Christmas & Easter Tours in Romania – Holiday Specials
Experience the magic of Romania during the festive season with our Christmas Tours of Romania! Travel at your own pace with your loved ones and immerse yourself in Romania’s most cherished holiday traditions.
Discover the warmth of Romanian hospitality as you explore charming Christmas markets, centuries-old customs, and beautifully decorated villages. Savor traditional holiday dishes, witness carol singing, and learn about the rich folklore that makes Romanian Christmas celebrations so special.
Looking ahead to spring? Our tours also offer a glimpse into Romania’s Easter traditions, where you can experience vibrantly painted eggs, sacred rituals, and festive feasts.
Tour Romania with us and uncover its true spirit—a land of history, culture, and heartfelt traditions!
Or write us at info@true-romania.tours about your interests and we’ll send you a tailor-made tour proposal.
Tour Romania during the Easter Holidays
Immerse yourself into the rich customs of the locals
Easter Holidays in Romania is a time when a lot of traditions come to life and we invite you to experience them. Painting Easter eggs, the “shooting of the rooster”, perfuming women and first farmer’s celebration are some of the customs you will witness.
While discovering the unique traditions of the Easter holidays, you will also explore Romania’s most beautiful sights. Your journey will take you through Transylvania, Bucovina, and Maramureș. This is a memorable experience, whether you follow a different religion or are not religious at all.
Tour Romania during Christmas and New Year Holidays
Celebrate the most beloved holiday in a magical land
Spend the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve in Romania and witness well-kept customs and traditions coming to life! A guided tour will assure that you are at the right spot, at the right time.
As you’ll tour the country you’ll take part in exciting winter activities and relax in scenic places. Add to this a stay in an ice hotel and a ride with a dog-drawn sleigh. You’ll make your winter dream trip a reality!
Christmas Tour of Romania – self-drive tour
Enjoy the magic of Christmas traditions, carols and markets
Christmas is probably the most loved holiday for many people across the world. When a country boasts unique traditions as well, the chances of experiencing an unforgettable Christmas are even higher.
This tour will take you to the regions of Transylvania and Maramures. You will be immersed in the rich traditions of the people from Romania. Besides spending the Christmas with locals, you will be able to discover some of the most beautiful sites from these two regions.
Romania Christmas Markets Tour (Transylvania & Maramures)
Get in the Christmas spirit and discover Romania’s winter charm
This Romania Christmas markets tour takes you to the most charming markets in the country and get you into the Christmas spirit. In the Transylvania region, you will visit medieval towns like Sighisoara, Brasov, and Sibiu. You’ll also explore well-preserved traditional villages like Viscri, the Bran and Peles castles, and a bear sanctuary. In Maramures region you will travel by a steam train and marvel at the traditional wooden architecture, quaint rural life and traditions.
We can organize this tour anytime* between Nov 30 and Dec 30.
What are the benefits of choosing a private Romania guided tour?
1.Your interests come first!
We’ll first communicate with you by email and voice to understand that interests you. Then we’ll suggest an itinerary that allows you to discover the side of Romania that you are most interested in. In the past, we’ve organised tailor-made guided tours focused on hiking, wildflowers, photography, art & architecture, Roma communities or local wines, history, UNESCO heritage sites, wildlife amongst others. Also, if you have family origins from Romania and you want to visit the places where your ancestors lived, find historical records or living relatives, a bespoke tour is the best option. Moreover, if you have various interests, we can mix and match until you get your perfect tour. We really want that our our guided tours of Romania to bring real value to you. From our first tour in 2011 we didn’t organise 2 identical tours.
2.Everything is personalized to your preferences
You decide where you want the tour to start and end, how many days it should last, what kind of accommodation you are comfortable with, what level of comfort you prefer, what budget you want to fit. You’ll travel only with your friends or family, at your own pace. Maybe you want to squeeze in as many attractions as possible or maybe you want to take your time in each location and absorb its unique atmosphere. The decisions are all yours.
3. We can accommodate specific food and cultural preferences
Another aspect to take into consideration is that during a private guided tour it is easier to accommodate special requirements. If you have particular food preferences (vegetarian, Kosher, halal, allergies) or culture-related requests it is easier to meet them through a tailor-made tour.
4.The itinerary is generally flexible during our Romania guided tours
An outline of the itinerary is decided in advance but because it is a private tour, during your actual trip you can make small changes to it. That means you have the freedom to make several stops on the way if you see something that interests you or spend more time than planned in a place that you like.
5.You get the most of your guide’s knowledge
Being a small group, you will get undivided attention from your guide. He or she will be able to answer all your questions, on topics related to what most interests you. You’ll hear stories related to the daily lives of the local people, interesting facts about Romania’s culture and fascinating pieces of historical information.
Contact us for a guided tour of Romania at info@true-romania.tours.
Unique experiences you can have during our Romania guided tours
Besides visiting the famous castles, churches, medieval towns and so on, a private tour also gives you the possibility to enjoy some unique experiences, which would otherwise be inaccessible:
- You can stay in small boutique accommodations, wooden houses, fortresses or boutique hotels with only a few rooms. There are certain accommodations that we only include for small-group guided groups, such as staying in a UNESCO Fortress with only two rooms or a charming wooden house up in the mountains in an isolated area.
- You can interact with locals and craftsmen and make the most out of your meeting. You have the time flexibility needed to enjoy a deep conversation or to try your hands at the craft you are learning about.
- You can join local events without getting too much attention. Traditional weddings in Maramures, holidays-related customs or local fairs and markets will provide a rich insight into the local Romanian culture. And those are possible to include in a small-group guided tour of Romania.
Testimonials from previous Romania guided tours
Guided Tour of Transylvania
We wanted to visit Romania and Transylvania but it was challenging finding the exact tour we wanted. They were able to customize our weeklong tour through Transylvania and it was the best experience of our lives! Via Transylvania was the most efficient tour company I have ever worked with. We corresponded through dozens of emails and they were always quick with a fast and thorough response. The itinerary went smoothly, even when one of our travel companions missed their flight and had to arrive a day later to the tour, the Via Transylvania team ensured that they met up with our group as soon as possible..
Their dedication to serve us is what made our trip so memorable. Romania is a beautiful country that certainly surpassed our expectations. Truthfully, I have traveled to over 30 different countries but Romania is now my number one favorite- and that is solely because of the fantastic logistics of Via Transylvania.
Transylvania Genealogy Tour
We just returned from a family roots trip throughout Transylvania, following our family’s historic journey. We contacted the company a few months prior to the trip, and worked closely with them on our list of towns. They were most courteous throughout the process, and often provided us information about the communities we were interested in visiting. Once we arrived in Romania, our guide, worked diligently to make sure we were fulfilled by our visits to every location. He even took us on small, unknown roads on top of mountains to explore the beauty of Romania. At times our itinerary changed due to an interest in visiting a synagogue or cemetery, and the guide was perfectly accommodating. His knowledge, flexibility, warmth and kind manner made himthe perfect guide. We will be back visiting Romania soon!
Tailor made Private Tour of Romania
They organized a custom tour for our group of 4 friends, and it was fantastic. We decided between ourselves what we wanted to see – countryside life, historic buildings, medieval towns, nature reserves – and they came up with a great itinerary to show us the best of Romania. We would have never seen and experienced all the wonderful things we have, has it not been for their local expertise – and true passion for sharing their country. I’m usually not one for taking tours, but the ease or organization (transport makes a big difference), private tour just for our small group, and such a tailored approach was faultless. I’ve been to over 40 countries, and this trip to Romania is one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had!
Self-drive Tour of Transylvania
They organised a self-drive tour through Transylvania for us and it couldn’t have been better. Organising the tour was a breeze with easy communication to ensure we got exactly what we wanted to out of our trip. We were provided a comprehensive itinerary and guidebook which was extremely useful and made everything easy. The accommodation was great, a combination of hotels and local Guesthouses that provide a real look at the Romanian culture. I can’t recommend enough their services!
Why choose our Romania Guided Tours
During all our Romania guided tours you will benefit from our extensive local knowledge and expertise in order to get a memorable experience.
The travelers who choose our private tours are usually discerning travelers with jobs ranging from accountants, garage mechanics or postmen all the way to ambassadors, generals and CEO of oil companies. In the past we have organized private tours for families with children or multigenerational families (grandparents, parents and children).
Your tailor-made tour of Romania can be guided of self-drive, for small or medium-size group.
Our Romania tour operator company is licensed as Via Transylvania Tours by the Romanian Tourism Authority. We are featured in the Bradt and Routard travel guides, have exhibited at WTM in London and ITB in Berlin travel fairs and since 2017 we are present on TripAdvisor where you can read reviews from our previous tours of Transylvania and Romania.
We look forward to hosting you in Romania!
Interested in one of our Romania guided tours? Please write us an email at info@true-romania.tours about your interests and we’ll send you a tailor-made proposal.