Travelers limiting themselves to chasing vampires will miss so much. The capital, Bucharest, has its critics, but the blend of grotesque communist monuments and purposefully hidden-away cathedrals makes for fascinating exploring. Excellent hiking, biking and skiing are found all over the Transylvanian Alps (also known as the Carpathian Mountains), which curl across central Romania. Farmhouse B&Bs allow guests to soak up some village life, particularly in the bucolic paradises of Maramureş and Southern Bucovina, where cemeteries and monasteries are painted as boldly as pop-art paintings.
Treasures of Romania and Bulgaria
Discover these outstanding and somewhat underestimated destinations for a remarkable blend of nature
Romania
9 Days/8 Nights
Escorted Tours
Transylvania and the Painted Monasteries
8 days / 7 nights escorted tour
Bulgaria and Romania at the Crossroads of the Balkans
A short tour combining the highlights of Romania and Bulgaria might be the
Bulgaria
15 Days/14 Nights
Escorted Tours