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
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
Transylvania winter walking and snowshoeing vacation
Wander through the mountains and forests of wintery Transylvania
New Year photography tour in Romania
Explore authentic rural Romania's New Year traditions.
Rural Romania photography tour
Photography adventure through the heart of rural Romania.
Transylvania vacation accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
Biking vacation in Romania
Cycle through the beauty and mystery of Transylvania
Transylvania self-drive vacation in Romania
Traditional Landscapes & Cultural Heritage - beyond Dracula.
Transylvania walking and nature vacation in Romania
A scenic nature tour of Transylvania
Romania adventure vacation
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
Photography tour in Romania, Orthodox Easter
Photography adventure through the heart of rural Romania.
Romania hiking vacation, 'Along the Enchanted Way' tour
Explore the stunning scenery of remote Romania
Romania vacation, Discover Romania
A superb trip around the best of Romania
Romania vacations, Transylvania to the Danube Delta
Village stays, painted monasteries and wildlife in the delta
Transylvania winter vacation accommodation
B&B in Transylvania
Eastern Europe cultural tour
Descend to the dark ages on this tour of Dracula's country.
Romania hiking vacation, self guided
Experience walking through the heart of Transylvania
Transylvania short break, private tour
Explore Transylvania’s most impressive citadels and castles.
Transylvania vacation, Romania
Wonderful walking experience - and the best of Transylvania
Romania tailor made vacation
Tailor made vacation to Transylvania, Bucovina and Maramures.
Romania wildlife vacation, bear tracking and birdwatching
Bear tracking and birdwatching vacation in the Carpathians
Romania tailormade tour, religion, arts & crafts
Wonderful art, history & countryside bordered by the Danube
Romania wildlife vacation stay in wildlife hides
-Explore some of the wildest forests of Europe.
Transylvanian tour, Heritage & Landscapes
Natural landscapes & medieval towns & castles in Romania.
Romania family activity vacation, small group
Range of activities in authentic Transylvanian countryside
Horse riding vacation in Romania
An eco horse riding facility in Transylvania
Horse riding vacations in Transylvania
Riding through a piece of heaven
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: 1 May, 22 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 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