Traveling with children is not easy but for sure it is totally worth it. Romania offers many posibilities for tours and experiences for the whole family, activities that strenghten the connection between the family members and create forever lasting memories. Hiking, horse riding, trying new foods, staying in traditional guesthouses, meeting the locals, enjoying the countryside, discovering a beautiful city – this is the recipe for a perfect getway with your family in Romania.
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Discover Sibiu
If you have a flight to Sibiu, you are very lucky as this is city is just great. Sibiu is one of the most beautiful cities in Romania and it has been the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2007. With its colorful small streets, and the Germanic architecture in the old town, Sibiu is a very diverse and interesting city, with many cultural activities and touristic attractions. Around the city there are the remains of the medieval walls and towers, including the 13th-century Council Tower. The Small Square and the Big Square in the city center are full of life with many restaurants and pubs, live concerts and street art manifestations. There are plenty of things happening here everyday, for all ages and preferences. After the city break, we recommend accomodation in a guesthouse and wine tasting in Sibiel, a village close to Sibiu.
Hiking in Cindrel Mountains
For actiive families, Cindrel Moutains are a great opportunity for hiking, close to Sibiu. We will guide you to accessible hiking paths and beautiful gorges.
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Explore the most beautiful saxon villages
After a couple of days in Sibiu, we start the rural adventure so we drive and make stops in some beautiful saxon villages: Axente Sever and Valea Viilor. Both of these villages are old traditional saxon villages, with scenic landscapes. You and your family can see how a traditional village looks and feels like, you can see the local people working their lands and even help them.
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Also, we will stop in Cund, a very remote and scenic village in the heart of Transylvania, famous for the truffle hunting. Also you and your family can enjoy different activities around Cund village: hiking, biking, horse riding, photography.
Visit Sighisoara
Sighisoara is one of the most beautiful medieval towns in Romania. Actually many people consider that the town center of Sighisoara is the most beautiful in Romania. Sighisoara is the birthplace of Dracula, also known as Vlad Tepes (Vlad the Impaler), who inspired Bram Stoker’s fictional creation, Count Dracula. His house in Sighisoara is a must-see. Also, we can visit the Church on the Hill with its 500-year-old frescoes, the 13th century Venetian House and the Church of the Dominican Monastery, known for its Transylvanian renaissance carved altarpiece, baroque pulpit, Oriental carpets and 17th century organ.
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Rural break in Viscri
Viscri is one of the stars of Romania. The village has become very famous in Romania but also internationaly after Prince Charles bought a property there and started investing in a charity foundation that restaurates old houses in beautiful villages of Romania. In Viscri you can do all kinds of family activities: easy hiking, biking trip to the coal makers, brick makers or just enjoy the rural vibe.
Piatra Craiului hiking and mountain villages
In Piatra Craiului mountain range we will guide you through the majestic Zarnesti gorge and take you to an easy hiking trail. We will pass through two beautiful mountain villages, Pestera and Magura, and spend the night up there, in a traditional guesthouse. Here you can enjoy the traditional food and the scenic landscapes.
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[…] Situated at the foot of the mountains, between Bucegi and Piatra Craiului, surrounded by forests, the villages in Bran area kept their traditional look. There you can see shepherds houses, old households, cows and sheep and great views toward the mountains. Also, we have a great connection here, a nice local lady that cooks delicious food for our guests. The hike along the villages is easy, perfect for those who want to take their time to enjoy the landscape. Also, it is a great family experience in Romania. […]