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Romania combines some of the most impressive natural landscapes in Europe with quaint medieval villages and dramatic castles.
Bucharest
In the 10th best European city for gourmands, you find plenty of water parks, amusement parks, museums and kid-friendly attractions.
- January 3-9
- Upon arrival, check the luxury motorbikes, vintage and modern cars of the most famous Romanian tennis man. Billionaire Ion Tiriac gathered in an impressive private car collection.
- After lunch, see Romanian Athenaeum‘s spectacular fresco hidden by communists for 20 years. Or even better, listen George Enescu’s Philharmonic Orchestra playing here along worlds’ greatest orchestras and soloists. It happens every odd year in September, during George Enescu Music Festival. French architect Albert Galleron created this architectonic jewel in 1888. He built it on the foundation of a riding school, where from the round shape form. The edifice harmoniously blends Greek, Baroque and Neoclassical styles. The magnificent concert hall has an equally impressive Carrara stucco marble interior.
- @23:00 Unlock My Heart… with a bottle of royal sparkling rosé from Azuga. And the best way to do this is during a night tour of Little Paris by a stretch limousine. Hurry up and enjoy a night out !
- Spend the night at The Marmorosch Bucharest, Autograph Collection 5*. This Belle Epoque building of a former bank from the 19th century has luxurious Art Nouveau and Art Deco interiors. Here you feel like the most favorite of Bucharest society. Just try the subterranean dark stone hewn spa, The Blank Bar & Lounge or Vault restaurant.
- From 83 Euro / guest (exclusive of limousine night tour)
Covasna
Fairy Tale Christmas in Transylvania & New Year’s Eve
- December 23-30
- 7 nights at Count Kalnoky’s Estate
- All inclusive
- Welcome drink at the pub
- House wine with the meals
- Salty water hot-tubs sauna
- Bear watching
- Optional add-ons:
- 3 nights all inclusive New Year’s Eve at the former Prince of Wales, now King Charles’ Retreat
- Airport transfers
- Extra beverages
- From 1605 Euro / guest
Spa Packages
Banish the stress effect on the body in the land of mansions, mineral waters and skunks with one of our spa packages.
Turia the land of healing
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- October 9-14 / 16-21 / 23-28, October 30 – November 4, November 6-11 / 13-18 / 20-25, November 27-December 2, December 4-9 / 11-16 / 18-23
- Round trip private transfer from Bucharest Airport to Balvanyos
- Land of healing package at Grand Santerra Spa, a state-of-the-art spa that offer an experience hard to beat. It combines ancient detoxification traditions, such as the famous “Rasul”, and local natural healing resources recognized for centuries. Blue clay from Transylvanian Plain is unique due to its wealth of minerals, together with fresh spring water from Balvanyos. In this place, you only have to cover ourselves with ready-made clay paste. Then relax in the atmosphere enveloped by purifying vapors, in a dark room, lit by a starry sky.
- Optional trip to Saint Ann Volcanic Lake, the only crater lake in Romania, and its chapel
- 5 nights of accommodation at Balvanyos Resort
- From 787 Euro per guest
Spa at the castle in Talisoara
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- Round trip private transfer from Bucharest Airport to Talisoara
- Spa at the castle package at Cellarium Slow Down SPA. This space full of history, located in the vaulted cellar of Daniel Castle Hotel, invites to reverie. You can benefit of the classic spa elements: the steam bath and sauna, jacuzzi or swimming pool. Or you can try the real specialties inspired by traditional healing remedies: Szekler Kneipp, the Scrub bar and Virillium.
- Free bikes to explore in your pace the simple rural life of the surroundings. Visit the local craftsmen, the breathtaking Vargis Gorge or the historical castles nearby. Taste the natural mineral water springs. End the day watching the cows returning from village pastures.
- Half- board with buffet-breakfast of fresh local products and à la carte menu reinterpreted traditional recipes
- 5 nights of accommodation at the charming Daniel Castle Hotel
- From 646 Euro per guest
GOLF & ROMANCE in Alba Iulia
- 1, 2 or 3 nights of accommodation at Theodora Golf Club, the largest golf resort in Romania with the longest course in Europe (735 m)
- Deluxe room with romantic set-up, fruits plate and a Prosecco bottle
- 1 romantic dinner for two at The View Restaurant
- Introductory golf and etiquette course and golf class with professional instructor
- Optional Medieval Alba Carolina Vauban Citadel Experience: tour, lunch, dinner and overnight within the citadel
- Optional See the Sun Rising Twice Package
Medieval Alba Iulia Citadel Experience
Step into the incredibly well preserved medieval world of Alba Carolina Citadel ! Marechal Vauban, engineer to King Louis XIV of France, invented its 7 pointed star shaped design. Raised in the 18th century for defense against Turkish invasions, it was a forbidden city until 2005 because it was a military unit. They also say there is a Mathew bible from year 800 in the library.
Gates Tour & Principia Site Museum
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- Its Gates Tour is a must as it includes all 3 military fortifications and the entire route of Alba Carolina Fortress Ditches. Several mobile bridges allow access connecting some of the gates, as it was 3 centuries ago.
- Apulum Roman castrum was the largest fortress in Roman Dacia. Today, the unique Principia Site Museum has guides dressed in Roman uniforms. And kids have the occasion to wear the Roman uniform.
Midday ceremonies
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- The spectacular Changing of the Guard happens promptly at 12 pm every day so make sure you have an unobstructed view of the Royal Guards. In the stunning medieval surrounding an unique show starts. On the fortress main alley, Royal Guards march in procession. They complete an elaborate changeover in the sound of drums, horses and cannons.
- Lunch at The Beautiful View Hall Restaurant within the fortress. In a historical stylish milieu, staff dressed in period costumes will serve you with medieval specialties.
Reunification Cathedral & Unification Museum
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- The imposing Reunification Cathedral ~ In 1922, King Ferdinand and Queen Marie’s coronation took place within this imposing Romanian Orthodox Cathedral.
- Alba Iulia Unification Museum ~ Stolen, scattered and moved twice, museum’s collections still include:
- belongings of famous outlaw Avram Iancu,
- Union Documents,
- photo camera used to take the only 5 photos of the Union and…
- the photos !
On December 1st, 1918, the Day of the Union, city’s official photographer was missing under suspicious circumstances. So the only one of the 100,000 attendees who had a photo camera, a war veteran, became the unofficial photographer.
Medieval dinner
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- In the evening, have an original medieval feast held in the former Gun Powder Hall of the fortress. Set right in the heart of the citadel, Pub 13 Restaurant has authentic medieval atmosphere. The original basic architecture of the hall – still preserved and unique in South-Est of Europe – is of remarkable technical ingenuity. A column shaped like the foot of a mushroom supports the vault of the almost circular hall. The vault itself has the interior shape of the mushroom hat going down flared to the contour of the floor. Lots of officials and celebrities have passed its threshold looking for the special ambiance here, both Romanian and foreign. Lonely Planet says this is one of 10 best restaurants in Romania and probably the best restaurant in Alba Iulia.
Medieval Hotel
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- For overnights within the citadel, kindly book with at least 4 months in advance !
See the Sun Rising Twice Package
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- Cheese Bar stop for tasting.
- Trip to Piatra Secuiului (Hungarian’s Stone, also called the Giant Lying on the Back, because of its look at night).
- Dinner and overnight in Rimetea Village, one of the most beautiful villages in the country. This is on the 4th place on the list of Romanian landscapes unique in the world. The tiny magical village is the only place in the world where the sun rises twice a day. The steep slopes bordering this spectacular place create this impression. Hidden in an immense granite bucket, the settlement with white houses has a privileged natural position.
- See the sun rising twice
- Overnight at Raven’s Nest.
Iasi
- Rent an electric bike and discover Iasi (for 1 h)
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Eminescu’s Linden Tree
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It is over 150 years old.
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Palace of Culture
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The legend says this city’s effigy has 365 rooms. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the palace blends Neo-Gothic, Romantic and Neo-Baroque architectural styles. One of the largest buildings of Romania is also the most outstanding work of Romanian architect I.D. Berindei. He was trained at the Fine Arts School in Paris. The Palace benefits of ignifugated attic wooden structure, electric lighting, (pneumatic) heating, ventilation system, thermostat and vacuum cleaners. Former Palace of Justice, later used by German troops and then by Soviet troops, it finally became a museum.
Back in those days, the palace was the tallest building in town due to its 55 m height tower. Astrological signs of stained glass decorate the clock of this tower. Hourly, the bells of the tower’s Carillon and a drum sing the Union Round Dance song. The floor mosaic of the Neo-Gothic style Hall of Honor replicates the medieval church rosette of an abbey in Normandy. Eagles with shields decorate the Hall’s monumental Carrara marble stairs. The most beautiful room of the palace – Voivodes’ Room – features a gallery of portraits of Moldavia’s rulers and Romania’s kings. The architect of the palace wanted a cheaper material that imitates the texture and sound of oak wood. This special material invented by Henri Coanda and named by this bois-ciment (wood-cement) decorates several rooms within the Palace. One of them is Henri Coanda Room.
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Metropolitan Ensemble
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Vasile Alecsandri National Theater
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This is the second most beautiful theater in the world, inspired by the ones in Vienna, Hamburg and Berlin.
- Stop at Toujours Restaurant for lunch or dinner
- Spend the night at White Dream Suites (6 nights)
- From 255 Euro / guest
Sibiu
- 30-minute Massage
- Optional day trips to Romania’s top best tourism villages: Rasinari (1st place) and Biertan (2nd place)
- 4* boarding house
- Breakfast included
- Travel sustainable property that takes health and safety measures
- Free cancellation
- From 524 Euro / 4 night / 2 guests
Caras Severin County
Herculane Spa Resort
- Afrodita Resort & Spa
- Hotel Versay
Valcea County
Top sights in Valcea
See the blue pottery workshops – UNESCO heritage
Maldar Lordly Mansion
One of the most famous of Maldaresti Boyars’ Fortified Mansions, this old Oltenian cula intactly preserves all architectural details. Its name reminds of legendary Captain Tudor Maldar from Michael the Brave’s army.
It has lordly white thick walls, tall tower, interior stairs and secret exits.
Its vaulted veranda goes along the entire facade of the superior floor.
Starched lingerie, dowry chests, traditional covers and carpets as well as authentic historical furniture decorate mansion’s rooms.
Oltenian traditions celebration starts with food served within their restaurant…
La Conac
“La Conac is a quiet little house away from the town area. Here, we were treated to lovely sunsets and sunrises. There’s no restaurant here, or nearby. We drove back to town to pick up some pizza takeaways and cold beer, to be enjoyed from the verandah.”
King’s Road: TransAlpina Highway
Drive along Romania’s highest winding picturesque road
Romania’s highest road – TransAlpina (2,145 m) or DN 67C – dates from Dacians time. 2000 years ago, on their way to Sarmizegetusa, Romans armies built this superb road over the initial sheherds path. Due to its cobble stonning in 1930, under the reign of Carol II, locals call it the King’s Road. German troops rebuilt it during World War II. In 2007 the spectacular road became a modern highway, allowing fast transfer (148 km) between Novaci and Sebes. If no rainy weather, this is a great alternative to the heavy traffic on Olt Valley. Not an extremely safe road, TransAlpina closes between July 1 and October 31. The turns and upward slopes, fir forests and Oasa Lake and Dam give emotions to visitors… but also to cars !
- Have lunch in Ranca, one of the most popular mountain resorts in South Romania.
Quite newly developed, this is located towards the south end of TransAlpina road. - See Oasa Lake and Dam.
- Dinner and overnight at Golden Lion Hotel in Sebes.
Kindly note this is a SUMMER ONLY destination !
Cluj
West City Hotel Cluj Napoca
Indeed understated 4* hotel, decorated in a beautiful contemporary style.
Friendly staff, great services, very good report quality – price.
Brasov County
Bratescu Mansion
Luxury surprise in Bran village
From the moment we discovered the website of this mansion we decided to change our hotel booking if possible. The owner answered our call and despite the short notice he was extremely open and friendly. Since we couldn’t decide which room to choose he offered to book one for us but only choose on the spot the room we like most. We arrived late (22:00) and because the restaurant we previously chose for dinner was a total disappointment at 22:30 we were asking his help again. The grilled chicken with fresh vegetables and lemonade were incredible. And so was the spacious suite with a very comfortable bed and a fascinating old style bathroom.
Everything shows good taste there:
the architecture, the cozy restaurant, the carpet on the stairs, the common spaces and rooms. At the lavish healthy breakfast we received the cake from the house. Another small gesture – like the one of the owner that offered to bring us the coffee – but exactly these make the difference and leave a long lasting impression. Definitely this is a place to stop every time we pass through Bran and warmly recommend to everyone looking for really exquisite services.
Hotel Aurelius Poiana Brasov
From the moment you arrive at the front desk you feel like stepping back in time.
There are beautiful paintings on all walls. Rooms are surprisingly spacious, with old white furniture with golden details. Almost everything reminds you of the princely atmosphere from the beginning of last century. The staff is friendly, prompt and very helpful.
Prahova County
Lux Garden Hotel Azuga
A place slightly forgotten by world although blessed by God, Azuga is a ski resort on Prahova Valley. Years ago, someone who deeply believed in what he was doing, decided to invest some money here.
It is true, with that amount he could serenely live until extreme old age, without having to worry too much.
He called his investment Lux Garden Hotel, luxury primarily referring to light and then to the luxury of the place.
It is a pleasure to stay in such a beautiful environment.
Obviously, they created it with fondness of guests and a sublime attention to details.
Experiences lived within this hotel have already made many to become loyal customers.
The exterior glass elevators offer fantastic views over Southern Carpathian Mountains.
A relaxing spa slowly introduces you in the holiday spoiling atmosphere.
The elegant restaurant has warm-hearted waiters and the master chef prepares culinary delights followed by phenomenal desserts.
Plus their impressive grand crus wine cellar is an unique jewel in the country.
The collection includes over 500 of the most famous labels from France (such as Chateau Mouton Rotschild), Italy and Romania.
Enjoy everything and: Noapte buna (good night) !
Ferma Dacilor (Dacians’ Farm)
This place gives you the impression that you turned back in time and still can enjoy modern comfort. Here you can delight with amazing natural local fruit brandy, wine, black sour cherry comfiture and the tastiest pork ribs.
The service is great, in a traditional atmosphere.
Vrancea County
ZagaZaga Resort
Unconventional accommodation in Siret Delta, within floating cabins with private pontoon or bungalows.
Buzau County
Hadar Chalet
Chic rustic chalet exclusively for you !
Set among charming woodland in Southern Carpathians, this is the most suitable retreat for families and friends.
Especially if you want to enjoy the mountain holidays in relaxed soul southing green or white surroundings.
Very child friendly, this impressive remote estate offers complimentary access to a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment facilities.
Here you can also enjoy the only NO you ever wanted to hear: NO traffic, NO neighbors, NO GPS coverage.
You can still keep in touch with your home world through their steady phone and Internet connection.
Spend more time in this magic forest and explore nearby attractions too:
– Eagles Lake,
– Ciolanu monastery,
– Siriu dam,
– horse riding classes at the stud farm.
By the way, we’ve seen your future. And there’s snow. A lot of it.
Crunching under your feet.
Crispy fresh air. A white forest landscape unfolding to your eyes.
And this head of state’s hunting cabin…
Romanian flavours coming from the generous helpings cooked in the kitchen tantalize your senses.
It smells of boiled wine with cinnamon.
Beautiful decorations remind you of childhood and season music completes the atmosphere.
Constanta
Hawaii Hotel Mamaia
Great location to fall asleep listening the waves and wake up to see the sunshine from your bed.
Very cozy and clean hotel, right on the beach, with warm welcoming stuff.
A day of love and romance
A couple’s spa massage, a romantic weekend getaway at a 5* hotel, or perhaps a yacht ride under the stars.
Danube Delta
The pristine river delta of Danube is a paradise for birdwatchers and one of the best preserved on the continent.
Option 1 ~ New Lebada Resort
Option 2 ~ Enisala Safari Village
Ciocanesti Village
This is the 3rd best tourism village in Romania
Useful tips
- Travel Advice page of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania
- Due to its incredible variety of relief forms concentrated on a relatively small area it has a moody weather. In April, visiting Bucharest, Constanta and Brasov, there are great chances to experience 4 seasons in less than 1 week. And in July and August if going on top of Carpathian Mountains you can still find some snow. Check the weather in Romania.
- Our picks of Romania best restaurants e-guide
