DAY TRIPS · ROMANIA
Good small-group day trips in Romania sell out weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 4 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Bucharest to Peles Castle, Brasov, and Bran Castle day trip, with honest advice on timing, tickets, traffic, guides, and value.
“It’s a long day. Gas station stop for bathroom break is a nightmare. 6 big tour buses and two bathrooms. Women queue was 50-60 in line. Horrible”
Review of Brasov’s mountain-village day trip, with Bran Castle, bat cave, hiking, local cheese, village lunch, and practical booking advice.
“It was such a nice day and a sophisticating view! First stop was Bran Castle, I really loved it, I went there two times now and I can really recommend it. The weather was a bit mixed so we had the option to do another hike through a stunning gorge. So we did and it was very remarkable. After that we drove to the restaurant in a village on top of the mountains. It was truly special because of the view and also because of the traditional and local food. It was beautiful to get an impression of romanian culture. The tour guide Dan was really friendly and knows a…”
Review of the Bucharest to Bulgaria day trip, with Ivanovo rock churches, Tsarevets Fortress, Arbanasi, costs, border tips, and honest advice.
“Very good experience, good trip route, nice guide. You can have fun by participating this small Groupe trip.”
Review of Brasov’s 7 Ladders Canyon hike, with waterfalls, forest trails, ladders, guide tips, pricing, difficulty, and practical advice.
“Thoroughly enjoyed it . The guide was very helpful and a gentleman. The trip was well worth going on - would recommend to all”
A boat, a castle, a waterfall or a very long lunch.
