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Romania isn’t “just” the home of Dracula. It’s also the home of ice hotels, underground amusement parks, wildflower meadows, medieval “houses with eyes”, and castle sommeliers. Let us take you beyond the legend.
Behind the scenes, we’ve been establishing even stronger alliances with our on-the-ground partners, designing new, creative ways to explore this mesmerising country. For you, our travellers. In some ways, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into your own fairytale. A private horse-drawn carriage ride through the spruce forests of Transylvania. Wine tastings in the torchlit cellars of Count Janos’ manor house. A chance to chat all things tea-blending and embroidery with Marcela, a local cook, as you dine on ingredients picked fresh from her garden in her traditional Saxon home. Beneath fresh mountain skies and glittering chandeliers, you’ll have had a taste of the real Romania. This is a land of stories. Now, let’s write yours.
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One of the largest countries in Eastern Europe, Romania is divided into three main regions: Wallachia in the south-west, Transylvania in the north-west, and Moldavia in the east. It’s the birthplace of Vlad Dracul, but it also boasts breathtaking natural wonders like the Danube Delta (the second largest river delta in Europe) and the Carpathian Mountains, where brown bears, wolves, and lynx roam.
The southernmost region of Romania, Wallachia (where Vlad the Impaler once ruled) is flanked by the Carpathians and the Danube River. Rich in historical sites, here you’ll find a mix of 17th-century monasteries, Constantin Brâncuşi sculptures, and “wedding cake” castles (so-called for their tiered architectural style and lavish decorations). This region may be less known, but it’s no less magical.
Transylvania
Welcome to the land of Dracul (“the devil”) – and other tales.
A region of medieval towns, wildflower meadows, and snow-capped mountains, Transylvania is beautiful – and alluring. Deep in the Transylvanian countryside, you’ll find the legendary Bran Castle (or “Dracula’s Castle”, as it’s also known). Here, we can arrange for an exclusive evening tour of the castle before you dine by candlelight in Queen Marie’s Music Salon, with wine served by the castle’s very own sommelier.
Bucharest
Discover the secret haunts and hideaways of Romania’s eclectic, vibrant capital.
Despite its turbulent history, Bucharest is transforming – and intriguing. In between 18th-century Orthodox churches and Communist-era apartment blocks, popular “garden bars” serve up shots of Tuica (Romanian plum brandy) and live jazz. The Romanian Athenaeum concert hall hosts summer festivals and gourmet restaurants with romantic lakeside terraces offer mesmerising views of Herastrau Lake. It’s a city with a dark past – and a bright future.
Brasov
The Transylvanian city fringed by the peaks of the Southern Carpathian Mountains.
According to local legend, it is here that the Pied Piper of Hamelin reappeared with his retinue of stolen children. With colourful fairytale-esque houses and cobblestone streets, Brasov seems torn straight from a storybook. Rising above the city, the green slopes and “Brasov” (think Hollywood) sign of Mount Tampa make for a striking backdrop.
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