Tour Highlights
Uncover the secret treasures of Eastern Europe on a 14-day journey across Romania and Moldova. From lively capitals to rural village traditions, incredible nature and wildlife, plus a touch of Vlad the Impaler and a thriving wine scene, this tour is sure to impress. Romania, a well-established tourist destination, paired with Moldova, one of Europe’s least-visited countries, creates a truly enchanting contrast.
Discover the hidden gems of Eastern Europe on this 14-day adventure through Romania and Moldova. From Bustling capitals to village life, some of the most interesting nature and wildlife out there, with a sprinkle of Vlad the Impaler and extensive wine production, this tour won’t disappoint.
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You’ll arrive whenever works for your schedule and get a welcome briefing from your CEO. After that, there’s an evening orientation walk through the city so you can get your bearings.
Included Activities
This morning you head into Transylvania, starting in Sinaia where you’ll have time to walk through Peleș Castle and its gardens on your own. Later you transfer to Brașov for a late afternoon orientation walk with your guide. If you plan to go inside the castle, it’s a good idea to book tickets ahead of time.
Included Activities
Optional Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Peleș Castle |
| Black Church (Biserica Neagră) |
This morning, you’ll go to Bran Castle, the medieval fortress with its connections to Vlad the Impaler and Dracula history. Spend the rest of the day walking through Brașov’s medieval streets on your own, taking in the city’s architecture and learning about its past.
Included Activities
Optional Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Bran Castle |
| Black Church (Biserica Neagră) |
| Catherine’s Gate (Poarta Ecaterinei) |
| Schei District |
Drive from Brașov to Buzău in central Romania’s quieter regions. After checking in at your guesthouse, head to Berca Mud Volcanoes to see the unusual lunar-like landscapes and watch for mud eruptions before settling in for the night.
Included Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Berca Mud Volcanoes |
Head east toward Tulcea, which sits right at the entrance to the Danube Delta. Once you arrive, you’ll board a speedboat that takes you out to Mila 23, a remote fishing village tucked into this wild landscape. The Ivan Patzaichin Museum gives you insight into how locals have traditionally built their homes and structures here. After that, you’ll settle into your homestay, which puts you right in the middle of some of Europe’s most untouched natural areas, surrounded by water and wildlife.
Included Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Ivan Patzaichin Museum – Community Innovation Center |
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Danube Delta
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This morning you’re heading out on a guided speedboat tour through the Delta’s canals, lakes, and reed beds. You’ll be watching for pelicans, herons, and egrets while learning about the Lipovan community and how they’ve adapted to life in this unique ecosystem. Later, the tour takes you to Sulina, a town right on the Black Sea coast where you can walk along the beaches. By evening, you’ll return to your guesthouse after a full day of exploring this distinctive region.
Included Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Danube Delta |
| Sulina |
After leaving the Danube Delta this morning, you’ll travel back across the water to Tulcea. From there a private vehicle takes you back to Bucharest where you’ll spend the evening.
Meals: BreakfastAccommodationHotel (MyContinental Bucharest)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Chișinău. In the evening, your CEO takes you on a short orientation walk to help you adjust to Moldova’s capital.
Included Activities
A local guide takes you through Chișinău, showing you the Parliament building, City Hall, and St. Pantelimon Church. In the afternoon you visit Cricova Winery to walk through the underground cellars and try some of Moldova’s wines. You’ll have the evening free, with an optional group dinner if you’d like.
Included Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Parliament Building |
| City Hall |
| St. Pantelimon Church |
| Cricova Winery |
Heading north from Chișinău, you stop at Saharna Monastery where there’s time to relax by a waterfall surrounded by old religious sites. Later you grab lunch at a local cheese factory in a small village, trying fresh cheeses and jams while learning how the community operates. You finish the day in Butuceni Village.
Included Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Saharna Monastery |
Start with light hiking to Orheiul Vechi, where the river Raut cuts through rocky hills on what was once a medieval trade route. After some free time in the village, join a cooking class at an agro-pension in Trebujeni, then walk back to your eco resort in Butuceni. Spend your afternoon relaxing or exploring.
Included Activities
| Landmarks |
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| Orheiul Vechi |
| Trebujeni |
You start at the National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum for an interactive look at local wedding traditions. Then you visit Comrat for a winery tour and tasting, followed by a traditional Gagauz meal at the Gagauz Sofrassi cultural complex featuring local ingredients and wines.
Included Activities
| Landmarks |
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| National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum |
| Vinuri De Comrat |
| Gagauz Sofrası |
Drive back to Chișinău this morning. The rest of the day is yours to explore the capital at your own pace.
Depart any time
There is no single supplement surcharge for single travellers as this is a private tour. The more travelers in your private group the bigger the discount for the private tour.
Cancellation fees – Cancellation fees may apply to any cancellations by the traveller of a service provided by Get-Locals.com. Unless otherwise specified, the cancellation policy is as follows:
Cancellations for custom itineraries (“Create Your Own”) are as follows:
In the event of bad weather forecast we will contact you the day before and offer you either a refund or an amended tour for the following day.
We always advice to wear suitable clothing for the day of the tour as not every day is guaranteed sunshine.
Our guide will meet you in your hotel lobby
