Arrive into Bucharest International Airport where you will be met by your guide and transferred to Bucharest city centre. Dinner at the famous “Caru cu Bere” restaurant with one drink included.
Overnight at Capitol 4* hotel in Bucharest.
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Explore the wild and beautiful landscapes of Romania on this small-group guided tour. Enjoy gentle walks through Transylvania and Moldavia, discover the Carpathian Mountains and their wildlife, and experience the unique waterways of the Danube Delta. Along the way, visit traditional villages, meet locals who preserve centuries-old customs, and enjoy authentic Romanian cuisine, all with the guidance of an expert local guide.
Activity code: RONAT01
Duration: 11 Days / 10 nights
Experience the natural beauty and traditional culture of Romania on this small-group guided tour, combining gentle walks, cultural highlights, and some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. From the unique waterways of the Danube Delta to the forests and peaks of the Carpathian Mountains, and through the wild countryside of Transylvania and Moldavia, this journey offers a perfect balance of nature, history, and authentic local life.
Accompanied by our expert Romanian guide, you will meet some of the friendliest people in Europe, many of whom still follow traditional ways of life largely untouched by modernity. The itinerary is designed at a relaxed pace, making it suitable for all ages and most fitness levels. Most sightseeing is on foot, but transport is available for those who prefer shorter walks or wish to rest, while others can enjoy a little more independent exploration along the route.
Romania remains one of Europe’s most unexplored countries, where centuries-old traditions, folklore, and rural ways of life survive in picturesque villages, often far from the beaten track. This tour blends iconic cultural and historic sites with hidden gems and immersive rural experiences. Guests may stay in local communities, enjoy authentic cuisine, and discover scenic landscapes rarely visited by tourists, from tranquil rivers and lakes to rolling hills, forests, and wildlife-rich valleys.
The Natural Wonders of Romania itinerary complements our highly popular Beauty of Yesterday and guided hiking tours, offering short walks, countryside immersion, and wildlife experiences, including opportunities to spot bears and other Carpathian fauna. With carefully planned routes and expert guidance, the tour is a perfect introduction to the diverse landscapes and traditions of Romania, while maintaining the flexibility, comfort, and insight that small-group travel provides.
Group Size: Small-group departures (max. 12); private departures available for minimum 4 persons
Season: April to the end of October, with flexible private dates
Meals & Extras: No meal kitty, no hidden extras, no local payments (except gratuities)
Child & 3rd Adult Discounts: Available on request
Flights: Can be arranged to match the tour exactly, with options to arrive early in Bucharest or extend your stay
Rediscover the cultural richness and natural wonders of Romania on a tour that combines gentle walks, traditional villages, iconic landmarks, and the spectacular Danube Delta, all guided by a local expert who brings the country to life. This is small-group travel at its finest, offering immersion, flexibility, and unforgettable experiences.
Prices (min/max group size is 4-12 persons)
Single supplement: £ 325 per person
Itinerary
Arrive into Bucharest International Airport where you will be met by your guide and transferred to Bucharest city centre. Dinner at the famous “Caru cu Bere” restaurant with one drink included.
Overnight at Capitol 4* hotel in Bucharest.
After breakfast, travel north into the Carpathians. On the way you will visit the incredible Peles Castle, the royal summer residence of Romania's kings. Afterwards, head north into Transylvania to the city of Brasov for a guided tour around the centre with its incredible historic buildings. Lunch is included.
In the afternoon you will visit the Fortified Church of Prejmer (a UNESCO site) and then continue to Bran.
Dinner and overnight at “Muntele Rece” Guest House.
After breakfast there will be a visit to the Bear Sanctuary in the forests near Zarnesti.
Drive back to Bran for a visit of the famous castle (associated with the legend of Dracula); there will be time to enjoy a one hour easy walk around the village and the surrounding countryside. Lunch in Bran.
Following your morning encounter with Romania's wildlife it's time to take in some more cultural sights with a drive through southern Transylvania passing through some traditional villages before a visit of the wonderful sights of Sighisoara's historic centre including the clock tower, Dracula's birthplace and the covered walkway.
Dinner at Dracula Restaurant. Overnight accommodation in a hotel at the foot of the mediaeval citadel.
After breakfast, depart for Piatra Neamt. After a drive of around 3 hours you'll arrive at Lacu Rosu (The Red Lake) where your guide will take you on a two-hour easy hike first around the lake and then through the Bicaz Gorge. This stunning scenery is best experienced on foot. Lunch at “Lacu Rosu”restaurant.
Late afternoon, visit the centre of Piatra Neamt, or or perhaps a walk up to Cozlan Mountain via the cable car in Piatra Neamt (small charge for cable car, not included)* choice will be decided upon with a group decision.
Dinner and accommodation at Central 4* hotel in Piatra Neamt.
After a tasty breakfast it is time to say a temporary goodbye and depart for Bucovina. On the way there is time to visit Agapia monastery followed by a visit to the Nicolae Popa ethnographic museum in Târpești - an absolutely unique collection of masks, costumes and other objects of folk art.
After lunch, you will arrive into the fairytale land of the Painted Churches of Bucovina. Enjoy a walk through the village of Vama near your guest house to work up an appetite for more home-cooked fare.
Dinner and accommodation at a traditional guesthouse in Vama – Casa Elvira.
This morning you will visit some monasteries, which are also UNESCO World Heritage sites: Moldovita, Sucevita and Voronet. Lunch will be taken in a family home in Sucevita.
Late afternoon, drive south back to Piatra Neamt.
Dinner at “Hanul Berarilor“ and overnight at Central Plaza Hotel once again.
After breakfast, a relatively long drive to the Danube Delta through the plains of southern Moldavia (lunch stop en route). From the port town of Tulcea you will transfer by boat to Crisan Village on the Sulina Branch, the shortest of the three branches of the Danube Delta. Crisan Village is a fishermen's village with a few houses spreading over the right bank of Sulina and a fishery on the other bank and it makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding lakes and canals.
Dinner and accommodation in Crisan at “Vasiliu” Guest House.
Breakfast at the guesthouse and then a full day to discover the Danube Delta. A trip by private boat through the narrow canals to Uzlina and Isac lakes in the morning and then in the late afternoon a pleasant walk through the village of Crisan.
After breakfast, a half day to explore the beautiful lakes of Bogdaproste, Trei Iezare and Cazanele. Along the way you may see Red-necked Grebe, Dalmatian Pelicans, Pygmy Cormorants, Great Cormorants, Night Herons, Squacco Heron, Golden Oriole, Kingfisher, European Hoopoe, European Cuckoo.
Transfer in the afternoon back to Tulcea by boat and an onward short drive down the coast to the historic town of Constanta on the Black Sea
Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight accommodation at 4* Carol Hotel in old town of Constanta.
After a leisurely breakfast you have a guided visit of the historic heart of Constanta, then depart for Bucharest along the highway.
A panoramic city tour of Bucharest is included upon arrival with a visit of the main sights of the old town followed by a walk around the lake in the largest park of the capital city.
Overnight in Bucharest at Capitol 4* hotel.
After breakfast at your hotel continue the tour of the capital city, with visits of the Parliament Palace, Romanian Athenaeum, etc. (dependent upon your departure time).
Note: The Parliament Palace hosts the Romanian Parliament for some international events. It is not always open to the public, and individual reservations can only be made one day in advance.
Depart for the airport.
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