Romania

A country in southeastern Europe where the Carpathians, the old towns of Transylvania, the painted monasteries and the Danube Delta each have their own charm.

Romania lies in southeastern Europe. The Carpathian Mountains sweep across the country in an arc, the Black Sea lies to the east, and the Danube marks the border with Bulgaria to the south. The capital, Bucharest, has the monumental Palace of the Parliament and an old town quarter. In Transylvania, Brașov, Sibiu and Sighișoara preserve their medieval townscapes, and Bran Castle is famous for its association with the Dracula legend. The painted monasteries of Bucovina in the north and the Danube Delta in the east are both World Heritage sites. May to September is the best time to visit, and in winter you can ski in the mountains. Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Bucharest
• Cluj-Napoca
• Brașov
• Sibiu & Sighișoara
• Danube Delta
• Bucovina Painted Monasteries
• Curtea de Argeș & Transfăgărășan
• Timișoara
• Iași
• Constanța
• Oradea
• Vama Veche & Mangalia
• Hunedoara & Corvin Castle
• Sighetu Marmației & Maramureș
• Sinaia
• Bicaz Gorges & Red Lake
• Iron Gates (Đerdap)

Itineraries

• Romania Grand Circle Road Trip – Drive through the Southern Carpathians, Bucovina, Maramureș, and Transylvania to see all the major World Heritage Sites…
• Transylvania by Rail – Skip the driving and take the train from Bucharest via Sinaia, Brașov, and Sighișoara to Cluj-Napoca.
• Carpathian High Roads Road Trip – Drive the spectacular Transfăgărășan and Transalpina high mountain roads in summer, connecting historic castles and Sib…
• Western Romania Loop from Budapest – Enter Romania from Budapest, looping through Oradea, Cluj-Napoca, Sibiu, Corvin Castle, and Timișoara.
• Maramureș & Bucovina – Cross northern Romania from Cluj-Napoca to Iași, taking in wooden churches, a steam forest railway, and painted monaste…
• Black Sea Coast & Dobrogea – Take a summer road trip along the Black Sea coast, driving south from ancient Greek ruins and historic old towns to the…
• Bulgaria & Romania Highlights – From Sofia, cross the Danube via the Rose Valley and the old capital to Bucharest and Transylvania.
• Moldova to Bucovina Cross-Border Journey – Travel from Chisinau across the border to Iași, then visit the painted monasteries of Bucovina, ending in Suceava.
• Danube Delta Waterways – Venture deep into the Danube Delta from Bucharest, staying in the fishing villages of Mila 23 and Sulina, and taking bo…
• Eastern Serbia Route: Danube Iron Gates and Niš – Drive east along the Danube to explore fortresses, gorges, and a Roman palace, returning to the capital via Niš.
• Grand Serbia Loop – Cover the capital, Vojvodina, the Danube Gorges, southern Niš, and the western mountains in one trip.