Cultural Tours in Romania

Take this tour and get to rejoice in all Bucharest's little treasures! There is a good reason why Bucharest was called "little Paris" even from 40 years ago. This city is filled with attractions that catch the eye. Along the oldest road in the city(Calea Victoriei) you'll take a look at The Royal Palace, The Revolution Square, the first saving Bank and the National Military Circle. Next stop is at the largest administrative building in the world, The Palace of Parliament. This building houses the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, three museums and an international conference center. After this visit, we'll continue with Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral built in 1655 and then we will enjoy the charms of the historical center that houses the last vestiges of The Old Princely Court. Afterwards, we will cross the entire city to take a visit to the Village Museum.This open-air ethnographic museum is located in the Herāƒstrāƒu Park, showcasing traditional Romanian village life.

Visit 3 different Bucharest neighborhoods: of the bourgeoisie, of the average people, and of the poor. - Cotroceni neighborhood, the amazing residential villa quarter of Bucharest where the XIXth century and present bourgeoisie live. Discover the Cotroceni Presidential Pallace, the Military Academy Building, the Botanical Garden or villas like the one used by the Royal Cook before 1940's or the villa where the daughter of Nicolae Ceausescu lived.- Drumul Taberei neighborhood, where normal people live, the quarter that started to form from the city limit to the center from the XIX century. Discover the peasant market hall, the huge communist blocks of flats, or the Orthodox churches of the average Romanians.- Ferentari neighborhood, the quarter known as the "city Machala", the worst famed place in the whole city, with high poverty and entire streets of ghetto style buildings. Photographic, colored and safe area.

Transylvania is known for its cultural landmarks and striking landscapes, but these can be difficult to experience up close via coach excursion. Explore the region by 4x4 on a private, off-road tour and visit the Libearty Bear Sanctuary, Castle Bran, and traditional villages to gain insight into Transylvania's culture. Avoid hidden costs with all entrance fees included, and save time finding a meeting point with included hotel pickup and drop-off.

How about a tour among the most visited medieval castles in Romania? Get a taste of this country's bitter-sweet history while admiring the architectural style of a long ended era. Still, you will be impressed how everything looks authentic and picturesque. In a way, time stayed still, but in a charming way. From our starting point in Bucharest, you're picked up in the morning for the drive into the Teutonic Land also named Tara Barsei, considered the most important zone in Transylvania. En route to the old city of Brasov, we will stop to explore the Rasnov Citadel and Dracula Castle.You will have at least one hour for every castle and you'll learn from your certified guide about the extraordinary history of this land and the geographical location. In the middle of the day we will head to a local restaurant for a traditional romanian lunch and then we'll leave for visiting Brasov.

Get acquainted with Bucharest's cultural sights and culinary delights on a 4-hour walking tour of the Romanian capital. This tour combines sightseeing with eating and is, therefore, ideal for both history buffs and food lovers. Tick off all of Bucharest's top sights "” including Revolution Square and Lipscani, Bucharest's historical center "” and feast on a 3-course meal of Romanian classics. Don't risk having a bad meal as this tour guarantees fine food and excellent historical commentary. Dinner and a drink are included.

Round up three of Transylvania's most impressive fortified churches in a day on this small-group tour from Brasov, without having to worry about transportation or missing any highlights or details. Venture into the Transylvanian highlands by comfortable minivan, and stop to tour Prejmer fortified church, Harman fortified church, and the 14th-century Rupea Fortress and fortified church as a guide sheds light on their history and hidden secrets.

Travel for 8 days from Budapest to visit the European Capital of Culture of 2019, Timisoara, and Sibiu, the former capital in 2007. It looks at how different cultures interact and coexist peacefully with each other in the same country. Relax by admiring the greeAAn of the Carpathians and have fun knowing Bucharest, its wide avenues, its history and visit its main tourist destinations. You will appreciate Sighisoara, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Vlad Dracula. You will see the famous and beautiful Dracula Castle and the luxurious Peles Castle in Sinaia, nicknamed the Pearl of the Carpathians for its magnificent buildings and the greenery that characterizes it. Thanks to this experience you will visit the Pass Borgo, the Bicaz Gorges and the beautiful monasteries of Bucovina, frescoed inside and outside, among which you will recognize the "Sistine Chapel" of Romania with a very special universal judgment.

Since the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, many visitors to Romania are intrigued by the country's recent Communist history. Get a fascinating overview of how Communist rule shaped Bucharest with a full-day thematic city tour of Soviet-era landmarks, like the massive Palace of Parliament, dictator Ceausescu's former home in the Spring neighborhood, the one-time headquarters of the Communist press and a museum dedicated to political prisoners. It's a respectful and authentic way to understand this tumultuous chapter in Eastern European history.

Combine visits to three important area attractions during this 5-hour tour from Bucharest. Explore Caldarusani Monastery, Snagov Monastery, and Mogosoaia Palace with a guide and small group of fewer than 15 people. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Bucharest hotels included.