Overview
Romania is a country of remote mountain passes, of quiet medieval villages and hauntingly atmospheric forests. Itโs a country that still, in places, feels unexplored.
The country is bisected by the Carpathian Mountains, craggy stone peaks surrounded by forests inhabited by brown bears. You can take a guided tour to special bear hides where you can observe them in the wild. The Danube Delta, one of Romaniaโs eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is another great spot for wildlife watching. Comprising nearly 6,000 metres of rivers, lakes and canals dotted with islands, it boasts over 5,500 species of flora and fauna, including wildcats, wolves, Egyptian white pelicans and white-tailed eagles.
Romaniaโs architecture is equally fascinating, reflective both of its communist legacy and position at the crossroads between different between Roman and Ottoman Empires. The city of Brasov offers up pastel-hued squares of medieval houses, the gothic spires of the Black Church and soviet tower blocks. Sighisoara, the best-preserved medieval town in Europe, has colourful houses and cobbled streets and appears to have come from the pages of fairy tale. However, itโs the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler, the ruthless ruler who inspired the legend of Dracula.
Trip Highlights
- City Tour
- Historical sites
- Fountain Show
- Museum Visit
- Road Tour
