From our favorites to emerging gems, let us design your next adventure.
Discover the wild beauty of Romania in a bespoke tour that is created from scratch, exclusively for you.
What to expect?
Pristine landscapes. Cosmopolitan cities. Bountiful wildlife. Picturesque villages.
Delicious food and wine. Welcoming locals.
Why Romania, you ask?
Because no matter where you travel, you can find a charming contrast of rare and unique experiences.
Seek out the storybook and ancient fortified churches, medieval towns, and rolling landscapes.
Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of the painted monasteries and time-honored traditions still very much alive in Bucovina.
Walk the streets of Bucharest, known as Little Paris, and discover its culture, architecture, and culinary scene.
Location – Bethlen Estates in Transylvania / Photo: Philip Vile
Location – Viscri village in Transylvania / Photo: Andreea Macri
Want even more adventure?
Romania is perfectly located to extend your adventures to neighboring Bulgaria, Hungary, or Serbia if you want to explore beyond our borders.
10 Things you didn't know
about Romania
1) The second-largest underground glacier in Europe is located in the Scarisoara cave, Romania.
2) Timisoara was the first city in Europe to have electric public lighting (and where our office is located).
3) Insulin was invented in Romania by scientist Nicolae Păulescu.
4) The Danube Delta is the 3rd most biodiverse ecosystem in the world, preceded only by the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and the Galapagos archipelago in Ecuador.
5) Romania is home to the largest population of brown bears in Europe.
6) The first “clean” 10 in the gymnastics Olympics was awarded to Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci.
7) Cucuteni civilization in the Moldova region of Romania is the oldest known civilization in Europe.
8) Romania has one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world, dating back more than 6,000 years.
9) Modern aviation is possible thanks to Traian Vuia, Romanian inventor of the tractor monoplane, the flying machine that can take off into the air by running on wheels.
10) Romania is home to the largest virgin forests on the European continent.
LORI, ERIC, AND JESS L, USA
From my initial email to the Feedback Form looking for suggestions to make your trip design and support even better, our entire experience with Beyond Dracula has been wonderful. We loved: the suggested itinerary, the responsiveness to suggested changes, questions and our interests, the final itinerary, the willingness to change the itinerary during our trip, the checking in during our trip to make sure all was okay, the delicious treats from Grano Restaurant and beautifully decorated eggs, all of our guides, the hotels and restaurants, the wonderful food-related visits and experiences, the chance to learn to wood carving, the photography tour/lesson, the chance to spend time with Romanians in different towns and more. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
Romania will surprise you by redefining the core values and essence of luxury travel.
At Beyond Dracula, we’re here to plan your trip and support you with carefully curated itineraries delivered by expert guides who know how to be excellent hosts.
Most importantly, anytime we offer recommendations for hotels, restaurants, excursions, and more, it’s based on our own experience.
The result? 24/7 support.
You have the peace of mind and flexibility to explore Romania on your own terms and at your own pace while acquainting yourself with the culture, nature, and people.
These are not pre-fabricated tours. Instead, you’ll enjoy a journey tailored to your needs.
But first, imagine this:
Exploration of rural Transylvania.
Discover Saxon heritage walking or on horseback or biking tours across fairytale landscapes and imposing citadels.
Location - Viscri village in Transylvania / Photo: Andreea Macri
Foraging in the Carpathian Meadows.
Take a day or two and search for wild fruits, mushrooms, and medicinal plants in the carpathian meadows.
Location: Transylvania / Photo: Warren Singh-Bartlett
Tasting wine from one of the world’s oldest winemaking traditions.
Learn more about the ancient local grape varieties.
Photo by Alexandra K / Unsplash
Location: Malancrav village in Transylvania / Photo: Cristian Radu
Are you ready to meet the locals and immerse yourself in a Romanian experience beyond Dracula?
Whether it’s walking the halls of ancient castles, touring medieval churches and towns, or simply relishing in the beauty of the captivating wilderness – with Beyond Dracula you can create a bespoke travel experience that will live in your memories for years to come.
Ready to book with us?
Here’s how we design a trip for you:
Step 1: Connect:
Visit our Contact page and let us know how we can get in touch with you and schedule a call or email us directly at office@beyonddracula.com.
Step 2: Discover:
On our scheduled call we’ll find out about what you enjoy (and don’t), your interests, and preferences. We’ll also take the time to tell you more about Romania and share some of our ideas. Whatever you’re dreaming of, we will plan it for you.
Step 3: Create:
Our favorite part - we will design your carefully curated itinerary to match your needs and exceed your expectations.
Step 4: Refine:
After you review the initial itinerary, you will have the opportunity to revise as much or as little as you want.
Step 5: Book:
Once your bespoke tour to Romania is complete, the countdown begins! We start confirming your bookings with our hand-picked guides and cannot wait to say hello at Arrivals.
Location: Viscri 125 Guesthouse / Photo: Andreea Macri
Are you a travel agent?
If you are a travel agent or a tour operator looking for a trusted partner for your high-end clients who want to visit Romania, look no more.
Beyond Dracula is your go-to DMC for bespoke travel in Romania.
Find out more about how we work with fellow trade partners below.
