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Best of Romania, Transylvania & Hungary
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It was a fascinating tour and the pace was more relaxed than my previous tours. If you take this tour, I advise you to prepare for some uphill walking.
If you choose this trip, you're in for some wonderful food and very interesting history lessons... not to mention beautiful views and friendly people.
David S. | Traveled in May
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9 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
48 peopleMaximum group size
5 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Starts
Ends
Bucharest, Romania
Budapest, Hungary
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Highlights
Explore Bucharest, Braşov, Sighișoara, Sibiu and Budapest
Discover Timișoara
See the Clock Tower and the Covered Staircase in in Sighișoara, Union Square in Timișoara and Matthias Church in Budapest
Visit Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Sinaia Monastery, Hărman Fortified Church, Bran Castle in Braşov and Corvin Castle in Hunedoara
View Peleș Castle in Sinaia, Vlad Dracul House in Sighișoara and the Castle District in Budapest
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
Bucharest: Bask in the rich history of Bucharest and its lasting legacies.
Sinaia: Visit Sinaia Monastery, one of the region’s oldest religious sites. Founded in the late 17th century, it is known for its frescoed church and long connection to Romania’s religious history.
Bran: Visit the infamous mythical home of Count Dracula and favourite residence of Romanian royalty - Bran Castle.
Sibiu: Enjoy the sights and sounds as your Local Specialist brings the city’s Saxon heritage to life.
Visit Corvin Castle, a magnificent Gothic-Renaissance fortress, to explore medieval architecture, learn about John Hunyadi, a key figure in the defence against the Ottoman Empire and experience Romania's rich cultural and historical heritage.
Timisoara: Journey through the colourful streets of Timișoara and discover its rich history.
Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest.
Brasov: Join Ioana and Corina at HOF Hărman, a restored Saxon farmhouse, where you’ll discover the traditions of the region and daily life shaped by the seasons. As your hosts share stories of work in the garden, learn about local culture and history as you enjoy homemade Saxon-Transylvanian dishes prepared with local ingredients.
Karikas Csarda: Meet native Hungarian animals and watch horsemen perform the Puszta Five at the Bugac Stud Farm. Hear stories of shepherd life, then enjoy a lunch of Grey cattle salami, Mangalica ham and traditional goulash in the heart of Kiskunság National Park. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Deluxe coach travel
Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
4-star stays
Bucharest: Bask in the rich history of Bucharest and its lasting legacies.
Sinaia: Visit Sinaia Monastery, one of the region’s oldest religious sites. Founded in the late 17th century, it is known for its frescoed church and long connection to Romania’s religious history.
Bran: Visit the infamous mythical home of Count Dracula and favourite residence of Romanian royalty - Bran Castle.
Sibiu: Enjoy the sights and sounds as your Local Specialist brings the city’s Saxon heritage to life.
Visit Corvin Castle, a magnificent Gothic-Renaissance fortress, to explore medieval architecture, learn about John Hunyadi, a key figure in the defence against the Ottoman Empire and experience Romania's rich cultural and historical heritage.
Timisoara: Journey through the colourful streets of Timișoara and discover its rich history.
Budapest: Spend the day basking in the iconic views of Budapest.
Brasov: Join Ioana and Corina at HOF Hărman, a restored Saxon farmhouse, where you’ll discover the traditions of the region and daily life shaped by the seasons. As your hosts share stories of work in the garden, learn about local culture and history as you enjoy homemade Saxon-Transylvanian dishes prepared with local ingredients.
Karikas Csarda: Meet native Hungarian animals and watch horsemen perform the Puszta Five at the Bugac Stud Farm. Hear stories of shepherd life, then enjoy a lunch of Grey cattle salami, Mangalica ham and traditional goulash in the heart of Kiskunság National Park. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Customer Reviews
4.5
based on 13 reviews
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What's Included
Accommodation
Cherrypicked hotels, all tried and trustedAll hotel tips, charges and local taxesOn occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Meals
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Transport
Luxury airconditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Guide
An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
Others
All porterage and restaurant gratuitiesMustsee sightseeingAudio headsets for flexible sightseeingOptional Experiences and free time
Two days of long bus ride going from town to town was too much to bear. For these long trips not even a bottle of water was provided.
The attitude of TD was less than satisfactory.
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Gary R.Verified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
Good. Nice accomodations. Great director and driver.
Interesting stops. Like the fortified church, various castles and everything in Budapest.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Loved all the sights in both romania and hungary , one additional day in hungary would have beed nice. Romania is beautiful well preserved castles and medieval towns are wonderful. Budapest is easy to travel, beautiful
Architecture and rich history. Panoramic views
Are amazing. Excellent tour guides and information.
The food was a but challenging for me as I am vegetarian. Otherwise an excellent experience.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
4.0 | Very Good
The hotels we stayed in was not close to the city centers. I travelled with Travalgar to Italy and all the hotels we stayed in was close/ a doable walking distance from the city centers and expected it be like this, but it wasn't.
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AnonymousVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent
Jam packed experience on the Romania / Hungary trip. The Transylvania region was gorgeous with lots of history and stunning landscapes. Only thing I would have wanted was extra time in Budapest as we arrived late Friday afternoon so only Saturday to see the city then flew out on Sunday. I would say as well this is not a trip for anyone that has mobility issues as there was a lot of walking and climbing stairs at the various castles. I truly enjoyed this trip and would highly recommend it to others. The tour director and driver were top notch.
Itinerary
Uncover the medieval heart of Transylvania, as you journey from Bucharest to Budapest. Walk in the footsteps of Vlad the Impaler, explore UNESCO-listed citadels and soak up the charm of Sibiu and Timișoara.
day 1Welcome to Bucharest
Touch down in Bucharest, Romania's vibrant capital, where grand boulevards and Belle-poque elegance hint at a rich past. Settle into the rhythm of the city before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a local dinner. Raise a glass to the journey ahead as you share your first taste of Romania's warm hospitality the perfect way to begin your adventure.
Meals
Dinner
Location Visited
Bucharest
Accommodation
Novotel Bucharest City Centre
day 2Bucharest Sightseeing
day 3Sinaia & Hrman
day 4Draculas Castle and Braov
day 5Heart of Transylvania to Sighioara
day 6On to Corvin Castle and Timioara
day 7Across the Great Hungarian Plain to Budapest
day 8Budapest Sightseeing
day 9Depart Budapest
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