We believe that experience and research are the best teachers, so if you want to know Romania, its tradition and culture you should live and experience it.
In this trip we will guide you through your research and in this way you will discover and learn for yourself all about our culture and traditions.
The following trip is just a sample of what can be organized. Based on your ideas and desires we can arrange themed excursions such as: “Discover Dracula“, “Discover Romanian Traditions”, etc.
So let’s get to work and try this simple, funny, Quest Tour about Romania. You should carry with you an English-Romanian dictionary, one or more cameras and some books about Romanian History and Culture.
We will also give you several maps of Romania, certain cities and regions.
DAY 1
Arrival to Bucharest, capital of Romania. Transfer to your 4* Hotel, welcome cocktail, dinner and accommodation. Depending on the arrival time a small tour of Bucharest can be organized
DAY 2
The city tour will continue with a visit of the Parliament Palace, the second biggest building in the world after the Pentagon, built during Ceausescu’s dictatorship, The Patriarchal Church, the Village Museum. If you are interested, a visit to the National Art Museum can also be organized. After lunch in a restaurant in the old Bucharest area you have to find your way back to the Hotel before dinner, and bring with you “a typical Romanian object”. You will have to explain why you brought it. The winner will receive the prize of the day and the runner-ups will be awarded points.
DAY 3
Today we will depart for Brasov, through Prahova valley, and on the way visit the Peles Castle in Sinaia (former residence of the Romanian monarchs in the 19th and the 20th century), Dracula Castle in Bran, have a typical Romanian lunch and arrive in Brasov in the afternoon. You will be required to go to the old city and take pictures with a specific theme. The pictures will be displayed using a projector and once again you will have some explaining to do. A winner will be selected and points will be awarded. Dinner and accommodation at a 4* Hotel downtown.
DAY 4
We will drive for approximately 4-6 hours to Bucovina. The last part of the drive is amazing, especially when passing through the Bicaz Gorges, and while having lunch in the East Carpathians near “Red Lake”. This day you have to pay attention to your guide, as you have to answer a series of questions at the end of the trip. You will also be taught a number of basic Romanian words. Why? Because at dinner you will receive exactly what you order, from a 100% Romanian menu. The ones that order correctly will eat better. Our winner will receive the best Romanian wine available in the Restaurant at that moment. But he will have to share it with everybody!
DAY 5
The whole day is dedicated to the painted monasteries. We start our tour with visits to the most famous monasteries from Romania, which are also on the UNESCO heritage list (Moldovita, Sucevita, Voronet), and continue with a visit to the ceramic center from Marginea and a painted eggs exhibition. In the evening you will have to make your own painted eggs. You will take your creations with you as a souvenir. Some tricky questions will follow to determine the winner of the day!
DAY 6
Departure to Sighisoara, over Borgo pass, made famous by Bram Stocker’s novel “ Dracula”. Have you read the book? Have you seen any of the movies based on his writings? It will help you while having coffee in the Dracula Motel and while spending a few moments in the company of Dracula himself. In the afternoon we will arrive in Sighisoara. You will be asked to take a number of photos and compile a city tour all by yourself in order to complete the task of the day. Questions related to the photos might also follow. Dinner and accommodation at a 3* Hotel in the center of the citadel.
DAY 7
We will drive through the old Saxon region to Sibiu. City tour of Sibiu. You will be asked once again to find an object representative for the region and justify your choice. You might also be required to describe a part of this Old Saxon city, unique in Eastern Europe, in 10 minutes or less. The best guide among you will be the winner of the day. Special dinner and accommodation at a 3* Hotel.
DAY 8
After breakfast we proceed to Bucharest. On the way we shall visit Cozia Monastery, have lunch and arrive in Bucharest late in the afternoon. The winner will be determined and the big prize uncovered at a festive dinner.
DAY 9
Departure back home
• 4* bus with toilette, bar, and coffee maker, or minibus
• 3* and 4* Hotels where available
• Full board
• Professional guide
• Local guides where available
1. The tour is subject to changes based on customer requests.
2. For further information please contact: Cultural Romtour, office@culturalromtour.ro
