Romania Cultural Holidays

The name ‘Romania’ comes from the Latin word ‘Romanus’ which means ‘citizen of the Roman Empire’ and is an indication of the country’s turbulent origin and culture that you can discover on a Romania cultural holiday.

Nestled in the Transylvanian countryside, Sibiu boats beautiful Germanic architecture and is a long-lasting legacy of Romania's 12th-century Saxon settlers and the perfect place to learn about the country's Germanic roots. It was also here that Dracula is believed to have been born. Created by Bram Stoker, Count Dracula was inspired by the Romanian prince Vlad Tepes, also known as Vlad the Impaler because he was fond of impaling his enemies and standing them along the roads.

In the heart of Transylvania, head to Viscri – a charming village best known for its white fortified church first mentioned in 1400. Viscri was home to the German-speaking descendants of Saxon families who were encouraged to migrate to Transylvania during medieval times.

Romania cultural holidays are the perfect place to sit back and relax as you drive through picturesque mountains and quaint villages, surrounded by forests, lakes and rivers, all with their own unique slice of history. During a visit to Sighisoara, one of the few medieval citadels that are still inhabited, discover how local people live in harmony with the land in search of a simpler life and who grow organic herbs and spices. Visit the beekeeper in Crit who is believed to have been providing honey to the British Royal Family for generations. Spend some time with him as he shows you how traditional beekeeping is done — from caring for his bees and collecting their honey and making it fit for a king.