Bucharest & Brașov Cultural Stays | School Trips Abroad

Bucharest & Brașov with your class

Romania is one of Europe's most underrated school destinations. The programme opens in Bucharest, a city of staggering architectural contrasts where communist-era megastructures stand alongside Belle Époque boulevards, before heading into Transylvania for Brașov, a hike up Tampa Mountain, and a guided visit to Bran Castle. The final day includes a visit to one of Europe's largest thermal spa complexes.

Bucharest Palace of Parliament and Bran Castle in the Transylvanian countryside of Romania

Trip highlights

01 Guided visit to Bran Castle

Guided visit to Bran Castle, the Gothic fortress in the Carpathian Mountains associated with Transylvanian legend

02 Tour of the Palace of the Parliament

Tour of the Palace of the Parliament, a unique insight into the architecture and politics of totalitarianism

03 Guided hike on Tampa Mountain above Brașov

Guided hike on Tampa Mountain above Brașov, with panoramic views over one of Central Europe's best-preserved medieval towns

Curriculum links

History

Geography

Political Science/Citizenship

Architecture

Physical Education

Practical information

TransportTravel arranged to suit your school's location.

Accommodationcentrally located hotel in Bucharest for the duration of the trip

Local currency is Romanian Leu (RON); spending money recommended
Waterproof hiking boots and warm layers required for the Brașov mountain hike
Valid ID or passport required at all times
On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.

A day by day

Day 1

Arrival & First Impressions of Bucharest Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon teacher-led walk through the city. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2

Bucharest: Sport, Old Town & Escape Rooms Morning sports session at a local school. Free time for lunch in the historic old city. Afternoon escape room challenge. Evening walk through Herăstrău Park.

Day 3

Transylvania: Brașov & Bran Castle Early coach to the Carpathians. Guided tour of Brașov. After lunch, guided hike up Tampa Mountain. Late afternoon visit to Bran Castle. Traditional dinner before returning to Bucharest.

Day 4

Palace of the Parliament, Old Town & Laser Tag Morning guided visit to the Palace of the Parliament. Free time for lunch and souvenirs. Afternoon laser tag and bowling.

Day 5

Therme & Departure Free morning then afternoon visit to Therme Bucharest before the return journey.

✏️ This is an example timetable — we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.

Students come home with…

a genuine encounter with a country still processing the weight of its 20th-century history, and the natural drama of a landscape that has changed very little since the age of legends.

In pictures

Cultural Stays - your questions

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Yes. We arrange expert local guides for museums, monuments and walking tours, in English or French as you prefer.

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Return travel, central accommodation, all entries and guided visits, supervision, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.

Cultural trip to Bucharest & Brașov