Romania travel guide




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Our Romania Holidays
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing
Romania holiday, the Beauty of Yesterday
Small group tour to rediscover enchanting rural Romania
Transylvania self-drive holiday in Romania
Traditional Landscapes & Cultural Heritage - beyond Dracula.
Transylvania holiday accommodation
Stay at a Count's guesthouse
Rural Romania photography tour
Photography adventure through the heart of rural Romania.
Photography tour in Romania, Orthodox Easter
Photography adventure through the heart of rural Romania.
New Year photography tour in Romania
Explore authentic rural Romania's New Year traditions.
Transylvania cycling holiday in Romania
Cycle through the beauty and mystery of Transylvania
Transylvania winter walking and snowshoeing holiday
Wander through the mountains and forests of wintery Transylvania
Romania adventure holiday
An amazing tour exploring medieval Europe and Transylvania
Transylvania walking and nature holiday in Romania
A scenic nature tour of Transylvania
Volunteering with bears in Romania
Volunteer at an inspiring bear sanctuary in Transylvania
Romania walking holiday, self guided
Experience walking through the heart of Transylvania
Romania holidays, Transylvania to the Danube Delta
Village stays, painted monasteries and wildlife in the delta
Romania holiday, Discover Romania
A superb trip around the best of Romania
Transylvania winter holiday accommodation
B&B in Transylvania
Romania wildlife holiday, bear watching and tracking
Memorable trip in Romania focused on wild bears
Romania walking holiday, Along the Enchanted Way tour
Explore the stunning scenery of remote Romania
Romania tailormade tour, religion, arts & crafts
Wonderful art, history & countryside bordered by the Danube
Romania & Bulgaria tour
Explore 2 countries with great history and traditions.
Romania family activity holiday, small group
Range of activities in authentic Transylvanian countryside
Romania ski touring holiday
A touring ski experience in the Carpathian wilderness.
Romania wildlife holiday stay in wildlife hides
-Explore some of the wildest forests of Europe.
Walking in the Picos de Europa holiday
Explore the Picos de Europa on a self guided walking holiday
Moldova, Ukraine & Romania holiday
Step off the beaten track on this fascinating adventure
Danube Delta birdwatching in Romania
An incredible Danube Delta birdwatching experience!
Summer photography tour of Romania
Connect with Romanian culture and capture candid shots
Horse riding holiday in Romania
An eco horse riding facility in Transylvania
What we rate & what we don't
Local food and drink
Winter
Slow living
Caves
Wildlife
High country
Colourful history
Transylvania
Dracula
Modernisation
Dogs
Tranfagarasan Road
Food, shopping & people
Eating & Drinking
Romanian meals often begin with a soup – often given delicious piquancy with a lacing of garlic, vinegar or sour cream.Romania is the world's 9th biggest wine maker – and lots of it is excellent!
Street eats are popular, with favourites including covrigi (hot pretzels sprinkled with salt or sesame/poppy seeds), placinte (curd cheese or fruit-stuffed savoury or sweet pastries) and mici (grilled rolls of spiced minced pork or beef, served with mustard).


Our top Romania Holiday
Carpathian Mountains holiday, conservation & culture
Wolves, bears and sightseeing
2021: 22 May, 12 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct
2022: 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct
People & language
Gifts & Shopping
Bucharest Monopoly – the classic board game with a Romanian twist! You'll find it in shops all over the capital for around £12.Sponsor a bear at the Libearty Sanctuary for 60 euros for one year - all proceeds go towards the sanctuary.
Locally-made ceramics and linen tablecloths or shawls are wonderful souvenirs to buy for just a few pounds in rural areas – helping to keep handicraft traditions alive.
Palinca - double-distilled plum schnapps – is the national drink, and the best stuff is widely made at home! To buy in a shop, reckon on £5 for a brand like Palinca de Salaj.


How much does it cost?
Bottle of good Romanian wine - £3
Bottle of decent palinca - £5
Three-course meal in mid-range restaurant – £10
InterCity train from Bucharest to Brasov - £10
Hand-woven wool carpets - £50/m2