Cycle Romania

Day 1  Bucharest            
Arrive in Bucharest and be met by your tour leader. Transfer to the small town of Vulcan in Brasov County, Transylvania.

Day 2  Bucharest to Bucium      
After breakfast you’ll set up the bikes and start your ride with an amazing view of the snow covered peaks of the Fagaras Mountains, as you pass through the town of Zarnesti. Stop for lunch at the oldest flour mill in Romania, powered by the river that runs past it, and hear the amazing story of how it has survived through the communism period before continuing to the town of Bucium.

Day 3  Bucium to Carta            
Start today’s ride by heading to the small village of Lisa where a 100 year old machine tailoring woollen blanket is still operational. Take a tour around the wool mill and see a demonstration of how woollen blankets and clothes are made. Later cycle to the village of Cartisoara and visit the Cistercian Monastery.

Day 4  Carta to Biertan            
Cross the river Olt and continue along quiet country roads, cycling through pastoral landscapes as you make your way towards Biertan. On arrival spend a free afternoon exploring the village, maybe visit the fortified church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993.

Day 5  Biertan to Sighisoara            
Cycle through the countryside and remote villages of Transylvania. Stop for lunch by the river Tarnava Mare before continuing your ride to Sighisoara, one of the few medieval citadels in Europe. You will have the whole afternoon to discover the old town with its famous clock tower, medieval streets and the house where Vlad Dracul, the father of Vlad the Impaler was born.

Day 6  Sighisoara to Cobor            
Today’s ride follows a lovely quiet country road through the Transylvanian hills to Apold and Bradeni village. One of these places will be our perfect stop for a snack and looking around the fascinating old church. Then we hop back on the bikes to continue our ride through small farming towns and pastures. Today’s ride ends in the small village of Cobor. Here we will discover the beautiful story of an old abandoned house to a farm and guesthouse with organic vegetables cultivated in their own garden and involved in animal protection projects. The seeds originate in old varieties that produce less, but higher quality.

Day 7  Cobor to Viscri              
After breakfast, we ride out of Cobor. The day starts with a short climb through the forest before a lovely stretch of road through several small towns takes us to Viscri. Here we can explore this pretty old town and visit a well-known fortified church and meet the brickmakers and blacksmiths who helped restore the building in 1991. It is now regarded as one of the best examples of a fortified church anywhere in the world. There will be plenty of time to fully explore Viscri, which we will tour by horse-drawn cart.

Day 8  Viscri to Bucharest            
After breakfast take a private transfer to Bran Castle, situated on the border of Transylvania and Wallachia. Take a tour around this spectacular building which is also known as ‘Dracula Castle’. After the tour continue your journey to Bucharest. The afternoon is free to explore Bucharest and also enjoy a farewell dinner with your fellow travellers.

Day 9  Bucharest            
After breakfast the rest of the day is free for further exploration of Bucharest, or do some last minute shopping before your trip comes to an end.