4.7/5 Excellent
Excellent
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Great
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Average
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Disappointing
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Romania Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Trusted Customer
May 2024
It was well organized and led by a very competent Tour Director. Danilo Petrovic was one of the best and this was my 13th trip. I can only say good things about him ...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Tour director was excellent. Itinerary was good and optional excursions were good
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Amazing 7-country tour. Exceptional Tour Director, Danilo. He loves his job and it shows how he directed the tour and treated the participants; very knowledgeable. H...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Outstanding tour with an excellent travel director, Danny. Very enriching experience with exploring different countries and cultures in a short period of time. The h...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Good itinerary visiting 7 countries. Quite a bit of bus rides. Beautiful landscape in these countries. It will be prudent for tourists to choose better weather time ...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
The hotels were not up to our expectations
Trusted Customer
May 2024
This was one of the most educational and fun trips I took. I highly rec...
Bill C.
May 2024
It was a robust itinerary and we visited places (6 countries) we had never thought we would visit! Lots of walking, seeing, learning. Good food and music. So much ...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
It was excellent: The Tour Director, driver, hotels, food and optionals. I'd r...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
Overall the trip was good. The guide was excellent. Although w...
Catherine Stoltz
May 2024
Wonderful guide and itinerary through the Balkans. So much to see! We had a wonderful time on this tour..guide and bus driver gave 120% to make this trip especially ...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
The tour guide was outstanding. The Balkans have great potential as a tourist destination but need improvements to bring the countries up to traveler standards i.e. ...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
enjoyed the places we visited but coach travel was sometimes long, our travel director, Danilo P., kept us entertained, educated about history,culture and cuisine o...
Vincent Bekiempis
May 2024
The tour guide--Danielo--was the best tour guide I ever had since I have been traveling for over 44 years on 20 or so tours like this. This particular tour--Balkan A...
Really enjoyed this trip. Many activities, so many that I had to have a day off. Saw bears. Lots. Bears. Bran Castle. Walking around mountain top in the fog. He w...
I booked this trip primarily to see the bears and enjoy some leisurely walks through the meadows and forests. It exceeded my expectations, mainly due to our guide ...
This was a thoroughly enjoyable trip. I was not expecting the Carpathian mountains to be so beautiful or there to be such an abundance of wild flowers. The accommo...
This was a very well thought out holiday with an excellent mixture of walks and visits designed to give us an insight into the local way of life that fell exactly ...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
Having a local guide in Romania is a helpful way to learn more about this destination’s rich history. While Romanians are typically friendly and hospitable to tourists, you may encounter language barriers in more remote regions. As Romanian culture is steeped in tradition and superstition, guides will also fill you in on cultural nuances that you may not know about.
A typical Romanian meal consists of meat and carbs. Traditional Romanian cuisine embraces the “whole animal” concept, so be prepared to see things such as tripe or brain on the menu. If you’re not an adventurous eater, or have specific dietary preferences, a local guide will be an invaluable source to you
Due to the diverse landscape of Romania, tour itineraries offer several unique Romanian experiences. You could choose the more active route and explore the vastness of the Carpathian Mountain range, or you could revel in the beauty and exuberance of the country’s several castles and churches. You could also experience a bit of everything, as tours offer a diverse set of options that explore more of Eastern Europe.
Lower-rated reviews of Romania are typically due to the vastness of the country. By the end of the trip, some travelers feel like they’ve only gotten a small taste of Romania’s charm. Sometimes, travelling from one destination to another can take hours — after all, Romania is the 12th largest country in Europe! Most itineraries focus on Southern Transylvania, but if you want to experience iconic landmarks such as the Danube Delta, Bran’s Castle, the Merry Cemetery, and Bigăr Waterfall, make sure you have enough time to fully enjoy these destinations.
Tourists may also get frustrated by the transportation offered in Romania. While the train and bus networks are extensive, construction and maintenance may cause delays. In comparison to other nations, the trains are also relatively slower — but this means you have more time to enjoy the Romanian terrain. At times, buses may be the better option for transportation!
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