From the beautiful culture of Maramureş county to the inspiring majesty of Romania's National Parks, Sfara Tours has a great tour just waiting for you!

Top Ten Things to Know

Romania is rarely the country you think it is!

Romania is Old Europe.

It's not just the old castles and Saxon fortified villages, it's a way of life which still lives in the verdant valleys and wide plains of the Romanian heartland. 

Romania is New Europe.

With meaningful reforms completed for social justice and other European Union reforms, Romania's debut as the EU's newest country in 2007 brought Romania back to it's destiny in modern Europe.

Romania is Great Value.

Being "cheap" is entirely unintended by the average Romanian on around $300 a month salary.  But, you'll enjoy the great prices nonetheless, from the fresh and fabulous food at the local market square, to great lodging, fun tours and quality clothing at rock-bottom prices!

Romania is Safe.

Let's be honest.  The Americans wouldn't put five bases in Romania if it wasn't pretty secure.  With a murder rate in the Bucharest one tenth that of Houston, and with guns and drugs equally sparse, Romania is indeed safe!

Romania is Delicious.

The food seems a little Italian and a little Turkish and a little bit Slavic too.  Not surprising perhaps as this cross-roads of cuisine has kept the best of these influences through time!

Romania is Spiritual.

86% Romanian Orthodox and proud of it!  This "original" Christian church features the Eastern rites and more icons, gold, and beautiful old painted panels than you can take a picture at!

Romania is Frightening

 Well, at least the centuries old stories are, from the Romanian vampires called strigoi, to the siren like water nymphs who beckon you to your death. 

Romania is Wild. 

Europe's largest populations of big mammals, from the Carpathian brown bear, to the Lynx, Chamois, and the Grey Wolf everywhere!

Romania is Cool.

The ski slopes of Romania beckon Europeans annually with fabulous rates and some super slopes.  Let the Carpathian Alps be your winter wonderland and fall in love with the best of Romania's peak ski season!

Romania is Hot!

Miles of white beaches, gentle surf and a smooth sandy bottom make Romania's sea coast a favourite with the discerning beachlover.  Sleepy seaside villages with great little restaurants, and endless days in the sun await!
 

Romania in a Nutshell

Remember when you were little, and you drew mountains like triangles all in a row?

Well, those mountains really exist!  They're called the Carpathian Mountains and run through the middle of the Country, with 10 peaks over 8000 feet and 7 over 2500m!  

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Below:  The stunning Southern Carpathians

What is Romania Like?

SUN on the endless Black Sea Coast beaches

SNOW in the world-class ski resorts in the Carpathian mountains

WINE in hilly verdant Moldova

CASTLES from Dracula to Saxon Fortified Towns

WOODEN CHURCHES of Maramureş and OTTOMAN MOSQUES of Dobrogea

And the People?

COMPARED with Americans, very few Romanians are fat.

TEXAS, Australia and Romania all have the same population (about 22 million).

LESS CROWDED!  Romania has only one-third of the population density of the UK.

 POLITENESS is expressed by knowing your ranking in conversations, and not by holding open the door.

UNWRITTEN rules govern everything.  Ask your guide for advice if you are in doubt about something. 

"NORMAL" and "LOGIC" can provide justification for almost any behaviour, Romanian's love their logic and reason!

BUCHAREST is HUGE, ranking 4th after New York, LA and Chicago.

98% CHRISTIAN and more churches per capita than any English speaking country.