romanians disposed of the horrors of recent history

Inclusions: Restroom on board, Entrance tickets to the palace, Train tickets from Bucharest to Mogoșoaia and back

Exclusions: Snacks and drinks are possible, on own costs., Photography tickets, where applicable

One of the ancient greek colonies at the Black Sea, we shall learn some its legends. Now, as it was at that time,it is the biggest port of the Black Sea. We shall visit the Roman mosaic, the biggest found so far in the Roman World. Further, the Big mosque and the Aquqrium with the Casino. Furthermore, some free time to spend on your own at the beach and in Constanța downtown available.

Inclusions: Guiding fee, Return train tickets to Constanța, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Photography fees, where applicable

Just around two hours from Bucharest by train, we shall visit one of the most deepst salt mines of Romania. The Salt Museum shall present the history of the salt mine in Slănic.

Inclusions: Restroom on board, Entrance fees to the attractions

Exclusions: Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea

Curtea de Argeș is definitely an attraction point in Romania. Not only because of the religious centre defined by the Monastery, but also because of the legend of the building of the Monastery. Turned into a Royal Necropolis in the 19th century, the place became a new point of attraction for Romanians.

Inclusions: - guiding fee, - entrance fee, - return transportation from Bucharest by train, 2nd class

Exclusions: - tips, - food and drinks

On this tour, we shall go by train to the most popular vacation resort of Romanians - there, where also the Romanian kings built their summer residences. The tour is centered upon the most interesting places in Sinaia, as the Palaces (Peleș and Pelișor), the monastery and the Casino. Our schedule of the day: Meeting time: 6.30 am at the information desk of the North Railway Station in Bucharest Departure time from Bucharest: 7.00 am by train to Sinaia Arrival in Sinaia: 8.31 am Visits and breaks Departure time from Sinaia: 18.04 from the railway station in Sinaia Arrival back in Bucharest: 19.42

Inclusions: - guiding fee, return transportation by train, entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Your Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest is a harmonious blend of old and new, food and beverages, history and architecture. It starts with a snack: “The taste of communism” – Romanian Pretzel and Sana Yoghurt – because under communism, this is how you could get over a healthy breakfast on your way to work. Considering we are not going to work, we can get immersed in the local history by visual checking the surroundings of our meeting point – Lupa Capitolina Monument.

Inclusions: Guide

Exclusions:

The medieval city of Brașov is nonetheless worth a visit. Built by the Germans - the Transilvanian Saxons - it is now one of those cities, whose historical centre has remained preserved. Romanians and Saxons still live together - and a really interesting architectural and cultural mix resulted from that. The most importatnt ski resort of Romania is situated here - and we shall see it also on this tour. We shall walk on the most part of the route there. It is an easy road, but we still need to consider, it is an easy mountain pedestrian road.

Inclusions: - transportation by train (2nd class) and bus (public transportation) where necessary, - guiding fee, - entrance fees

Exclusions: - meals

We shall meet at 7.00 am at the North Railway Station at the Information Desk to depart by train to Târgoviște. The town is important in the Romanian history - at the beginning it was the second capital city of Valahia, then it played an important role at the Romanian Revolution in 1989. Those two places we intend to visit. Optional, we shall visit the Police Museum. With a lunch break - each of us has the opportunity to eat and/or drink on an individual basis. Return to Bucharest, we shall arrive by train at 18.54.

Inclusions: - guiding fee, - return transportation to Târgoviște by train, - entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch