Experience Overview
Highlights
- Step into Dracula's legend at Bran Castle — home of Vlad the Impaler
- Explore the canals of the Danube Delta by boat on the lookout for birds and wildlife
- Explore the dynamic capitals of Bucharest and Chișinău on local walking tours
- Taste your way through Moldova's local wine and cheeses
- Be immersed in traditional culture in Moldova's Gaugazia region
Trip Details
Product Code: 37313
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Private vehicle, speedboat, flight, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles: Budget
Tour Operator: G Adventures
Supplier Code: ERBM
Starts: Bucharest, Romania
Finishes: Chişinău, Moldova
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating: Average
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Fromage - Made in Moldova, Rezina Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class in Trebujeni, Trebujeni Your Local Living Moment: Gagauz Sofrası Meal and Experience, Congaz
- Visit the town of Sinaia
- Bran Castle entrance ticket
- Free time in Brasov
- Visit to the Berca Mud Volcanoes
- CEO-led orientation walk in Mila 23
- Full-day guided tour of the Danube Delta by speedboat
- Chisinau orientation walk
- Guided walking tour of Chisinau
- Cricova Winery tour and tasting
- Saharna Monastery visit
- 'Fromage - Made in Moldova' project visit and light lunch
- Orheiul Vechi Hike
- Trebujeni cooking class
- Guided National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum visit with cultural presentation
- Comrat winery tour and tasting
- Gagauz Sofrasi cultural and culinary complex visit with dinner
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (8 nts), Guesthouses (3 nts), Eco Resort (2 nts)
- 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, speedboat, flight, walking
Group Leader
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4,549 ($325 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Bucharest
Arrive at any time. After a welcome briefing, set off with your CEO on an evening orientation walk on the way to an optional group dinner.
Day 2: Braşov
Explore the famous Transylvania region today, beginning in Sinaia, home to the iconic Peles Castle. Tour the castle on your own and spend time in the gardens before moving on to Bran Castle. Located on a rocky promontory and owned by Vlad the Impaler himself, this medieval castle is what you picture when you think of Bram Stoker's Dracula, a space shrouded by mystery and legend. Continue onward to Brasov and join your CEO on a late afternoon walk.
Day 3: Braşov
Discover Brasov today with free time. Wander through the medieval streets and visit some of the city's most iconic sites to get the most of the region's beautiful architecture and vibrant history.
Day 4: Buzău
Depart from Brasov this morning and drive to the lesser-known region of Buzău. Settle in to your guesthouse then continue on to the Berca Mud Volcanoes, a geological and botanical reserve located a short distance from the city. Take in the unique lunar landscapes and watch for eruptions before returning to Buzău for the night.
Day 5: Danube Delta
After breakfast, head east to Tulcea, the gateway to the Danube Delta, and board a speedboat to the remote fishing village of Mila 23 - accessible only by water. Check in to your new home away from home and enjoy lunch on your own before setting out on foot with your CEO to explore the town. End the day surrounded by nature in one of Europe's last truly wild places.
Day 6: Danube Delta
Today is dedicated to discovering the natural beauty of the Danube Delta. Board a speedboat on a guided excursion through the intricate network of canals, lakes, and reed beds that make up this ecological wonder. Keep an eye out for pelicans, herons, and egrets, as well as a variety of fish and plant life, and learn about the unique ecosystem and traditions of the Lipovan community. Visit the town and beaches of Sulina on the Black Sea before returning to the guesthouse for the evening.
Day 7: Bucharest
Wave goodbye to the beautiful Danube Delta this morning and set off across the water, back to Tulcea. Transfer to a private vehicle and watch the world go by as you head back to Bucharest for the night.
Day 8: Bucharest/Chişinău
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Chisinau, Moldova's capital city. In the evening, join your CEO for a short orientation walk on the way to an optional dinner out, before settling in for the next leg of the adventure.
Day 9: Chişinău
Set out this morning with a local guide on a walking tour of Chisinau. Pass by some of the city's main sights and historical landmarks like the Parliament building and gaze at the beautiful architecture of the City Hall and St. Pantelimon Church. In the afternoon, visit Cricova Winery for a tour of the underground wine cellars and enjoy a tasting of some of the wines Moldova is famous for. Return to Chisinau for a free evening and optional dinner out with the group.
Day 10: Chişinău/Butuceni
This morning, depart Chisinau for the North of Moldova. Stop at the Monastery of Saharna, a picturesque complex where you can relax in the shadow of a cascading waterfall, paired with ancient relics and deep history. Next, transfer to a local cheese factory in a small village for a light lunch sampling fresh cheeses, jams and wine. Learn how the initiative serves to support the community by providing employment and preserving Moldovan traditions. Continue to Butuceni Village for the evening.
Day 11: Butuceni
This morning enjoy some light hiking to Orheiul Vechi, an area of natural beauty shaped by the river Raut as it cuts into the rocky hills of central Moldova. In medieval times, the river Raut served as a travel route for merchants from as far away as Greece. After free time in the village, join a cooking class at an agro-pension in Trebujeni, then stroll back to the eco resort in Butuceni. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon free to explore or relax.
Day 12: Butuceni/Congaz
Embark on a day of cultural immersion into the Gaugazia region of Moldova. Start at the National Gagauz History and Ethnographic Museum and learn of the local wedding traditions with an interactive presentation. Continue on to Comrat for a winery tour and tasting, then visit Gagauz Sofrasi, a cultural and culinary complex where you'll learn about local traditions and indulge in a traditional Gagauz feast, featuring locally sourced ingredients and expertly crafted wines.
Day 13: Congaz/Chişinău
Wave goodbye to Congaz this morning and depart for the drive back to Chisinau. The remainder of the day is free to explore Moldova's capital city before regrouping in the evening for an optional final dinner out with the group.
Day 14: Chişinău
Depart at any time.
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