This route offers a perfect blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, inviting us to discover the country’s past and present, its culture, wildlife and stunning landscapes. Ride a steam train, watch wild animals, visit iconic castles and experience the warmth of Romanian hospitality.
A journey full of history and nature
Romania This country draws you in with its history, spectacular landscapes and welcoming people. On this trip, you can explore iconic regions such as Transylvania, Maramureș and Bucovina, each with its own character and charm.
Transylvania, with its medieval towns and famous Bran Castle, transports you into legends passed down through generations. Brașov and Sibiu, with cobbled streets and impressive architecture, feel like a fairy tale. Maramures, by contrast, preserves rural life through its wooden churches and hospitable people who maintain ancestral traditions. Bucovina’s painted monasteries are masterpieces, each brushstroke telling a story.
As well as historic sites, the trip offers magnificent natural landscapes full of life. Bears, wolves and lynx still live in the Carpathian forests, amid scenery that could come straight from a painting.
Green valleys and crystal-clear rivers invite you to switch off and breathe fresh air.
Highlights of the trip
Wildlife
Accompanied by expert forest rangers, we will venture into the dense forests of the Carpathians to learn about the wildlife that inhabits them, having the opportunity to spot bears and bison in their natural surroundings.
Travelling by train
We will board the Mocănița, the last steam train operating in Europe, following the picturesque Vaser River into the forests of Maramureș Mountains National Park.
Castles of Bran and Peles
We will explore the iconic Bran Castle, associated with the legends of Count Dracula, to discover the myths and realities surrounding it. We will also visit the impressive Peleș Castle, one of Europe’s most important castles of the nineteenth century.
Traveling through the Romanian Carpathians
The Romanian Carpathians contain some of the country’s most beautiful regions, with magnificent mountains and nature. The terrain and limited infrastructure mean spending longer than we might wish on road journeys (see estimated travel times in the daily itinerary). However, extraordinary views along the roads and the activities and visits at each destination more than make up for it.
Fauna in its natural environment
We have two wildlife-watching activities in the Carpathians, accompanied by a local specialist who looks after our safety and explains the surrounding environment. As these are wild animals, sightings always involve some luck, even when the chances are high. The walks are straightforward and suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness.
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Romania✔️ Departures 2, 30 JUN | 4 Aug | 1 Sep 2025
✔️ Price from 1790€
