Overview
Discover the Heart of Romania: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Scenic Beauty
This carefully curated 8-day Romanian itinerary offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore Romania’s rich cultural heritage, medieval towns, wooden churches, royal castles and scenic landscapes. Starting and ending in Budapest, the tour takes you on a journey across Maramures, Bucovina, Transylvania, and Timisoara. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, like the wooden church of Desesti, Voronet Monastery, and Sighisoara, alongside iconic castles such as Peles Castle, Corvin Castle and Bran Castle. Enjoy stunning views along the Transfagarasan Road and explore medieval towns rich in history.
What's Included
- Breakfast
- Transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
- Pick up and drop off
- 7 overnights in 3* accommodations (double room based)
- Entry tickets (as mentioned in the tour itinerary)
- Services of a professional English speaking guide / driver
- Your meals and drinks (others than mentioned)
- Flight tickets
- Photo / video fees (sometimes required for professional photography)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Single supplement (245 eur) to be paid upon arrival
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up available from your accommodation in Budapest or any other spot in the city. At the time of booking, please give us the address at which we can meet you. We'll keep you informed about the pick up time.
What To Expect
Begin Your Romanian Adventure: From Budapest to Maramures (440 km, 5h30min car transfer)
2 Stops
Explore Maramures and Journey to Bucovina (280 km, 5h car transfer)
4 Stops
From Bucovina to Transylvania: A Day of UNESCO Gems and Scenic Journeys (280 km, 5h car transfer)
2 Stops
Sighisoara to Brasov: A Journey Through Transylvania's Saxon Heritage and Medieval Splendor (125km, 2h car transfer)
3 Stops
Discover Romania’s Royal Legacy and Dracula’s Mystique (130 km, 2h30 min car transfer)
2 Stops
Experience Transylvania’s Scenic Beauty and Historical Charm (220 km, 4h car transfer)
2 Stops
Walk in the Footsteps of the Hunyadi Family in Alba Iulia and Hunedoara (328 km, 4h car transfer)
3 Stops
Discover Timisoara's Old City Center and Return to Budapest (316 km, 3h30 car transfer)
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Scenic Romania 8 days tour, from Budapest?
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Activity code: C-66066P22
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Breakfast.
- transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included).
- pick up and drop off.
- 7 overnights in 3* accommodations (double room based).
- entry tickets (as mentioned in the tour itinerary).
- services of a professional English speaking guide / driver.
- your meals and drinks (others than mentioned).
- flight tickets.
- photo / video fees (sometimes required for professional photography).
- personal expenses.
- travel insurance.
- single supplement (245 eur) to be paid upon arrival.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scenic Romania 8 days tour, from Budapest is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scenic Romania 8 days tour, from Budapest will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Breakfast
- Transportation by private vehicle or minibus (gas, road tax and parking fees included)
- Pick up and drop off
- 7 overnights in 3* accommodations (double room based)
- Entry tickets (as mentioned in the tour itinerary)
- Services of a professional English speaking guide / driver
- Your meals and drinks (others than mentioned)
- Flight tickets
- Photo / video fees (sometimes required for professional photography)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Single supplement (245 eur) to be paid upon arrival
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
