Transalpina – Cazanele Dunării – Chipul lui Decebal – Coloana Infinitului – Rupea Fortress – Brașov

Place of Start & Return

Iași, Bacău, Chișinău

Start time

19:00

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Country

Romania

Resort

Food type

Breakfast

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Departures

  • 24.07.2025
  • 14.08.2025

Discover Authentic Romania: Transalpina – Danube Gorges – Decebal’s Face – The Endless Column – Rupea Fortress – Brașov

 

Embark on a memorable journey through the heart of Romania, exploring its most breathtaking places filled with nature, legend, and history.

 

🚗 Transalpina – Known as the King’s Road, this spectacular mountain highway climbs to over 2,100 meters, offering breathtaking alpine views and a sense of total freedom.

🌊 Danube Gorges – A wild and majestic landscape where the river seems to cut the mountains in half, forming one of Europe’s most dramatic and beautiful gorges. Here, nature reveals its power and poetry.

🗿 Decebal’s Face – Carved in stone and watched over by the Danube, this impressive colossus is a symbol of Dacian dignity and resilience. The largest rock sculpture in Europe will leave you speechless.

🎨 The Endless Column – The iconic work of Constantin Brâncuși in Târgu Jiu offers a moment of artistic and spiritual contemplation before a creation that seems to reach the sky.

🏰 Rupea Fortress – A spectacular medieval stronghold perched on a volcanic rock, guarding the Transylvanian lands since the 14th century. Here, time seems to slow down.

🏙️ Brașov – The pearl of Transylvania, a city that combines the elegance of medieval architecture with the vibrant pulse of a modern European destination. The Council Square, the Black Church, and the cobbled streets will steal your heart.

 

This trip is more than just a tourist route – it’s a journey into the soul of a country. Dramatic landscapes, national symbols, and historic towns together create a profound and unforgettable experience. Romania is waiting to be rediscovered!

 

Departure & Return Location:

  • 33 Circului Street (Chisinau Circus)

 

Departure Time: 19:00

 

Price Includes:

  • Round-trip transportation
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast
  • Licensed guide
  • Medical insurance
  • Excursions listed in the itinerary

 

Price Does NOT Include:

  • Entrance fees to tourist attractions
  • Meals (other than those included in the program)
  • Personal expenses

 

Additional Services:

  • Single room: (€70)
  • Seat in the first 5 rows of the bus (€20)
  • Additional seat on the bus (€70)
  • Guide in foreign languages (€300)
  • For seniors over 66 years old, an additional medical insurance fee applies (€7)

 

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Chisinau

Meet your guide at 18:30 at the Chisinau Circus, ready for an unforgettable adventure. We will set off towards the heart of Romania, preparing to explore the most beautiful places in Transylvania and Oltenia.

 

 

Day 2: Transalpina – The Road Among the Clouds

We start the day with a spectacular journey on Transalpina, Romania’s highest road, offering breathtaking views of the mountains. We will make stops at:

  • Urdele Pass – the highest point of Transalpina, at 2145 m altitude
  • Stâna Ștefanu – a picturesque location where we can discover the authentic life of shepherds
  • Oașa Lake – an impressive reservoir framed by dense forests

We continue our journey to Târgu Jiu, where we will explore the creations of the famous sculptor Constantin Brâncuși:

  • Muierii Cave – a spectacular cave filled with legends
  • Endless Column, Gate of the Kiss, and Table of Silence – art monuments symbolizing life and the passage of time

In the evening, accommodation at a local tourist facility.

 

 

Day 3: Following History – Danube Cauldrons and Decebal’s Face

Breakfast

In the morning, we head to the Danube’s banks to admire one of Romania’s most impressive natural landscapes:

  • Decebal’s Face – Europe’s largest rock sculpture, symbolizing the Dacian king
  • Big and Small Cauldrons – the spectacular Danube gorge where the river cuts through the Carpathian Mountains
  • Danube Cruise (optional) – for an unforgettable experience on the calm river waters

In the afternoon, we head to our accommodation, where we relax and prepare for another day of exploration!

 

 

Day 4: Panoramic Views and the Charm of Brașov!

Breakfast

Then we head to Brașov, a city with a unique charm! Free time is provided for shopping or individual walks. You can visit Council Square, the Black Church, Rope Street, or stroll through the city’s parks, enjoying a coffee!

We regroup and head home, but not before visiting Rupea Fortress, one of Romania’s oldest and best-preserved medieval fortresses. Located on a volcanic hill, the fortress offers a spectacular panorama of the surroundings and is visible from a great distance.

 

Day 5: Arrival in Chișinău at night, depending on weather conditions, traffic, and customs formalities.

 

Informational Note:

If a client is traveling alone and has not paid for a single room, they will be assigned to a room with another tourist or tourists. If, by the departure date, the tour company has no other solo travelers who have paid the standard price, the client must pay an additional fee for a single room.

 

ATTENTION!!!

The itinerary may be modified without prior notice depending on weather conditions, arrival time, potential traffic jams, or customs delays, etc.

 

Note:
  • We recommend having cash in RON, as some services may not accept card payments.
  • Participation of persons with special needs in the excursion is allowed only if accompanied by a companion!

Additional services

  • Language guide (300.0 €)
  • Single room (70.0 €)
  • Additional place in transport (70.0 €)
  • For seniors, age >66 years, an additional fee is payable for medical insurance (7.0 €)
  • Primele 5 rânduri în autocar (20.0 €)

Additional prices

Danube Boat Ride – 50 RON /person

Muierii Cave – 20 RON /person (adult), 10 RON /person (child)

Black Church:

  • Adults: 25 RON /person;
  • Students/pensioners: 20 RON /person,
  • Pupils: 15 RON /person.

Rupea Fortress:

  • Adults: 15 RON
  • Children (under 18 years): 8 RON
    • Group rates (minimum 20 people):
      • Adults: 12 RON
      • Pupils/Students: 5 RON

 

*To benefit from discounts, you must present valid student/pupil or pensioner ID cards.

**Prices are sourced from the internet, and Panda Tur is not responsible for their accuracy or any potential changes.

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