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Best of Romania, Transylvania & Hungary: A Gothic Fantasy Group Journey

Oct 16 - 24, 2027

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Overview

9-day guided tour from Bucharest to Budapest exploring castles, medieval towns and the highlights of Romania and Hungary.

Day 1 · Sat, Oct 16 · Bucharest

Arrival in Bucharest and welcome dinner

Welcome to Bucharest, Romania’s vibrant capital, where grand boulevards and Belle-Époque elegance hint at a rich past. Settle into the rhythm of the city before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a local dinner. Raise a glass to...

Stay at Novotel Bucharest City Center

Oct 16 - 18, 2027

HOTEL: Novotel Bucharest City Center Settle into your hotel in the heart of Bucharest at the start of your journey.

Day 2 · Sun, Oct 17 · Bucharest

Bucharest sightseeing and Palace of Parliament

Step into Bucharest’s history on a walking tour with a visit to the colossal Palace of Parliament, one of the world’s largest and heaviest buildings, built during Romania’s communist era. Passing through Revolution Square, a key site in the countr...

Day 3 · Mon, Oct 18 · Brasov

Bucharest to Brașov via Sinaia and Hărman

Oct 18

Leave Bucharest behind as you wind through the wooded Carpathian Mountains, arriving in the elegant resort town of Sinaia. Travel onward to the Saxon village of Hărman and continue through the countryside to Brasov.

Visit Peleș Castle in Sinaia

Visit Peleș Castle in Sinaia, a neo-Renaissance palace built for Romania’s first king and filled with original furnishings, weaponry and decorative arts.

Visit Hărman fortified church

In the Saxon village of Hărman, step inside a fortified church built to protect the community during medieval times.

Be My Guest dinner in a Saxon home

Continue through the countryside to a traditional Saxon home, carefully restored by your hosts. Here you’ll enjoy a Be My Guest experience, sharing stories over a homemade meal prepared using Transylvanian recipes, with ingredients sourced from th...

Stay at Hilton Garden Inn Brasov

Oct 18 - 20, 2027

HOTEL: Hilton Garden Inn Overnight in Brasov at the Hilton Garden Inn after your journey through the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvanian villages.

Day 4 · Tue, Oct 19 · Brasov

Bran (Dracula’s) Castle visit

Bran Castle—better known as the home of Bram Stoker’s Dracula—sets the scene this morning. With its towering spires, hidden passageways and dramatic history, it’s easy to see why this fortress fuels the legend. Dive Into Culture as your Local Spec...

Braşov walking tour and Black Church

Wander the medieval streets of Braşov, uncover its Saxon past and visit the fire-scarred Black Church. Tonight, your evening is yours to enjoy as you wish. MEAL(S): Breakfast

Day 5 · Wed, Oct 20 · Sibiu

Brasov to Sibiu via Sighișoara and Cincsor

Oct 20

Depart Brasov and travel through Transylvania, beginning your day in Sighișoara and continuing via Cincsor before arriving in Sibiu, a city rich in Saxon character and charm.

Sighișoara walking tour

Begin your day in Sighișoara, a UNESCO-listed gem and one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval towns. Stroll its cobbled lanes and explore the old town on foot, seeing the covered wooden stairs, the landmark clock tower and the house where Vlad the...

Sibiu sightseeing with Local Specialist

Continue to Sibiu, a city rich in Saxon character and charm. Join a Local Specialist to uncover the Great Square, Huet Square, Goldsmiths’ Square and the Liar’s Bridge. See the Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, known for its ornate interior and the re...

Stay at Mercure Sibiu Arsenal

Oct 20 - 21, 2027

HOTEL: Mercure Sibiu Arsenal Check in to your hotel in Sibiu after exploring Sighișoara and the historic heart of Transylvania. Additional details Location This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Sibiu. Facilities The friendly staff at the reception ...

Day 6 · Thu, Oct 21 · Timisoara

Optional visit to Muzeul Astra

This morning, you may choose to join an Optional Experience to Muzeul Astra, one of Europe’s largest open-air museums, showcasing over 300 original buildings that reflect Romania’s rural architecture, crafts and farming heritage.

Sibiu to Timișoara via Hunedoara

Oct 21

Later, travel west from Sibiu towards Hunedoara and on to Timișoara, crossing some of Romania’s most historic regions on your way to the country’s western gateway.

Visit Corvin Castle

Visit Corvin Castle, a spectacular Gothic fortress known for its towers, turrets and tales of Vlad the Impaler.

Timișoara orientation

Continue west towards Timișoara, a city celebrated for its grand architecture and cultural heart. Often called ‘Little Vienna’, Timișoara is known for its public squares, Art Nouveau architecture and its key role in the 1989 revolution that shaped...

Stay at Mercure Timisoara

Oct 21 - 22, 2027

HOTEL: Mercure Timisoara Overnight in Timișoara, often referred to as ‘Little Vienna’ for its architecture and vibrant cultural life. Additional details Location This hotel warmly welcomes guests in Timișoara. Facilities The friendly staff at the ...

Day 7 · Fri, Oct 22 · Budapest

Border transfer: Romania → Bugac Puszta → Budapest

Oct 22

Cross the border from Romania into Hungary and head for Bugac Puszta, part of the Great Hungarian Plain. Later, continue to Budapest, where wide boulevards and river views mark your arrival in the capital.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® experience at Bugac Puszta

This is the region where goulash originated. Stop for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and watch a horsemanship display that showcases the riding skills of local herdsmen before enjoying a bowl of the hearty stew. MEAL(S): Breakfast, Lunch

Optional evening Danube dinner cruise

This evening, you may choose to explore the city from the water on an Optional Experience dinner cruise along the Danube, passing landmarks lit up in gold.

Stay at Mercure Korona Budapest

Oct 22 - 24, 2027

HOTEL: Mercure Korona Check in to your hotel in Budapest after crossing the Great Hungarian Plain and arriving in Hungary’s capital.

Day 8 · Sat, Oct 23 · Budapest

Budapest sightseeing

Start your final day uncovering the grandeur of Budapest with your Local Specialist. Stand in the vast Heroes’ Square, surrounded by statues of Hungary’s great leaders, before crossing the Danube to Buda. Ascend Castle Hill to see the striking Mat...

Day 9 · Sun, Oct 24 · Budapest

Depart Budapest

Your journey comes to an end as you bid farewell to Budapest and your travel companions. Transfer information will be provided after release of the 2027 brochure. MEAL(S): Breakfast