Things to do in Central Romania, Transylvania: The Best Bus Tours

Experience an 7-day private tour from Bucharest to include Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bistrita, Gura Humorului, Piatra Neamt, Brasov and Sinaia. Learn how three different cultures converge in one country. Enjoy sightseeing in Bucharest, Romania's capital. Visit Dracula's birthplace, Sighisoara. See Borgo Pass, Dracula's Castle, Peles Castle, Bicaz Gorges, the magnificent painted churches from Bucovina and Wooden Churches in Maramures.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Tips for the tour guide/driver, Entrance fees not included, Supplement for Single Room - 150 euro to be payed locally in cash/credit card

Get the opportunity to experience the best road in the world according to Top Gear. This one day tour from Bucharest will take you on the famous Transfăgărășan Road stopping along the way to all of the most important landmarks. Prepare for spectacular mountain views, delicious local food and even a medieval fortress that is connected to Dracula.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off;, Transport by modern car with climate control;, Licensed English speaking guide;, Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks available in the car;, Gas, parking and road fees;

Exclusions: Meals & alcoholic beverages, other than stated in the itinerary;, Photo & video fees at the visited sites;, Medical insurance – not mandatory but it is recommended.

Bears Sanctuary-Rasnov Rasnov-Bran Castle. In this escorted small-group day trip we invite you to discover the bears world and two of the most important tourist attractions of Romania. You will visit The Bears Sanctuary, the famous medieval Bran Castle and the mysterious Rasnov Fortress. English Speaking Guide. You'll met your English speaking guide in Piata Sfatului- The Council Square by the water fountain at 9am. You will learn emotional stories about the brown bears born in captivity and your guide will tell frightening stories about Vlad the Impaler Dracula. You will visit Bran Castle and discover the truth behind the legend! Lunch can be arranged in Bran Village. Visit the astonishing Rasnov Fortress on the way back to Brasov. You will have the chance to see a wonderful 360 degree panorama over Barsa Land from the top of Rasnov Fortress.  Free transfer to your hotel or Brasov train station.

Inclusions: Driver, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only), Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or standard car, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Transylvania is a land shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Discover the highlights of Transylvania on this multi-day, all-inclusive tour from Bucharest. Tick off all the top attractions in a pre-planned guided trip, saving you time and hassle. Highlights include a camera-ready panorama over the Carpathian Mountains, the castle of legendary ruler Vlad the Impaler (real-life inspiration for the Dracula legend), and walking tours of UNESCO-listed medieval cities. Plus, letting someone else drive the Transfagarasan Road—hailed as one of the most beautiful roads in Europe—allows you to spend more time focusing on the scenery.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, 1 Homemade dinner in a Transylvanian house, Fuel surcharge, Breakfast, Overnight accommodation 3-4* hotels or guesthouses, Professional English Speaking guide, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel/Hostel/Accommodation pickup and drop-off, Transport by sedan/minivan vehicle, Small-group tour (maximum 6 people per group)

Exclusions: Entrance fees ( 20 euros per person), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Spend an entire day full of adventures right in the heart of the Land of Volcanoes, situated just 70 kilometers from Brasov. You will be taken by car or minivan (for groups of more than 4 people please contact us) to the only volcanic lake in Romania, visit a mysterious swamp where carnivorous plants live and take a stroll through the forest to the biggest natural gas bath in Europe - the Puturosu Cave (The Smelly Cave). End the day with a thrilling bear watching experience that you will surely remember - don't forget to take your camera with you! In the evening you will be driven back to Brasov.

Inclusions: English speaking driver/guide, Transport by private car / air conditioned minivan, Pick-up and drop-off from/at your accommodation in the city of Brasov

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Turda Salt Mine it’s probably one of the most important and interesting places to see in Transylvania. According to the top of the most spectacular sights to see out there made by the site businessinsider.com, Turda Salt Mine is situated on the 22nd place. Salina Turda, located in Turda, Romania, is home to an underground theme park that's nestled inside one of the oldest salt mines in the world.  Turda Gorge. The canyon is nearly 3 km long, with 300 m high walls sculpted in weathered limestone. Bring the camera because you will be impressed with the work that a river did inside a mountain in hundreds of millions of years. At first sight, you will see two rocky massifs, which were once one and which were separated by erosion of Jurassic limestone rock by the river

Inclusions: Bottled water, 1 LANGOS, 1 Activity inside the Salt Mine

Exclusions: Traditional Dinner in Rimetea Village

This is the perfect tour for you if you want to allow yourself to get wrapped up in the fairytale of Peles Castle. You just might not want to leave. You can explore the rich history the castle has to offer and enjoy the stunning landscape that it was built on. You can even have a cup of tea or coffee at Cafe-Bar Regal inside the grounds while you enjoy the view of the castle. Just 50 km away, you can set foot in the impressive medieval Bran Castle that inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula novel. Discover the myth, the legend and the history of it! Peles Castle is closed on Mondays from May 12 to September 15; on Mondays and Tuesdays from September 16 to May 15; and for the month of November for cleaning and restoration. You will visit Rasnov Fortress instead.

Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Hotel / Hostel / Accommodation pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees

This is your chance to discover what makes Transylvania one of the most famous, mysterious and breathtaking places you have ever been to. You will take a walk in the bohemian Peles Castle and learn about Romania's Royal family. At just 1 hour away, you will enter in a more mysterious place that inspired Dracula's myth and legend. For the last attraction you will stroll around a beautiful Saxon town that is rich in history. You can admire its architecture, walk through the narrowest street in Europe, go inside the gothic style Black Church that dates back to the 15th century or go up the watch towers that surround the town and take in the view. These are just a few of the things you can do in this charming place. Peles Castle is closed on Mondays from May 12 to September 15; on Mondays and Tuesdays from September 16 to May 15; and for the month of November for cleaning and restoration. You will visit Rasnov Fortress instead.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees, Hotel / Hostel / Accommodation pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees

Private day hike on Taga Mountains from Brasov, a remote and wild area nearby Piatra Craiului National Park. Walk on unmarked forests roads with astonishing landscapes over the Southern Carpathians which surround the Burzenland - a historic and ethnographic area in southeastern Transylvania with a mixed population of Romanians, Germans, and Hungarians, also known as "The Little Transylvania": Piatra Mare and Postavarul Massifs, Baiului Mountains, Bucegi Natural Park, Iezer-Papusa Mountains, Fagaras Mountains and of course Piatra Craiului National Park. Cross deep forests and meadows with wild flowers from where we have one of the best spots to make photos over the surroundings mountains. During summer time, June - September, when the shepherds move the sheep and the cows up into the mountains, we can pay a visit to an authentic sheep farm in order to taste the cheese. During winter time we can identify the wildlife tracks in snow - bear, wolf, stag, wild boar.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Licensed English speaking mountain guide

Exclusions: Picnic lunch - extra 6 euro per person

This full day trip is the best way to discover the famous area of Transylvania and it includes the most important and unique tourist attractions in Romania: Sinaia with its Peles Castle, emblem of the Romanian royalty, a highly valuable historical and artistic monument, the fascinating Bran Castle built in the 13th century, wrapped in the legend of Count Dracula and one of the most visited cities in Romania - Brasov. Find out why Sinaia bears the name of the holy mount Sinai and find out the legends that cover Bran & Brasov area.

Inclusions: Private tours in Peles Castle & Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) for your small group only, Bottled water in the vehicle, Live commentary on board, Professional local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (for all the city center hotels), Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Walking tour in Brasov, Transport by private vehicle, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees for Peles Castle and Bran Castle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities for your local guide / driver, Photo fees at the Peles Castle