Bucharest
A remarkable blend of turn of the century elegance and communist excess, the country's capital is noisy and chaotic.  It is home to some terrific museums, the fascinating Village Museum and of course the second-largest administrative building in the world and former dictator Ceauşescu's folly: the Palace of Parliament.  The city has some of the best nightlife in the Balkans.

Painted monasteries of Bucovina
Set within pristine landscapes, the UNESCO listed painted monasteries of Bucovina are famous for their incredibly detailed and colourful outdoor frescoes.  The 15th and 16th century paintings feature Orthodox saints, prophets, scenes from the life of Jesus and even a depiction of the 15th century siege of Constantinople.

Wooden churches of Maramureş
An isolated region of huge forests, close to the Ukrainian border, Maramureş's landscape is dominated by beautiful wooden churches.  The area is regarded as Romania's most traditional region; indeed you may at times feel you have travelled back several centuries in to a Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Sibiu
Old cobbled streets leading to opulent baroque squares where beautiful architecture and terrific museums abound.   Lively festivals, the workings of traditional guildspersons and a vibrant nightlife all conspire to make the old Saxon town of Sibiu an extraordinary place. 

Sighişoara
This UNESCO-protected old town is intrinsically linked with the story of Vlad Ţepeş, better known to us as Dracula.  It is an atmospheric place full of ramparts, towers and spires as well as craft shops and 500-year old cafés.  Wander its stony lanes past pastel-coloured buildings, climb a medieval tower or hike to its hilltop church and see what makes Sighişoara so special.

Fortified churches & Saxon villages
In the lush hills that make up southern Transylvania you will find dozens of ancient Saxon villages, seemingly forgotten hamlets and age-old farm houses.  Towns are centered on fantastic fortified churches sporting spiralling towers and defensive walls, while up in the hills farmers ply their trades as they have for centuries.  Biertan and Viscri are two of the best preserved Saxon towns.

Braşov & Bran Castle
Surrounded by mountains and boasting an old town rich in Gothic, baroque and renaissance architecture, Braşov is one of Transylvania’s most appealing cities.  Visit the famous Black Church or make a trip to nearby Bran Castle, which, perched on a cliff, dominates the surrounding scenery.

Peleş Castle, Sinaia
Richly decorated Peleş castle is Romania's most opulent palace.  Resembling a Bavarian chateau it was once the refuge for Ceauşescu and visiting dignitaries.

Danube Delta
Where the Danube meets the Black Sea, the river meanders lazily through its reed beds, a beautiful landscape teeming with fabulous bird and wildlife.  Peak season for birdwatching in late May while year round you can visit some of the hamlets sprinkled throughout the Delta, some of the most remote settlements in Europe.