Small Group
Romania Biking
Curious beauty in the Carpathians
7 Days, 6 Nights
Maximum Group Size
16
Activity Level:
B&R Activity Levels
Priced per person from
$7,995 USD
Single Supplement: $1,300 USD
Available Months
May
Sep
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Carbon Neutral Trip
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No two trips are ever the same, but this will give you a taste of what your journey will be like.
Rendezvous
Airport City: Vienna
Trip Start: Hotel Sacher Wien
Time: 8:00am
Farewell
Airport City: Bucharest
Trip End: Bucharest City Centre or Airport
Time: early to mid afternoon
* Itineraries are subject to change. Please confirm exact Rendezvous and Farewell locations upon booking.
Day 1
Head out for a private tour of Ceausescu's Mansion before continuing on a walking tour of Bucharest. Explore the city’s striking contrasts, stopping for lunch at a stylish restaurant Reconvene for dinner at one of the city’s up and coming venues.
Day 2
Spend the morning cycling though Dealu Mare, one of Romania’s renowned wine regions. We’ll make our way to Brasov, accompanied by views of the Carpathian Mountains. Reconvene this evening for a guided tour of Brașov, where you'll peek inside the Black Church, with its world-famous Buchholz organ.
Activity:
26 km (16 mi) easygoing bike ride in the Dealu Mare Wine Region
Day 3
Pedal through the beautiful Transylvanian countryside, passing forests, sheep herds and candy-coloured homes. Stop for lunch in Sighisoara, with time to admire the medieval walled old town. Indulge in a tasting menu of local cuisine and an impressive array of Romanian wines for dinner.
Activity:
45 km (27.9 mi.) bike ride in rolling terrain (a 14.2 km (8.8 mi.) longer option is available)
Day 4
Our journey begins in Medias and takes us through Nemsa, a scenic small hamlet tucked away between two steep ridges. Continue to the charming village of Alma Vii and savour some local delicacies. Soak in the beauty of the UNESCO Site of Biertan, the most beautiful medieval church included on the World Heritage list.
Activity:
40 km (25 mi.) bike ride to Nemsa. 13 km (8 mi.) extension to Medias
Day 5
Cycle to a little village in the heart of Transylvania, made famous by King Charles who owns a home and property here. Take a short walk to Viscri's fortified church before challenging yourself with another ride. Dinner tonight will be served in the Count's castle, now converted to one of Romania's top hotels.
Activity:
66 km (41 mi.) bike ride through the heart of Transylvania with a longer option of 22 km (14 mi.)
Day 6
On two wheels, we’ll head out on a ride that brings us to medieval castle ruins, then continue to Targu Secuiesc for lunch. Then, spend the afternoon wandering through the beautiful forested hills behind Zabola Castle, visit the spa or go horseback riding. Toast to a spectacular week at our final dinner celebration.
Activity:
32 km(20mi) from Zabola to a medieval tower, with another optional 16 km (10 mi, ) extension to Targu Secuiesc
Day 7
After one final breakfast, your guides will say goodbye this morning after assisting with your onward travel plans. Bon Voyage!
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Featured stays
InterContinental Athenee Palace
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Schuster Boarding House
Location: Brasov, Romania
Bethlen Estates
Location: Transylvania, Romania
Zabola Estate
Location: Zabola, Romania
What's included
This trip is carbon neutral. Learn more about our Sustainability commitment.
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Why choose a Small Group trip?
An Effortless Journey
Our expert Experience Designers are perfectionists, using first-hand knowledge of routes, restaurants and hotels to create an unforgettable experience. This means all the planning is taken care of for you. All you need to do is enjoy.
Active Exploration
From emerging destinations to iconic sights, B&R trips show you the world in a new way on our expertly developed cycling, walking and hiking routes. Travelling through historic villages and romantic vineyards and up to striking viewpoints, our routes offer a variety of challenges for every activity level.
Friends for Life
Your fellow travellers are as passionate and curious about the world as you are, which means the conversations and laughs will be as free flowing as your drink of choice. Don't be surprised if your group starts planning a reunion before the trip is done.
Room for Surprises
We love a plan, but we adore a spontaneous moment even more. Whether it’s an impromptu al fresco meal or a moon-lit musical performance, our advice is to expect the unexpected.
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