BUCHAREST SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
12 Days Through Transylvania, Maramureș and Bucovina: Wooden Steeples, Painted Monasteries and Castle Ramparts
A completely private, 12-day, 11-night tour beginning in Bucharest that links Romania’s UNESCO wooden churches and painted monasteries with medieval cities, iconic castles and a scenic steam-train ride.
12 Days Through Transylvania, Maramureș and Bucovina: Wooden Steeples, Painted Monasteries and Castle Ramparts.
This 12-day journey threads Romania’s historic regions into a single circuit: begin in Bucharest and move through Transylvania, Maramureș and Bucovina to visit UNESCO wooden churches and painted monasteries, explore medieval citadels and castles, taste authentic regional food and ride a steam train through mountain valley scenery.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
UNESCO wooden churches and painted monasteries
The route visits two of Romania’s signature UNESCO ensembles: the timber churches of Maramureș and the vividly frescoed monasteries of Bucovina, core cultural draws named in the itinerary.
Medieval citadels and famous castles
From fortified towns and cobbled citadels in Sighişoara, Sibiu, Brașov and Alba Iulia to Romania’s most photographed castles — including Dracula Castle, Peleș and Corvin — the tour maps the country’s medieval and grand‑ducal architecture.
Maramureș traditions and a steam train through Vaser Valley
Experience Maramureș’s distinctive local culture — including the Merry Cemetery — and a scenic steam-train ride through the Vaser Valley, with lunch included on the train as listed in the program.
What the day feels like
What the 12 days feel like
Over 12 days and 11 nights you move steadily across Romania: starting with a full-day exploration of Bucharest, then a sequence of regional hubs and day tours that include monastery visits, timber churches, home-hosted dinners, medieval city walking tours and a steam-train excursion — all arranged as a completely private itinerary.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this tour
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The price includes airport transfers; hotel pick-up and drop-off; transport by modern climate-controlled car with a licensed guide-driver; non-alcoholic beverages and snacks in the car; standard admission to listed attractions; 11 nights in 3- or 4-star hotels (upon availability) with breakfast; three home-hosted dinners as stated; steam-train tickets with lunch; gas, parking, road fees and VAT.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The itinerary runs for 12 days and 11 nights.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour begins in Bucharest.
Is this a shared tour or private?
This is a completely private tour for your own party.
Are entrance fees and local transport included?
Standard admission to the attractions stated in the itinerary and transport by modern car (with a licensed guide-driver) are included in the price.
What meals are provided?
Breakfast is included each morning; the tour also includes three home-hosted dinners and lunch on the steam train as specified in the program.
What kinds of sites will we see?
The itinerary covers UNESCO wooden churches in Maramureș, Bucovina’s painted monasteries, medieval cities such as Sibiu, Sighişoara and Brașov, and notable castles including Dracula Castle, Peleș and Corvin.