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Fairy tales of Transylvania & Painted Churches of Bucovina
Private Tour in 8 days

Private Tour in Romania for 8 Days

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Overview

Experience Romania and learn about its' rich heritage

Prices in EURO / person

1 person

2.295 EUR

4-5 people

995 EUR

  • Price per person
  • Single room occupancy extra 65 EUR/night

6+ people

895 EUR

  • Price per person
  • Single room occupancy extra 65 EUR/night

UNESCO world heritage included on their list a number of 7 of the Fortified Churches in Transylvania and 8 of the Painted Monasteries in Bucovina. We can also organise a traditional lunch in a local lady`s house to make your trip complete.

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John and Nancy S
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Transylvania with a Romanian - the only way If you want to see the "real" Romania, Mihai is absolutely the best guide to go with. His extensive knowledge of history and culture, as well as his recounting of his own personal experiences gave us a perspective that we would never have had on our own or in a large group. As well, he was able to customize our trip and created ther 4-day tour after understanding what our interests were in Transylvania (more historical and cultural - less Dracula). And then he added experiences we hadn't considered e.g. meals with locals, staying in a Saxon village, visiting a Romani family, etc. The trip was well-executed, and he was flexible and creative when a planned stop didn't work out. We cannot recommend him highly enough.
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MV Salads
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Incredible insight into Romanian Culture We spent four days - three different tours - with Bogdan. He was an incredible guide with a wealth of knowledge. Is professionalism and manners wire impeccable. It was amazing.We did a tour of Bucharest, a day trip to Constanta / Black Sea, and a two day trip to Sibiu and Bran. Highly recommend
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Great Private tour in Maramureş in northern Transylvania We were a party of two (mother & daughter) who had a wonderful 3 day tour with Mihai in September 2025. Mihai picked us up at our hotel in Cluj and we drove to Breb in Maramureş in northern Transylvania. We saw beautiful villages, Saxon churches, and even the Sighet Memorial Museum created out of the remnants of the former Sighet Prison. Mihai brought us to see everything from local artisans weaving and felting to the Cimitirul Vesel church with the wild wooden handcrafted grave markers with poems and carvings of many local folks. Mihai was happy to explain Romanian history and culture to us, his English is excellent and he is a great ambassador for Transylvania and the Saxon villages. Mihai booked our stay in Breb at a wonderful guest house with lovely hosts and excellent food, he took care of all the details so we could just enjoy the sights.Mihai was happy to customize everything, we can't recommend him enough.
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Transylvania tout with Andrea We had a five day trip to bucharest and Transylvania with tour guide Andrea everything was perfect . Great trip Samuel from Slovenia
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Beautiful road trip from Bucharest to Brasov via Transfagarasan We did a one-day road trip from Bucharest to Brașov via the Transfăgărășan road, and it honestly couldn’t have been better—all thanks to our guide, Bogdan. From the start, he was courteous, welcoming, and made us feel completely safe and comfortable. Along the way, he shared fascinating insights about Romania’s landscapes and history, keeping us engaged throughout the long drive. He patiently answered all our questions and even went out of his way to help us find delicious local vegetarian dishes, which we truly appreciated as visitors unfamiliar with the culture and language. We can’t recommend Bogdan enough if you’re looking to experience the beauty of Romania with the perfect guide.
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Excellent experience, can recommend I travelled together with my Dad, 3 days from Bucharest through Transylvania.Andreea, our tourguide was exceptional. We were specifically interested in medieval saxon churches and Andreea organised a tour around this topic. Besides that, she also took us to meet a Gipsy master craftsman and had incredible knowledge around Gipsy, medieval, communist and contemporary history. It was a privilege to travel with such a professional. Every reservation worked, all places where we stopped were arranged after our individual wishes, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Great Tour, Great Guide Found this private tour for our first family vacation in Romania. It was a fantastic tour that made our vacation memorable. And it has everything to do with Mihai, who is no doubt the best tour guide I have ever met. Mihai is very experienced and loves his job. We learned quite a bit about Romania's geography and history during this tour. And Mihai is a very considerate gentleman that pays attention to details from car selection and hotel selection to itinerary adjustment. He managed time quite well that we never felt rushed yet he kept us on schedule so that we could arrive at hotel in time to recuperate from jet lag. Even brought us to a couple places that were not in the plan after learning about our taste and wish. If you want to come to Romania, you have to visit Transylvania. If you want a private tour, I highly recommend this tour.
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Excellent guide! I connected with Mihai in January 2025 and he helped me plan the whole itinerary. He even got us good rates for the hotels. There were 8 of us and he booked a comfortable 16 seater Mercedes with driver, Vila who was also courteous, careful and safe. Our 4 day trip started in August and from the time we were picked up at the airport to the end when we were dropped off at the port in Guigui was a very pleasant, smooth, and enjoyable one. Mihai was simply a very obliging, knowledgeable guide and knew the country like the back of his hand. He showed us all the beautiful sights and towns of Romania – never thought it is so rich in history and culture. I cannot thank Mihai enough for making our trip interesting and memorable. He even updated me on the weather few days before. He took extra care in making sure that we were all happy, even introduced local snacks and cuisine to us and ensured our luggages were taken to our rooms. All of us have enjoyed ourselves and we even had the opportunity see the bears on the road side! I have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who wants to travel around Romania.
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Most amazing experience in Romania, and best agency, Auhero travel ❤️ Hey everyone, just a shout-out, if you want to see Romania properly, Auhero Travel is the best agency, with the most amazing people. I'm coming back from a trip to Maramures and i'm very picky when it comes to everything in my vacation, and now even more so because i took my dad, so it had to be perfect... Well it was beyond expectations, and I've been around the world with different agencies, but Auhero Travel is honestly the best!!❤️ And i'm telling you, it's about the people, how they go above and beyond for you, we've been pampered, from travel, accomodations, food, entertainment, everything, awesome trip! Words are not enough to thank them, ask for Gabi Iacob (Gabriel) and btw, they also do private tailored tours, a few people or a lot, depending on your desires. Can't wait to try one with my boyfriend 😍If you are here, you already know how beautiful Romania is, so contact Auhero Travel! ❣️🥰
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Skip the crowds and book Romania with Mihai! I don't know how to describe how fantastic our trip with Mihai was. I was bringing my two young children (7 and 10) and three grandparents (all over 70), so we had a wide range of mobility and endurance capabilities, and Mihai knew exactly where to take us for sightseeing and booked great accommodations for us at each stop. He was so patient with my kids, even as they both got motion sick and had to sit up front with him. And he is so knowledgeable, not just about the rich history of Romania, but of modern socio-political and environmental issues I inquired about.Mihai made a special side trip for us to my dad's grandfather's birthplace, and went knocking on doors to try to find our long-lost family still remaining there. We didn't end up meeting them, but the effort was above and beyond and it still made for such a fun memory with my dad. Romania is absolutely beautiful, the castles and cathedrals in the towns throughout our tour rival anything you'll see in more crowded tourist spots around Europe. The people we encountered were warm and helpful. Our family has been fortunate enough to travel to some great spots throughout the world, and our Transylvania tour is at the top of the list of my favorites. I hope to return soon and would not hesitate to book with Mihai again.

Day 1

Visit the the amazing Peles Palace and the famous Bran Castle

We begin our journey after picking you up from airport or accommodation in Bucharest heading to Peles Castle in Sinaia, built (1875 – 1883) by the Romanian Royal family as their summer residence.
Shortly thereafter we will arrive at the most famous castle in Romania, Bran Castle also known as Dracula’s Castle. The document first mentioning its existence dates back to 1377. The castle became a favorite place for Queen Maria, who put her mark on the interior’s renovation, and was later seized by communists in 1948 after the royals’ expulsion from Romania. Being associated with the story as Dracula’s Castle - as told in the Bram Stoker’s novel of 1897, made it famous all over the world.
Our first medieval city on the list, Brasov, welcomes you now in Transylvania. Brasov is one of the seven medieval cities founded by Saxons over 800 years ago. After checking into our accommodations we shall have a relaxing walk in the Old Town. For dinner, we can go to Poiana Brasov – a well-known mountain resort in Romania very close to Brasov. Also a nice panoramic view of Brasov can be seen.

OVERNIGHT in Brasov

DaY 2

Visit Brasov and enjoy the ride

In the morning we will visit the Weavers' Bastion and the Black Church – the most visited landmark in Brasov. We head now to the magical land of Bucovina and in the late afternoon we will reach our first painted monastery, in Humor - included in UNESCO World Heritage list. Built in 1530, the painted walls were a message for encouraging the Christians in the fights against the Turkish invaders.

OVERNIGHT in Gura Humorului

DaY 3

Explore Bucovina

Today we discover the profound connection between the two worlds in Bucovina, the human being and the sacred one. We visit another three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the painted monasteries in Voronet, Moldovita and Sucevita. Often called “the Sistine Chapel of the East”, Voronet monastery still intrigues with its blue color the researches are looking to find out the chemical composition of it since it has lasted over five centuries. Moldovita monastery was built by Voivode Petru Rares (son of Stephan the Great of Moldavia) in 1532 and its frescoes were painted 5 years later by Toma of Suceava. The yellow accents on the walls are still well preserved. Sucevita monastery was the last one painted in 1595, also the last one included in UNESCO World Heritage list in 2010, while theother 7 were previously included in 1993. The legend says the monasteries in Bucovina were built after Stephan III of Moldavia (or Stephan the Great) – probably the most emblematic figure of Bucovina’s history –who won 44 of the 48 battles against Hungary, Poland and the Ottoman Empire. He is perceived by the Romanian Orthodox Church as a defender of the faith and Church. Even Pope Sixtus IV named him Athleta Christi (Champion of Christ) – a title granted by Popes to men who defend Christianity. We shall later stop at Marginea Black Pottery, which shows you the still living tradition of pottery in Bucovina since 1500.

OVERNIGHT in Gura Humorului

DaY 4

Explore Sighisoara

We head towards the amazing Bicaz Gorge, driving along Bicaz Lake – a beautiful scenery of pure wild nature. We return to Transylvania arriving in another medieval city, Sighisoara and its citadel also included in UNESCO World Heritage list. We shall visit the Medieval Citadel and its Square, Tailor’s Bastion (where Vlad the Impaler grew up) along other historical monuments or churches: Stag House, Venetian House, Dominican Monastery and Student Stairs

OVERNIGHT in Sighișoara

DaY 5

Learn more about the Saxon Heritage and visit Sibiu

It is time for going deeper in Transylvania and we visit the Saxon villages of Biertan and Malancrav with their Fortified Churches. A local lady is awaiting us with a fresh made lunch in her house. In the late afternoon we will reach Sibiu – a medieval city – European cultural capital in 2007.

OVERNIGHT in Sibiu

DaY 6

Explore Sighișoara

Today we visit and relax in Sibiu. Small and Large Squares plus Liars’ Bridge are first on the list, then we shall stop for thespectacular panoramic view of the city from Council Tower. We drive very close to Sibiu to the Astra Ethnographic museum – themost important ethno-museum institution in Romania, which welcomes you to see 300 old peasant houses.

OVERNIGHT in Sibiu

Day 7

Bucharest via Transfagarasan Road

We have two options to reach Bucharest, one is through the amazing Transfagarasan Road – Top Gear UK TV Show “favorite road in the world” and the other is the easy regular drive. Going through Transfagarasan Road will take at least 2 hours more, due mostly to the endless U turns and reaching an altitude of 2034 meters. The Transfagarasan road is open from July to October.

OVERNIGHT in Bucharest

Day 8

Visit Bucharest

Depending on the hour of your flight back , we can visit some of Bucharest landmarks like the Old Town, House of Parliament or the Village Museum.
We will drive you to the airport.

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