PTG Tours · Escorted tour

Magical Romania

A rail-based tour around Romania taking in Bucharest, Transylvania's medieval towns and castles, and a narrow-gauge steam train ride through the Hartibaciu Valley.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Bucharest

    Arrival in Romania

    UK airport direct departures from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted or Birmingham. Meet your English speaking tour manager and transfer to your hotel. Overland by rail from the UK also available, with nights in Munich and Budapest, leaving UK on 1 September.

  2. Day 2overnight: Bucharest

    Bucharest and its Treasures

    Sightseeing tour including the Parliament Palace (The People's House), Revolution Square, Opera Square, Victoria Ave and the Triumphal Arch. Visit Village Museum, one of the largest open-air museums in Europe. Afternoon walking tour of the old city centre. Dinner in a local restaurant.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Brasov

    Bucharest - Sinaia - Bran - Brasov

    Train to Sinaia, arriving at the royal station used by the Orient Express. Visit Peles Castle, summer residence of King Carol I. Continue by bus to Bran to visit Bran (Dracula's) Castle. Arrival in Brasov, walking tour of the baroque old town and the Black Church. Dinner in a local restaurant.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Sighisoara

    Brasov - Sighisoara

    Train to Sighisoara. Walking tour including the Citadel's two squares, Scholars' Staircase, Clock Tower and Torture Chamber. Visit the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (Dracula). Dinner in Sighisoara.

  5. Day 5overnight: Sibiu

    Sighisoara - Sibiu

    Transfer to Biertan to visit the UNESCO World Heritage fortified Saxon church. Arrival in Sibiu (European Cultural Capital 2007), walking tour of the well-preserved medieval centre including the Big Square. Optional touristic tram ride in Rasinari (subject to availability). Dinner in Sibiu.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Sibiu

    Sibiu - Cornatel - Sibiu

    Transfer to Cornatel for a scenic narrow-gauge steam train ride through the Hartibaciu Valley. Lunch at a local gastronomical point. Transfer to Sibiel for a carriage ride and visit to the Icon Glass museum, the largest in Europe. Return to Sibiu with free time.

  7. Day 7overnight: Bucharest

    Sibiu - Cozia - Bucharest

    Drive back to Bucharest via the picturesque Olt valley, stopping at Cozia Monastery (14th century). Farewell dinner in a local restaurant.

  8. Day 8rail

    Departure

    Transfer to Bucharest airport for return flights, or overland by rail back to the UK via Budapest and Munich.

Included

  • All travel and excursions as outlined in the itinerary
  • En-suite accommodation
  • Meals as shown in the itinerary (7 breakfasts, 6 dinners, 1 lunch)
  • Entrance fees as per program
  • Carriage ride in Sibiel village
  • Tram ride in Rasinari
  • Services of our tour manager

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