Announcing Revamped Romania: A Newly Crafted Undiscovered Romania Photo Tour
Our Undiscovered Romania Photo Tour returns with a newly crafted itinerary designed to keep you closer to the moments that matter most. We have reworked the flow so you spend less time on long drives and more time where real stories unfold, with your precious camera in hand. At the same time, we have also reduced the group size to just 4 guests so that you can have a more intimate experience.
This 11-day journey begins in Cluj-Napoca, moves through the tradition-rich region of Maramureș, and concludes in Bucharest. Along the way, you photograph village life in places such as Breb and Glod, meet local artisans, and witness customs that continue to shape daily routines. From wooden churches and pastoral hills to colourful sites like the Merry Cemetery in Săpânța, each stop builds a deeper visual narrative of Romania’s culture, people, and landscape.
Behind every tour we offer is a process of continual reflection and care. We revisit our routes, spend time on the ground, and thoughtfully assess how each day flows to see where small improvements can make a meaningful difference. The goal of this update is simple. Give you more meaningful time in the field, stronger photographic opportunities, and a smoother journey across one of Europe’s most compelling destinations.
A Refreshed Itinerary Built Around Real Moments
The refreshed itinerary keeps you closer to the places where Romania’s story still lives in daily routines. You begin in Cluj-Napoca, a city where Baroque and Gothic architecture, intimate squares, and café-lined streets create strong opportunities for street and architectural photography. From historic centres to views over the city from Cetățuia Hill, the setting gives you a layered introduction before moving into quieter regions.
From there, the journey leads north toward Baia Mare and into Maramureș, where the heart of the experience unfolds. In villages like Breb, you spend time photographing farmers, herders, and families as they move through everyday tasks such as haymaking and tending livestock. These are not staged moments. Life simply continues around you.
You also visit places that reveal deeper cultural context. In Săpânța, the Merry Cemetery presents hand-painted wooden crosses that tell personal stories with colour and humour. In Botiza, local artisans work at wooden looms, creating traditional woven carpets using natural dyes. In Ieud, shepherds guide flocks across open hills near one of the region’s historic wooden churches.
Each stop is close enough to maintain a steady rhythm, so your time stays focused on observation, connection, and photography rather than long transfers between locations.
Led by Experienced Photographic Leaders in the Field
Each Romania photo tour is guided by an experienced photography leader with a strong background in travel, street, people, and landscape photography. They bring a thoughtful, hands-on approach to teaching, helping you slow down, observe with intention, and recognise moments before they pass.
Rather than rushing from place to place, your leader encourages you to work a scene, study the changing light, and spend time understanding your surroundings. This approach allows situations to develop naturally, giving you the space to create images that feel genuine, layered, and connected to the experience.
Ready to Discover Undiscovered Romania?
If Romania has been on your list of places to photograph, this is your opportunity to experience it with clear purpose and steady guidance. This newly updated version of our Undiscovered Romania Photo Tour gives you more time in the field, deeper access to village life, and a smoother journey across the regions that shape the heart of the experience.
If our tour dates do not align with your schedule, you can book this journey as a private experience and travel on dates that work for you. To opt for a private tour, you can fill out this form here and we will get back to you.
Moreover, to explore the full day by day itinerary, review hotel recommendations, browse our Romania photo gallery, and last but not least, learn more about how to register for this tour, then please click the “More Info” button below.
