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Enjoy Easter in Maramures - Unique Experience in Romania!

Easter in Maramures is probably one of the most spectacular experiences that someone can have when visiting Romania.

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Discover Traditions of Maramures!

Preserving the traditions is a proof of resistance in the face of the times, a sign of the nobility of our being, not losing the traditions that other European countries have lost for centuries.

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Off the Beaten Path in Maramures - Come with us on a Private Guided Tour!

Maramures is the northern part of Transylvania and the most traditional area of Romania. Here, traditions are best kept for centuries. There are Village Museums all over the world, but we will take you to see the real deal!

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Discover Traditions of Bucovina!

One of the most famous Easter traditions from Bucovina is the painting of eggs.

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Enjoy a husky sled ride in Transylvania!

A popular search on the internet is "things to do in Transylvania" . Or "places to see in Transylvania". Besides the famous Bran Castle, Sibiu or Brasov Medieval Cities, a top attraction is husky sledding in Transylvania.

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A big Thank You to all our guests!

Touring Romania Private Tour Travel Company was established in 2014. After 10 years in media, as a news editor at the number one TV Network in Romania, I started this travel company. My focus was on small group tours, private tours in Romania, for families and friends.

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Try a new travel destination: Romania!

Romania may not be the most famous travel destination in Europe, but for sure it is a big positive surprise for travelers who decide to visit Romania!

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2023 Travel to Romania!

2022 was a year of contrasts in tourism. The demand returned with the reduction of the Covid pandemic, but the war started by Russia against Ukraine brought uncertainty in Europe. Even under these conditions, tourism has returned strongly in Romania.

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Travel to Transylvania and discover the archaic way of life from Maramures!

Transylvania is the most well known part of Romania. Travelers come to Transylvania to "find Dracula", which is fine 😁 , but we tell you that Transylvania is much more than Dracula.

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Travel to Romania this winter!

Winter can be a very suitable time for a trip to Romania. Even if it is not the peak season, this can really be an advantage. Especially if there is snow, you will definitely like a trip to Romania.

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What to do in Bucharest: Day Trip from Bucharest to Mogosoaia Palace!

A day trip from Bucharest can be to Mogosoaia Palace. Located at a 40-minute drive from Bucharest, the Mogosoaia Palace is located in a beautiful park.

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Supreme adventure - accommodation at the Ice Hotel in the Carpathian Mountains!

We are waiting for you on a private guided tour in Transylvania, and one of the biggest attractions is to have accommodation at the Ice Hotel in the Carpathian Mountains.

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Wood - The story of Maramures

Maramures is the northern part of Transylvania. It is the most traditional part of Romania. The landscapes are absolutely fabulous, the traditions very well preserved, and the hospitality of the locals is unparalleled in Romania.

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Sibiu Medieval City - Always a delight!

Sibiu is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Romania. More than 900 years ago, the Saxons settled in Transylvania at the request of the Hungarian king and developed this area. The German name of Sibiu is Hermanstad.

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Probably the best ambassador for Romania is King Charles III

Before becoming the King of Great Britain, Prince Charles used to visit Transylvania almost every summer.

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Building hay stacks in Transylvania!

Probably one of the most beautiful experiences a traveler can have in Romania is to participate in the making of hay stacks in Maramures.

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Discover with us Alba Iulia Citadel from Transylvania!

For Romanians, Alba Iulia is the most important place from the point of view of the national ideal: a big and united Romania.

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Wine Tasting in Transylvania!

A special experience is a wine tasting in a remote Saxon Village from Transylvania.

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Discover Romania, a hidden gem of Eastern Europe!

After 2 years of the Covid pandemic, tourism was back in force. People's desire to travel again was unstoppable. Unfortunately, in March, just when tourists had started booking holidays in Eastern Europe, the war in Ukraine broke out.

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Touring Romania and former guests made possible a fantastic trip in Romania for an Ukrainian family!

The story starts in a cold evening of March 2022. The war in Ukraine started and many Ukrainian refugees were coming to Romania. I received a phone call from the train station in Bucharest where authorities were handling the wave of refugees.

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20% Discount for Any Private Tour in the First Two Weeks of August

August is a great month to travel to Romania. Weather is very good, there are very small chances of rain, days are long and we are ready for you!

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Come with us on a Private Guided Tour in Romania!

Spring has come and the travel season in Romania is in full power. May is practically the beginning of the tourist season in Romania when the weather starts to be very pleasant. The days are long, the temperatures are pleasant and it is not crowded.

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The oldest and most well-known tradition in Brasov is "Junii Brasovului"

Hundreds of horse riders, grouped in seven groups, descend into the old town. The parade takes place on the first Sunday after Easter and celebrates the rebirth of nature after the long winter.

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Celebrate Easter in Maramures!

One of the most special experiences that a traveler can have in Romania is to spend Easter in Maramures. It is, without a doubt, the area where the traditions are best preserved and where the locals are proud of their history.

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Zero Covid 19 Restrictions in Romania!

From March 9th 2022, Romania has Zero Covid Restrictions. Anyone can enter Romania no matter the vaccination status! No mandatory use of masks anywhere, only subject of personal choice!

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2022 - Traveling is the new variant!

Romania is OPEN for tourism! If you are vaccinated against Covid 19, you can travel to Romania without any restrictions! If you had the virus in the last 6 months, the same, you can travel to Romania without any test! Even not vaccinated people can still visit Romania if they show a negativ test made in the last 72 hours before entering Romania!

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Travelling again is safe!

On Jan 29th, 2021, European Union gave authorization for the 3rd vaccine against Covid 19. After Pfizer/Biontech and Moderna, AstraZeneca received the OK from EMA to deliver their vaccine to European Union citizens.

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Don't give up on hope! Plan your next travel for 2021!

Without a doubt, 2020 was a horrible year for passionate travellers because of the Coronavirus pandemic. Our lives were affected by this and especially tourism was very affected. But, the whole world is waiting for a vaccine against this virus. This means that 2021 has good chances to offer us the possibility of travelling again!

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National Geographic: "Transylvania, a Top 2021 Travel Destination for Families"!

National Geographic released the Top Travel Destinations for 2021 and Transylvania is among the best travel destinations for families and friends! And yes, as we tell to all our guests in our Private Guided Tours: it is far more than Dracula!

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Typically Swiss Tours - Best Travel Company to explore Switzerland!

These are difficult times for the tourism industry because of the Coronavirus pandemic, but we will never give up ! We, at Touring Romania, work close with our partners in Europe. Most of our guests visit more than one country. They come to Romania and visit another one or even two countries while in Europe.

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Discover with us the Fortified Churches from Transylvania!

Without a doubt, Transylvania's treasures are the Fortified Churches. These churches look more like fortresses and were built 8 centuries ago by the german colonists settled in Transylvania. In the 12th century, a germanic population came into what is today Transylvania and started a new life. This part of Europe was often attacked by invaders such as ottomans or tartars and this is why these churches were built with one, two or even three defensive walls around. This is the concept of a Fortified Church: a place where locals took refuge in case of an invasion.

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Touring Romania - One of the Best Travel Companies in Romania!

Our passion and efforts to provide top quality Private Guided Tours are recognized by Tripadvisor with "Travelers' Choice for 2020"! This award encourages us to continue to improve and to offer great experiences to our guests travelling in Romania!

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We will travel again! We will enjoy life again!

2020 is without a doubt a terrible year for everybody. Especially for avid travellers. Covid-19 pandemic shut down the tourism industry for months and the recovery is slow and uncertain. But, we have to keep our hope and faith and to start making plans for travelling again.

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Discover Maramures Traditions in a Private Guided Tour!

If you are looking for authentic traditions, then... Maramures is the place to be ! Maramures is the northwestern part of Romania and it is the most traditional place of the country.

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Romania is a safe travel destination for 2020!

At this moment, May 26th, Romania has less than 5500 active cases with Covid 19 and the recovered cases represents 63% from total number of infected people.

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Best Way to Travel in 2020: Private Guided Tour Only for Your Group!

Because of Covid 19, we take measures to protect you while touring Romania with us.

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Better days will come and we'll be ready for more adventures in Danube Delta!

In a time of great fear and panic because of Coronavirus Covid 19, travelling and making new plans may seem inappropriate. But it is a great time to start planning next trips. And we, at Touring Romania - Private Guided Tours, are proposing a great wildlife destination in Romania: Danube Delta!

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Visit Maramures! One of the last unspoiled places of Europe!

Maramures is all about the land, the ancient way of life and the people. Everywhere you look, creates images in your mind, of fairytales!

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1989 - 2019, 30 years of democracy in Romania

30 years of democracy. 30 years since Romania escaped the most cruel communist regime from Europe. Romania was the only country from Europe with people killed during the fall of communism. More than 1100 were killed in December 1989.

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Simple life of people from Maramures

Working the fields all day, making haystacks for their animals, producing plumb brandy and going to church every Sunday ... these are the MUSTs of people from Maramures.

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Sibiu - The Most Beautiful Christmas Market from Romania

Sibiu, also named Hermanstad, is probably the most beautiful city of Romania.

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Get ready for a Food Tour in Transylvania! In 2019 Sibiu is the European Gastronomy Capital!

In 2007, Sibiu Medieval City was the European Cultural Capital. It was the year when Romania entered European Union. Sibiu is probably the most beautiful city of Romania, with a rich medieval history. Sibiu is situated in the center of Romania in Transylvania.

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Touring Romania from Europe? Well... a citybreak is the perfect solution!

Today, with so many air companies it became so easy to travel to Romania. You can find cheap flights to Bucharest mostly from any major city in Europe.

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Enjoy One of the Best Scenic Roads in the World!

Quite difficult to pronunce - Transfagarasan Road - but, what a fabulous road!

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We Invite You to a Wildlife Tour in Danube Delta, Romania!

Danube Delta is the only Unesco natural site from Romania. It is the final point of the mighty Danube River. After starting in the Black Forest Mountains from Germany and crossing many countries, Danube River flows into the Black Sea in Romania.

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Are you looking for Travel Ideas? Then... Travel to Romania in 2018!

Many of my guests surprised their friends back home when they decided to travel to Romania. They were asked: `why Romania?` It is a valid question because, at this moment, Romania is not a well known travel destination.

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How Prince of Wales Fell in Love with Transylvania - Private Tour in 2018!

It is not a secret anymore that Prince of Wales is in love with Romania and especially with rural Transylvania. His Majesty visit Romania almost every year and spends few days in the saxon Villages from Transylvania.

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2018 - Why Travel in Romania With Us?

I started this Guided Tours Travel Company in Romania in April 2014. After 4 years, I have to say it was a great decision! I left behind 10 years of journalism as a TV editor at PROTV station in Bucharest for a new adventure: a guide in Romania!

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Are you considering a Tour in Romania? We are waiting you!

As you consider your travel plans for 2018, I have been thinking about how I can best show you the heart and soul of Romania.

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Travel Back in Time! Discover the Fortified Churches from the Saxon Villages of Transylvania!

900 years ago, today Transylvania became home for settlers from today Luxembourg and Germany. This population came into what we call today Transylvania at the request of the Hungarian King who was controling the area.

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Travel to Transylvania? Well... Visit Turda Salt Mine!

In 1864, Jules Verne wrote the famous `Journey to the center of the Earth`. In 2018, we not gonna take you so deep inside the Earth, but we`ll take you in a journey you`ll never forget.

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Why a Tour in Transylvania?

Transylvania is the most well known area of Romania and attracts lots of tourists from all over the world.

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Please, enter the former communist dictator Ceausescu's Private Palace in Bucharest!

Nicolae Ceausescu was for 25 years the President of Communist Romania.

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Rural Romania - Great Destination for Tourists

The remote villages from Maramures, northwest of Romania, convinced the journalists from Daily Mail to write an article about the beauty of this area.

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George from Touring Romania - Private Tours Travel Company - in Romanian Media

How the idea came, how I started, why I quit my television job etc

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Trying to make the future of Romania without rubbish!

`A Future Without Rubbish` is meant to be an educational process to assist locals to realise what great opportunities they have in a clean Transylvania

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The largest thermal bath and spa complex in Europe opened doors in north of Bucharest!

The new construction is trully a giant one! 25 hectars (62 acres) full with 8 indoor or outdoors pools, saunas, jacuzzi and other fun activities.

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Lonely Planet: Transylvania is the best Travel Destination for 2016!

Something that we all knew here in Romania - Lonely Planet declared Transylvania to be the Top Choice Travel Destination for 2016.

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2017 - Where to Travel? Discover Romania: A Journey You'll Never Forget!

In Romania, you`ll discover unspoiled nature, breathtaking landscapes, rich culture heritage, castles, fortresses, very old churches and an authentic rural life in Romania`s villages.

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Best destination for adrenaline addicts: Transfagarasan Road in Romania!

Romania has one of the most spectacular roads in the whole world.

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The good mayor from Transylvanian City, Sibiu is the new President of Romania!

After 14 years in charge of the superb city of Sibiu in Transylvania, Klaus Iohannis won Presidential elections in Romania!

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A "MUST" in Transylvania: Taste the Local Cuisine in a Local's House

For your journey in Transylvania to be unforgettable, we propose you to taste from the local cuisine

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Captain NeMMo still lives in the Danube Delta!

In 1869, Jules Verne created his famous character "Captain Nemo".

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Bucharest: Great surprise for U.S. Vice President

Joe Biden and his wife Jill were in Bucharest for a 2 day official visit.

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Prince of Wales: hopelessly in love with Romania!

There's no secret that the Prince of Wales loves Romania.

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A Romanian Meadow for a Royal Nephew

Seeing Farage's election victory, Prince Charles took the first flight to Bucharest.

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News

  1. Touring Romania - One of the Best Travel Companies in Romania!

    Our passion and efforts to provide top quality Private Guided Tours are recognized by Tripadvisor with "Travelers' Choice for 2020"! This award encourages us to continue to improve and to offer great experiences to our guests travelling in Romania! [...]

  2. Discover with us the Fortified Churches from Transylvania!

    Without a doubt, Transylvania's treasures are the Fortified Churches. These churches look more like fortresses and were built 8 centuries ago by the german colonists settled in Transylvania. In the 12th century, a germanic population came into what is today Transylvania and started a new life. This part of Europe was often attacked by invaders such as ottomans or tartars and this is why these churches were built with one, two or even three defensive walls around. This is the concept of a Fortified Church: a place where locals took refuge in case of an invasion. [...]

  3. How Prince of Wales Fell in Love with Transylvania - Private Tour in 2018!

    It is not a secret anymore that Prince of Wales is in love with Romania and especially with rural Transylvania. His Majesty visit Romania almost every year and spends few days in the saxon Villages from Transylvania. [...]

Only one free day ? No problem ! We'll show you few splendors of Romania: Bran and Peles Famous Castles, Brasov, Sibiu or Sighisoara Medieval Cities or the Fascinating Wild Danube Delta

One Day Tours

With 2 free days, you'll have the chance to enjoy more of the Medieval Transylvania, amazing Transfagarasan Road or the Wildlife from Danube Delta, the only natural place from Romania in Unesco World Hertage

Short Tours

Excelent opportunity to discover better Transylvania, Danube Delta, Black Sea or even Bucovina of the Painted Monasteries. 3 or 4 days will give you enough time to enjoy beautiful places of Romania

City Break

This is the best way to explore Romania ! We designed tours up to 2 weeks to cover all beautiful Romania. Medieval Transylvania, Traditional Maramures, Spiritual Bucovina or Wild Danube Delta are witing for you !

Long Tours

Reviews

" “Wonderful experience in Romania”

Romania is beautiful even in winter [...]

Josephine Lee, Hong Kong

" An exceptional introduction to a beautiful land

George provided an exceptional introduction to Romania. [...]

Sam W. - USA

" “A great guide”

I would recommend George to anyone coming to Romania. [...]

Lenni, UK