Village life in Transylvanian Carpathian mountains - 8 days

Bucharest, Romania

8 days (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a part of Europe still steeped in myth and Old World traditions on this 8-day tour through the villages of the Transylvania Carpathian Mountains. Departing from Bucharest, venture into the Romanian countryside with a guide to explore the medieval villages near Piatra Craiului National Park and Bucegi Natural Park. Stay in two different villages, meet local residents, and dine on regional fare for an immersive experience in this land of lore.

Explore Transylvania, birthplace of the prince who inspired the Dracula legend
Experience Old World traditions and culture in the villages of the Carpathian Mountains
Visit the famous 'Dracula's Castle' in Bran
Includes overnight accommodation in village pensions, all meals, and hotel/airport transfers in Bucharest

What's Included

Accommodation in double rooms in small hotels and pensions
Ground transfers with private car or minibus as mentioned in the program
Licensed English-speaking mountain guide from day 2 to day 7
Hotel pick-up and airport drop-off
entrance fees to “7 Ladders Canyon”, Piatra Craiului National Park, Bran Castle
Breakfast (7)

Breakfast
Lunch (6)

Lunch
Dinner (7)

Dinner

Airfare
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Medical insurance
Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov (eg. Bella Muzica, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Otopeni Intl Airport
Bucharest Romania

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Bucharest airport - Brasov or Brasov airport - Brasov

1 Stop

Brasov

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Accommodation at a 3* guesthouse/hotel located nearby the old city center.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Brasov - Bran Castle (aka Dracula's Castle) - Magura mountain village

2 Stops

Bran Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Magura

1 day • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Accommodation at a village guesthouse in Magura Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Piatra Craiului National Park full hiking tour

1 Stop

Piatra Craiului National Park

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation at the same village guesthouse in Magura Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

The mountain villages walk

1 Stop

Fundata

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Accommodation at a village guesthouse in Fundata Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Fundata - Fundatica mountain villages

1 Stop

Fundățica

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Accommodation at the same village guesthouse in Fundata Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Simon Village - Bucegi Natural Park

1 Stop

Bucegi Mountains

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Accommodation at the same village guesthouse in Fundata Village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Seven Ladders Canyon - Brasov

1 Stop

Seven Ladders Canyon

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: At 3* guesthouse/hotel in Brasov.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Bucharest airport or Brasov airport

1 Stop

Otopeni (Pass By)

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Small group experience; Min 2 - Max 10.
We provide hand sanitizer. We are cleaning vehicles after every tour.
Optional - Upgrade at 3* to 5* hotels in Brasov located in the old city center (eg. Bella Muzica, Safrano Palace, Casa Chitic, Schuster Boarding House, Radisson Blu Aurum, subject of availability).
This tour is awarded by the ECO-ROMANIA ecotourism certification scheme from December 2023 until November 2026!
Starting August 1st, 2025, guided tours inside Bran Castle will be conducted exclusively by the Castle’s official guides or independently, without being accompanied by our tour guide, due to Bran Castle’s new policies—more details on their website.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.