Romania continues to captivate travellers seeking experiences far from the crowded mainstream. Since 2009, Ffestiniog Travel has been a leading UK specialist in escorted travel to Romania as part of its Small & Traditional tour range, offering immersive holidays that truly connect people with places.

These small groups (between 12-15 persons) are unique tours that focus on sustainable travel - travellers stay in comfortable en-suite homestays or guest houses, enjoy home-grown meals and contribute directly to the local economy and community in regions where tourism has yet to leave a heavy footprint. 

The beauty and remote wilderness of Romania gives travellers a chance to really get away from the well-trodden and busy tourist hubs.

Ffestiniog Travel offers a choice of three very different ways to experience parts of Romania in 2026.

Romania's Danube Delta & the Carpathians – a Wildlife Paradise – Departs 15 May 2026 – 10 days from £3,300pp

Travellers explore one of Europe's last wilderness areas. After a guided city tour of Bucharest, the journey continues by train to Tulcea before a boat transfer into the Danube Delta, where days are filled with bird-watching among reed beds and cruises through marsh channels. Later visit a bear sanctuary, a traditional Transylvanian castle in Bran and an overnight in Braşov before returning to Bucharest. The price includes rail and road travel, accommodation in hotels and character homestays, all breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 evening meals from locally sourced produce, excursions, UK tour leader and expert guide - perfect for nature, culture and wildlife lovers.

Romania - West & Danube Valley – Departs 5 June 2026 – 10 days from £3,110pp

This tour weaves together historic cities like Timişoara and Sibiu, scenic branch rail journeys, the beautiful Danube Gorge and hidden valleys with working watermills. Highlights include a visit to Criscior rail workshops, a steam charter train from Criscior to Brad, the Ghioroc Tramway Museum, a Danube cruise and plenty of regional sightseeing. The price includes flights, rail and road travel, B&B accommodation (including family-run guest houses), some meals, all excursions, a UK tour leader and expert local guide.

Rural Romania – Where Time Stands Still – Departs 18 September 2026 – 12 days from £3,330pp

Ideal for travellers who enjoy culture, rail history and landscapes off the beaten track.

For those drawn to traditional village life, travellers can immerse themselves in pastoral Transylvania, Maramureş and Bucovina. From remote Saxon villages and fortified churches to the medieval citadel of Sighişoara and the painted monasteries of Bucovina, this 12-day journey includes stays in family homestays, two steam narrow-gauge railways, organic home-cooked meals and visits to beautiful cultural treasures, providing an authentic look at life and traditions that have endured for generations. The price includes flights, road and rail travel, B&B accommodation, some meals, excursions, a UK tour leader and expert local guide.

Go with the experts and discover remote areas away from tourist trails on a deeper, more authentic journey through this beautiful country full of tradition, history and unforgettable experiences.

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