Romania: Castles, Ruins, and Medieval Villages

Bucharest, Romania

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Romania: Castles, Ruins, and Medieval Villages

Bucharest, Romania

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AO
Atlas Obscura Inc.
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3 reviews
May 8 - 18, 2020
Group size: 8 - 12
Romania: Castles, Ruins, and Medieval Villages
Bucharest, Romania
Atlas Obscura Inc.
  • Email address verified
3 reviews
May 8 - 18, 2020
Group size: 8 - 12

About this trip

Explore Romania's magnificent castles and ruins while traversing its dramatic landscapes, learning about the fabled land of Transylvania, and a region defined by millennia of quarrels, alliances, invasions, counter-invasions, occupations, foreign rule, autonomy, and independence, from Princess Ileana to Vlad the Impaler. This unique tour dives into all things medieval, dedicating particular time and attention to Romania's ancient edifices and enduring landmarks. Led by experienced local guides, we'll explore some of the country's grandest buildings, taste its rich food and drink, and admire its varied landscapes. There will be new things to try and unexpected surprises waiting around every corner. 

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What’s included

  • Accommodations
    Ten nights of accommodation in modern, well-equipped mansions, boutique hotels, and countryside guesthouses.
  • Meals
    Breakfast daily at your hotel, two lunches, and two dinners.
  • Transportation
    Private transport throughout the trip, in a comfortable minibus.
  • Admission
    to all proposed activities, sites, and events
  • Guides
    The company of two experienced, English-speaking guides.
  • Photo Fees
    Photo fees for all visits and locations.

What’s not included

  • Flights
    Transportation and flights to and from Bucharest, including airport transfers.
  • Travel insurance
  • Additional Meals
    Additional meals and drinks outside of Atlas Obscura offerings; this includes most lunches and dinners.
  • Visa
    If applicable, applying for a Romanian visa (not required for U.S. citizens).

Available Packages

Shared Room
$3,350
Deposit: $500
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Single Room
$3,975
Deposit: $500
Past Trip

Available options

Carbon Offset
$0
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AO
Atlas Obscura Inc.
3 reviews
Atlas Obscura offers unique and unusual international adventures featuring carefully curated and one-of-a-kind itineraries. Our expeditions are inspired by Atlas Obscura’s relentless inquisitiveness and dedication to the most curious and awe-inspiring parts of our world. Our adventure packages are designed to bring travelers to fascinating and unexpected destinations, offer special on-the-ground access to unique sites, and reveal the hidden stories behind each one. All the while, you'll be surrounded by expert guides and other inquisitive explorers eager to delve into the unexpected. We can’t wait for you to join us—and we promise it will be unforgettable.
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Reviews

WS
This was the trip of a lifetime! Jason Goldman and Phil Torres are experts in their fields including science, photography, and journalism. They made themselves available to us at all times and often dropped what they were doing to answer questions or address issues. There was a wide range of activities to keep us busy at nearly all hours of the day. Note that viewing wildlife was limited to observing and photographing, rather than hands-on research like I expected with the macaws. However, I saw more wildlife in quantity in quality than I ever have in one week, which made this trip worth every penny—plus we got the bonus of free pics of ourselves in the jungle taken by pro photogs who’ve had work in Nat Geo! I expected to be hot in the lodges without air conditioning but was surprised there were no fans at least for overnight. I want to mention that, given the potential danger in all 3 dimensions at all times in the jungle, I felt as safe as possible with our guides and other staff. I have felt more unsafe on trips to safer locales with reckless guides and staff in those places. I would love to go with Phil and Jason to Madagascar if that becomes an available trip!
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By Wendy S for Expedition Amazon on Mar 11, 2019
VK
This is a trip we have wanted to take for years, but we could not figure out the logistics of it all. We were so excited to see Atlas Obscura offer this trip and signed up within a couple of hours of it being offered. Seeing these Monarch Migration sites in Mexico was really special. Millions of Monarchs make this amazingly long journey and there they were for us to observe. WOW - really amazing and difficult to describe. This was the first trip that AO took to the migration sites, so a couple glitches that I know they will work out for the next group to enjoy. Last, my wife and I were celebrating out 5th wedding anniversary on this trip and AO surprised us with some beautiful roses & champagne in our room on the first night - nice touch! Thank you!
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By Vicki K for Mexico’s Great Monarch Butterfly Migration February 24–28 on Mar 05, 2019
CD
Breathtaking. This trip provided a unique opportunity to experience one of the natural wonders of the world in a safe, friendly environment wth expert and passionate guides. Overall a “can’t miss” experience
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By Crystal D for Mexico’s Great Monarch Butterfly Migration February 24–28 on Mar 02, 2019