Romania travel guide




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Our Romania Vacations
Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation
Wolves, bears & sightseeing
Romania vacation, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
Transylvania winter walking and snowshoeing vacation
Wander through the mountains and forests of wintery Transylvania
Biking vacation in Romania
Cycle through the beauty and mystery of Transylvania
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
Transylvania walking and nature vacation in Romania
A scenic nature tour of Transylvania
Transylvania self-drive vacation in Romania
Traditional Landscapes & Cultural Heritage - beyond Dracula.
Transylvania winter vacation accommodation
B&B in Transylvania
Romania vacations, Transylvania to the Danube Delta
Village stays, painted monasteries and wildlife in the delta
Romania vacation, Discover Romania
A superb trip around the best of Romania
Romania hiking vacation, 'Along the Enchanted Way' tour
Explore the stunning scenery of remote Romania
Romania hiking vacation, self guided
Experience walking through the heart of Transylvania
Transylvania winter tour in Romania, self drive
Discover the charm of winter in Transylvania
Romania highlights small group vacation
Take in the cultural highlights of Romania
Romania and Danube Delta small group vacation
Remote villages, ancient customs and beautiful scenery
Romania small group vacation
Family escape in the highlands of the Apuseni Mountains.
Cycling vacation in Romania, small group
Active family vacation in Romania
Transylvania nature and culture vacation in Romania
Combine nature with culture in 4 days of adventure.
Transylvania vacation, Romania
Wonderful walking experience - and the best of Transylvania
Romania photography vacation with James Rushforth
Photograph in medieval villages and wild snowy landscapes
Transylvanian Alps trekking vacation
An epic adventure in the Transylvanian Alps, by tent.
Romania vacation, Transylvania and its Saxon heritage
Medieval Villages and Countryside, the Best of Transylvania
Winter adventure in Romania vacation
A winter adventure to discover Romania's highlights
Transylvania farm and guesthouse
Enjoy the peace and quite of the Transylvanian country side!
Romania hiking vacation
Hiking and cultural encounter in Romania's Carpathian Mountains.
Carpathian Mountains snowshoeing vacation, Romania
Enjoy the charm of the Transylvanian winter on snowshoes.
What we rate & what we don't
Local food and drink
Winter
Slow living
Caves
Wildlife
High country
Colourful history
Transylvania
Dracula
Modernisation
Dogs
Tranfagarasan Road
Food, shopping & people
Eating & Drinking
Romanian meals often begin with a soup – often given delicious piquancy with a lacing of garlic, vinegar or sour cream.Romania is the world's 9th biggest wine maker – and lots of it is excellent!
Street eats are popular, with favourites including covrigi (hot pretzels sprinkled with salt or sesame/poppy seeds), placinte (curd cheese or fruit-stuffed savoury or sweet pastries) and mici (grilled rolls of spiced minced pork or beef, served with mustard).


Our top Romania Vacation
Carpathian Mountains conservation & culture vacation
Wolves, bears & sightseeing
2021: 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
2022: 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct
People & language
Gifts & Shopping
Bucharest Monopoly – the classic board game with a Romanian twist! You'll find it in shops all over the capital for around £12.Sponsor a bear at the Libearty Sanctuary for 60 euros for one year - all proceeds go towards the sanctuary.
Locally-made ceramics and linen tablecloths or shawls are wonderful souvenirs to buy for just a few pounds in rural areas – helping to keep handicraft traditions alive.
Palinca - double-distilled plum schnapps – is the national drink, and the best stuff is widely made at home! To buy in a shop, reckon on £5 for a brand like Palinca de Salaj.


How much does it cost?
Bottle of good Romanian wine - £3
Bottle of decent palinca - £5
Three-course meal in mid-range restaurant – £10
InterCity train from Bucharest to Brasov - £10
Hand-woven wool carpets - £50/m2