Top 10 Day Trips from in Northwest Romania, Transylvania

December 26, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Northwest Romania, Romania including Private Day Trip to Sighisoara and gipsy community villages, Before Romania day tour, in Transylvania, from Targu Mures, The Bear's Cave - One-Day Minivan Tour from Oradea, Maramures best (1 day, from Cluj), Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca, Sighisoara and Biertan: UNESCO in Transylvania, Maramures in a nutshell , Day Trip From Cluj - Turda Salt Mine,Turda Gorge and Rimetea Village :), Private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina Fortress from Cluj-Napoca, One-day hike to “Piatra Secuiului” and the village of Rimetea.
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1. Private Day Trip to Sighisoara and gipsy community villages

Rolandia Travel
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For those that seek a fairytale image of Transylvania, this day trip will reveal the story of medieval villages surrounded by thick forests, of majestic fortified churches, and of citadels that are inhabited to this day. A visit to Sighisoara is perhaps the best way to experience time travel. And no holiday can be complete without experiencing a little bit of the local life. A visit in the heart of a gypsy community will teach us about their traditions and about crafts that have been long gone from today’s world.

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Transportation with a modern vehicle, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Entrance fees, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch (approx. €13/person), Photography fees, Tips for the tour guide

Reviewed By Guthius

We took this tour and had a great time. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and shared a lot of interesting information and history. We had a lot of fun, would definitely recommend!

2. Before Romania day tour, in Transylvania, from Targu Mures

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Day tours in Transylvania starting from Targu Mures. In this Transylvanian day tour you will have the opportunity to visit the: • Turda salt mine – the lowest underground lake you can row a boat on • Alba Iulia fortress – largest fortification in Romania

Inclusions: Transportation (fuel, road tax, parking, etc.), Local taxes, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Trond37

This is a very professional tour company! The first impressions were great as I got very fast replies to my e-mails when planning the trip from home. The day of the trip Calin gave us a small itinerary of the day on a piece of paper. That was very good to have and first time ever received in a tour. Calin is easy to get along with and to talk to. Nice and friendly attitude. He also knows the facts about the sights and he is good at explaining them in advance, so when you get to the place you have time to explore. Very professional service and highly recommended.

3. The Bear's Cave - One-Day Minivan Tour from Oradea

Pernes Arin
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This tour will allow the clients to see the most known cave from Romania "The Bear's Cave " from Chiscau, a village situated at around 90 km away from Oradea. We will descend into the depths of the Bears Cave finding an extraordinary range of stalagmite and stalactite formations, coupled with traces of bears from many years ago. The cave was named so, as numerous "cave bears" (Ursus spelaeus) were found in this cave. The cave was visited by these large animals more than 15.000 years ago. But one day, a rock slide closed the entrance while more than 140 bears were still in the cave. Becoming hungry, the bears killed one another until all were dead. This story is told by their remains, tons of bear bones covering the floor of large parts of the cave with the marks of bear teeth.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees 20 Ron/pers = approx 5 Euro, Photo fee 15 Ron video camera fee 25 Ron, Food and drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By Infomapper

My husband and I visited Oradea in early June and wanted to see not only some of the highlights of the city but also specific attractions. My parents grew up in Oradea and I wanted to see the Cris river (on whose banks my dad walked with his first girlfriend), the Jewish conservative synagogue and the place where the Jews were taken to the camps by train (now a park). Arin was highly personable, knowledgeable and flexible and made our tour a delightful experience. He started by showing us the fascinating Oradea citadel (a must-see), whose moat with hot water from thermal springs kept invaders at bay. It is believed to be the best preserved citadel in Europe built in the Renaissance style, erected between the years 1077-1095 by King Ladislau I. (In the beginning it was a fortified monastery, later it was transformed into a citadel, which became the headquarters of the Roman-Catholic Diocese of Oradea.) Arin then took us to the open market (really, it had some kind of a roof to protect u s from the elements), huge in size, and offering a great variety of beautiful produce, fruits and vegetables), and flowers. He then walked us through parts of the beautiful city and its varied architecture, pointing out all sorts of interesting things, and then walked with us, continuing to explain everything, to the sites we wanted to see, including some new ones that he thought we might want to see (he was right). Arin is a superb guide. His English is flawless, he is fun to be with, accommodating, helpful and dedicated to giving his clients the best possible experience. I recommend not only this particular walking tour (which, for us, was memorable), but also Arin as a guide. We felt so fortunate to have found him.

4. Maramures best (1 day, from Cluj)

Get a Cluj Tour
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Highlights: - scenic road across the Carpathian Mountains - amazing haystacks landscape - 2 UNESCO heritage wooden churches - Merry Cemetery in Sapanta. - lunch with a local family - visit a traditional dowry room - meet some craftsmen (if available) The small-group format ensures a personalized experience.  

Inclusions: services of a professional English speaking guide/driver, all transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included), 1 lunch with the locals, Entry tickets for the two wooden churches and the Merry Cemetery

Exclusions: your meals and drinks (other than the ones mentioned above), photo / video entrance fees (where required), personal expenses

Reviewed By paulchirila

I learned a lot of new things about Cluj and all kinds of interesting details about landmarks, buildings, monuments etc. The information was easy to take in, a carefully chose combination of dates and historical events, famous personalities and places in the city.

5. Saxon Heritage in Transylvania: Day Trip from Cluj-Napoca

George Turism Local Tours
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This full day tour brings you closer to the german ethnic group of the Saxons from Transylvania by visiting their most important city, Sibiu. In the afternoon you'll sample a bit of typical village life by walking through the romanian villages of Sibiel and Fantanele.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By stanimir_kisyov

A very good and informative tour! We visited many interesting places and monuments in the city during the tour.

6. Sighisoara and Biertan: UNESCO in Transylvania

George Turism Local Tours
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This is a full day tour to visit the best preserved citadel in Romania: Sighisoara. The small streets & squares are perfect to get lost in. In the afternoon, visit the small village and the fortified church of Biertan in a secluded valley.

Inclusions: Guide and driver, Transportation, Entry Fees at fortified church in Biertan and the evanghelical church in Sighisoara

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Reviewed By stanimir_kisyov

A very good and informative tour! We visited many interesting places and monuments in the city during the tour.

7. Maramures in a nutshell

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-this is brought to you by MaramuresbyRadu&Friends -visits to Merry Cemetery – Stan Ioan Patras Museum – 2 Unesco World Heritage churches – Barsana Monastery -walk around the village, discover the beauty of the country side -traditional lunch -you’ll get the chance to try on traditional clothes -get to know the local artisans

Inclusions: lunch with drinks (water and local spirits)., Air-conditioned vehicle

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8. Day Trip From Cluj - Turda Salt Mine,Turda Gorge and Rimetea Village :)

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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

Reviewed By Anastasiakarabicka

This was really amazing day! Much needed escape to the nature after long time. Guides Tudor and Manu are super lovely people, who also provided us necessary hiking equipment. The atmosphere was very friendly and we had a lot of fun. All respect for Tudor and Manu - a true sample of excellent tour guides! Thank you so much, hope to see you soon again!:))

9. Private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina Fortress from Cluj-Napoca

Rolandia Travel
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The private day trip to Corvin Castle and Alba Carolina will give you a better perspective about Transylvania's culture, history, and architecture. Also, the two stops will give you the perfect opportunity to take some of the best pictures for your social media, while in Transylvania.

Inclusions: Transportation with a modern vehicle, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Photography fees, Personal expenses

Reviewed By LanaHarris

We made the day trip in 2019. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and the car was comfortable and clean. We dealt with Ilona, and she was very helpful in answering all our questions. We especially enjoyed the view of Sighisoara from the City Tower. We would highly recommend Rolandia if you're planning a trip to Transylvania.

10. One-day hike to “Piatra Secuiului” and the village of Rimetea

Active Weekends
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Despite all the wonderful places I have seen, I must admit that the Apuseni (Western Carpathians) are the place I enjoy most every time my feet take me there. It is why I want to share their landscapes with as many people in search for an active, healthy and relaxing way of spending their time. Hiking in nature encompass real benefits for the body, mind and soul. That is why in my tours you will learn new things about these benefits, about the complex aspects of nature, you will learn the hiking techniques, how to use a compass and a map and we’ll talk about gear recommendations too. We’ll observe the landscapes, the flora and the fauna and, last but not least, we’ll enjoy an active day in the mountains and you will discover the stories and the legends of the area.

Inclusions: Transport and certified mountain guide - On request late lunch at a traditional guesthouse

Exclusions: Recommended gear, food for the trail

Reviewed By ManuelaM3457

I have met Marius and the "Active Weekends" more than a year ago and since then I attended several hiking trips with him , one day trip or multiple days tur. Marius is an exemplary ture guide, very well prepared , careful on details. During our trips he is concerned about the safety of all participants and more than happy to share with you his love and passion for the mountains. Long story short, if you want to hike in the Apuseni mountains or anywhere in the Romanian mountains Marius is the best mountain guide that you can find. Thank you Marius, I am very glad that I met you, I learned a lot of interesting and useful things from you and is always a pleasure to hike with you. All the best !

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