We had a very long but very enjoyable day out with Bogdan who was the perfect guide. The communication about the trip was excellent and our trip was adjusted to fit in with what we wanted to focus on. We all loved Bran Castle and had a brief stop at Cantacuzino Castle (Netflix "Wednesday" series was filmed there) to break the long drive from Bucharest. We then went onto Brasov Old Town where Bogdan took us to a wonderful restaurant for lunch. Brasov was absolutely stunning and we wish we had planned a night in Transylvania so we had more time to enjoy the town plus see some more of this beautiful part of the country. We would recommend Book Tours Romania and also Transylvania!

We booked a privat special 7 day tour. Marcel our guide and your tour exceed by far our expectations. The places we visited were versatile and what we wanted to see and Marcel is one of 4 guides we have/had in the whole of Balkan. 2 were really good in different ways, 1 was plain disinterested and bad, but Marcel is the best of them all. We enjoy his company and his explanations are just outstanding and interesting to follow.

Our 3 day tour of Romania ran very smoothly and met all our expectations. Bogdan’s administrative skills and communication were excellent and our guide Marcel was knowledgeable, flexible and cheerful. The overnight accommodation was very good - providing a great experience within a walled UNESCO old town and also in a country chalet. We strongly recommend this company as they are professional and competent.

We booked (2 couples) a private 5-day tour of Romania after our Viking River cruise and it was an amazing adventure. Our tour guide, Nick Zavada, was not available for our day tour of Bucharest so his brother, Gelu, picked us up at the JW Marriott for a wonderful tour of the city. Viking had given us a tour the day before and this tour was so much more thorough and delightful. The 6 passenger van was very roomy for us and very comfortable. The next day, Nick picked us up and took us to a market where the locals shop and we were the only tourists there. We could have spent hours there but it was off to Sinaia for a Peles Castle tour and lunch. Nick walked us through the castle for a private tour and we had an amazing time. Then it was off to Brasov for a walking tour of this medieval city and we settled into a charming hotel for the night. None of us are early risers so our departure times for the entire trip was no earlier than 09:30 which we all appreciated. Today we are off to Bran Castle, also known as Dracula's castle. We ran into our Viking River cruise fellow passengers today and we are so glad to have a private guide through the castle. It was a memorable day. Afterwards we stopped at Viscri Village for lunch at a private residence; it was so nice to be able to speak to local Romanians. We were off to Sighisoara, the best preserved Medieval city in Romania. Nick took us for a walk through the old town and we saw the house where Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) was born. Another charming hotel for the night. It kept getting better, we departed for Biertan, a UNESCO city, and toured a fortified church. Nick suggested a wine tour for the afternoon, so we had a tour and a tasting in their castle and we felt like royalty. Then it was off to Sibiu, another medieval town, and a small charming hotel. The next morning Nick gave us a walking tour of his favorite city and it was delightful. We reluctantly left Sibiu but Nick checked to see if the Transfagarasan highway had opened and we were lucky to take this beautiful road back to Bucharest through the Carpathian Mountains. It was a gorgeous drive, along the way, we took the gondola to the top of the mountain and Nick picked us up at the top. We stopped at a beautiful waterfall, saw 13 bears during out drive down, had a terrific lunch and arrived at our airport hotel in Bucharest in time for dinner. Romania Tours booked 4 star hotels for us, chose a terrific itinerary and a great tour guide in Nick Zavada, we could have not asked for a better tour.

Romania was a wonderful surprise having no real knowledge of the country before visiting. Beautiful landscapes, wonderful villages and towns with spectacular accommodations. The castles were magical and so well preserved. The food was very good and the wines were excellent. I would highly recommend and would give Bucharest more time than the 2 days we did, as it is a first class European city. Our guide and travel services were first class.

So much fun! Our guide Matthew was just wonderful and told us so many great stories and we loved everything. The hotels they choose are very comfortable in good locations and the castles are incredible. Definitely do this!

I can't say enough about our tour guide, Bogdan Savulescu, from Book Tours Romania! We enjoyed a 10 day private tour with our family (2 grandparents, 2 parents, 2 teenagers). It was the most relaxing trip in Europe I've ever experienced. Bogdan had so much great history and legends about everywhere we visited and I never had to figure out where we were going to eat or worry about the hotel. He picked us up from the airport and dropped us back off at the end of our trip. He took us on incredible hikes, up and down towers, and in and out of castles and churches. The accommodations he found us were amazing and special. We saw both big cities and rural villages. We thoroughly enjoyed his company throughout our trip. If anyone is interested in visiting any part of Romania we highly recommend using Book Tours Romania!

My husband and I were very pleased to be able to book a tour on the unlikely day of New Year's Eve! Nick took excellent care of us, providing a most fascinating overview of the history, and answering our endless questions. We very much enjoyed our visit to the beautiful Peles Castle, although for us, Bran Castle was far too touristic, with some forced exhibits to tie in with Dracula and the occult. Yet it still seemed a must to visit that castle just the same, and the area around Bran Castle was fascinating, with many stands selling delicious traditional Romanian snacks such as Sorici. We had a wonderful lunch in lovely Brasov where we discovered the Romanian desert Papanasi. Many thanks again to Nick for his excellent driving, his dedication and enthusiasm, and all of his tips, including his favourite writers!

Sibiu was a lovely place, we also enjoyed the countryside and the towns of Sighhisoara and Brasov. The tour guide was brilliant and we leant a lot about Rumanian history

It will be hard to find a better guide than Bogdan. Organized, responsible, punctual, polite, knowledgeable about everything related to his country, very attentive to the customers' needs and even reserving small surprises and attentions that make the days much more pleasant. A true Romanian friend, and a gentleman! As for the trip itself, there are no words to describe the beauty of a Romania whose authenticity of people and places has not yet been greatly affected by mass tourism, you have to experience them on the spot. Very well chosen hotels and restaurants, with typical food and even experiencing a meal at a family home. A very comfortable trip in a van, with exemplary driving, never rushing the schedules, giving customers time to enjoy every moment at a slow pace and with a route carefully chosen in order to avoid traffic jams as much as possible. It was a trip with friends where we found one more! Thank you Bogdan for an unforgettable experience. We hope to return for another trip.

This was absolutely the the best tour of both the city of Bucharest and the Transylvania region of Central Romania. Our personal guide, Nick Zavada was THE MOST knowledgeable and historically informed tour guide we have ever encountered. We would highly recommend to anyone having 5 days to get an in-depth understanding of the country’s history and culture as well as an intimate relationship with the people, this is your tour. We shared a wonderful meal with a family in their rural farmhouse village of Viscri and stayed in beautiful B&Bs located in the historical districts of several Transylvania cities. You’ll LOVE this tour!!

Marcel could not have been a better tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history, customs, etc. of Romania, and presented it so that even I, who am not a history lover, was interested. The car and accommodations were first class. He took excellent care of us and was very accommodating. Definitely a first-class experience, I highly recommend it.

Traveling with Book Tours Romania was, hands down, the best personal, guided tour company that I have ever experienced. Bogdan went above and beyond in everything that he did to ensure we had a memorable experience. I sent my interests and needs, and he curated a fabulous 14-day trip throughout the country. We focused on visiting artists throughout the country and unique cultural experiences with a focus on eco-tourism. It was an incredible experience and I can't recommend traveling with Bogdan enough. From tasting incredible food to dining with the locals, visiting artists, staying in chic bed and breakfasts, hiking, and much more, it was a beautiful trip. Thank you, Bogdan!

My mom and I took a 9 day tour exploring Transylvania and we had an amazing time with Book Tours Romania. We actually felt spoiled as everything was taken care for us. Our hotels and our rooms were above and beyond our expectations, our tour guide George made sure everything was taken care of, was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about sights, the culture and history of Romania. Book Tours Romania was great to work with, they even altered our itinerary to see some sights that we were interested in but were not usually included. I cannot even think of one thing that I was unhappy with, we had such a great time and had the most amazing and sometimes unexpected experiences.

Book Tours Romania provided us a fabulous, personalized, and unforgettable journey across Romania. We can't wait to book another trip!