Dracula's Castle, a fairy-tale royal residence in the Carpathians, and the cobbled medieval lanes of Transylvania — flights, hotels and guided castle touring, all in one price.
A Romania tour package from Dubai typically bundles return direct flights (around 5.5 to 6 hours to Bucharest), 4★ hotels, daily breakfast, guided castle tours and private transfers, plus full Schengen visa application guidance — from AED 2,999 per person for a Bucharest city break, or AED 4,999 for the full 6-night Bucharest & Transylvania Castles Explorer. Highlights include Bran Castle (long marketed as "Dracula's Castle"), the fairy-tale Peles Castle in the Carpathian foothills, Bucharest's colossal Palace of the Parliament, and the UNESCO-listed medieval old towns of Brasov and Sighisoara. Romania fully joined the Schengen Area in 2024-2025, so most UAE residents apply for the same Schengen visa used across mainland Europe.
One country, four very different journeys — from the classic Bucharest-and-Transylvania castle circuit, to a short Bucharest city break, a romantic Carpathian castles escape, or a grand tour that adds Sibiu and the Transfagarasan Highway. Every package includes flights, hotels, transfers and guided touring, or we'll build a custom itinerary.
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*Prices are indicative per person on twin-sharing and change with season, airline fares & hotel availability. Request a live quote for your dates.
| Package | Duration | Route | Best for | Highlights | From (per person) |
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| Bucharest City Highlights | 3N / 4D | Bucharest | Short city breaks | Palace of the Parliament, Old Town, Village Museum | AED 2,999 |
| Bucharest & Transylvania Castles Explorer | 6N / 7D | Bucharest · Brasov · Bran · Sighisoara | First-timers | Peles Castle, Bran Castle, Sighisoara UNESCO citadel | AED 4,999 |
| Transylvania Castles & Carpathian Romance | 5N / 6D | Sinaia · Brasov · Sighisoara | Couples / honeymoon | Peles Castle, mountain-view stays, candlelit dinner | AED 6,999 |
| Grand Romania: Bucharest, Transylvania & the Carpathians | 8N / 9D | Bucharest · Sinaia · Brasov · Sighisoara · Sibiu | Longer holidays | Full classic route + Sibiu & Transfagarasan Highway | AED 8,999 |
Here's how your 6-night Romania trip flows. Flights, 4★ hotels, daily breakfast, private transfers and guided castle touring are included throughout.
Land in Bucharest, where a private transfer takes you to your hotel. In the afternoon, stroll the cobbled lanes of the Old Town (Lipscani) and its lively café terraces. Overnight in Bucharest.
Guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament — the world's heaviest building and second-largest administrative building — followed by the open-air Village Museum on Lake Herastrau. In the afternoon, drive north into the Carpathian foothills to Sinaia. Overnight in Sinaia.
Guided tour of Peles Castle, the ornate 19th-century summer residence of Romania's kings, filled with carved woodwork and armor collections. Continue to Brasov and explore Council Square (Piata Sfatului) and the Gothic Black Church in the evening. Overnight in Brasov.
Visit Bran Castle, long marketed as "Dracula's Castle" for its passing resemblance to Bram Stoker's fictional description, and now a museum of Queen Marie's furniture and art. Continue to the hilltop Rasnov Fortress for panoramic Carpathian views. Overnight in Brasov.
Drive to Sighisoara, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled citadel and one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe. Climb the 64-metre Clock Tower and wander the cobbled streets of the upper town. Overnight in Sighisoara.
Scenic drive back to Bucharest through the Carpathian countryside, with free time in the evening for last-minute shopping or a farewell dinner in the Old Town. Overnight in Bucharest.
After breakfast, transfer to Bucharest Airport for your flight home — carrying with you memories of medieval citadels, royal castles and Transylvanian legend.
Romania is a year-round destination, but the sweet spot is late spring through early autumn — mild weather for castle touring and hiking in the Carpathians, with December's Christmas markets as a magical (and much colder) alternative.
| Season | Months | Weather | Why go |
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| Spring | Apr – Jun | Mild 12–22°C, occasional rain | Best overall — blooming countryside, fewer crowds |
| Summer | Jul – Aug | Warm 22–30°C | Peak season for castle touring & Carpathian hiking |
| Autumn | Sep – Oct | Mild 12–20°C, golden light | Harvest season, fewer crowds, crisp mountain air |
| Winter | Nov – Mar | Cold -2 to 8°C, snow in the Carpathians | Christmas markets, snow-dusted castles, ski resorts |
Spring brings comfortable temperatures for touring Bran and Peles Castles and walking Brasov and Sighisoara's cobbled streets, with blooming countryside along the way.
The warmest months and the best window for hiking in the Carpathian Mountains, though castles and old towns are at their busiest and priciest.
Many travellers rate early autumn as Romania's best-kept secret — comfortable temperatures, harvest season, and noticeably shorter queues at the castles.
Romania fully joined the Schengen Area — air and sea borders in March 2024, and land borders in January 2025 — so most UAE residents now apply for the same Schengen visa used across mainland Europe. UAE nationals generally enjoy visa-free access for short tourist stays, while other UAE residents typically apply in advance — we guide you through the exact steps for your passport.
Most UAE residents need to apply for a Schengen visa in advance through the Romanian consulate or visa centre. UAE nationals typically enjoy visa-free entry for short tourist stays.
Direct flights from Dubai to Bucharest take around 5.5 to 6 hours. Romania is 2 hours behind UAE time year-round.
Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON) — not the Euro, despite EU and Schengen membership. Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops in cities, though smaller towns may prefer cash.
Halal options are available in Bucharest, with more limited choices in smaller Transylvanian towns; vegetarian dishes are common on most Romanian menus.
Visa rules differ by nationality and can change. Entry is at the sole discretion of Romanian immigration. We confirm current requirements for your passport before you travel.
Mix and match these experiences into any package — just tell your consultant what you'd love to do.
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Yes, most nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa before flying, since Romania fully joined the Schengen Area in 2024-2025. UAE nationals generally enjoy visa-free access for short tourist stays, and we guide you through the exact application steps.
A Bucharest city break starts from AED 2,999 per person for 3 nights. Our Bucharest & Transylvania Castles Explorer package starts from AED 4,999 for 6 nights, the Transylvania Castles & Carpathian Romance package from AED 6,999, and the 8-night Grand Romania tour from AED 8,999.
Bran Castle has only a tangential historical connection to Vlad the Impaler, and no evidence suggests Bram Stoker knew of the castle when he wrote Dracula. It has nonetheless become known internationally as "Dracula's Castle" and is one of Romania's most-visited landmarks, now housing a museum of Queen Marie's furniture and art.
April to June and September to October offer the most pleasant weather for castle touring and walking Transylvania's old towns. July and August are warmest and busiest, while November to March brings snow, Christmas markets and lower prices.
A 3-night Bucharest city break covers the capital comfortably. Allow 6 to 7 nights for the classic Bucharest-Brasov-Bran-Sighisoara loop, and 8 to 9 nights to add Sibiu and the Transfagarasan Highway.
Direct flights from Dubai to Bucharest take around 5.5 to 6 hours. Romania is 2 hours behind UAE time year-round.
Yes to all three. Couples love the fairy-tale setting of Peles Castle and the Carpathian mountain views. Families enjoy the legend and history brought to life at Bran Castle. History and architecture lovers can spend days exploring Sighisoara's UNESCO citadel and Bucharest's communist-era landmarks alone.
Every package is a starting point. Add Sibiu's Grand Square, the Transfagarasan Highway, the painted monasteries of Bucovina, extend your stay in Bucharest, or combine Romania with a side trip to Hungary or Bulgaria — just tell us what you have in mind.
Romania uses the Romanian Leu (RON), not the Euro, despite its EU and Schengen membership. Cards are widely accepted in cities. Halal food is available in Bucharest, with more limited options in smaller Transylvanian towns.
Top highlights include Bran Castle and Peles Castle in Transylvania, Bucharest's colossal Palace of the Parliament, the medieval Council Square in Brasov, and the UNESCO-listed citadel and Clock Tower of Sighisoara.
Travelling to Romania? These destinations pair beautifully for a second European escape or a longer trip. Hotels, tours and visa help in one price. Tap any destination to see its packages.
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Please note: Prices are indicative, per person on twin-sharing, and subject to availability. They may change due to airline fares, hotel availability, seasonal demand, exchange rates and supplier updates. Entry requirements are at the sole discretion of Romanian and Schengen immigration authorities. Inclusions and exclusions vary by package and travel date. Please confirm the final itinerary, pricing and terms with our travel consultant before booking.
