Romania Cultural Holidays

Immerse yourself in the magic of Romania’s rich heritage and intriguing history on a Romania cultural holiday. This eastern European nation has gone through many changes throughout the years, and maintains a unique character today as a result. Over the course of its history, Romania has been subject to multiple invasions and occupations - most notably by the Romans and then again later by Slavic peoples. Traces of these cultures can still be seen in buildings built during those periods and in Romanian cuisine. The country is also home to some of Europe's most dramatic wilderness landscapes, including the Transylvanian Alps, the Carpathian Mountains and the Danube Delta. From pristine mountain lakes to ancient castles and churches, Romania cultural holidays have so much to offer. Take in the fresh air as you traverse rugged mountains, forests and winding rivers with a local guide and learn about traditional crafts that have been preserved for generations – all the while keeping an eye out for bears, wolves and lynxes that hide in the dark corners of the forest. Be sure to pay a visit to Romania’s thriving capital city – Bucharest, where you can experience its rich heritage first-hand and marvel at the art nouveau architecture, and to the region of Transylvania, where time appears to have stood still for centuries and where the legend of Dracula lives on.
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"It was all good; there were too many memorable moments to list. The app was excellent and our driver was outstanding. He could not have done more or been better - an excellent travelling campanion."
N - UK
Published on 3rd June 2025
"The holiday was great. The Inn on Balaban was a wonderful start to the break, with lovely rooms and views to die for. Excellent guided tour of Bran Castle. Sighisoara citadel was beautiful as was Miklosvar - very relaxing and our Szeckler guide was very eager to show us his part of Transylvania. Our room in the annex there was wonderful. Dinner in the cellar after the cows were seen home was very pleasant too. Zalanpatak has the most spectacular setting. Our last day was spent on a horse and cart trip up into the hills and a delicious BBQ lunch in a spectacular flower meadow. All in all, amazing forests, views, vistas and flower meadows; very relaxing environment and slow pace. Thank you! "
David - Manchester
Published on 26th August 2019
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The name ‘Romania’ comes from the Latin word ‘Romanus’ which means ‘citizen of the Roman Empire’ and is an indication of the country’s turbulent origin and culture that you can discover on a Romania cultural holiday.


Nestled in the Transylvanian countryside, Sibiu boats beautiful Germanic architecture and is a long-lasting legacy of Romania's 12th-century Saxon settlers and the perfect place to learn about the country's Germanic roots. It was also here that Dracula is believed to have been born. Created by Bram Stoker, Count Dracula was inspired by the Romanian prince Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler because he was fond of impaling his enemies and standing them along the roads.


In the heart of Transylvania, head to Viscri – a charming village best known for its white fortified church first mentioned in 1400. Viscri was home to the German-speaking descendants of Saxon families who were encouraged to migrate to Transylvania during medieval times.


Romania cultural holidays are the perfect place to sit back and relax as you drive through picturesque mountains and quaint villages, surrounded by forests, lakes and rivers, all with their own unique slice of history. During a visit to Sighisoara, one of the few medieval citadels that are still inhabited, discover how local people live in harmony with the land in search of a simpler life and who grow organic herbs and spices. Visit the beekeeper in Crit who is believed to have been providing honey to the British Royal Family for generations. Spend some time with him as he shows you how traditional beekeeping is done — from caring for his bees and collecting their honey and making it fit for a king.

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