Citizens of the USA are allowed to enter Romania without a visa. Starting on March 31st, 2024, Romania became part of the Schengen Zone, a European zone consisting of 29 countries. As a result, you are allowed to spend 90 days out of any 180-day period in the Schengen Zone as a whole.
Airport Arrival
Please follow the below instructions upon arrival at Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport:
After exiting the plane, walk through the terminal building to the immigration inspection.
Once through immigration, follow the signs and the hallway until you reach the luggage area. Collect your luggage from the correct carousel and then pass through the customs inspection. You will then walk through a sliding door.
After you pass through the sliding door, you’ll enter the Arrivals Hall. Please locate the Information Kiosk located to your left (picture below). Your driver will be waiting for you here with a sign that has your name on it.
If you are unable to find your driver, please contact your guide, Stefan, at +40 752-111-188
Please note: When arriving into Romania, you are sometimes required to fill out a landing card or tell the immigration officer where you will be staying in Bucharest. Here are the details:
Novotel Calea Victoriei, Calea Victoriei 37B, București 030167, Romania
Guides
You will have two main guides during your experience. While in Bucharest, your guide will be Stefan. He has been a guide with us for almost 10 years and Bucharest is his home. He will also drive you to Brasov. Once in Brasov, you will meet your second guide, Alin. Alin is also very experienced and he will be with you for the rest of the trip as your driver/guide throughout Transylvania. You will also meet local guides in certain areas as well.
We will soon send another document that contains all of the contact details for your guides.
Local currency
The local currency in Romania is Romanian Lei (it’s symbol is both LEI or RON). The current exchange rate is $1 USD = 4.60 LEI.
In terms of spending money, you should estimate an average of $30 – $40 USD per day for all of your needs. This would be for meals that are not included in the tour, basic purchases (laundry service, snacks, etc) as well as any activities you choose to do on your own.
The best way to exchange money is via ATM machines which are located throughout the country.
If using an ATM is not an option, or the fees are too high, simply bring USD to exchange at money exchange offices in the cities.
*Credit cards are widely accepted throughout the country, in all cities and towns. While in more remote villages of Corund, cash would be the main method of payment.
Staying Connected
Romania has some of the fastest internet in the world, so you’ll easily be able to connect during your trip. Wifi is available in all accommodations and almost all restaurants and cafes.
If you wish to have a data connection on your phone throughout the trip, we recommend that you either activate the international plan from your network at home or buy an online E-Sim for Romania. These two options will ensure you have a good 5G connection throughout the tour.
Itinerary
September 21st: Bucharest / Arrival Day
Airport transfer
Welcome dinner at one of Bucharest’s most popular restaurants, located in the heart of the Old City
Accommodation: Novotel Calea Victoriei Included meals: Dinner
September 22nd: Bucharest
Full tour of Bucharest tailored to your interests and desired pace. Options will include visiting attractions such as the Palace of Parliament, Obor Market, the Old Town, along with major boulevards like Magheru and Calea Victoriei and a variety of neighborhoods. Your guide, Stefan, will discuss with you and create an ideal plan for the day.
Accommodation: Novotel Calea Victorei Included meals: Breakfast
September 23rd: Bucharest ➜ Sinaia ➜ Brasov
Start your day with a 2-hour drive to Sinaia, exploring the charming local town and the historic Sinaia Monastery
Continue to the Peles Castle, a masterpiece of Neo-Renaissance architecture that once served as the summer residence of Romanian royalty
Optional lunch in a nearby restaurant before your 1.5-hour journey to Brasov
Check-in and free time to wander through Brasov’s charming streets
Dinner at a traditional restaurant
Accommodation: Casa Wagner Residence Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
September 24th: Brasov
Full city walking tour tailored to your interests and desired pace. With distinct Romanian and German neighborhoods, the Black Church and its striking Gothic architecture, medieval gates that once protected the city, beautiful Mount Tampa and more, you’ll have plenty of sights to visit
Free afternoon at leisure, where you’ll be able to discover more of Brasov’s hidden corners or simply relax in the main square, Piata Sfatului, which is always full of activity
Accommodation: Casa Wagner Residence Included meals: Breakfast
September 25th: Brasov ➜ Bran ➜ Brasov
Morning 45-minute drive to Bran, where you’ll tour the 13th-century Bran Castle, often associated with the Dracula legend and known for its role in inspiring Bram Stoker’s famous vampire tale
Enjoy a home-cooked lunch and traditional egg painting demonstration at a local craftswoman’s home in a nearby village
Return to Brasov for a leisurely evening
Accommodation: Casa Wagner Residence Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
September 26th: Brasov ➜ Corund
Mid-morning 2.5-hour drive to Corund
Check-in and enjoy lunch at your guesthouse upon arrival
Immerse yourself in traditional Romanian crafts with visits to local artisans including potters and weavers, and explore a unique tinder mushroom workshop to learn about this rare craft
Dinner at a friend’s farm in the mountains
Accommodation: Arcso Fogado Guesthouse Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September 27th: Corund
Morning tour of the remote Fantana Plateau, exploring beautiful villages and a bio-mushroom farm to learn about sustainable agricultural practices in the region
Lunch at a cheese farm, where you can taste freshly made cheeses, followed by visits to a syrup and jam producer for tastings of their homemade products
Evening free time, where you’ll be able to take a walk through the forest or enjoy a drink on the terrace
Dinner in the gardens of a local trout farm
Accommodation: Arcso Fogado Guesthouse Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
September 28th: Corund ➜ Sighisoara ➜ Brateiu ➜ Sibiu
Morning 1-hour drive to the picturesque town of Sighisoara
Walking tour around the picturesque village, considered one of the best preserved medieval villages in all of Europe
30-minute drive towards Brateiu to meet a Roma family, learn about their intricate metalwork crafts, and gain a first hand understanding of their culture and history
Continue on through the heart of Transylvania to the medieval city of Sibiu
Check-in to your hotel right in the center of the city
Head out for a dinner of regional cuisine
Accommodation: Art Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner
September 29th: Sibiu
Fully flexible walking tour of Sibiu’s old town, focusing on photographing the Main Square with historic buildings, hidden passages, and the impressive cathedrals and historic houses
Afternoon free time to wander this quaint city even more, relax at the hotel or even climb the clock tower for views out beyond the medieval walls
Accommodation: Art Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
September 30th: Sibiu
Full free day at leisure, with options such as taking a day trip to visit picturesque, remote villages for photography, visiting the Hunedoara Castle (one of the most impressive in Europe, located 1.5 hours away from Sibiu), heading to a nearby winery, or spending more time exploring Sibiu itself
Accommodation: Art Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
October 1st: Sibiu ➜ Transfagarsan Highway ➜ Bucharest
Today you’ll head back to Bucharest, taking a most unique route, along the spectacular Transfagarasan Highway
Visit small villages tucked into the mountains, stunning lookout points with sweeping views of the valleys below, the mountain summit and shimmering Lake Balea, the Vidraru Dam and more
Lunch will be at a restaurant near the shores of Lake Vidraru
Arrival at your hotel in Bucharest at approximately 5pm
Free final evening in Bucharest
Accommodation: Europa Royale Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
October 2nd: Bucharest / Departure Day
Transfer to the Henri Coanda International Airport
Included meals: Breakfast
What’s Included?
Private tour experience throughout
Local guides
Accommodation (11 nights – 4* hotels and guesthouses)
Transportation within Romania (private air-conditioned vehicle)
Breakfast every day, other meals as listed above
All activities and entrance fees for activities mentioned above
Airport transfers
What’s Not Included?
Flights to/from Romania
Passport fees
Meals and activities not mentioned
Travel insurance
Gratuities
That’s all for now! If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to send us an email at team@wanderingearl.com.
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