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10-Day Self-Drive Explorer Tour of Romania

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 20 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 10-day loop through Transylvania's castles and citadels — Sibiu, Alba Iulia's star-shaped fortress, Corvin Castle, Turda Salt Mine, Cluj-Napoca, Târgu Mureș, the medieval citadels of Sighișoara and Biertan, the Saxon village of Viscri, and Bran and Peleș Castles. Adapted from a self-drive itinerary — Voyzo runs this route with your own private driver and vehicle instead of a rental car.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Henri Coandă International Airport, Bucharest.

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Day 1 — Bucharest

Private airport pickup, hotel check-in, and time to explore the city center.

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Day 2 — Sibiu

A scenic drive through the Carpathians to the medieval city of Sibiu.

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Day 3 — Alba Iulia & Corvin Castle

A visit to the star-shaped Alba Carolina fortress in Alba Iulia and the Gothic towers of Corvin Castle, before returning to Sibiu.

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Day 4 — Turda & Cluj-Napoca

A stop at Turda Salt Mine, one of the largest underground salt mines in Europe, and the ruins of Bonțida Castle, before arriving in Cluj-Napoca.

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Day 5 — Cluj-Napoca to Ogra Castle

A day discovering Cluj-Napoca's main square and St. Michael's Church, with an overnight at Ogra Castle.

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Day 6 — Târgu Mureș & Sighișoara

A stop in Târgu Mureș before continuing to the medieval citadel of Sighișoara, birthplace of Vlad the Impaler.

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Day 7 — Biertan & Sighișoara

A visit to the fortified church at Biertan, one of the largest of its kind in Transylvania, with more time to explore Sighișoara's inhabited citadel.

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Day 8 — Viscri, Rupea & Brașov

A stop in the Saxon village of Viscri and the hilltop fortress at Rupea, before arriving in Brașov.

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Day 9 — Bran & Peleș Castles

A visit to Bran Castle and Peleș Castle before the drive back to Bucharest.

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Day 10 — Departure

A private transfer to Bucharest Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends in Bucharest with a private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 20 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the source route has travelers picking up a rental car in Bucharest and self-navigating the full 10-day Transylvania circuit. Voyzo runs the entire route with your own private driver and vehicle instead, with no rental car involved at any point.
Yes — Voyzo runs it exclusively for your group, with a private driver throughout.
This one is a Transylvania castle circuit through Sibiu, Alba Iulia, Cluj-Napoca, Sighișoara, and Viscri. Voyzo's other self-drive route instead follows the Transfăgărășan and Transalpina mountain roads — a completely different set of stops.
Pricing depends on your group size, choice of vehicle, and hotel category. Send a quote request and we'll follow up with the details.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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