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Visit Bucharest Parliament Palace, Peles Castle, the medieval city of Brașov, Bran Castle in Transylvania and more.
Thanks to its literary legend, travel to Romania immediately evokes visions of vampires; a visit to Bran Castle is one of the top things to do in Romania. Our Romania guided tours do indulge the lure of Count Dracula, while also giving due attention to the Communist past and vibrant present of this Eastern European country.
You’ll castle hop, first with a private after-hours visit to Bran Castle: known as the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Castle Dracula. Then, you’ll explore the tapestries and art within Peleș Castle. Tours of the capital, Bucharest, and medieval Brașov are also on the itinerary as you view the Black Church and Palace of Parliament on your tours.
Work up an appetite for Romanian cuisine and delight in cabbage rolls and polenta during our premium dining experiences included in our exciting Romania tours.
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Treasures of the Balkans
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16 Locations
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Explore the former Communist headquarters of Romania in Bucharest, see Bulgaria’s Roman ruins in Sofia and marvel at Bosnia’s Tunnel of Hope in Sarajevo. After exploring the medieval city of Brașov, take the mountain roads to the Transylvanian border and join a private visit of Bran Castle after hours - better known as Dracula’s haunted abode in Bram Stoker’s infamous novel, followed by private dinner. Delve into the myths and legends before adventuring onwards to Mostar, where a Local Expert guides you through the city’s iconic sights ahead of a Sarajevo Dine at Home experience. Sit down with a Sarajevan family for a feast of local delicacies, traditional Bosnian coffee and tales of local life before your adventure ends in Belgrade.
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What to Eat in Romania
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Romanian cuisine has the hallmarks of Eastern European foods, with rice, cabbage, polenta, and minced grilled meats quite popular. Do be sure to try French food, such as eclairs; France has had a deep influence on Romanian cuisine and culture.
Mămăligă is on nearly every menu and is a Romania food that’s almost inescapable. This polenta is made from a yellow maize flour as either a side dish or base.
Romanian cabbage rolls, or sarmale, are a comfort food that need no additional flair on the plate. Order these meat and rice stuffed rolls are a favourite in Romanian cuisine.
Mititei is not the largest of Romanian dishes but it’s certainly one of the most familiar. These small rolls of ground meat, a popular street food, are seasoned and grilled.
Things to Do in Romania
Visit Romania and learn about the country’s history, both factual and fictional. Tour the sprawling Palace of Parliament, make your way around the former Communist headquarters in University Square, and venture out into the mountains to Bran and Peleș Castles.
Bucharest City Tour
Tour the city, viewing the former Communist Headquarters and the statues of University Square.
Visit Bran Castle After-hours
Pay a private visit to the castle which allegedly influenced the castle of Count Dracula.
Bucharest Palace of Parliament Visit
Learn about the heaviest building in the world as you stroll its vast halls.
Sinaia Peleș Castle Visit
Gaze at this opulent, fairy-tale-like summer residence in the Bucegi Mountains.
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Did You Know?
Romania has the world’s oldest underground glacier. Romania has the world’s oldest underground glacier.
Romania is a country that’s full of surprises, especially within its caves. Not only can you find wild brown bears and the oldest known cave drawings in Central Europe dating back nearly 30,000 years, but you’ll also find the world’s largest underground glacier. At least 10,500 years old, the Scărișoara glacier is located in the Bihor Mountains. It’s the second-largest European underground glacier behind Austria’s Eisriesenwelt ice cave.
What to Know Before You Travel to Romania
Currency: Romanian leu (RON)
Time Zone: London GMT +2
Capital City: Bucharest
Language: Romanian
Power Outlets: European 230V
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