3-tägige UNESCO-Tour durch Siebenbürgen. Private Tour ab Bukarest

This was my first time abroad in a foreign country and I couldn’t have walked out happier. My guide David is a highly professional person who continues to learn and grow in his field. He is very intelligent, patient, kind, and down to earth finding a balance between knowing when to be straightforward and having a “blue sky” mentality as he calls it, and more than happy to accommodate you how he can. He’s a convenient person to travel with and whether you’re interested in talking or just quietly enjoying the ride he knows how to work off of you. Spending a week with someone I didn’t know as a first experience seemed daunting when I was first flying out but he was exactly the type of person I was hoping I would get and it’s so much more convenient than going in some group tour. There are even a few moments he’ll let you get out of the car and walk through mountain gorges and the village of Viscri and pick you up at a spot down the road. In the course of a week, you can knock out a sizeable chunk of the country getting a perspective of Roman times, medieval churches, agriculture, and different architecture from the Transylvanian region to the mountainous regions like Maramures and Bucovina. I had no idea about things like carved wooden gates or how diverse the religions in the country are and how much they’ve incorporated from other cultures while maintaining their own. I was also amazed at how ingenious the painted frescos and layouts of the churches were or how well UNESCO has taken care of them while still preserving their authenticity. The level of care both when these buildings were made and how they’ve been maintained is incredible and hearing stories about Stephen the Great, Matthias Corvinus, Queen Marie, and more is endlessly interesting. You also get comfortable hotels some with interesting history attached and two nights in houses offered by friendly people that will give you some of the best dinners and drinks you’ve had in a long time. I actually have pretty bad ADD and Asperger’s and a poor sense of direction (the way I see it if you’re at least self-aware of that and show decent temperament, punctuality, and willingness to learn and be respectful to those teaching you as much as you can you’ll turn that around from being dim to wise eventually) and have to confess much of the appeal was just initially coming to see the Carpathians, Dracula stuff, and medieval castles. I hadn’t even learned the language beforehand which would have been much more respectful and is a thing to learn from and this was the first time I’d ever traveled this far and without my family or friends so I was a little daunted and having a private guided tour sounded like a better idea but was still figured I’d have to get some practice getting around on my own when my guide wasn’t around. Having said that everyone from my guide to local Romanians was incredibly kind to me, very hospitable, professional, and helpful with any questions, and most areas are easy to navigate especially once you’re out of Bucharest. If you show genuine intrigue and willingness to learn they’ll appreciate it and even with the ADD and all the facts and history I got it was pretty digestible and not that hard to find your way especially once you are out of big cities. Since COVID there have even been some new highways and Romania takes good care of its roads so you’ll travel pretty comfortably. I felt I walked away from this more humbled and appreciative of the actual culture and history than going in which is what traveling should be about and it makes me want to learn more about it even being back in the States. So if someone like me can appreciate it I assure the average traveler they’ll have a blast. Some things to consider. 1) Be on time and cooperative. You’re going to cover A LOT of ground in a day. All you need to get along with David is to show an ability to listen, understand the merits of punctuality, and not run off as he will be doing a lot of driving and showing up on time, and following his lead will cover ground much easier. You won’t feel like you’re rushing he’s more than happy to accommodate pictures or time at a shop but if you listen to him a whole day's tour can be covered in eight hours or less and you’ll have time to go off and explore by yourself afterward. There are multiple stops and David was more than accommodating for anything like a restroom break (usually picking gas stations that allow you to get a decent coffee) and was even kind enough to get me some coffee or books for learning at certain spots. There are plenty of sights to see along the road from different style houses, churches, farms, factories, towns, and scenic forests and mountains so just relax and enjoy yourself. You’ll have plenty of time to do your own thing, but I guarantee he’s going to get you far more of a perspective on that tour than you could on your own. He’s an easy traveler and if you’re respectful it’ll go smoothly. 2) Pack some warm clothing or boots if you’re like me and going in winter. It’s not that bad for the weather and a pretty green country, but you will be going to the mountains sometimes and it can get a bit cold. 3) Remember before booking that UNESCO is meant for two. I actually didn’t notice this before booking but figured this would give me the most experience that would round me more and it ended up being the best decision. Any uncertainties were definitely gone on day 1 of the trip. 4) Take some leu in advance. You’ll go to certain cities and most places take cards but you’ll want to carry some cash in certain places if you want souvenirs. There are places to withdraw throughout and many things are pretty cheap but backups are good. 5) You do have to eat some of your own meals. You’ll get breakfast and good lodging every day and two dinners from wonderful hosts, but if you like to budget pack some granola bars or something. The restaurants I ate at weren’t too expensive though and the food was definitely worth it. Actually, there was one small mistake with the trip brochure offering three dinners but upon seeing it David actually indulged me in Sighisoara allowing me to order whatever I liked from the restaurant! They really do care to give you the experience you were listed for! 6) Go in with an open mind as more than a tourist. Oh, they’ll indulge you on Dracula stuff and castles and folklore, but there’s so much more to it. It’s a lovely country with a very involved history and a fascinating culture. Take time to digest it and appreciate each place for what it is. If you have the energy to walk around and explore, definitely do so. There’s a lot to take in and even if you’re not big on churches or castles there’s still plenty to do and interesting and hard-working people to meet. But have fun most of all! Ultimately, I highly recommend this to anyone interested in going be their knowledge of Romania major or minor. This is one that leaves you better for the experience and will definitely take care of you and I’m grateful to have gone!

Wir (nur ein Paar) haben eine Tour durch einige der wichtigsten Klöster des kulturellen Erbes in Bukowina und Moldawien gemacht. Wir wollten etwas kürzeres und etwas entspannteres als die üblichen Busfahrten, während wir gleichzeitig einige Sehenswürdigkeiten sehen können. Ich muss sagen, dass diese Firma in höchstem Maße geliefert hat und ich kann sie nicht genug empfehlen (und ich werde es von nun an durch Mundpropaganda tun. . . ) Der Führer, David, war sehr elegant und sachkundig, aber auch ein sehr sicherer Fahrer - was auf den Straßen Rumäniens sehr wichtig ist. Wir haben uns nie einen Moment lang unwohl gefühlt - ich hatte ein Buch für Momente der Auszeit dabei und konnte es nie benutzen. . . Wir nahmen uns Zeit, um die Sehenswürdigkeiten zu besuchen, David war ein sehr kenntnisreicher Führer, aber er erlaubte uns auch, sie selbst zu erleben. Ein wichtiger Hinweis für diese Reise ist ihre Flexibilität, Sie können sie im Voraus anpassen und sie passen sich wirklich gut an die tatsächlichen Fähigkeiten ihrer Kunden an. Es war eine Überraschung für uns (Rumänen), diese Art von Erfahrung in Rumänien zu finden, und ich denke, dies ist der Weg, all diese erstaunlichen Sehenswürdigkeiten zu erleben.

Besuchen Sie die Leistung von Transilvania Travel: - Schnelle und individuelle Reaktion bei der Tourenauswertung / Absprache / Angebotserstellung durch David - Offene Buchung weiterer Arrangements nach der offiziellen Tour durch David - Die Tour wurde von David und Radu sehr gut organisiert und durchgeführt. - Reiseleiter Radu war sehr freundlich, erfahren, kommunikativ, flexibel, kompetent, lustig und offen. Er sorgte für Sicherheit und Gesundheit. Diese Tour bestätigte unsere Annahme über die Schönheit Rumäniens und seine freundlichen und offenen Menschen. Wir waren beeindruckt von Landschaft, Geschichte und Denkmälern, die Radu uns zeigte und erklärte. Diese Tour ist ein Appetithappen um mehr von Rumänien bzw. sich zukünftig detailliert auf Regionen oder Städte zu konzentrieren. Wir gingen mit schönen und unvergesslichen Erinnerungen nach Hause. Visit Transilvania Travel ist offen für individuelle Reisen zu anderen individuellen Zielen.