Highlights
Explore Romania by bike, cycling through ancient villages and mountainous landscapes
Ride through rural Transylvania to the village of Viscri, where King Charles owns a house
Uncover the history of the nation in Saxon settlements, UNESCO-listed citadels and fortified churches
Climb the old fort in Brasov to gaze over the town and 14th-century Black Church
End the adventure in Bucharest, a culture-rich capital with museums and old streets to explore
Itinerary
Transylvania’s captivating legends and breathtaking landscapes come alive on the "Cycle Romania" tour, a nine-day moderate bicycle journey from Bucharest through the heart of Romania. Tailored for travelers who relish both history and outdoor adventure, this trip explores Soars, Bran, Brasov, and beyond.
Ride past imposing Carpathian and Fagaras mountains, visit castles and churches steeped in stories of Vlad the Impaler, and soak in the region’s rich tapestry of Saxon, Tatar, and Ottoman influences. Cycling provides a unique vantage point to discover hidden villages and tranquil countryside at a pace that encourages genuine connection.
The tour package’s unique selling point is its intimate exploration of Romania’s cultural and natural diversity, capped with time in vibrant Bucharest. With guesthouse stays, meals, and transport all included, this cycling adventure offers a fresh perspective on one of Europe’s most evocative regions.
day 1Adventure starts in Bucharest
Upon arrival, we will be greeted by an Exodus leader and transferred out of Bucharest to the small town of Vulcan in Brasov Country, Transylvania. This transfer is roughly three hours, but will be broken with a short stop.
Say bună ziua (hello) to your leader and fellow travellers around 6:30pm, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventure ahead.
Your leader will ensure a big welcome by arranging a group dinner for us all.
Want to explore further? Additional pre-tour hotel nights are bookable through your sales representative.
day 2Ride to Bucium, stopping at Ohaba flour mill en route
day 3Cycle to Carta at the foot of the Fagaras Mountains
day 4Cycle to Biertan; visit the Unesco-listed church
day 5Visit the medieval citadel of Sighisoara
day 6Cycle to Cobor Farm
day 7Cycle to Viscri; explore the town and fortified church
day 8Transfer to Bucharest; visit Brasov and, time permitting, Peles Castle on the way
day 9Adventure ends in Bucharest
What's Included
Customer Reviews
Cycle Romania
Beautiful Transylvania region of Romania. Biking through rolling hills on quiet roads through quaint villages. Daily cultural excursions often included with local lunches.
Fantastic week in Romania
A lovely week's cycling thanks to the ever positive group leader, Cristina and the practical, "nothing is too much trouble" support from Radu in his green van in a beautiful, rural, unspoilt part of Romania.
Very enjoyable
This is my 7th or 8th Exodus cycling trip. I think it is the most low-key one I have done - it is not stunning, amazing, Instagram-worthy, or dramatic, but if you want a very enjoyable experience in rural Romania, with scarcely another tourist in site, with a great group leader and a great group, learning about the history and culture of Romania, this is a trip for you. If you want to excite envy in your friends with dramatic photos and tales, then choose another one.
Transilvania and beyond
A great, very well orgsanised trip. Lots of great things to see and do.
Great combination of physical and cultural activities!
For the first—and probably last!—time in my life, I got what felt like VIP service, because the amazing and honorable company that Exodus is, let this trip run even though I ended up being the only guest! From what I could tell, the trip was run almost exactly how it would have had there been a full complement of guests, and I think I even got a few extra perks that I may not have been afforded otherwise. The cycling was fantastic with great routes, and only a handful of stretches that really tested my limits, otherwise it was mostly very manageable. There were a few cultural stops during the rides and in the evenings that were a nice change of pace and provided interesting insight into Romania's past. The guesthouses ran the gamut but always provided nice cozy places to rest each night. Finally, food was perfect for me—breakfasts were pretty consistent, and lunches and dinners had a nice range of soups, sandwiches, salads, main courses, and desserts that hit the spot after a nice day of cycling!
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