Durham to Romania

Durham

Country associated with unparalleled beauty, medieval town, deep-rooted traditional culture, delightful architecture and fictional Dracula, makes Romania an underrated travel destination! Explore the dynamic capital city Bucharest, also called “Little Paris”; home to countless ruin bars, museums, and restaurants. To get a feel of the authentic vampire town, visit Brasov; nestled at the base of the Carpathian Mountains and full of 17th century gothic architecture, medieval charm and cobbled streets and alleys. Tour the Black Church, take a cable car or hike up the Tampa Mountain, clamber around Brasov Citadel, take a day trip to Bran and Peles Castle. Cluj-Napoca is a cultural and historic hub and has some of Romania’s best churches, cathedrals, museums, and a beautiful opera house. Bran, an old town with a fortress overlooking the Transylvania region & the home of Dracula’s castle (Bran Castle). Visit the UNESCO protected Fairy Tale Town of Sighisoara; a charming town with gothic architecture, also the birthplace of Vlad the Impaler (inspiration for Dracula character). See the natural sphinx of the Bucegi Mountains or visit the world’s happiest cemetery in Sapanta, or some of the UNESCO protected wooden churches of Maramures. Take a magical and romantic stream train through a mountain pass or a road trip to drive through the Carpathian Mountains. The Transfăgărășan Pass is one of the most famous drives in Europe, with spectacular views and hairpin turns. Try the mouthwatering Romanian food; Mici (sausages), Papanasi, Balmos, Jumari or Sarmale. Discover some of the Europe’s last unspoiled wilderness; you can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.