Our most recommended things to do in Nord-Vest Region

Brasov: Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress Day Tour

1. Brasov: Peles Castle, Bran Castle & Rasnov Fortress Day Tour

Experience the allure of Transylvania's iconic tourist attractions on an exclusive small-group day tour limited to just 8 people. The adventure commences from Brasov, and en route, you'll witness the picturesque beauty of rural areas, with the Carpathian Mountains as the backdrop. The first stop is at the awe-inspiring Peles Castle, located in the charming Sinaia Town, boasting an enchanting facade that emanates luxury and elegance. You will skip the line to explore the castle's interior and bask in the magnificent ambiance. The tour also includes a visit to the Sinaia Monastery, a holy landmark renowned for its striking architecture, rich history, and spiritual significance. Next up is Bran Castle, known for its association with the legend of Vlad the Impaler, and famously referred to as Dracula's Castle. With your guide's expertise, you will discover the captivating tales behind the castle's walls and its intriguing connection to the infamous Dracula. The final stop on this remarkable tour is the scenic Rasnov Fortress, a historical site boasting breathtaking views of the Transylvanian landscape. Explore the fortress with your guide's insightful commentary, and gain a deeper understanding of its role in Romania's history. Before heading back to Brasov, you'll have the chance to indulge in the local cuisine at a traditional restaurant in Bran village. Savor the flavors of Romania's rich culinary heritage as you reminisce on your unforgettable journey through Transylvania. This tour ensures you have ample time to take amazing photos, and with skip-the-line access, you will avoid waiting in long queues. The tour will conclude at 5 pm, leaving you with cherished memories and unforgettable experiences of Transylvania's cultural heritage. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to explore the best of Transylvania.

From Suceava: Painted Monasteries of Bucovina Day Trip

2. From Suceava: Painted Monasteries of Bucovina Day Trip

Bucovina Painted Monasteries Tour is our most requested day tour, where you have the opportunity to admire some of the most uniquely painted monasteries of Bucovina: “The big four” – The Monastery of Voronet, The Monastery of Humor, The Monastery of Moldovita and The Monastery of Sucevita; all of them listed as UNESCO world heritage. Bucovina Painted Monasteries Tour is not only about the monasteries and the spirituality that lingers in these special places. The Tour also introduce you to the bucolic atmosphere of Bucovina with its charming traditional villages, dense forests, spectacular mountain roads and local craftsmen who preserve ancient traditions. All this in one single day, going on a distance of 200 km and approximately 8 hours.

Bucharest: Transfagarasan Road Trip and Dracula's Fortress

3. Bucharest: Transfagarasan Road Trip and Dracula's Fortress

Visit Curtea de Arges and bear witness to over 600 years of history. Visit two unique churches and the burial grounds of the royal family of Romania. Continue the day journey with a drive on DN7C also known as Transfagarasan, the road that crosses the Charpatian Mountains. On the way, stop at the foothill of Poienari Castle and listen to the stories of Vlad “The Impaler” Draculea, also known as Dracula. From the castle, drive towards Vidraru Dam and stop to listen to the tales of the communist period and how this artificially made dam was built. Drive to Balea Lake and enjoy the highlight of the day that is Transfagarasan Road. Take some time and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains and the famous road.

Timisoara: Classic Walking Tour

4. Timisoara: Classic Walking Tour

This tour will start with a brief introduction about the country’s situation today, so you get a feel for Romania and a basic understanding of the story of Timisoara. Learn the history of the city, starting with the Mongol invasion centuries ago through the contemporary revolution against the communist regime in Romania. During the tour, hear about the years of the Turkish occupation and see where the Turkish public bath, the bazaar, or the Central Mosque used to be located in the past. Everything changed when Timisoara was conquered by the Austrian imperial troops at the beginning of the 18th century. The city was completely rebuilt during that time. Wooden buildings from the Middle Ages disappeared and new streets and houses, as well as a fortification system were set up. Learn about how one of the first trams in the world to connect people from the suburbs to the city center was built in Timisoara. Timisoara was also the first place in continental Europe, where electric street lights were used. Discover these and many more interesting and entertaining facts, anecdotes, and stories on this walking tour.

Timisoara: Guided Walking Tour

5. Timisoara: Guided Walking Tour

We'll start the tour in Victory square and explore the historical city center. Talk about the Ottoman times See where the former walls of the city were and see the only piece that is still standing Who built the beautiful Unirii square? European Capital of Culture 2023 See where more than one hundred fifty thousand people gathered during the revolution in 1989 Hear many stories about important people that had an impact throughout the history of Timisoara Get to ask questions and learn more about the beautiful region of Banat

Sibiu to Balea: Bus Transfer

6. Sibiu to Balea: Bus Transfer

The Transfagarasan mountain road (or national road 7C) is one of the most spectacular roads in the world, according to Top Gear. Located in Romania, it runs trough the Fagaras mountains and has more tunnels and viaducts than any other road in Romania. Discover this fantastic route with a daily bus transfer service between Sibiu and the Balea area, and explore the stunningly beautiful Balea waterfall and lake on your own. This is a touristic bus and will only go on route with reservation. The duration of transfers is approximate, and the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.  The tour will be: Sibiu (Parking Thalia Hall) – Avrig – Cartisoara - Balea Cascada (Cable Car Station)  The return route is: Balea Cascada (Cable Car Station) – Cartisoara – Avrig - Sibiu (Parking Thalia Hall)

From Bucharest: Transfagarasan Private Day Trip with a Guide

7. From Bucharest: Transfagarasan Private Day Trip with a Guide

This is a relaxing tour from Bucharest to the Argeș area. We pick you up in the morning and drive one and a half hours to the former capital of Wallachia, city of Curtea de Argeș. Here we stop for lunch and visit the Monastery which is one of the most beautiful architectural monument în România. Then we go to the real castle of Dracula - Vlad the Impaler, Poienari Fortress which stand high at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Our professional guide will tell you why prince Vlad the Impaler is associated with the fictional character Dracula. . Our next piece of road is also our destination. The Transfagarasan road, build by Ceausescu, with the help of the army is breathtaking and takes us all the way up to the summit of the mountain where we discover the astonishing glacial lake of Balea. From here we start our long but beautiful drive back home.

Brasov: Small-Group 7 Ladders Canyon Day Trip

8. Brasov: Small-Group 7 Ladders Canyon Day Trip

The starting point of your walk is just a short drive away from Brasov. Once you are there, you will head directly to the Seven Ladders Canyon (Canionul Sapte Scari) in the Piatra Mare range, part of the Southern Carpathian Mountains. This stunning gorge is famous for its steep ladders that take you up the rock walls past a series of rushing waterfalls. Upon arrival, you will set off along meadow and forest paths, reaching the canyon after a 45-minute hike. Afterwards, you can opt to rest here or enter the rock chasm with your experienced guide. You can then head inside, where you will spend the next 15 minutes or so crossing the bridges and climbing each of the near-vertical metal ladders that make up the gorge. As you go, you will enjoy thrilling close-up views of the tumbling waters and the towering rock walls around you. Following your trek, you will rejoin your group and choose between a 1.5-hour return route or a harder 2 to 3 hour trail, walking back through forests and glades to your vehicle. After your hike, your tour ends back at your Brașov hotel.

Bucharest: Transfagarasan Highway Scenic Small Group Tour

9. Bucharest: Transfagarasan Highway Scenic Small Group Tour

The Transfăgărășan is a paved mountain road crossing the Carpathian Mountains, is the second-highest paved road in the country with an altitude of 2,042 metres (6,699 ft). The road also provides access to Bâlea Lake a glacier lake situated at 2,034 m of altitude. Here we will benefit from the fresh air and low temperature, admire the view of Trasnsilvania and have lunch. On the way back we will admire Bâlea waterfall, we'll stop at the Vidraru Dam to refresh us. It is very possible to meet brown bears on the route. On our way we will be able to see on a mountaintop a fortress built by Vlad the Impaler. This is Poienari fortress.

From Brasov: Libearty Bear Sanctuary Guided Tour

10. From Brasov: Libearty Bear Sanctuary Guided Tour

Our Small-Group Trip to Libearty Bear Sanctuary from Brasov will take you from the city to Libearty Bear Sanctuary in Zarnesti. Over 110 brown bears saved from captivity or cruel conditions found a new and safe home in the 60 hectares sanctuary from Zarnesti, the largest of this type in Europe. The driver will take you to the Sanctuary, there you will meet the guide from the Sanctuary which will take you inside and explain you what is happening in this awesome place. The tour with the guide from the Bear Sanctuary takes about one hour and represents a walk along a forest path of approximately 2km. This way, you will discover the stories of the bears that are now living in the sanctuary, the purpose of this place and you may ask questions. The bears’ want to tell you something: This is not a zoo! It’s our forest. Please respect it! Do not throw us food, because we don’t need it! Please switch off your mobiles! Do not use the flashes! They bother us! Do not eat or drink in front of us! It’s rude! Stay together, follow the guide and listen patiently to our stories! Do not make any noise! Thus, we will know that you are our friends! NOTE: Children under five years are not allowed inside the “Libearty” Bear Sanctuary, for safety reasons, for the smooth running of the visit and for the welfare of the bears.

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Florin is great. He tells you ahead of time what’s going to happen segment by segment, ensures you’re getting the right depth of historical details, never rushes you along. He is amenable to changes and even knows a great place for hamburgers in Sibiu, which likely means he knows great eating places everywhere he tours. He is a great conversationalist for those boring parts on the highway, so talk away with him. I highly recommend him!

Amazing hike with Mihai. The guide has a lot of knowledge about nature. We were lucky and got to see a lot of animals, even bears! Mihai took care of us at all times and we felt no danger. Activity 100% recommended.

God hike route. The guide was very kind. It's a short route and we finished pretty quickly, so he suggested we go down a few zip lines. We had a great time, recommend the activity as it is not difficult.

Absolutely a wonderful way to get a walk through of the city and it's history. Great tour guide and a great atmosphere, overall was fantastic!

A really nice hike with the best guide. Tudor was very friendly and helpful and knew a lot about the place.I would 100% recommend it.