Transylvania Flexible schedule Tours &amp; Trips

River Cruise

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Bucharest, Budapest, Budapest History Museum, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Nuremberg, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Cruise along Europe’s greatest waterways through eight countries, from Amsterdam on the North Sea to Constanta on the Black Sea
Cruise aboard our award-winning 140- to 164-passenger ships with a dedicated English-speaking crew
Experience this European itinerary, and uncover a local and American perspective in destinations impacted by global events, such as World War II and the Cold War
Explore with an expert, local Program Director—a native or resident of Europe—who will be dedicated to your group of no more than 47 from the start to the end of your trip

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"I am a 12 time traveler with Grand Circle and OAT. But maybe no more. They are impossible to reach by phone without waiting for hours. I even tired their emergency phone number and was on hold for hours. What if I had been stranded in a foreign country? They cancelled my Eastern Europe to Black Sea Cruise in Sept 2021 and cited "covid" or "civil unrest" issues. Baloney. They cancelled because they did not sell out the cruise and lied about it to me. I know because I went with Viking during the same month with no excuses like Grand Circle gave me. Add to that they promised me a $1,000 credit on my next trip- which was to Antarctica in December. The invoice they sent me showed the credit- and 1 month later a new invoice arrived with the credit removed. Why? Another lie? Something is really wrong here with the company now and I would suggest be very careful with bookings as they are not the same company I traveled with for the past 12 years."

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28 days From$7,195

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Balkan Discovery with 2 Nights in Transylvania

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4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Choice of guided tour in Pécs, visit the underground tombs, or sightseeing in Mohács, visit St. Nicolas watermill or walk with your Adventure Host
Ilok guided tour; choice of Novi Sad guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host
Choice of guided tour or walk with your Adventure Host; on board lecture
Choice of visit to Golubač fortress or visit to Lepenski Vir archaeological site scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My first Avalon cruise/land tour to Vietnam/Cambodia was the best experience of my 80 plus cruises. We recently took the Avalon Egypt/Jordan cruise/land tour and it was the polar opposite. Most sites were awesome but the tour needed a guide in addition to the Egyptologist, who didn’t look out for the safety/best interests of the guests. I submitted a detailed review of Egypt and Jordan but have not yet heard back."

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11 days From$4,948

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The Danube from Romania to Budapest with 1 Night in Bucharest and 1 Night in Budapest

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4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Welcome to Bucharest
Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; onboard welcome reception
Choice of full-day excursion, visit to Tsarevet's Fortress in Veliko Târnovo and to the Ethnographic Museum and the Church of the Nativity in Arbanassi, or guided sightseeing in Rousse, or bike with your Adventure Host
Guided sightseeing to Baba Vida fortress, see the rock formations in Belogradchik or bike with your Adventure Host
Scenic cruise through the Iron Gates Gorge; choice of visit Lepenski Vir archaeological site or walk with your Adventure Host; visit to Golubač fortress

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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11 days From$4,977

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Iconic Rivers of Europe - the Rhine, Main & Danube with 1 Night in Bucharest and 2 Nights in Transylvania

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bamberg, Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Nuremberg, Passau, Romania, Rudesheim, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Onboard welcome reception
Canal cruise
Choice of Cologne highlights walking tour, or Jewish Heritage walking tour or bike with your Adventure Host
Cruise through the scenic Rhine Gorge with breathtaking views of ancient castles, towering cliffs, and the legendary Rock of the Lorelei; choice of visit to Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or cable-car ride to the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim
Guided walk

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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25 days From$12,447

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The Danube from Romania to Germany with 1 Night in Bucharest, 2 Nights in Transylvania & 2 Nights in Prague

none

4.7/5 Excellent

River Cruise

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Belgrade, Belogradchik, Brasov, Bratislava, Bucharest, Budapest, Croatia, Linz, Passau, Prague, Romania, Salzburg, Transylvania, Vienna

Highlights

Welcome to Bucharest
Visit Peles Castle
Guided tour of Brasov; guided visit of Dracula's Bran Castle
Guided sightseeing in Bucharest; transfer to ship; onboard welcome reception
Guided sightseeing, visit the National History and Archaeological Museum in Constanta; wine tasting

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

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22 days From$9,976

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Romania Cycle Explorer

By UTracks

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

62 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Cycling between charming villages and towns such as Sighisoara with its medieval citadel
Discovering unique sights such as the UNESCO listed village of Biertan and the fortified church in Viscri
Feasting on home made meals typical of the region

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

By Alpine Adventure Romania

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8 days From$1,490

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On top of Romania’s Two Highest Peaks, in Transylvanian Alps

none

5/5 Excellent

13 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Transylvania

Highlights

Visit Bucharest, Pitești and Curtea de Argeș
Explore Bâlea Lake
Experience the hike in Negoiu Peak, Negoiu Peak and Moldoveanu Peak
Visit Transylvania

Themes

Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"I have climbed many winter routes with the Alpine Adventure team and all this trips were ones of the best that I have had. Is a team that puts the safety on the first place after which comes: adventure, joy, friendship. Thanks beautiful team for the great moments that I've shared with you."

By Alpine Adventure Romania

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3 days From$338

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Hiking the Longest and Highest Ridge of Romania – 7 Days In Transylvanian Alps

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5/5 Excellent

13 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Camping

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Transylvania

Highlights

Explore Sibiu
Visit the beautiful glacial lake of Avrig
Hike at challenging ridge section of the Fagaras ranges
Visit highest peak of Romania, Moldoveanu
Explore Campulung

Themes

High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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8 days From$1,356

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Cycle Romania

By Explore!

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Alps, Brasov, Bucharest, Paris, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Cycle through the heart of the beautiful Transylvanian Alps and step back in time
Discover Bran and Peles - ornately decorated Medieval and Neo-renaissance castles
Stay in the capital Bucharest, known in the 1930s as the Paris of the East

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."

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Carpathian Walking & Bears

By Exodus Travels

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4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

See brown bears from a hide
Discover one of the last remaining wilderness areas in Europe
Enjoy a unique opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in their natural environment
Hike through meadows, forests, and along mountain trails
Stay in a comfortable private guesthouse with an authentic Carpathian experience and a very warm welcome

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

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Cycle Romania

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Cycle through ancient villages and isolated landscapes
Visit Unesco citadels and fortified churches
Experience medieval Transylvania and modern Bucharest

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

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Budapest to Bucharest

By Intrepid Travel

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Brasov, Bucharest, Budapest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Sample the famous Hungarian 'Bulls’ Blood' in Eger – the wine that supposedly gave the Hungarian army supernatural strength during their battle against the Ottoman Empire.
Experience peasant life on a full-day tour through the countryside of Maramures – Romania's most traditional and colourful region. Don't be surprised if you see horse-drawn carts along the road!
Learn spooky stories in Transylvania – the birthplace of the world's most famous vampire, Dracula. Then visit Bran Castle in Brasov – the inspiration for Dracula’s home.
Enjoy a homestay with a local family in the Saxon town of Viscri, exposing you to Romanian hospitality and some delicious home-cooked food.
Delve into the communist past and the thriving, artistic present-day of Bucharest – a city often underrated by travellers but offering heaps of sights, sounds and smells to be explored.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Walking Romania - Transylvanian Alps Trek

By Explore!

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4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Extreme

Visits

Bucharest, Romania, Transylvania

Highlights

Adventurous and challenging trekking in the mountains of Romania's Transylvania region
Experience local hospitality and rustic home-cooking at our simple huts and guesthouse
Travel deep into the Transylvanian Alps, the legendary home of Dracula

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Good accomodation and an excellent guide. Sagres has lots of nice restaurants and 3 beaches."